See I worry people will think im too old for Eskate. But then I see this guy and I stop worrying about it, because age is an illusion. Sweet board dude.
Dude! I am very impressed with your build. You did everything right in my opinion. The motors mounted high up to avoid damage, and it adds to air cooling. Great wheels also ,for smooth travel on all terrain. We are alike in the fact that I am 63 and still playing! I still surf and play music ,skate,bike , and whatever else I want to do. Great job! Damn you could be right in there with the rest of the e-board builders. The fiberglass cover ,very cool.Congrats, wish I had one lol. Peace bro...
Thanks man! Mainly built the eboard due to hip surgery. I was unable to kiteboard for 6 months as I recovered. My esk8 kept me sain and tuned in while I recovered plus it's tons of fun to ride. You've got me by a few years but kudos to you for doing what you love! Hope to be there when I'm 63. Lol. Cheers!
Hey man thanks for putting this out there - I have been on the fence about building my own but that look of joy when you rode it sold me. I’m ordering parts now!
Very Nice Build. I have built so many RC Cars and buggies and this is exactly the same thing. A decade ago, battery tech wouldn't allow you to use a skateboard sized arrangement. Now we a boom of boards! SO COOL. NOW I WANT TO BUILD ONE. =)
You said your were having trouble with your connectors lining up. That is because they can melt a little bit and shift while soldering. What I do is I plug in the connector to another one before soldering. That keeps them aligned.
t0ny747 Thanks for the tip my friend! What I meant by the connectors not lining up is there are so many different styles and sizes of connectors that I would often have to alter the original to fit or line up with other connectors. Btw I assume you are a pilot? Very cool vintage planes on your videos!
@@foilsurf I am just talking about connectors of the same type like XT60 or Deans. If the connetors melt and get out of alignment it can be hard to plug and unplug them. I am not a pilot yet but I have recently started work on getting my private pilot license. I am a volunteer at the Warhawk Air Museum.
Thanks for sharing and awesome work mate :) I have a MBS complete set-up that I want to covert to an e-board. Your video is really helpful in putting me on the right track. Thanks 👍
Thanks for making the video showing all your work. Very inspiring! I also am not "a kid" anymore, no offense... And am considering building an electric longboard soon. Your video is very helpful. Especially the fiberglass work. Ive never done fiberglass but am familiar with every other aspect of the build. Maybe ill record my build as well. Stay Living it up man!
Derrick S Thanks man! No offense taken. Lol. No need for just the young kids to have all the fun! Hit me up if you have any questions about your build. Very rewarding and tons of fun!
Hello Flysurf. My name is Jeff. I live in Brazil and we are entering the summer here. I have seen many skateboards but nothing so perfect and beautiful and clean as your job. I want to congratulate you on your ability. I'll be very happy if you get a list of the products that you used to do here. Me and my daughter. It would be possible? I do not know the name of absolutely nothing but we will build with a lot of patience if you help us so we will take the list that makes the store and build a fantastic summer, Flysurf.
Hey Jeff, Thanks and glad to help. Important: Make sure all the electrical connections match, it will make things much easier. If you order the mechanical kit from Scramboards make sure the inside diameter of the motor gear is the same as motor shaft as they come in different sizes. Also, Scramboard motor mounts didn't fit the MBS trucks I had so had to use Trampa Infinity trucks which worked well with the motor mounts. Check around for the best prices, eBay, amazon etc. Links below are a good place to start. Motors, batteries: hobbyking.com/en_us VESC: diyelectricskateboard.com/diy-electric-skateboard-kits-parts/vesc-the-best-electric-skateboard-esc/2 VESC with warranty: www.ollinboardcompany.com/product/vedder-s-speed-controller Mini Remote: www.dhgate.com/store/product/2-4ghz-mini-remote-controller-with-receiver/377608417.html#sshot_-1-null Mechanical Drive Parts: www.scramboards.com/conversion-kits/kit-4-mechanical-drive-train-brackets-parts-kit.html8 Also used Ebay for many of the electrical connections such as the series connector, battery meter etc: www.ebay.com/itm/2016-Battery-Capacity-Tester-Indicator-for-12V-24v-36v-48v-CAR-Lead-acid-lithium/172143986261?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131003132420%26meid%3Df11d625055f44abaab01d75be8c85db2%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D3318791017972 Battery charger: www.amazon.com/Genuine-SKYRC-Power-6Amps-50Watts/dp/B00ND7J38C Parallel Charging Board: www.ebay.com/itm/Parallel-Charge-Board-for-PolyQuest-XT60/291808240201?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D38530%26meid%3Defe67b9e24dd456f8a9c10b3569b4bdb%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D251968374224
Thank you for making this video, great job. I have a couple of electric boards but they weigh 75 Lbs. Difficult to grab and go. After watching this im going to convert my mountain board.
