Name: VESC Minim
SKU: 1987
Availability: InStock

The VESC Minim is a feature-rich brushless motor controller which can provide up to 3 kW of continuous power when cooled appropriately.

An on-board STM32F405 microcontroller running open-source VESC software enables precise motor control alongside configurable custom applications and scripting.

The VESC Minim supports both sensorless and sensored brushless motor applications with full sinusoidal Field-Oriented-Control enabling quiet, precise, and powerful motor dynamics. Advanced High Frequency Injection (HFI) allows using many types of motors with full torque without position sensors from standstill, eliminating the need for sensitive position sensors in harsh applications even when full performance from zero RPM is required.

It’s breadth of external communication interfaces enables easy integration with many different systems and peripherals. This includes items such as lights, indicators, throttles, brakes, sensors, GPS/GNSS and communication devices all which can be managed by the VESC Minim. It pairs perfectly with the VESC Nanolog and a GNSS-receiver, such as the BE-220 module for data and location logging.

An integrated IMU with a 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyroscope eliminates the need for external motion-sensing modules.

The following items are included:
1x VESC Minim
3x 4mm Bullet Connectors – Male

Please Note: A normally open (NO) momentary button or a JST-PH loop key is required to turn the device on.
While we are still waiting on the loop keys to arrive, one can be made using the following parts: JST-PH 8 Way connector, Pre-crimped JST-PH cable
Read the pin descriptions in the datasheet for more details.

Made in Sweden
24 month limited warranty

Field-Oriented Control for brushless motors
Maximum input voltage: 100V (recommended usage: 4–22S battery)
Continuous current: 50A with adequate cooling
Pulsed current: 65A (up to 60 seconds) with adequate cooling
Input Connector: XT60
Motor Connector: 4mm bullet connectors
Supports multiple control modes including current, duty cycle, speed, and position control
Open-source firmware/scripting supports coding of custom applications on the onboard STM32F405 MCU
Per-phase low-side shunts and amplifiers with careful signal processing for precise phase current measurements
Configurable sensor input ports compatible with hall sensors, ABI encoders, and some SPI-based magnetic encoders
Broad range of communication interfaces including USB, CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, PWM, and ADC inputs
Integrated IMU with 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis gyroscope
Integrated temperature sensors automatically protect the system during high power draw by smoothly ramping down the current
Easy setup with VESC Tool Desktop and Phone applications for fast integration, with deep customization options
Three low-side switches with flyback diodes for switching external loads up to 1.5A with the full input voltage (e.g., lights)

Specification	Values
Rated Input Voltage*	12 – 100V
Rated Battery Series (Li-Ion)	4 – 22S
Continuous Current	50A
Burst Current (up to 1 minute)	65A
Length	72mm
Width	43mm
Height	23mm
Weight	115g
*Voltage spikes must not exceed these limits. Refer to the datasheet for full details.