I need your help guys, pint x controller issues
Hi everyone,
I’m writing from Chile, so as you can imagine, shipping and taxes here are a nightmare. I need some "real talk" on what to do with my Pint X.
What happened: I jumped a curb, the board made a "pop" sound, and the motor immediately locked up. After some troubleshooting, I found that when I unplug the motor from the controller, the wheel spins freely. When plugged back in, it’s a total brake.
The Diagnosis: I opened the controller, and it seems I fried the MOSFETs. And the board won't turn on i need your recommendations:
The "Cheap" fix: Ordering 10x Toshiba TPH2R608NH (or equivalents like Infineon BSC026N08NS5) and taking the board to a local micro-soldering expert. Total cost: ~$120 USD. Risk: It might not work if the driver or internal traces are blown.
The OEM fix: Buying the official FM Replacement Controller ($300 USD). I have a friend visiting the US who can bring it to me to save on shipping/taxes. Risk: Buying the same fragile hardware that might blow up again on the next jump.
The "Nuclear" option: Going PintV (Floatwheel kit) for $450 USD. My friend can also bring this in his luggage. Pros: More power, no digital pairing, VESC freedom. Cons: More expensive and requires opening the battery box for the BMS.
Given that I already spent a lot of money on this board recently and I live in a country where parts are hard to get, what would you do? Is the MOSFET repair reliable enough, or should I just bite the bullet and go PintV/OEM to be safe?
Thanks for the help!