VESC 6 MkVI
VESC 6 MkVI (Vedder Electronic Speed Controller) is the sixth generation of the open-source BLDC/PMSM motor controller designed by Benjamin Vedder. Supports FOC (Field-Oriented Control) for quiet and efficient brushless motor control in both sensored and sensorless modes.
Electrical specifications: 8–60 V DC input, ~100 A continuous current (with adequate cooling), up to 240 A peak current. MCU: STM32F4 or newer 32-bit ARM Cortex-M. Onboard IMU (MPU-9250), absolute magnetic encoder (AS5047 compatible), CAN, UART, USB, SPI, PPM/PWM interfaces.
Firmware and hardware are published under open licenses (LGPL v3/CC BY-SA). Configuration via VESC Tool application (Windows/Linux/macOS/Android). Widely used in electric longboards, mobile robots, drones, and academic research.
Classification
Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) · serves as: Motor Control, Closed-Loop Drive Control, Locomotion Drive.
Which group VESC 6 MkVI belongs to and how it is built
This subcategory covers electronic components responsible for motor control, commutation, and regulation of torque, speed, and position in robotic systems.
Component type covering ESC controllers used to control electric motors in robotics, automation, and motion control systems.