diff --git a/platformio.ini b/platformio.ini
index 6842bd7..0e25cf0 100644
--- a/platformio.ini
+++ b/platformio.ini
@@ -74,10 +74,10 @@ build_flags=
   -D PIN_BACKWARD=12   ; digital signal from Cheap Focer 2 if direction is backward
   -D PIN_BRAKE=13      ; digital signal from Cheap Focer 2 if electric motor brakes is on
   -D BUZPIN=38         ; PIN for Piezo buzzer for acoustic signals (e.g. battery warning)
-  -D BATTERY_PIN=33      ; analog input for battery monitor, connected to voltage divider
+  -D BATTERY_PIN=33    ; analog input for battery monitor, connected to voltage divider
   -D LIGHT_BAR_PIN=2   ; DIN of WS28xx for battery indicator
-  -D VESC_RX_PIN=9     ; UART RX to Cheap Focer 2, connent to TX on CF2
-  -D VESC_TX_PIN=10    ; UART TX to Cheap Focer 2, connent to RX on CF2
+  -D VESC_RX_PIN=44    ; UART RX to Cheap Focer 2, connent to TX on CF2
+  -D VESC_TX_PIN=43    ; UART TX to Cheap Focer 2, connent to RX on CF2
   -D CAN_TX_PIN=16
   -D CAN_RX_PIN=17
   -D ESP32S3
diff --git a/src/main.cpp b/src/main.cpp
index a5195ea..f33ecb7 100644
--- a/src/main.cpp
+++ b/src/main.cpp
@@ -84,9 +84,10 @@ void setup() {
     pinMode(PIN_BRAKE, INPUT);
     #endif
 
-//    vesc.begin(VESC_BAUD_RATE, SERIAL_8N1, VESC_RX_PIN, VESC_TX_PIN, false);
     delay(50);
-#ifdef CANBUS_ENABLED
+#ifndef CANBUS_ENABLED
+    vesc.begin(VESC_BAUD_RATE, SERIAL_8N1, VESC_RX_PIN, VESC_TX_PIN, false);
+#else
     // initializes the CANBUS
     canbus->init();
 #endif //CANBUS_ENABLED