eLofty: Updated! Builder's Price Book: Lofty Direct Drive (Shenzhen Lofty Ambition Technology)

It’s still a damn good deal. The sad comedy that is my belt board build has me appreciating the relatively plug 'n play nature of these drives.

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72kv will be more expensive, yes. My plan is to test it myself first. Then get a Groupbuy going. It would be cheaper to ship all to me then $14 flat rate within the states.

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Kenna is insisting the 58kv will hit 30mph (48kmh) on 10s

I am not so sure about that, but I think I will just give them a try.

Maybe down the road I’ll try the 75kv too and then just sell the drivetrain I don’t prefer of the two :slight_smile:

Do not want to affect your judgement but 60Kv won’t get at that speed on 10s. I have used 60Kv meepo hubs and they got about 43kmh 90mm 12s. Now I am using my DD and they are 75Kv and at 12s 97mm I hit above 55Kmh. With 60Kv motor you will need 12s and larger wheels to get there. To me if you want higher speed wait the 75Kv version.

Just for reference that I am not guessing values :grin:

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What if they are simply mistaken about the correct kv rating?

well ask them to spin the motor and calculate the Kv. Although others having the drive already report speeds compatible with 60Kv.

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I just haven’t seen anyone mention that they get only 18mph on 10s yet?

Maybe you have to check the main thread. I think people report like 40kmh on 10s. Like @BillGordon @DAddYE @mishrasubhransu have them already I believe. I just do not want you to be disappointed on the speed. Kv and speed as you know are really connected. maybe with 12s and 110mm wheels will get up some decent speed. @Winfly could give it a try with a charged battery.

On mine the motor efficiency I find predicting better the real speed is between 90-95%. If that is the case for this DD too, then with the setup just mentioned you should get around 45-46kmh, not bad.

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I already have fast boards. I’m sure I will find a use for them :slight_smile: appreciate the input for sure

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I am really confused now. I am supposed to having the 58kv version, bought them before the group buy started. I just gave them a spin on the bench and the Metr. gave me those readings.Screenshot_2019-05-15-20-28-03 Screenshot_2019-05-15-20-28-25\

It’s not 100% in line with what the calculator says but close.
I do hit easily 40km/h with them on 10S battery but thought maybe the 18 pole count is incorrect. Screenshot_2019-05-15-20-48-30

Edit* I must have the 75kv version and the calculator is used with 75kv, 90% efficiency.

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i guess you have the 75Kv. Before the GB they also sold some 75kv version as @hiboute mentioned before. Those are in line with what I get with mine 75kv hubs.

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They where sold as 58kv. :rofl:

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Will get things sorted and do more testing. I’ve been busy

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20magnets poles @goldrabe @hiboute

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Nice love the wheels!

Hoping these are the ones I get somehow too I guess :smile::joy::sweat_smile:

I have them for a while. And been wanting to use them on my 5 years old bustin ibach 37, my first ever longboard that I took a spill downhill and never touched again. Going with dual 5055 280kv turning motors that I bought 4 years ago when they were the shit. Kinda regret quiting before finishing a build 4 years ago. And now I’m just a filthy pineapple picker.

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I think you definitely got the 75Kv. Same values I get so… I think that if you stay with < 110mm wheels 75kv is better. For AT the lower the better.

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AS I always say the low ride builds are what give me the best feelings. I really like the overall shape and build. If you then like it a lot you can always get lower Kv motors in future. Maybe the spiral gears you are trying now!

Nah I’m going 12:36 for the torque. And mostly gonna be sliding with these wheels.

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