Pubmote

Welcome to Pubmote!

Pubmote is a feature-rich, ESP-NOW based remote control for VESC based onewheels. Pubmote connects to a VESC Express receiver running the Float Accessories package, which provides a feature-rich platform and easy configuration experience.

Tip

Want an easy way to update firmware or flash a new device? Head over to the firmware tool at https://pubmote.com

Suggestions for additional hardware targets are welcomed. For new projects, we recommend using a custom PCB or dev-board the following features:

• Buzzer
• PMU with I2C comms. SY6970 and AXP2101 are currently supported.
• GPIO with RTC supported pins

Getting started

Hardware Prerequisites

ESP32S3-based controller with a display, and a case.

Current implementations:

• WaveShare 1.43in Amoled display (see: example build)

  • ZiNc Snowmote 2 by ZiNc
  • ZiNc Leaf Blaster remix case by ZiNc
  • Leaf Blaster case by Markoblaster

• WaveShare 1.28in LCD display

  • VX4 Case by ThePoro
  • Full development kit from Avaspark including a case, display, joystick, and other parts

• NO LONGER SUPPORTED: The "Cowmote" from ExcessRaccoon uses the LilyGo T-Display S3 Amoled (1.43in) (see: example build)

  • SnowMote case by ZiNc
  • Finger Blaster case by Markoblaster

A Joystick. Options:

• PS5 hall joystick
• Nintendo Switch joystick

VESC Express receiver. Options:

• Building your own
• Trampa VESC Express Module
• AvaSpark RGB Mini
• CustomWheel VESC Express Module
• And many others...

Setup and Usage

• Not sure where to get started with a Pubmote build? Check out an example build like the Leaf Blaster!
• For instructions on first-time setup, pairing, and usage, see the quick start guide.

Issues

Create an issue on GitHub or post in the Pubmote channel within the PubWheel Discord server

For Developers

• VS Code or other code editor
• PlatformIO
• SquareLine Studio

Tip

If SL Studio repeatedly fails on startup because of a font error, try clearing the font bin files.