Eleanor | 39" drop through | Caliber 2 | 190KV Torque Boards | DIY Electric Skateboard Mount | 12S3P | VESC

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Good Afternoon Everyone! I am a high school senior who just got a job so my projects can become more expensive :joy: Right now I am looking to overbuild an electric skateboard that will have a max range of 20-30 miles and a top speed in excess of 35+. Don’t worry I am young and dumb and am ready to drop about $2k. I do ride a motorcycle so safety gear is taken care of.

Current Part List: Longboard - ($250) Custom 39" maple drop through board with caliber 2 trucks and MBS all terrain wheels

190KV Brushless Motors - ($120 * 2) diy-electric-skateboard-kits-parts/motor-6374-190kv-3150w/

Enertion VESC - ($160 * 2) http://www.enertionboards.com/electric-skateboard-parts/FOCBOX-programmable-brushless-motor-controller/

Motor Mount and Drive Train - ($110 * 2) collections/featured-items/products/single-bolt-on-motor-mount-w-drive-wheel-kit

12S3P Battery - ($455) diy-electric-skateboard-kits-parts/electric-skateboard-battery-epower-pack-12s3p/

Enertion Controller - ($75) http://www.enertionboards.com/electric-skateboard-parts/nano-x-enertion-2-4ghz-controller/

Customization - ($200) Bluetooth speaker and led lights

I have several questions for you guys: 1)What would the estimated performance of this dual drive skateboard look like?

2)How would I wire the single receiver that accompanies the controller into the circuit with the battery, motors , and VESC’s?

3)Any recommendations on enclosures?

Thank you so much for your advice and opinions!

Ryan F.

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If ur spending that much on a battery from @torqueboards, u may as well get their 12s4p that comes with an enclosure and stuff for $50 more. However if u do stick with a 12s3p, check out @psychotiller enclosures. A lot of ppl. Seem to be really happy with the durability and design

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But that’s just my opinion

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And I’m sure someone on the forum can sell u a nano x for cheaper. Maybe a group buy. Do a search

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Yeah, I was considering the 12S4P but I was unsure whether the enclosure would leave space for the VESC’s and receiver.

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I think you should get a custom made 12s4p instead of the TB one. Never tried their battery but that enclosure is horrendous

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@ryanflick use the 12s4p… 12s3p will be discontinued. Our enclosure has room for VESCs and it’s included with the 12s4p pack. About 25-30 mile range from the 12s4p pack.

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Why do you say the enclosure is horrendous? They haven’t released an image of it.

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What do you say about giving me a discount? The 12S4P is another $100 because you charge an extra $65 for the fast charger(which can be gotten without an extra charge with the 12s3p) and another $30 for shipping(which also isn’t charged with the 12s3p).

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@ryanflick There are no discounts for the 12S4P.

You can buy the 12s3p with no enclosure. They are discontinued. 12S3P is $395 with 2A Charger. 12S4P is $450 with 2A Charger. There’s also 12x cells on a 12S4P vs 12S3P which adds to the cost plus a higher amp BMS.

12S4P is definitely worth the added cost which is why we’re no longer offering the 12S3P.

We’ll have some new updated photos soon.

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What the max current on the bms you’re putting on the 12s4p?

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@t0m_r1dd1e 60/150a

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@stormboard1 was thinking same thing… its why i click on it

First purchase should be safety gear… -TGS Pass -elbow & knee pads -hip

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Yup, I have my motorcycle helmet and jacket. My main question here is:

How would I wire the single receiver that accompanies the controller into the circuit with the battery, motors , and VESC’s?

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with 3pin connector that comes out of either one, connect the male and female together and who-la…
wire= brown gold red or black white red

if familiar with RC servos same type

Example;

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Yeah, I’m an avid RC enthusiast. However, because I am building a dual drive skateboard…the receiver could only plug into one of the VESC’s. Won’t this present a problem because only one motor will be controlled by the radio controller?

Motor 1- VESC 1 - Receiver —Bat
Motor 2 - VESC 2 --------------------- \tery

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look into canbus

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Yup, got it. Thanks dude.

What does everyone think about running the motors sensored or not? Are there any clear advantages to using the motor sensors?

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if you want ppl to move out of the way BLDC is better lol if you ride FOC and your riding on the sidewalk… you’ll be like FOC :joy: (FOC is literally silent)

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