I’m very new to esk8 although I have been a skateboarder since middle school(in my 30’s). Usually take my longboard and my dog for walks. She is super hyper and very much a risk to my health when their are a lot of squirrels and me and her are cruising at 10-15 mph.
Not sure where I saw the first esk8, but started doing some research and found the Meepo. Between the Cheep price, DIYish instructional videos, and Kierans torture testing it I thought I would see how it goes. Wasn’t expecting much. Was pleasantly surprised by the performance.
Got hooked, ordered 3 new boards(Raptor, Backfire,Carvon) and started to build my own. Here are some pictures and stuff.
The idea is to make a high speed racer. Range is not that important, just volts and amps and a lot of them. 12s2p high KV hub motors. Starting with 2 will probably go to 4. Custom dual carbon drop board. It’s going to be sick.
Battery:
collections/electric-skateboard-battery-pack/products/electric-skateboard-battery-epower-pack-12s2p
Thought about building my own. This is cheaper.
VESC:
collections/esc-speed-controller/products/torque-esc-vesc-bldc-electronic-speed-controller
Torqueboard VESC to match the battery.
Motors:
Hummie Hubs! Worth the wait, getting them wrapped to a slightly high KV for more top speed. They come with Paris trucks and Centrax 83mm front wheels for amazing grip.
Will keep this updated as the last of the parts come in and the assembly commences!
That battery pack is not enough if you want to go that fast, especially if you want more than one motor on your board. Its not going to supply you many amps.
I was thinking of adding another 12s2p pack when I went to 4 motors. You don’t think the 12s2p will be enough for the duel? I mean won’t I just get less range?
Do you really need amps for flat ground top speed? I guess the accelaration is going to drag a little. Do I need to get a new BMS or can I use the one I have with my pack?
its sealed Tight, water isnt getting there…hasnt in mine going through deck high puddles
the machining is very precise, couldnt be a tighter fit, and there is a recessed groove, you need to pry it apart after you screw it down once
You could just smear a little silicone grease in that groove then 100% waterproof
I didn’t realize I would have to do some soldering. I guess I didn’t read the description too well. The stock ones are 63v 680u. The new ones are 63v 580u. Does this matter?
I do not think it will make a difference. I sent him a message asking if I would have to change any VESC settings and he said it shouldn’t matter.
I tried to search the forums for an answer.The only thing I found was the capacitors are their to help with sustaining voltage over a long wire. They just hold a little bit less juice, so I don’t think they could damage anything on the board. I guess my main concern is if they are a quality part.
Going to be soldering it all together later tonight. Wish me luck!