I am brand new to the e-skate community (actually barely ever ridden a skateboard before). Not new to the electronics community however (electrical engineer). you have all convinced me that building is the only way to go, just trying to decide exactly what I want.
Hi everybody. I’m Gustavo from Buenos Aires, Argentina. I’m planning on electrify my Atom Drop Through Longboard (40 Inch). I’m 43, tall (1.89 mt) and 70 kg. So i’m looking for the economic setup of the mono drive r-spec, enough for my speed needs. No downhills, just-ride-under-the-sun-for-the-fun.
Since my budget is limited (Think on 1 dollar = 15 pesos), i’ll be buying the parts in stages. The good part, i’ll have plenty of time to read/learn/ask and (hopefully) don’t fuck up things. The bad part, i’m impatient and spring in here is coming!
Now, my first question (Cassandra, Forum’s Rep, told me that i could keep my original trucks and wheels). Seems like i have to make holes in my black wheels to fit the blue drive hub, isn’t it? Anybody has gone thru this process?
This is it for now. Thanks Jason and Team for encourage people around the globe to ride electric with good quality/price products.
I’ve been looking to build or buy a new e-sk8 for the last couple months and have been researching a bit. Have a ways to go still. Was wanting to make a thread asking what kind of board people would like to build and why to get some opinions going to better form my own.
I weigh about 84 kg or 185 lbs. I have hills around me so a dual motor setup is something I want. I’m not sure on the range but rather just get a beefy battery as well. Would prefer something fast (over 20mph maybe closer to 30 mph but I think I need to relearn skateboards ha). Room to grow speed wise.
Either way rather hear suggestions or good thread links to check out because I’m learning and there is a lot of bs you have to wade through while learning. Budget is around 1k because I’m trying to keep it cheap but I’m open if the need is there. I have a background in flying drones so I’m not a total new when it comes to motors battteries etc but I also know it’s much different. Any and all help would be appreciated.
Well I might as well say hi, HI! I’m jack from Santa Barbara CA and I’m getting the first few shipments to make my electric longboard. I have been lurking here and other forums for a long time and I’m finally taking the plunge. Here is my idea thanks to everybody for ideas and tips and I’m sure as I run into issues you will hear more from me.
Board - blank drop deck
Wheels - 97mm flywheels authentic
Bearings - bones Swiss ceramic
Motor - dual 190kv 6355 (stealth group buy)
ESC - chaka’s vesc with heat sink
Battery - 12s 3p 45c lipo to start 12s 5p custom pack once all kinks are worked out
Motor mount - torque board v4’s
Gear - will get every option I can and experiment with speed vs torque I don’t have many hills here and beautiful paved roads and bike lanes so should be perfect riding conditions
Controller - don’t know. Probably a mod case for something
I am going to route the deck and add a custom fiberglass bottom and lid to add strength and also keep everything as thin as possible.
All black and stealthy and her name is Betty. Black Betty
Thanks again to everyone here I’m excited to build this, I was into downhill racing for years and this is just what I need for a bit of fun and excitement.
I will most definitely do a build thread, I’m excited to actually. only have wheels and bearings now and will take weeks to get it all the parts but I am a film guy so plenty of pics and videos soon to come.
I’m Erik and I’m currently working here in SG. I have been lurking around here for a week now. I don’t have any experience riding skateboards but I have experience with Hobby grade electronics for Drones, RC Cars, etc.
I would love to build an esk8 but I don’t have enough budget for a massive DIY kit.
I’m planning on making a PennyBoard Commuter as my first Esk8. I can get a penny deck in the local online trading for a little over 5 USD.
Also, I saw a guy selling everything needed to convert it to ESK8 for 270 USD.
I’m planning to use my 3S lipos (1500mah 35C) from my drone racer, then join them in Series to make it 6S. (i’ll upgrade to a bigger AH lipo in the future)
for this build tentative cost will be 275 USD (Penny board deck, Mechanical and electronics Kit, Trucks)
Are these parts okay for what I want? (Casual riding in the park, Commuting to the bus station, etc.)
Yes, the pic of the truck is from the seller. the motor mount has screws to keep it from sliding in the truck. but yeah it seems he used some adhesives.
According to the seller:
Motor is a 5065 320KV 3s - 8s.
ESC is 120A FVT.
Planned gearing for me is 29:9 but he told me he has a set of gears for my preferred ratio.
Gears are made from #45 steel according to him.
for you it’s a no go?
but for the price tho? or will it be more expensive in the long run?
Hi everyone.
I joined the forum about 3 months ago, had been reading and sharing stuffs but never introduce myself in this post. I am Graham, living in Singapore now. I have built 2 boards, one for my friend and one for myself.
1st Build for my friend.
Deck: Cheap no-brand deck (not willing to drill wholes on my landyachtz )
Truck: TB trucks
Wheel: abec 11 clone from TB
mount: my own design (CNC machined with black anodizing)
pulley and belt: 15t/36t, HTD5, 12mm
Motor: Turnigy Aerodrive SK3 - 5065-236kv
ESC: FVT 120A (with the program card)
Battery: 2x3s 5000mah lipo
Remote Controller: 2.4GHz mino remote control
Battery case: Aluminium casing