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Installing Your Foil Drive System for the First Time

... Test the System Perform a basic system check. Make sure the battery is correctly installed. Confirm the nose cone is fully secured. Turn on the controller. Confirm that the controller connects to the Foil Drive unit. Check that the system responds correctly. Keep clear of the propeller at all times ...

Selecting the Correct Battery Voltage

The V3 Controller can be used with every generation of Foil Drive system. To display an accurate battery percentage, the controller needs to know which battery architecture your system uses. Selecting the correct battery voltage ensures the battery percentage displayed on your controller accurately reflects your battery's ...

Trigger Mode vs Gear Mode: Which Should You Use?

... bursts of acceleration, which can improve overall battery efficiency during longer sessions. Frequently Asked Questions Which mode does my controller start in? Your controller will come factory set to gear mode. You can change between Trigger Mode and Gear Mode at any time through the controller menu. Can ...

Understanding Lock Functions

... a safety feature that keeps the controller locked every time it is powered on. Before throttle can be used, you must deliberately unlock the controller. This prevents accidental motor activation immediately after turning the controller on. Lock on Start is enabled by default. How do I unlock the controller ...

Understanding Throttle Lock

The Throttle Lock is a safety feature included on Foil Drive V2 Controllers manufactured from January 2024 onwards. When enabled, Throttle Lock prevents the throttle trigger from operating until the controller has been unlocked. This helps prevent accidental motor activation when handling your Foil Drive, carrying your board ...

Understanding Throttle Limit

The Throttle Limit function allows you to set a maximum throttle percentage on your V2 Controller. For example, if the Throttle Limit is set to 50%, pulling the throttle trigger fully will only command a maximum of 50% throttle. This can be useful for riders who ...

Understanding Throttle Mapping

Throttle Mapping allows you to customise how much motor power is available when using your V3 Controller. Whether you're looking for smoother low-speed manoeuvring, a more efficient cruising setup, or limiting power for beginner riders, Throttle Mapping lets you tailor the controller to ...

Understanding the Tilt Sensor

The Tilt Sensor is a built-in safety feature designed to stop the motor if your Foil Drive detects the board has rolled or pitched beyond the limits you've configured. If your motor won't start and your controller displays LOCK, the Tilt Sensor may ...