GB Remote Lite - ESP32 Electric Skateboard Hand Controller

A sophisticated open-source hand controller for electric skateboards featuring real-time telemetry monitoring and wireless control. Built on the ESP32 platform with a custom BLE SPP client that communicates with VESC motor controllers and BMS systems.

Key Features:

• High-precision analog throttle control with automatic calibration
• Modern touchscreen UI built with LVGL and SquareLine Studio
• Real-time speed display and dual battery monitoring
• Comprehensive VESC telemetry (RPM, current, temperature, voltage)
• BMS support for Jaiabaida and Kaly systems with cell-level monitoring
• Smart power management with sleep modes and inactivity detection
• Trip distance tracking with persistent storage
• Configurable motor parameters (pulley ratios, wheel diameter, etc.)

Hardware Requirements:

• ESP32 development board (supports ESP32-C2, ESP32-C3, ESP32-C6, ESP32-H2, ESP32-S3)
• TFT LCD display
• Analog throttle potentiometer
• 3D printed enclosure (files included)

Software:

• ESP-IDF development environment
• FreeRTOS for real-time task management
• LVGL 8.3.6 graphics library
• Custom BLE SPP protocol for VESC/BMS communication

Current Status:

• Fully functional firmware with comprehensive telemetry
• Skateboard parameters (wheel size, pulley ratios) are embedded in firmware
• No external configuration tool available yet
• UI developed with SquareLine Studio

Compatibility:

• VESC motor controllers
• Jaiabaida and Kaly BMS systems
• Electric skateboards and scooters
• DIY electric vehicles

License: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International

Perfect for electric skateboard enthusiasts, DIY builders, and developers looking for an open-source control solution with professional-grade features.

This summary is concise, highlights the key technical features, and follows the typical Thingiverse format with clear sections for features, requirements, and compatibility.

link for the github repo: https://github.com/georgebenett/gb_remote

This model has tight tolerances (0.05mm) so increase it to match your printer