Thank you so much flysurf224. I learn from you how to build a case. That is AWESOME. because I am always developing now electric skateboards, to build one single prototype KILLS me at the case part.
Kieran E-board Your board looks really cool. Wow, price is the lowest I've seen for an electric skateboard. Everyone should check it out! And please don't call me sir, that's my dad and it makes me feel old. Lol.
JUSTO EL VIDEO QUE ESTAB BUSCANDO... ARMADO DE UNA ELECTRIC MOUNTAINBOARD Y EXPLICACIÓN DE SUS PARTES ... LIKE POR MAS VIDEOS DE ESTE TIPO...ME SUMO AL CANAL POR TAL MOTIVO... SALUDOS DESDE ARGENTINA BS AS
Great video! Best tutorial I've seen so far. You did a great job...I'm currently researching to build one for my self...just don't know if I should go regular longboard or mountain board with pneumatic tyres. I will be mainly cruising around the street.
Damn your a pretty good kiteboarder BTW. I was watching your older vids. I've got a few years under my belt too.. Got a dig the e-skate scene right now. Great vid
great build. can you detail exactly how you made the enclosure please, what products you used exactly, how many layers of resin and cloth, etc... i would love to make an enclosure as well.
Hi Genis, I used polyester resin and fiberglass cloth. About 10 layers total of 4 and 6oz cloth but you can also use fiberglass mat or epoxy resin also. Just keep piling up layers wetting each layer with resin, rolling and squeegeeing out the bubbles as you go. If you mess up just add more glass and resin and lots of sanding. Look at my kiteboard repair video th-cam.com/video/Lu8fnOLxcaw/w-d-xo.html and adapt that technique to the mold. Have lots of acetone on hand to clean up the mess and trim excess glass with utility knife/razor when the resin sets up slightly but not totally cured. There will be much less sanding. Then paint the enclosure with water based arts/craft paint then put one more layer of 4oz cloth and resin over that to protect the paint from chipping.
That was a fantastic video. I'm interested in making one myself. For a beginner with not even the slightest experience. Where would you suggest I begin?
Shane F Thanks man! First I would check out eSk8. www.electric-skateboard.builders/ Just about every question that has been asked has been answered on that forum. That community is extremely helpful and will answer all your questions. Then decide how much you are willing to spend. You will find a wide range of parts at different price points. Go with the highest quality you can afford. Many electric skate companies sell complete kits. That may be the way to go for you. Although it may be more expensive , it takes the guess work out of what works and what doesn't. Good luck!
Bellissimo!!!!I finally found a longboard AT how I would build. Here in Italy it is not well known, and I would like to build one like yours. Could you please send me the list of components that you used? Thank you very much.
Hi I really like your build. The simplicity of it is great. I had a few questions. 1)Why did you use a lipo vs the 18650 batteries that everyone seems to use? 2)How is your range? 3)Would you change anything? Great build!
Richard Rhinehart I believe the 18650 lithium-ion batteries are less expensive so that's probably why they are more popular. The lipo batteries, from what I understand, provide more power so that's why I went with them. No, I wouldn't change to 18650. My range is approximately 9 miles.
mynhardt saayman Thanks! Check out this link. It's a generic remote that works really well and simple to set up. www.dhgate.com/product/2-4ghz-mini-remote-controller-with-receiver/377608417.html?recinfo=17,null,1#svh-1-5|null:null:r0980331944
Robert Bushell Hey Robert, Thanks man! I used www.scramboards.com for all my mechanical parts. Pulleys, belts, motor mounts and rear wheels. It can be purchased as a kit.
Hey Flysurf, love the design thanks for sharing! If I were to use 2 8,000mAh batteries instead of the 5,000's you're using how much more distance do you think I could achieve?
Ben Seward Wow! That's a lot of juice! I would just be guessing because so many factors involved but if it were on my board I'd guess 12-14 miles? I'm sure there is a formula to figure that out.
wanna get a kit but can't find anything only for a full setup of battery motor with controller want to get a board with a style i like instead of tsome of the per put to gether one i have been seeing if some one could help me out with this it would be awesome.
Blaze Holderman hey Blaze, it’s been a while since I built mine so there is a lot more resources for builders now. Def check out www.electric-skateboard.builders/ Post your question there. Best resource I know for anything e-skate related. Good luck!
MrDINODINO74 Hi, Thanks! Check the comment I have pinned at the top. I included most links there. Some may not be working or you may find better prices now as it’s been a while since I posted this video.
Nice! After a few months now, is there anything you would do differently/change? Have you ridden an electric skateboard? Wondering how these mountain boards compare.
