I am using a PUAIDA ESC , is it possible to connect it to an arduino ,
Looks like this has a controller integrated into it and is intended to be run as a standalone product. You may be able to hook up an Arduino to it somewhere, but probably not for what you intend to do. It's not really an ESC as such; it's a fully integrated system including an ESC, wireless communication/remote control, LED drivers etc. etc.
I already ordered it so i can’t back down now , do u have any ideas on what can i use my arduino in , my project is a DYI skateboard
Not really.
The thing you bought will allow you to build a skateboard if you add some motors/wheels etc. Just do that, see how it work and then take it from there. I'd not add an Arduino anywhere on this thing, especially not in first instance.
How is the ESC normally controlled ?
Now’s a good time to post a link to the product, and a copy of the datasheet / manual.
Okey fair enough, my main task is to use the arduino but , amma do as u say
Then this skateboard system is not a sensible way to start. I'd suggest having fun with the skateboard and start over on the Arduino front.
Is this for some kind of school project?
Yes
Can’t i connect the arduino to the battery outlet nd try to extract data from there. ?
The Amazon sellers page doesn’t give much detail.
Maybe write to the. vendor, and ask for a technical/connection manual.
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There's no interface information as @lastchancename says. So maybe it's possible, but you'd have to figure out if there's any information being exchanged between the battery pack and the ESC's controller, and if/how you could tap into that with an Arduino.
And why bother? The ESC you bought has an interface that connects to a battery indicator you can purchase with it. Just plug it in and it works. Why would you try and reinvent the wheel?
Like I said, implement this skateboard system as intended, save the ARduino challenge for a different project. If you tell a bit more about what your school expects, maybe we can give some suggestions.
The main task for our project is to use arduino somehow , if connecting it to a. Esc isn’t an option i may just put an LED LIGHT and control it , i just wanted to like create a controller with my phone
I'd forget about the phone thing and keep it simple. You could mount some kind of distance sensor at the bottom of your board and then flash some fancy lights every time your skateboard lifts off of the ground. That would be fun, feasible and probably satisfactory for the school project.
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