[WIKI] A beginner guide to DIY an ESK8

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Measure twice, cut once?

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Maybe you can add some links from posts that go deeper in a specific topic like motor, esc and battery. So someone can read this post and can learn more about a certain topic in another threat. Great post btw!

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I’m not an admin or level 3 :confused: Maybe one of the moderators could change it to a wiki?

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Yes that’s a very good idea, I already linked the video about the vesc that someone posted above :slight_smile: Send me some links from good posts you know so I can add them.

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Yeah good idea, here are some:

A realy good one about batteries @evoheyax

Here are some from @onloop: Deck https://www.electric-skateboard.builders/t/what-deck-is-best-for-building-your-own-electric-skateboard/30 diy drivetrain https://www.electric-skateboard.builders/t/beginners-guide-to-building-your-own-electric-skateboard-drivetrain/53 the costs of building your own eskate https://www.electric-skateboard.builders/t/are-diy-electric-skateboards-cheaper-the-false-economy/165 C rating https://www.electric-skateboard.builders/t/what-is-battery-c-rating-is-it-important-for-electric-skateboards/36

This is just a quick search, there are probably more good threads! :slight_smile:

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Added! :slight_smile:

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Cut drill hack whatever you’re doing once its done its done. So yeah, measure twice, before drilling cutting hacking etc

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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

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Did you read the guide? Where are you from? Motor is good, battery can be cheaper (20c is more than enough)

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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 :slight_smile:

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How do I DM you? Never used that feature before? :slight_smile:

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Click on the name, which will take you here and then click message

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Could it be that you mean PM?

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PM , DM it’s the same right? Personal Message, Direct Message :wink:

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