Mark Myers Thanks Mark! Wouldn't really change much. Just little tweaks here and there. An actual batter pack vs the individual lipo batteries I'm using would be nice but I was trying to keep the cost reasonable. The battery packs cost substantially more. Yes I've ridden both style boards. Both are super fun depending on how you like to ride. I like to just cruise around on the street with the option of off-road so that's why I went with the mountainboard.
Hello this is Paul from Michigan and I have an mbs bored and I'd like to know how much it cost to make that board and I'd like to know how much it would cost if you made the necessary stuff to turn my board into a mountainboard it Play electric one
Hi Paul, I made the board a while ago so component costs have increased since then. I would guess it would cost $500-$600 or more just for the electronics and mechanical parts. You should easily be able to build it yourself and customize as desired. There are many videos and parts suppliers online to help you. Lmk how it goes.
Very impressive build, one of the best I have seen yet. I noticed you had a battery percentage indicator on the board. How did you go about achieving this? Is is simply programmed to read the voltage directly from the battery and display the percentage accordingly, or did use a BMS (battery management system) with your batteries?
Hi Will, The battery capacity indicator has a setting where you select your battery type. There is a button on the back you hold down before connecting battery. Connect battery then toggle thru settings. Check out the pics in the link. This is the same battery meter I am using. www.ebay.com/itm/2016-Battery-Capacity-Tester-Indicator-for-12V-24v-36v-48v-CAR-Lead-acid-lithium-/172143986261?hash=item281494c655:g:BiAAAOSwJQdW8m~D
Where did you get the wheels from? I'm looking from some quality all terrain wheels and haven't been able to find many. And did you get the gears that are attached to the wheels from somewhere as well or are they custom made?
The wheels are Trampa wheels but I got all mechanical parts, wheels, pulleys, belts, motor brackets from Scramboards. You can buy it from them as a kit. www.scramboards.com/conversion-kits/kit-4-mechanical-drive-train-brackets-parts-kit.html8
Curious question about that controller. Does the throttle trim work? I just purchased 1 and am hoping it will. I've read good reviews on them that braking and throttle response is better. I've got no problem with my thumb throttle but wanna give that one a shot. Thanks in advance. Great setup!
Matthew McClain Hey Matthew, Thanks! Yes the throttle trim works perfectly. I found a setting that works for me so I just set it and leave it but the trim works well.
Caleb Friend hi and thanks man! Check my response to the first comment/question which I pinned under my video. I posted all links to parts there. Be sure and click on "view all replies."
Caleb Friend Yes I'm sure you could. Also check with the forum in the following link. It's an awesome resource for questions such as yours. www.electric-skateboard.builders
Hi, I noticed you have the yellow dampers on the rear springs - did you use the same on the front? Are the yellows enough to keep it stable at higher speeds? I have a generic, non-DIY electric mountainboard with no dampers and it is hard to keep steady over 12mph. I thought about buying the reds or even blues.
Mark Myers Hi Mark, I had to use Trampa Infinity trucks on the rear because the MBS trucks that came with my board did not work with the Scramboard motor mounts I used. I kept the original MBS trucks on the front. The Trampa trucks work awesome. I've gone close to 20mph and they are rock steady. The looseness of the trucks are adjustable so if you need a more stable ride it's easy to tighten them up. I have them set at a medium ride.
Great job! I’m in the process of building my own; except I have a plethora of 18650 batteries, I’m going to build my own pack! May we see a source for your parts? I’m especially interested in the wheels, motors & drive setup!
Andrew Stang-Green Thanks Andrew! I got the batteries, electric motors and charger from Hobby King. Got the mechanical parts from Scramboards. Got various other parts from ebay and aliexpess. Good luck on ur build!
David Weshenfelder Hey David, The motors are Turnigy 192kv- 6374. I did have a problem with one of the VESC. I was getting a DVR8302 error on the VESC chip. Without going into too much detail, it's a common error which causes the chip to burn out. I believe it was a faulty chip. Either way the company I purchased from would not warranty it so I purchased another VESC from a different vendor and have had no problems with it. I believe I was originally sold a refurbished VESC so be careful and make sure you purchase from a reputable company that guarantees their products. It was an expensive lesson. As far as a parts list, if you go thru the comment I pinned at the top you will find a complete parts list. There are a few other comments where I also posted parts lists.
Hey flysurf! Awesome build! I just came across your video and instantly knew I was about to make my own. I haven't seen any new comments so I've spent a couple of months looking thru tutorials and finally made my way back to yours. I see comments like "do your research" so Ive been hesitant asking your opinion. But after seeing the thousand different ways to make these id rather know if you would do anything differently. What parts last and what parts are headaches? And do you still enjoy it? Hope you still ck these comments and thank you for your time!
