hey mate, good point, but in Faraday Motion case it’s not valid.
So he either was or still is part your team. If he was then your website text needs to be changed!
Also what has a remote controller to do with a motor controller? The “brain” you are describing reads just like a “receiver” for controller input. No motor controlling is done with it - so you still need the VESC (or other ESC).
If you are interested in seeing Benjamin with Faraday Motion not in pictures - we have videos as well.
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You will need to buy a limo balance charger for your batteries instead of the Enertion charger.
Something like am imaxb6 wI’ll get the job done, and you can find them for cheaper than Enertions fast charger.
The problem with the fast charger is that it was made for a 10s pack, and you have 2x6s packs- the voltage doesn’t line up, and it also won’t balance the cells.
Hope this helps!
Thanks for the help man.
I’ve been reading more into it and incorporating a BMS sounds useful. Have you had any experience with installing those? I’ve been looking into this one (http://www.batterysupports.com/44v-48v-504v-12s-60a-12x-36v-lithium-ion-lipolymer-battery-bms-p-270.html). Main reason why it looks enticing is the ability to use a laptop style charger.
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Yep, I’m going the bms route on my current build as well.
I’m not done, so I can’t really give any pointers, but based on how my space cell performs, I’d say it’s totally worth it
Hi Everyone,
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.
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Do you guys have capitol funding or something? How do you pay the bills? If I understand correctly you do not sell anything. Just curious…
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.
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/913A%2BpkXH9L.SL1500.jpg
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.
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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.
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Welcome and def start a build thread…we like pictures 
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.
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Hahah you are in a better place than some…one poor guy is waiting for his first item…a remote lol…
Patience is key … You will be rewarded
You can check this thread out to get your juices flowing
And to help you sift through us noobs… Here’s a link to @RunPlayBack slick vid
http://www.electric-skateboard.builders/t/esk8tube-video-thread/47/182?u=michaelinvegas
A crowed fav
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Hi There!
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.
Here are the specs of what he is selling: https://carousell.com/p/39378616/
the seller also told me that He will include a 7 inch. truck with the motor mount itself.:
https://d2xngy2dw7hums.cloudfront.net/media/photos/chat/107344329/1471933498.jpg
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.)
What do you guys think? 
Hope you can shed some light guys.
And this FORUM IS AWESOME!
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