First Look at TorqueBoards Direct Drive Motor

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504

Make it with lower quality components.

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505

But can it carry a human over 30 miles per hour?

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506

true true… my wallet is already crying from this black friday :sweat_smile:

@torqueboards do you mind if i post about these DD’s in reddit?

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507

it can carry 144hz full HD

anyways both end at the same thing; broken/hurt vertebrae :joy:

508

Make precision trucks that have heat dissipation built in with lower quality components? You realize how silly that sounds right?

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509

Just not sure why you’re comparing computer components to skateboard stuff…

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510

me neither

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511

It doesn’t make sense that there’s no option to just get the rear setup only. Some of us want to use our own front truck for a more personal customization.

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512

These are mighty freaking tempting. Love that they come with ripe tide bushing and pivot cup. What’s the hanger length?

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513

220mm, standard axles. It’s about 10-15mm longer than 218mm w/ wheels.

At this time, it’s only sold in a kit.

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514

I’m loving the design and everything but are they really “one of a kind”?

515

The miss just saw the bank account go down… I’m in trouble… send help. Regret nothing. :'D

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516

As far as being a direct drive, no. As far as being a unique direct drive design that hasn’t been done before, yeah. :smile:

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517

All I can say is R.I.P carvon lol

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518

They look really well designed and robust. Would have bought them if they had come out a bit early. Money is all gone now.

@torqueboards what is the free shaft length on the rear trucks? There are 6 mounting holes so I can definitely make an adapter (for 3d printing) for 6x2 AliExpress pneumatic wheels if it has the required shaft length.

Rant: Having bought most of my parts for my 1st and 2nd board from TB, I would say that this is over priced by $100 given that this is under sale right now.

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519

I don’t understand the pricing complaint. Looking at pricing for a decent belt setup:

Trucks precision 150 Motors 250 Mounts 100 Pulleys 60+30=100 Belts 15 Riptide stuff 50

And that’s completely ignoring all other r&d, manufacturing, and distribution costs.

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520

I posted a review of the TB110 Really Big wheels

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521

Not that tb had low quality befor, but this is a step up. Little things like riptide bushings and pivot cups…

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522

This is a market breakthrough, amazing! Would you need 1 or 2 vescs for this?

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523

2, one for each motor…

Or 4 for AWD

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