The Magneto Wand

Description

The Magneto Wand Remote Control

There are many basic remote control options on the market, but none of them hit the high bar for features and reliability. At Trampa we have ridden with insufficient, untrustworthy remotes, so we wanted a reliable, versatile, long-lasting, informative and safe remote that matches the performance of the VESC software and the Trampa equipment it is paired with.

Hardware

High-end Trampa electric boards deserve a high-end remote. The Wand is made from 6061 T6 (aero-grade) aluminium with a sleek carbon fibre battery lid, with a little weight to match the quality of our boards and the cutting-edge technology VESC offers.

Real time data display

The Wand is fitted with a circular, high resolution OLED display that shows the information you need while riding. You can scroll through your current speed, average speed, amp draw, duty cycle, average watt hour draw, battery indicator (for both board and remote), recuperation and more, with further data to be added through firmware updates. Whatever data the VESC captures can ultimately be displayed on the screen, and Benjamin Vedder has also added tools to display animated graphics.

Smart reverse

Overshot a junction and wished you could reverse a little? Pull back on the thumb controller to bring yourself to a stop and keep your thumb in the braking position. This triggers the smart reverse feature, which ramps up enough amps to switch the rotation direction of the motor at slow speed, so the board reverses you out of trouble.

Safety and gesture control

The Wand contains an IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) that knows the orientation of the Wand in space and gathers acceleration values on all axes. Using the IMU, Benjamin will be able to code useful safety features in future. For example, the remote could one day tell if you take a tumble and stop your board safely, or know when it is resting upside down and refuse to send accidental signals to the board. The Wand powers up when you pick it up and goes to sleep after 5 minutes of inactivity to save its battery. It can even be used as a water spirit level. Further IMU features will become available over time.

Transform your remote

The Wand can be converted to a pistol grip style trigger remote, or fitted with an additional small trigger on the lower side for extra index finger control. You can use your index finger for acceleration and your thumb for braking, or use your thumb or index finger only. Like our boards, these remotes are made to be customised around you.

Safe keeping

The Wand has a magnetic bottom panel. A small metal sheet or magnet attached to your board (for example, a big washer stuck to your battery box) will keep your remote where it belongs, or you can keep it on the fridge next to the car keys.

Battery life

Ultra-low energy consumption was a prime goal when Frank and Benjamin designed this remote. It uses standard AAA batteries, so you can easily carry spares and swap them out like the batteries in a TV remote. Two AAA cells are good for 50-60 hours of constant operation.

Software and support

The Wand has a USB and SWD port, allowing you to flash the latest firmware and unlock new features as they are released, so it won’t become outdated. The Wand firmware will be open source. Source files and copyright information are on Benjamin Vedder’s GitHub: https://github.com/vedderb

Compatibility

The Wand is fully compatible with the Trampa NRF Dongle, and an NRF connection is required to pair the remote to the VESC device. Depending on when you bought the dongle, you may need to update its firmware, which is a simple task. The remote is compatible with any ESC based on VESC technology and running the VESC firmware. Simply plug the Trampa NRF Dongle into the UART port of your ESC.

Calibration and multiple boards

The Wand doesn’t require calibration, and a simple one-click pairing procedure does the job. One remote can be used with all your boards. If you want to ride with friends, you can leave your old PPM remote receiver plugged in and switch over to it using the VESC Tool app.

To connect the Wand to your VESC or VESC-based ESC, you will need to update the firmware on that ESC. Plug the Trampa NRF Dongle into your VESC and follow the on-screen instructions. The dongle can be updated to the latest compatible firmware using the latest desktop VESC Tool.

MANUAL

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