JJ FURGERSON Hey JJ, Awesome I could be of help. Wouldn't change much. There are some new technology ESC's so that would be something I'd look at. Still riding. Only problem I had was a defective VESC which I replaced. Adding a battery charger port would also be something that would be cool to have. My build requires removing the batteries and connecting them to a charger, so you can see the benefit of a charging port. Good luck on your build!
Hey! Glad to hear from you. Those turnigy motors had me a lil concerned, (these motors are currently out of stock) good to know you're still happy with them. I saw some builds with an electric scooter charger and port. I believe they had lithium ion batteries. Would you recommend using those over the lipos? It looks like taking batteries out to charge and balance charge would be a huge hassle. Thx again!
JJ FURGERSON Each battery has its advantages. Lithium ion probably less expensive, lipos last longer and I believe are suppose to be safer, less chance of a fire. Either way stick with higher quality batteries.
Will do. I see Jenns etox site using chains alot. What's your take on the chain drives vs a belt drive? In my research it seems that chain components are easier to get.. Still difficult tho. Lol
Sweet. Build. I am fellow kitesurfer. I have that Mountian board also. U have giving me the buzz to copy this board. You changed the trucks ? My trucks are different. Did you purchase new trucks ? VG. Video. Love the casing u made for batteries etc etc. 3 month wait for the parts is the downside
Awesome Warren! Yes I changed only the rear truck to Trampa infinity truck because the motor mounts I used didn't fit the MBS truck. Love the board. Ride it nearly every day.... when there is no wind of course ;) Good luck on your build
Algirdas Viltrakis Thanks my friend. If you check the comment I pinned 1st I put most of the parts links there. But it’s been a while so some links no longer work but most parts were bought from Hobby King, Ebay and Scramboards. There are many resources where you can find parts pretty cheap on the Esk8 forum. Good luck on your build!
Question for you sir. I'm thinking about buying the Turnigy Aerosky 6374 motors I saw on your board for one of my builds. Wanted to get your opinion of those motors. Are they still working good for you? Would you recommend those motors? Thanks in advance.
So would the battery pack be a 10s1p? What kind of range do you get with that? Also where did you source the off road wheels, wheel pulley and belts? Thanks in advance
Hi, Yes the batteries are (2) 5s LiPo. Total 10s. I get a range of around 9 miles. I got the rear wheels, trucks, pulley's, belts and motor mounts from Scramboard: diyelectricskateboard.com/diy-electric-skateboard-kits-parts/vesc-the-best-electric-skateboard-esc/2
Mario vieira de souza Hi, I'm using a generic remote I purchased on dhgate.com. Best price I could find and remote works well. No problems so far. www.dhgate.com/store/product/2-4ghz-mini-remote-controller-with-receiver/377608417.html#sshot_-2-null
Eddie Malooly Hi, If you're using a VESC with two motors you might be able to program them to brake pretty hard going downhill but on flats it might not be so safe. Would probably throw u off if it brakes too hard. So I would guess the manual brake would be a better choice.
How much batteria you have and how long you can go on a charge? Mine does 900w peak with a single NTM 50-60 270kv .... However I believe it runs around 360w ,480w on average steady speed
+flysurf244 well then it's doing great matey! I'll rebuild mine when I have money and time to spare and I'll probably gonna try to set a 300Wh battery pack so it will be enough juice to go from my house the the near pier with few runs then back home
Hey Gary, I use an IMAX B6AC V2 balanced charger and a Parallel Charging Board so I can charge multiple batteries simultaneously. Just make sure the connections on the parallel charging board match the connections on your batteries. hobbyking.com/en_us/imax-b6ac-v2-professional-balance-charger-discharger.html hobbyking.com/en_us/hobbyking-safe-40a-parallel-charge-board-for-4-packs-2-6s-xt60.html
Max Break Kind of. You can make the trigger remote control more sensitive on the fly which will make the board react faster/slower. But, all the motor output limits/adjustments are set when you program the VESC. You can alter how the motor will run there.
Sure thing, just make sure all the electrical connections match, it will make things much easier. If you order the mechanical kit from Scramboards make sure the inside diameter of the motor gear is the same as motor shaft as they come in different sizes. Also, Scramboard motor mounts didn't fit the MBS trucks I had so had to use Trampa trucks which worked well with the motor mounts. Motors, batteries: hobbyking.com/en_us VESC: diyelectricskateboard.com/diy-electric-skateboard-kits-parts/vesc-the-best-electric-skateboard-esc/2 Mini Remote: www.dhgate.com/store/product/2-4ghz-mini-remote-controller-with-receiver/377608417.html#sshot_-1-null Mechanical Drive Parts: www.scramboards.com/conversion-kits/kit-4-mechanical-drive-train-brackets-parts-kit.html8 Also used Ebay for many of the electrical connections such as the series connector, battery meter etc: www.ebay.com/itm/2016-Battery-Capacity-Tester-Indicator-for-12V-24v-36v-48v-CAR-Lead-acid-lithium/172143986261?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131003132420%26meid%3Df11d625055f44abaab01d75be8c85db2%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D3318791017972
Really great job there!! great to see somebody using fibreglass too, such an underused product, whats the range on those batteries, looks like you could use a little more battery?
knoxieman Thanks man! I get a range of around 8-9 miles on flat terrain/pavement. Less distance off-road. Yeah could probably bump up the batteries to 2/6s=12s total but keeping costs reasonable was one of the reasons I went with the two 5s=10s total. But I'm satisfied with the performance as is.
