Budget Electric Skateboard Build That Goes Fast Very Fast Read On
Deck and wheels and trucks: Krown Exotic Longboard | $20 | Craigslist
Motor: 380kv Prop Drive | $41 | HobbyKing
Mount: Custom motor Mount| $20 | DIY
Batteries: 2X 6S 5000 mAh| $100 | Hobbyking
ESC: HobbyKing X-Car | $50 | Hobbyking
Gears: Gearing ratio 2.22:1 | $40 | SPI-Si
Remote: GT2B Transmitter | $20 | Hobbbyking
Enclosure: Enclosure | $20 | Home Depot
On/Off Switch:
AntiSpark Key| $20 | eBay
Total Cost :$331
I have hit 30 mph on this setup and it only cost me $331. I wanted to go cheap on my first build and I think that’s exactly what I did. It does get pretty hot but it works and its fun. Check out some pictures below!