Sneak peak at my foam core design (another potential deck option). This is the bottom of it.
The enclosure and 35 degree wedges are built in 
I’m still deciding on a concave though; probably tub or “w”
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That looks awesome!! Great job! What type of foam are you going to use for the core?
the deck looks sick. can’t wait for the completed board.
Contrary to popular belief, this build is still going on (slowly but surely). Here are the soldered 18650 sleds for my 10s4p li-ion pack. 4 gauge single strand copper wire is a bitch (I’m learning French) to solder, and takes forever to cool. I used a bunch of household objects to hold everything in place, and I kept a bowl of water on the side (to cool the copper after the solder solidifies).
Please note that this picture is still missing 2 balance wires and the battery terminals.
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Well, the forum won’t let me update the first post so here’s an update: After lots of limitations and unforeseen issues, I had to revise the plan.
Final Specs: 2016 Jet Potato 29in deck
Maytech rebranded FVT 12s 120a esc with the nice aluminum heatsink/enclosure (it comes in red so I may strip the anodizing to match my deck)
custom abs enclosure made by Psychotiller
Tacon 160 245kv
12v switch
BEC that outputs 12v
12v loud buzzer (this will be used as a horn; it’s a lot bigger than the piezo buzzers used on multirotors)
Turnigy receiver controlled switch
USB port (for charging things)
“Hoverboard” 10s charger and charging port
Channel (spring) trucks
Ground Industries MAK tires with Terraintula carbon fiber and aluminum hubs
Bestech D205 10s BMS
40x LG HE4 cells
20x Dual 18650 holders
Capacity meter (the one most people are using)
80T sprocket
10T sprocket
25 Size chain
Custom CNCed 35 degree wedges and motor mount
This build must and WILL be completed this week
Here is where I’m at (10s4p battery pack with the BMS, USB charger, switches, charge port, and capacity display fully functional):
It’ll still be an urban beast, but with a 29in deck, Mini Monster may be a more appropriate name.
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I’m just waiting on the deck and custom aluminum parts to come in…
How much did the battery and cover cost all up?? That looks nice and I have the same board
40x LG HE4 cells: $125 20x Dual 18650 holders: $40 BMS: $55 = $230 On next battery, I’ll do some cell level fusing and solder the whole thing (that’ll cut 40 bucks off the cost).
For an enclosure, hit up @psychotiller He does a great job. He has a lot of designs on his site, and he’ll do custom enclosures to your specs.
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Looking good! Let me know how you like that ESC. I have a bunch of firmware files for you to try, if you like.
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I’ll like to try some of those firmware you have. Just got a couple of this one.
Thanks! When I connected this esc to the fvt usb link and clicked “read settings” nothing showed up (except for “ok” on the bottom right). I’d love to try out some new firmware.
Hmm…Maybe Maytech loaded their own firmware? Did they say this should work with the FVT USB Link and FVT firmware? The firmware I have is directly from FVT.
Maybe. I’ll ask them tonight.
You might also have an older version of the software program. Where did you download it from?
V1.0 downloaded from rcjuice
Yup! Same here.
woa, that looks extreme!! curious how this will ride, quite an experiment, nice job! 
since its meant for urban, maybe try trampa/mtb or the freebord bindings that I got on my spud - think that could make this beast even more fun for stairs & co!
Thanks! I’m definitely thinking of freebord bindings. Trampa decks are nice, but the camber kills my feet, so I think this is the next best thing.