Hey brotha, this is great! I think if a noob reads through this they’ll get a great perspective of what’s involved in a build. What’ I’m finding lately is people asking of soldering is involved or any manipulation to the parts they purchase. I think if a perspective builder is shying away from soldering and some tinkering, to make sure their parts work in concert, then maybe DIY isn’t for them. That could be a disclaimer or preface you might want to add. When a noob sees the sum of these parts some individuals think its plug and play Either way, this write up is super valuable to the community. Awesome contribution!
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Thank you! This was a great place for me to start! Short, concise and informative!
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very informative, i will come often and learn!
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Im doing a college project and decided to make a Normal skateboard electric. I have no idea what I am doing so will someone please help me out?
So far im looking at buying Turnigy Heavy Duty 4000mAh 6S 60C Lipoly Battery Pack from Hobbycraft, Link Below:
Im also looking at the Turnigy Aerodrive SK3 - 6364-190KV Brushless Outrunner Motor, link below:
Please will anyone advise me if these are good, will they work? What ESC should I be using, pulley system drivetrain? I need all the help I can get.
Cheers
Did you read the guide? Where are you from? Motor is good, battery can be cheaper (20c is more than enough)
I have been reading http://www.electric-skateboard.builders/t/beginners-guide-to-building-your-own-electric-skateboard-drivetrain/53
I am based in the UK
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You can send me a DM, I got some used parts you could use to save money 
How do I DM you? Never used that feature before?
Could it be that you mean PM?
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PM , DM it’s the same right? Personal Message, Direct Message 
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I made this a wiki, it means anyone can edit the OP… let’s see how this idea goes, if people mistreat it ill remove wiki mode.
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This is a great guide! Though can anyone direct me to other guides that talk about ADC control or anywhere where I can get information on how to add a potentiometer to my VESC. I know how to plug it in the controller, I don’t know how to program it. Any help or guidelines would be great! Thanks!!
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If you can find a more info, you can place the link in the wiki
Will definitely do so! Once I find the information. I have been racking the forums for anything similar to that and I know I might not be the only one!
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For specific things you might be the first
Seems like it! Would you know where I can learn more about how to program with ADC control or something like that of the sort? Anything would help!
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Start a topic about it
Sorry being insistent…but how do you start a forum topic? Thanks!!
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