Hey "flysurf244,", that's a fantastic build. I'd like to know the total cost of this magnificent project, and also the range in terms of distance for the batteries you used.
Karthik Onteddu Thanks man! I spent approximately $900 USD on electrical and mechanical components. I already owned the mountainboard so if you need a board that would be additional $$ depending on the board you will be using. As far as distance, I can go around 9 miles on pavement. A few miles less if off-roading.
Karthik Onteddu i disconnect the batteries from my board and connect to an iMax B6 AC V2 balance charger with a parallel charging board. If you're not familiar with these just google search them. The parallel charging board allows me to charge all batteries simultaneously. Caution: there are a lot of cheap knockoff chargers out there. They could be dangerous and start a fire so stick with the original.
Hey there, great video! I've got both a voltage indicator and a similar battery capacity indicator like yours. Do you find that the % from the capacity indicator is as accurate as the voltage alarm? Love your board! -Neil
Big Kids Hi Neil, The battery capacity indicator is fairly accurate. I compared it to the voltage indicator on my charger which is very accurate and although not exact it's close enough to give me an indication as to how much power I have remaining.
Gotcha! Thanks for your response. I think I'll be finally adding that to my board now. Anyways, we have a channel which will be focused on diy, vendors, and the esk8 community. I think this would be a great resource especially for new guys getting into esk8. It would be an honor if you'd subscribe to our channel. Anyhow, can't wait till you post another vid, as these are super helpful! - Neil
flysurf244 thank you 😊 I'm junked that you'd say that since you build is actually what I'm planning on next! I'm already editing the next build which will focus on a particular parts vendor. I hope 🤞 that from a high level I can bring some perspective to people new to the hobby. Again, appreciate the support!
Святослав Скворцов No I didn't try a hub motor. I considered it but from what I found the brushless out-runner motors give better performance at this time. There is a new generation of hub motors that are constantly being improved so I'm thinking they will soon be the way to go. Less clutter and weight are just a couple advantages of a hub motor.
Zama You can use as many batteries as you want depending on how much distance you will be able to travel. The number of VESC used is determined by how many motors you are running. Use one VESC per motor.
Martin K. Schröder Hi Martin, The gear ratio and adjustment on the wireless remote make it possible to get a smooth acceleration from a stop. I usually push off a time or two to get going but just to lessen the torque on the drive belt. But the sensorless motors work fine.
Na NAS I'm using Turnigy 6374/ 192KV Brushless electric motors I purchased from www.Hobbyking.com Check some of the comments. All parts are listed there
EASPARKS 1738 Check the 2 minute mark on my video, that's how I turn it on/off. Also if you go thru many of the comments I list where I purchased the parts. Hobby King and Scramboards are a couple you should check out.
Hey Axlsoy, Check out this link. th-cam.com/video/lDuV8cnPRmI/w-d-xo.html Your configuration may vary depending on which vesc and how old it is. Mine is still working fine. Remember you need 1 vesc for each motor
@@foilsurf oh it's been 3 yrs now and still working.good to hear that sir.😊. yes i have 2 mini vesc 4.20.i don't how to config in computer and i'm using also like your remote control.😊
The vesc is fairly easy to configure. Just download the program then plug your vesc into your computer using USB ports and change some of the numbers to the specs in the video. There is an online forum that is very helpful if you have any problems figuring it out. Here’s a link. electric-skateboard.builders
@@foilsurf thank you so much.i will let you know if i build my new vesc.there is only a few parts not delivered yet.btw i'm from philippines sir.stay safe always.
