# Speed Controllers (ESCs) **URL:** https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/c/blue-robotics-products/escs/29.md [Latest](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/tags.md) --- ## [Can a Blue Robotics Basic ESC cause intermittent motor starts at neutral?](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/can-a-blue-robotics-basic-esc-cause-intermittent-motor-starts-at-neutral/23522)
**Author:** [@alon](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/alon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 10:19am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/can-a-blue-robotics-basic-esc-cause-intermittent-motor-starts-at-neutral/23522 "2026-08-29T10:19:48Z")
I’m using a Blue Robotics M200 motor with a Blue Robotics Basic ESC controlled by an ESP32. The ESP32 sends 1500–1900 µs pulses for one direction, with 1500 µs as neutral. System is powered by 12.8V LifePO4. The system … --- ## [Scheme of the basic esc board](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/scheme-of-the-basic-esc-board/23280)
**Author:** [@Sarci](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Sarci)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 4:36pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/scheme-of-the-basic-esc-board/23280 "2026-07-03T16:36:39Z")
Hello, I’m fixing basic esc board, ceramic capacitor is not working. I would like to know basic esc board scheme, and i would like to know specifications for all elements. Also its szf v1. Thank you! --- ## [Risk of outgassing from ESC silicone cables?](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/risk-of-outgassing-from-esc-silicone-cables/23130)
**Author:** [@andax](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/andax)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 7:04pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/risk-of-outgassing-from-esc-silicone-cables/23130 "2026-06-07T19:04:26Z")
I assume the insulation on the ESC cables are silicone (as they are quite flexible and feel like it). Silicone has the bad habit of outgassing siloxanes that can deposit on optics and degrade them. Especially on cold su… --- ## [Help with building BlueESC from scratch](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/help-with-building-blueesc-from-scratch/22611)
**Author:** [@aarush](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/aarush)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 9:18pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/help-with-building-blueesc-from-scratch/22611 "2026-03-18T21:18:42Z")
Hi everyone, I’m trying to build the BlueESC from scratch using the open-source files on the GitHub repo and have run into a couple of gaps. 1. Firmware & Hardware Version Correspondence The GitHub repo seems to have … --- ## [Burned ESC after installing new T200](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/burned-esc-after-installing-new-t200/22198)
**Author:** [@schleitaucher](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/schleitaucher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 6:15pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/burned-esc-after-installing-new-t200/22198 "2025-12-22T18:15:36Z")
Hi, I replaced a complete thruster and after installing and connecting the battery the ESC at this thruster burned out in a second. I thougt, maybe there was a drop of water from another thruster on it and now I want to… --- ## [Controlling ESC with Jetson Xavier (python)](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/controlling-esc-with-jetson-xavier-python/10013)
**Author:** [@mahmoudf98](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/mahmoudf98)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 10:32pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/controlling-esc-with-jetson-xavier-python/10013 "2025-12-03T22:32:30Z")
Hello, Is there is a python library to control the ESC to send PWM signals? \*I am using Nvidia Xavier NX Dev Kit. --- ## [Basic ESC 500 Hardware/Firmware Specifications](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/basic-esc-500-hardware-firmware-specifications/21683)
**Author:** [@sner](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/sner)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2025, 9:26pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/basic-esc-500-hardware-firmware-specifications/21683 "2025-09-28T21:26:32Z")
My group is currently working with a set of Basic ESC 500 units for driving a set of M200 Motors. We’re interested in some lower-level control tasks using these devices, and were hoping to get some insight into the cont… --- ## [How do i reduce the max thruster rotation speed in AUTO mode?](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/how-do-i-reduce-the-max-thruster-rotation-speed-in-auto-mode/20304)
**Author:** [@cda](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/cda)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2025, 6:33pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/how-do-i-reduce-the-max-thruster-rotation-speed-in-auto-mode/20304 "2025-08-05T18:33:01Z")
I am looking at ways to change the onboard parameters of my BlueROV2 Heavy R4 such that the motors spin at about 10% of their max thrust. In BlueOS’s Autopilot Parameters screen, I have tried changing: MOT\_SPIN\_MIN/MAX/… --- ## [Changing ESC parameters](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/changing-esc-parameters/20905)
**Author:** [@johng](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/johng)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2025, 9:07am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/changing-esc-parameters/20905 "2025-07-11T09:07:07Z")
Hi all I have a situation where I am attempting to turn an M200 on and off by using a PWM input that has an input of 1300 to 1700 PWM. I want the M200 to run at max rpm so am I correct in thinking I can do that by usin… --- ## [Reduce volume of startup beeps](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/reduce-volume-of-startup-beeps/19294)
**Author:** [@3dMB](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/3dMB)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2025, 8:10am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/reduce-volume-of-startup-beeps/19294 "2025-06-19T08:10:25Z")
I am putting together a Nat History shoot where quiet is key, to not scare wildlife. There is a concern that the startup beeps may influence the surrounding animals. Is there a way to reduce the volume of the startup bee… --- ## [Technical Issues and Modifications Inquiry for T500 Thruster 50A ESC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/technical-issues-and-modifications-inquiry-for-t500-thruster-50a-esc/20577)
