Pairing or Connecting Controller to Foil DriveUpdated 9 months ago

This is how to re-pair lost wireless link or connection between controller and motor, similar to connecting a Bluetooth device. If you have turned on your controller and connected your battery and your motor is not responding, you may need to re-pair your controller to your Foil Drive.

IMPORTANT: If you have received a replacement V2 controller after the 19th of December 2023 and using an Assist or an Assist PLUS unit, you will need to change battery serial number to enable correct telemetry between your unit and your controller.

To do this, scroll to the menu option "Battery Serial Number" and select the option by holding the power button in for 3 seconds. Once selected, single press the power button until the number reads 6 for Assist, 8 for Assist PLUS, or 11 (For Assist MAX and Assist Slim). Once the number reads correctly, simply single press the cruise button (button 3). 

Follow the steps below to carry this out first, before re-pairing your controller to your unit. 

WIRELESS CONTROLLER BUTTONS/TRIGGERS

1. Power button

2. Throttle trigger

3. Cruise control trigger

How to Change Battery Serial Number

Instructions:

1. Turn on the controller (1) 

2. Hold down cruise control trigger (3) and single press the power button (1) to enter the menu, 

3. Once in the menu, let go of the trigger (3).

4. Toggle the menu pressing (1) in short bursts until your reach 5. Batt. Ser Num

5. Long press (1) to enter selection.

6. Short Press (1) to toggle the number to '8' is using and Assist PLUS, and '6' if using an Assist, '11' for MAX or Slim 

7. Press cruise control trigger (3) to save. 

8. Press cruise control trigger (3) to exit menu.

Your controller has not been reconfigured to your unit. 

How to Re-Pair your Controller to your Unit

Instructions:

1. Turn on the controller (1) and ensure your battery is unplugged.

2. Hold down cruise control trigger (3) and single press the power button (1) to enter the menu, 

4. Once in the menu, let go of the trigger (3).

5. Press power button (1) for 1-2 seconds to select Option “1. Pair”  Or some newer controllers, "4. Pairing"

6. The screen should now display “Pairing...” 

7. Plug in the battery.

8. The controller screen will revert back to the menu after 1.5 seconds.

Note: If your motor is still not responding, exit the menu by pressing the cruise control throttle and re-do these steps. 

6. Ensure the props are clear of obstruction and test the motor is responding by squeezing the throttle trigger (2).

Note: Any controller with Foil Drive etched into the side cover (firmware above v21) will have Pairing displayed in menu option 4. Pairing.

Related Articles - Click to Read:
 Foil Drive Controller Overview
 Controller Telemetry Incorrect or Missing
 Foil Drive Controller Features
Troubleshooting Controller Issues

To learn more, check out the other articles on our Help Centre which can be found under the 'Support' tab on the website.

As always, if you have any questions, please reach out to us at support@foildrive.com. 

Happy Foil Driving!