So I went to home depot and I was looking at this fiberglass because of your video and the guy there told me to buy both the Cloth and the Mat - He said if i did the mat first and then the cloth it would make it stronger... the mat just looked like the cloth except it was just randomly woven and intertwined - not sure if that is legit but he was like ya look it up on TH-cam lol - so here I am again trying to decide if I need to buy both looking at videos on TH-cam although yours looks just fine to me - have you found that it is pretty bullet proof? I have kydex too - I was just looking at doing this because I didn't get my oven element for a non food oven until just now. Thanks for making this video :) and responding to so many of us! - Kage
Big Kids Hi, Yes you can use fiberglass mat and cloth. It's actually easier to build up thickness using the mat then, if you do a color or design, cover it with one final layer of 4oz fiberglass cloth to protect the design from getting beat up. I used all cloth because I have quite a bit left over from my surfboard building days. Cloth is probably a little harder to work with. Both methods are plenty strong as there is not much force on the enclosure. Just be sure to build up a number of layers as I show in the vid. So yes the HD guy gave good advice.
salas random videos Hey man! I can go approximately 9 miles on flat pavement. Off-roading (hard packed dirt and grass) around 6-7 miles. Haven't tested it much on hills because I live in So Fla and it's pretty flat except for a few sloped bridges which it easily cruises up. If you want to go farther just use a couple 6s batteries instead of the 5s batteries I used and if you're in an area with hilly terrain you can always program your VESC to provide more climbing power. The VESC provides many options to customize it to your terrain.
Daniel Galgon This is the one I got. There are many different ones out there. Check the e-skate supply stores, eBay etc. pallmart.com/products/1125575?variant=33656019329&gclid=CLuumLOI0NQCFcpahgoddwsK9w
Max Fan Hi Max, No, never had a problem with dirt in the motors. I usually ride on the street and when I go off-roading it's usually on hard packed grass so it's not really a problem. If you do get dirt in the motors I would think a good shot of compressed air and/or a soft small paint style brush would do a good job of cleaning them out.
Why not add an eternal port for a backpack array. You could easily put 4 to 8 of those same LiPos in a backpack and have a lead with a breakaway connection from the backpack to the power system on the board for 40 mile rides...
See I worry people will think im too old for Eskate. But then I see this guy and I stop worrying about it, because age is an illusion. Sweet board dude.
i'm 46 and starting my first build with a mountain board...i can still olly a skateboard and drop in so not too old yet,,
Those motors are sick, all nice and chrome. Really nice setup.
Thanks man!
DUDE! Skateboarding like that next to the sea is such a refreshing and uplifting moment. You are so Lucky :)
Cesarama Thanks man! I never get tired of being near the ocean and never take it for granted.
Dude! I am very impressed with your build. You did everything right in my opinion. The motors mounted high up to avoid damage, and it adds to air cooling. Great wheels also ,for smooth travel on all terrain. We are alike in the fact that I am 63 and still playing! I still surf and play music ,skate,bike , and whatever else I want to do. Great job! Damn you could be right in there with the rest of the e-board builders. The fiberglass cover ,very cool.Congrats, wish I had one lol. Peace bro...
Thanks man! Mainly built the eboard due to hip surgery. I was unable to kiteboard for 6 months as I recovered. My esk8 kept me sain and tuned in while I recovered plus it's tons of fun to ride. You've got me by a few years but kudos to you for doing what you love! Hope to be there when I'm 63. Lol. Cheers!
@@foilsurf Good for both you guys. I just turned 40 and am building my first emtb similar to this - now the OH can't possibly say I'm too old! :)
Chris Jarram Awesome! Thanks man!
@@foilsurf Age is just a number to aproximate your biology somewhat. Your healthy minds however is what controls that biology.
Hey man thanks for putting this out there - I have been on the fence about building my own but that look of joy when you rode it sold me. I’m ordering parts now!
Miggggggie Awesome! Thanks Mig! Good luck on your build!
Very Nice Build. I have built so many RC Cars and buggies and this is exactly the same thing. A decade ago, battery tech wouldn't allow you to use a skateboard sized arrangement. Now we a boom of boards! SO COOL. NOW I WANT TO BUILD ONE. =)
Yes very cool. So much fun to ride!
I have the same mountainboard. This video is awesome. I'll definitely be using it for a reference. Thank you so much.
Cool! You’re welcome!
Best tutorial I've seen so far, thanks.
First diy video i've seen in a while, where the guy doesn't try to be Casey
Jānis Bebrītis lol. Thanks man! There's only one Casey.
@@foilsurf Eu gostaria de saber de vc se vv tem o endereço deste idoso pois gostaria de encomendar um Skate eléctrico desse. Por favor responda me?
@@foilsurf Eu gostaria de saber de vc se vv tem o endereço deste idoso pois gostaria de encomendar um Skate eléctrico desse. Por favor responda me?
@@foilsurf Eu gostaria de saber de vc se vv tem o endereço deste idoso pois gostaria de encomendar um Skate eléctrico desse. Por favor responda me?
Tcheury Silva Oi, desculpe, não estou vendendo as placas. Você pode construir um sozinho, basta seguir as instruções do vídeo. Não é tão difícil. gl
You said your were having trouble with your connectors lining up. That is because they can melt a little bit and shift while soldering. What I do is I plug in the connector to another one before soldering. That keeps them aligned.
t0ny747 Thanks for the tip my friend! What I meant by the connectors not lining up is there are so many different styles and sizes of connectors that I would often have to alter the original to fit or line up with other connectors. Btw I assume you are a pilot? Very cool vintage planes on your videos!