**Author:** [@AnkitPandia](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/AnkitPandia)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2025, 11:01am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/technical-issues-and-modifications-inquiry-for-t500-thruster-50a-esc/20577 "2025-06-10T11:01:18Z")
We are currently using T500 Thruster 50A ESCs in one of our robotic systems and have encountered some issues that we’d like to report and seek guidance on: Overheating Issue: The ESCs are getting excessively hot durin… --- ## [Trouble programming Basic ESC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/trouble-programming-basic-esc/20248)
**Author:** [@Felipe](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Felipe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2025, 2:46pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/trouble-programming-basic-esc/20248 "2025-05-01T14:46:09Z")
Hello, I am having trouble changing settings for the BR Basic Esc (small version). I am able to connect it using a usb serial device i bought. In the BlHelisuite, I am able to connect, however when I try to read the ESC… --- ## [Basic ESC Response Time (Ardusub and Pymavlink)](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/basic-esc-response-time-ardusub-and-pymavlink/19903)
**Author:** [@DionisioEng](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/DionisioEng)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2025, 10:31am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/basic-esc-response-time-ardusub-and-pymavlink/19903 "2025-04-08T10:31:15Z")
Hi! I have a setup similar to the Blue ROV2 Heavy, with 8 T200 thrusters and 8 Basic ESCs. I am trying to control the thrusters directly using Ardusub and Pymavlink. I would prefer to control the thruster independently,… --- ## [Basic ESC 500 Alternatives?](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/basic-esc-500-alternatives/19995)
**Author:** [@rsd23](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/rsd23)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2025, 12:22am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/basic-esc-500-alternatives/19995 "2025-04-06T00:22:54Z")
Hello all!! Does anyone know, if aftermarket speed controllers from Amazon work well with T500 thrusters? I am on a time and budget crunch, at the moment and one of our BASIC ESC 500 got smoked during our last test’s in… --- ## [More power = less ESC heat?](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/more-power-less-esc-heat/17657)
**Author:** [@Knotty](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Knotty)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2025, 4:14pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/more-power-less-esc-heat/17657 "2025-03-19T16:14:31Z")
Using the basic ESC inside a Pelican case, along with a 13.4V LiFePO4 battery, I noticed that the ESC generates more heat at 60% throttle than it does at 100%. I put a Govee bluetooth temp recorder inside the case and th… --- ## [AM32 Firmware Setup for BlueRobotics T200 Thruster](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/am32-firmware-setup-for-bluerobotics-t200-thruster/18608)
**Author:** [@Haadi](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Haadi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 2:38am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/am32-firmware-setup-for-bluerobotics-t200-thruster/18608 "2024-11-20T02:38:17Z")
Hey, I purchased a new AM32 based ESC and I am uploading the current firmware configuration of the ESC. But the thrusters are jittering at low PWM value. Can anyone suggest what changes I should make to the configuration… --- ## [Basic ESC to a heat sink](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/basic-esc-to-a-heat-sink/8839)
**Author:** [@nras](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/nras)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2024, 1:42pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/basic-esc-to-a-heat-sink/8839 "2024-11-06T13:42:50Z")
We are planning to use the “Basic ESC” in our canister design. We need some inputs on how to mount the ESC to a suitable heatsink; as suggested in the “Installation and Thermal Consideration”. The ESC doesn’t have a mou… --- ## [Basic ESC and Adafruit 16 Channel PWM Servo Hat on Raspberry Pi using CircuitPython](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/basic-esc-and-adafruit-16-channel-pwm-servo-hat-on-raspberry-pi-using-circuitpython/18361)
**Author:** [@theMILLOgroup](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/theMILLOgroup)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2024, 2:16pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/basic-esc-and-adafruit-16-channel-pwm-servo-hat-on-raspberry-pi-using-circuitpython/18361 "2024-10-25T14:16:17Z")
Hi all, I am trying to use the Adafruit 16 Channel PWM Servo Hat on a RaspberryPi 3 A+ to control the BlueRobotics Basic ESC and M200 Motor. Adafruit has updated all of their libraries to CircuitPython and I’m struggli… --- ## [T500 with T200 Basic ESC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/t500-with-t200-basic-esc/16916)
**Author:** [@Piz](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Piz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2024, 4:34pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/t500-with-t200-basic-esc/16916 "2024-10-01T16:34:05Z")
If my understanding is correct there is no difference in input/output when using the T500 and (T200) Basic ESC at 18V and when using the T500 Basic ESC, right? Doesn’t that mean that using the 24V T500 Basic ESC and u… --- ## [Flashing ESC firmware and Bidirectional DShot](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/flashing-esc-firmware-and-bidirectional-dshot/17604)
**Author:** [@Fishy](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Fishy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 9:12pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/flashing-esc-firmware-and-bidirectional-dshot/17604 "2024-08-06T21:12:36Z")
Hello! I’m interested in experimenting with the Bluejay ESC firmware and was wondering if there are any roadblocks to using this on the Blue Robotics Basic ESC. One reason I’m interested in using the firmware is to use b… --- ## [ESC testing/diagnosing: beep when first connected to power and multimeter?](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/esc-testing-diagnosing-beep-when-first-connected-to-power-and-multimeter/17446)
