Flipsky MiniV6 MK5 ESC Switch Function Shutdown Mode User Guide

The MiniV6 MK5 is developed based on the VESC_6_MK5, incorporating a phase filtering circuit for more accurate rotor position information at low speeds. It integrates an intelligent switch function, supporting manual power on/off, roll start, automatic shutdown, and LED status indication. It supports four shutdown modes: ALWAYS_OFF, ALWAYS_ON, TOGGLE_BUTTON_ONLY, and OFF_AFTER_**. This blog briefly introduces how to use these four shutdown modes.

ALWAYS_OFF

When this mode is selected, roll-to-start cannot be used. The ESC powers on and enters normal operation when the button switch is held down (the ESC lights up with a green light). Once release the button, after a few seconds shuts down the ESC. If the button switch is disconnected, the ESC will remain powered on.

Tip: If you do not want to use roll-to-start and prefer using only the button for power on/off, you can choose this mode. However, the button switch needs to be replaced with a self-locking switch. A self-locking switch maintains the 'pressed' state after being pressed, thereby keeping the ESC powered on. Pressing the button again powers it off. roll-to-start is unavailable in this mode.

ALWAYS_ON

When this mode is selected, the ESC powers on normally (green light) via roll-to-start or button press. However, after power-on, you cannot use the button to shut down the ESC, nor can you shut it down by disconnecting the button switch. The ESC will remain powered on and operational. Shutdown can only be achieved by disconnecting the main power supply or by selecting a different shutdown mode.

TOGGLE_BUTTON_ONLY

When this mode is selected, after powering on via roll-to-start or button press (ESC shows green light), the ESC can only be shut down using the button; automatic shutdown is disabled.

OFF_AFTER_10S

When this mode is selected, the ESC can be powered on via roll-to-start or button press, and shut down via the button. If the ESC is not driving the motor (ESC is idle), it will automatically shut down after 10 seconds. Other OFF_AFTER_* *modes follow the same principle for their respective automatic shutdown times.

Note:

1.The shutdown mode can be modified with the button disconnected.
2.When the ESC is powered by the battery and the button is removed, the switch function becomes inactive; other functions of the ESC remain operational.
3.If the button is removed during operation and the ESC shows a red light alarm (flashes red three times, DRV error alarm), the ESC needs to be restarted; otherwise, it may not function properly.
4.The default shutdown mode is OFF_AFTER_30M.
   -The automatic shutdown timer starts counting as soon as the ESC's microcontroller is operational.
   -If the shutdown mode is changed while the ESC is in an idle state, the ongoing timer is not interrupted.(For example, if the shutdown mode is changed to OFF_AFTER_10S 10 seconds after power-on, the ESC will shut down immediately. Upon the next power-on, the timer will restart.)  
5.The shutdown timer is interrupted when the ESC drives the motor, as it detects pulse signals from the motor phases. The timer resets and only starts counting again once the ESC returns to an idle state.

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