h3X Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 I found a used GT14 I'm considering, but the motherboard is fried. Is it available anywhere or has it been discontinued? Could I use the GT16 mobo instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rywokast Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 good luck.. no you cant just switch to another board, at least not easily if its even possible physically in the first place.. try asking https://cxymin.aliexpress.com/store/1748730?spm=2114.search0104.3.79.27e11c0aAkh3Vv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h3X Posted July 7, 2019 Author Share Posted July 7, 2019 If the voltage is equal and the battery can supply the required current I don't see why a different motherboard couldn't be used. It may require some tuning though. What is your concern when you say that? What comes to mind for me is the IMU position and matching the esc with the motor. I'm considering this wheel as a test platform for the open source motherboard project as well, but right now it's a lot of hacking for me to make it work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rywokast Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 7 minutes ago, h3X said: If the voltage is equal and the battery can supply the required current I don't see why a different motherboard couldn't be used. It may require some tuning though. What is your concern when you say that? What comes to mind for me is the IMU position and matching the esc with the motor. I'm considering this wheel as a test platform for the open source motherboard project as well, but right now it's a lot of hacking for me to make it work yes thats if.. but sometimes they actual layout and connections are totally different, not to mention the size.. im not saying it cant work, im just saying its a big gamble i actually know absolutely nothing about the GT14 so maybe it could work.. i just wouldnt bet on it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h3X Posted July 7, 2019 Author Share Posted July 7, 2019 (edited) I'm actually thinking maybe it'd be better to install a VESC and program my own controller. Given the low kv of hubmotors I think the VESC should be able to handle the higher voltage without hitting erpm limits. Edited July 7, 2019 by h3X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h3X Posted July 14, 2019 Author Share Posted July 14, 2019 Well, I bought the wheel and I'm now in the process of refurbishing it. The battery and motor seem to be in good condition. I'm still interested in a motherboard for this if anyone knows where to find one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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