WARNING
All the settings related to the scooter can be found on the APPUI section of the app.
The VESC tool app has many other settings outside the APPUI, however they should NOT be changed as you could cause serious problems* with the performance and operation of your scooter.
*None of these changes are irreversible, but they may require more effort and access to a laptop.
GETTING THE APP.
Your Blacktip is fitted with a Bluetooth module that allows it to be connected to an app where you can enable some optional features and change the settings of many more. The App is called “VESC Tool” and is available to purchase in the Apple and Android App stores.
CONNECTING APP
In the App your scooter will appear when it is powered on. Hit Connect and wait a few seconds for everything to load. Once loaded you need to select “APPUI” to open the scooter section. Inside APPUI you will find three pages, Home, Speeds and Settings.
CHANGING SETTINGS IN APP
All the settings related to the scooter can be found on the APPUI “Speeds” and “Settings” pages. Changing these settings will allow you to customize the operation of your scooter to suit your style of diving. The VESC tool app has many other settings outside the APPUI, however they should NOT be changed as you could cause serious problems with the performance and operation of your scooter.
UNTANGLE AND REVERSE : OPTIONAL FEATURE IN APP
Your scooter can be enabled to allow two extra speeds. Untangle and Reverse. Untangle is very slow reverse speed that generates almost zero thrust. It is useful to untangle weeds or fishing line caught in the propellor. Reverse is a higher speed and generates a gentle thrust for moving backwards slowly.
Quadruple clicking the trigger from stopped will enable Untangle, then double clicking and single clicking as normal will switch between the two gears.
WARNING: When using Untangle and Reverse speeds you must have one hand on the handle and your other on the bottom of the shroud, keeping the tow cord taught. This prevents the scooter backing up into you or sucking the tow cord into the propellor.
BATTERY BEEPS: OPTIONAL FEATURE IN APP
If you struggle to see your scooter screen you can now enable Battery Beeps. This feature will give a series of audible beeps matching the number of bars of battery capacity you have remaining. I.e. 3 bars equals 3 beeps. The volume of the beeps can also be set in the app. Beeps will sound a few seconds after motor operation is paused.