Controller Box Step/Step Guide

This guide is for you if you have the complete Fungineers controller box (either CNC or Die-cast finish).

 

Please follow the below step/ step guide to ensure you setup your box correctly and enjoy your board!

 

Tools & Hardware Required: 


These are the required Bolts, and Allen Keys that you will need:

- M3 Allen Key (to open the lid bolts).
- M5 Allen Key (to attach your box to the rails and bang bumpers).

- M5 x 18mm countersunk Bolts to attach the box to the rails and bumpers (M5x12 to M5x18mm will work too).

- M3x4mm countersunk bolts (optional for mounting mud guards).

 

Time required:

You would require around 20-30 minutes for this setup.

 

Step 1: Assemble your board.

Follow the steps below to assemble your Funwheel:

 

 

Step 2: Install latest firmware

There are 2 steps for this. First, update firmware of the VESC Express, and second, update firmware of the Thor300.

Follow the steps below to update Firmware of the VESC Express first

 

Once the VESC Express firmware is updated, it's time to update the Thor300 firmware. 

Please download the latest firmware here

Once you downloaded the file on your phone, please follow the below steps to update the firmware on your Thor300:

  

Now that the VESC Express and Thor300 are on the latest firmware, we can setup the Motors, IMU, and Refloat package.

Step 3: Configure Motor, IMU, and Refloat Package:

 

That's it. You did it! 

Enjoy your board safely!

Other Settings: 

Please ensure your Buzzer is enabled so you get all the cool beeps at startup, and the warnings as well:

Enable buzzer as shown below and hit Write.

 

Need help or more info?

The best and fastest way to get your question answered is to hop on to the Funwheel Discord and meet 1000s of Funwheel enthusiasts like yourself!

Go to Funwheel Discord

 

Extras

1. Cable Mud-guards are optional and can be 3d printed with these files: 

https://www.printables.com/model/853568-funwheel-box-cable-covers

 2. If you plan on placing a split pack in the front box, please print these 2S2P pack holders: 

https://www.printables.com/model/853625-funwheel-box-front-battery-bracket