@@foilsurf I am just talking about connectors of the same type like XT60 or Deans. If the connetors melt and get out of alignment it can be hard to plug and unplug them.
I am not a pilot yet but I have recently started work on getting my private pilot license. I am a volunteer at the Warhawk Air Museum.
Nice build, fantastic job with the electronics enclosure!
One of the best builds I've seen. Well done!
An R key _ thanks man!
Brilliant work and great step by step showcase of the build. I've learnt a lot from this. Thank you for sharing
Ratheon Hudson Awesome! Thanks man! Good luck on your build!
Thanks for sharing and awesome work mate :)
I have a MBS complete set-up that I want to covert to an e-board.
Your video is really helpful in putting me on the right track.
Thanks 👍
Richard Roff Cool! Good luck on your build!
I would LOVE a parts list. I've been considering building an electric mountain board, and yours is really cool.
Cromero888 Hi, Thanks man! I've listed a complete parts list under the comment I pinned at the top, first.
Love it :) Particularly the old school fiberglass enclosure!
Thanks for making the video showing all your work. Very inspiring! I also am not "a kid" anymore, no offense... And am considering building an electric longboard soon. Your video is very helpful. Especially the fiberglass work. Ive never done fiberglass but am familiar with every other aspect of the build. Maybe ill record my build as well. Stay Living it up man!
Derrick S Thanks man! No offense taken. Lol. No need for just the young kids to have all the fun! Hit me up if you have any questions about your build. Very rewarding and tons of fun!
Hello Flysurf. My name is Jeff.
I live in Brazil and we are entering the summer here. I have seen many skateboards but nothing so perfect and beautiful and clean as your job.
I want to congratulate you on your ability.
I'll be very happy if you get a list of the products that you used to do here. Me and my daughter. It would be possible? I do not know the name of absolutely nothing but we will build with a lot of patience if you help us so we will take the list that makes the store and build a fantastic summer, Flysurf.
Hey Jeff, Thanks and glad to help. Important: Make sure all the electrical connections match, it will make things much easier. If you order the mechanical kit from Scramboards make sure the inside diameter of the motor gear is the same as motor shaft as they come in different sizes. Also, Scramboard motor mounts didn't fit the MBS trucks I had so had to use Trampa Infinity trucks which worked well with the motor mounts. Check around for the best prices, eBay, amazon etc. Links below are a good place to start.
Motors, batteries: hobbyking.com/en_us
VESC: diyelectricskateboard.com/diy-electric-skateboard-kits-parts/vesc-the-best-electric-skateboard-esc/2
VESC with warranty: www.ollinboardcompany.com/product/vedder-s-speed-controller
Mini Remote: www.dhgate.com/store/product/2-4ghz-mini-remote-controller-with-receiver/377608417.html#sshot_-1-null
Mechanical Drive Parts: www.scramboards.com/conversion-kits/kit-4-mechanical-drive-train-brackets-parts-kit.html8
Also used Ebay for many of the electrical connections such as the series connector, battery meter etc: www.ebay.com/itm/2016-Battery-Capacity-Tester-Indicator-for-12V-24v-36v-48v-CAR-Lead-acid-lithium/172143986261?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131003132420%26meid%3Df11d625055f44abaab01d75be8c85db2%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D3318791017972
Battery charger: www.amazon.com/Genuine-SKYRC-Power-6Amps-50Watts/dp/B00ND7J38C
Parallel Charging Board: www.ebay.com/itm/Parallel-Charge-Board-for-PolyQuest-XT60/291808240201?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D38530%26meid%3Defe67b9e24dd456f8a9c10b3569b4bdb%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D251968374224
how did you get the lead acid battery tester to work with lipo battery?
Escola Legends There is a setting on the meter you adjust to the number of cells you're running.
flysurf244 what type of wheel are they
Have you got the parts list please.
Thank you for making this video, great job. I have a couple of electric boards but they weigh 75 Lbs. Difficult to grab and go. After watching this im going to convert my mountain board.
Thank you so much flysurf224. I learn from you how to build a case.
That is AWESOME. because I am always developing now electric skateboards, to build one single prototype KILLS me at the case part.
Kieran E-board Cool! Lmk how it turns out.
I want to promote my Meepo Board to skaters. Really, you will like it. Check my video please sir.
Kieran E-board Your board looks really cool. Wow, price is the lowest I've seen for an electric skateboard. Everyone should check it out! And please don't call me sir, that's my dad and it makes me feel old. Lol.
Thanks for your help bro. If you would like to try my board, really welcome.
