VESC Tool vs FormosaEV VCU

This is the mobile version of VESC Tool, which can be used to configure VESC hardware over WiFi or BLE. It can also be used to log ride data, update the firmware, switch ride profiles, view battery status, and edit settings on the go! For details, visit https://vesc-project.com

FormosaEV VCU is the companion app for the Formosa EV vehicle control unit (VCU). Connect over Bluetooth to set up, monitor, tune and maintain your EV conversion from your phone, in the shop and on the road. Built for Builders, Engineered for the Future. Requires a Formosa EV VCU. The app connects to your vehicle over Bluetooth Low Energy, and each VCU is protected by its own PIN. YOUR GARAGE • Save every vehicle you work on, each with its own name and photo • Set a default vehicle, and the app reconnects to it when you open it • See battery level, estimated range, firmware version and setup status at a glance • Review each vehicle's recent activity, such as connections and faults LIVE TELEMETRY • Motor power and RPM on a live gauge, with the selected gear • Inverter voltage, current and temperatures • Battery level, charge limit, pack voltage, current and temperature, and estimated range • DC-DC converter, on-board charger and accelerator pedal readings • Reorder or hide telemetry sections to match your build GUIDED COMPONENT SETUP • Configure the Battery/BMS, Motor/Inverter, Gear, Accelerator Pedal, On-board Charger (OBC) and DC-DC Converter in the recommended order • Capture pedal voltages and check the full pedal travel • Set motor rotation, speed, torque and regen limits • Run gear selector, charger and DC-DC tests with step-by-step checklists • Safety checklists before testing, and a troubleshooting guide for the VCU indicator light • Component configuration is protected by a builder password TUNING • Shape the pedal-to-torque map across the full pedal travel • Adjust regen torque and the torque and regen ramp times • Set the charge limit and maximum charging current FAULTS & BYPASS • Active faults with fault codes and plain-language descriptions • Clear faults once the cause is fixed • Manage fault detections, fault actions and bypass settings • Get notified when a critical fault is raised FIRMWARE & SUPPORT • Update the VCU firmware from your phone • Export VCU and app logs, then share them with Formosa EV support PREFERENCES • Kilometers or miles, kW or HP, Nm or foot-pounds, Celsius or Fahrenheit • Electric Dark and Vintage Light themes, or follow your system setting Formosa EV makes EV conversions effortless while preserving the soul of classic cars. Learn more at formosaev.com, or email support@formosaev.com.