**Author:** [@garnerlanier](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/garnerlanier)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 5:57am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/esc-testing-diagnosing-beep-when-first-connected-to-power-and-multimeter/17446 "2024-08-01T05:57:06Z")
Been using Blue Robotics parts for a couple years now and first time on the forum! 2 questions in trying to diagnose a potential ESC issue I’m using 2x t200s and blue robotics escs with Pixhawk4 Cube/orange and herelin… --- ## [ESC turns off when motor stalls](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/esc-turns-off-when-motor-stalls/17400)
**Author:** [@corinna](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/corinna)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2024, 1:16am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/esc-turns-off-when-motor-stalls/17400 "2024-07-11T01:16:55Z")
Hello. I am currently using a basic ESC and pairing that with a sensored Tekin motor (Tekin’s Element Proof ROC412 HD). I know that this is not the ideal pairing, but size and power restraints leave us with these two opt… --- ## [Not able to connect Basic ESC to Pixhawk 2.1 using mission planner](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/not-able-to-connect-basic-esc-to-pixhawk-2-1-using-mission-planner/8077)
**Author:** [@fernandagueter](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/fernandagueter)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2024, 1:12am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/not-able-to-connect-basic-esc-to-pixhawk-2-1-using-mission-planner/8077 "2024-05-27T01:12:20Z")
Hello, I am building a surface vessel which will be controlled through a Pixhawk 2.1 flight controller using Mission Planner. I am trying to connect 2 x Basic ESC (which are connected to 2 x T200 thrusters) but I am not… --- ## [ESC Suggestion: Native ERPM feedback](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/esc-suggestion-native-erpm-feedback/16909)
**Author:** [@rturrisi](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/rturrisi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 3:47pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/esc-suggestion-native-erpm-feedback/16909 "2024-05-23T15:47:29Z")
Hello, I would just like to suggest the integration or employing something like this natively on the basic ESC. We are using it for some tests right now with the M200 motor, and the code is super simple, and it is pr… --- ## [M200 Motor + ESC Calibration](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/m200-motor-esc-calibration/16741)
**Author:** [@agh9989](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/agh9989)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 2:01pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/m200-motor-esc-calibration/16741 "2024-05-06T14:01:30Z")
Hi all! I am trying to calibrate the M200 Motor + Basic ESC with a Holybro Pixhawk 6X FC. I have been following the M200 Motor Guide, but I ran into an issue with Step 3: Sending the Signal. I bought a Power Distributi… --- ## [Heat dissipation for the T500 ESC's](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/heat-dissipation-for-the-t500-escs/16668)
**Author:** [@Paige](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Paige)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 6:32pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/heat-dissipation-for-the-t500-escs/16668 "2024-04-26T18:32:15Z")
I have the aluminum electronics enclosure and two 4" battery enclosures. I will be using two of the 22.2V batteries to power four T500 Thrusters. I swapped out the six ESC’s that came with the electronics enclosure for t… --- ## [ESC and T200 Thrusters](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/esc-and-t200-thrusters/16495)
**Author:** [@erikjames11](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/erikjames11)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2024, 2:42am UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/esc-and-t200-thrusters/16495 "2024-04-04T02:42:03Z")
I have a problem with my T200 thruster and an ESC. I am using 3 buttons to control the motors. However, when we tested the motor with a known working controller it would go forward but backward would not work. We used a… --- ## [Thrusters200 not spinning in the proper direction](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/thrusters200-not-spinning-in-the-proper-direction/15921)
**Author:** [@lunzzii](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/lunzzii)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2024, 8:35pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/thrusters200-not-spinning-in-the-proper-direction/15921 "2024-01-31T20:35:14Z")
We have two T200 Thrusters connected to 2 basic ecs, connected to our 1.2.8 pixhawk. We have an rc controller. Whenever we go up (or forward) the right thruster spins counterclockwise really fast whilst the left thruste… --- ## [BEC cables of the Basic ESC 500](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/bec-cables-of-the-basic-esc-500/15749)
**Author:** [@Pantepo95](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Pantepo95)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2024, 1:15pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/bec-cables-of-the-basic-esc-500/15749 "2024-01-09T13:15:54Z")
Good day We bought the ESC blue-boat variant Basic ESC 500, and there are two small cables, black and red. Per the documentation, they are the BEC cables, but I need help understanding what I should connect there. Or is… --- ## [Should I have Voltage reading between EMC to T200 if not connected to T200?](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/should-i-have-voltage-reading-between-emc-to-t200-if-not-connected-to-t200/15524)
**Author:** [@Steliot](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/u/Steliot)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2023, 9:25pm UTC](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/t/should-i-have-voltage-reading-between-emc-to-t200-if-not-connected-to-t200/15524 "2023-11-18T21:25:24Z")
I have a T200 on a kayak. It worked well for many days on the water but quit working one day. I found the white wire out of the EMC to the T200 burnt as well as a step up converter (from 12v to 18v)not working. I replace… [Next page](https://discuss.bluerobotics.com/c/blue-robotics-products/escs/29.md?page=1)