This Old man seems to be Cool 😎😎
NEXTECH PROJECTS lol. Thanks man!
Man you are great, I love this build...
Aaron Janzen Thanks man!
flysurf244 what way could we do a bit personal chatting?
Aaron Janzen I'm cool with messaging me thru this forum
flysurf244 what motors did you use?
Aaron Janzen Turnigy 6374 192kv. Got them from HobbyKing. I think they were around $70 each at that time but not sure exactly.
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gotta love that sanding of the fiberglass with no shirt.....
Great video! Best tutorial I've seen so far. You did a great job...I'm currently researching to build one for my self...just don't know if I should go regular longboard or mountain board with pneumatic tyres. I will be mainly cruising around the street.
Ronny Gouveia Thanks man! Can't go wrong with either but purely for street, I'd go longboard. I do on/off road so I built an all-terrain.
I'm just imagine having one it would make traveling into town more easily
Damn your a pretty good kiteboarder BTW. I was watching your older vids. I've got a few years under my belt too.. Got a dig the e-skate scene right now. Great vid
Thanks man!
Very nice good job 👌
Thanks AC!
This is awesome. Any chance you could share a parts list? Cheers
shane0yourgod Hey Shane, check the links I provided in the comment I pinned on top.
flysurf244 awesome, thanks mate.
great build. can you detail exactly how you made the enclosure please, what products you used exactly, how many layers of resin and cloth, etc...
i would love to make an enclosure as well.
Hi Genis, I used polyester resin and fiberglass cloth. About 10 layers total of 4 and 6oz cloth but you can also use fiberglass mat or epoxy resin also. Just keep piling up layers wetting each layer with resin, rolling and squeegeeing out the bubbles as you go. If you mess up just add more glass and resin and lots of sanding. Look at my kiteboard repair video th-cam.com/video/Lu8fnOLxcaw/w-d-xo.html and adapt that technique to the mold. Have lots of acetone on hand to clean up the mess and trim excess glass with utility knife/razor when the resin sets up slightly but not totally cured. There will be much less sanding. Then paint the enclosure with water based arts/craft paint then put one more layer of 4oz cloth and resin over that to protect the paint from chipping.
One other thing. Polyester resins will dissolve some types of styrofoam so test it first. If it does use epoxy resin instead.
Nice job and good ideas! Like it from Zürich
Thanks man!
Great job dude I love to e- skate 🤟
grantoldblueeagle Thanks man!
SUPER.... ...Finally, good work, many happy.
Nice job, your a real dude
The Country Gamer Thanks man!
good video
are the big pulleys connected to the drive wheels aluminium ??????????????
I have a evolve gt. Butt i want one more like yours
That was a fantastic video. I'm interested in making one myself. For a beginner with not even the slightest experience. Where would you suggest I begin?
Shane F Thanks man! First I would check out eSk8. www.electric-skateboard.builders/ Just about every question that has been asked has been answered on that forum. That community is extremely helpful and will answer all your questions. Then decide how much you are willing to spend. You will find a wide range of parts at different price points. Go with the highest quality you can afford. Many electric skate companies sell complete kits. That may be the way to go for you. Although it may be more expensive , it takes the guess work out of what works and what doesn't. Good luck!
Bellissimo!!!!I finally found a longboard AT how I would build. Here in Italy it is not well known, and I would like to build one like yours. Could you please send me the list of components that you used? Thank you very much.
Ciao Vittorio! Yes, if you check below my response to Gabe Robert, I listed the components.
many thanks, I'm sorry, I did not see all of your answers. Thank you.
Hi I really like your build. The simplicity of it is great. I had a few questions. 1)Why did you use a lipo vs the 18650 batteries that everyone seems to use? 2)How is your range? 3)Would you change anything? Great build!
Richard Rhinehart I believe the 18650 lithium-ion batteries are less expensive so that's probably why they are more popular. The lipo batteries, from what I understand, provide more power so that's why I went with them. No, I wouldn't change to 18650. My range is approximately 9 miles.
stunning build and I will be building my own special one, if you dont mind will you share what remote you have?
mynhardt saayman Thanks! Check out this link. It's a generic remote that works really well and simple to set up. www.dhgate.com/product/2-4ghz-mini-remote-controller-with-receiver/377608417.html?recinfo=17,null,1#svh-1-5|null:null:r0980331944
Hello Flysurf. Thx for this cool video. I have one small question. ) what ESC controllers did you use?
Dmitry Moiseev Thanks. Check the links in the comment I have pinned on top. I used 2 different suppliers. There are many more updated ESC now
awesome video, I only have one question, where did you get your belts and pullyz
Robert Bushell Hey Robert, Thanks man! I used www.scramboards.com for all my mechanical parts. Pulleys, belts, motor mounts and rear wheels. It can be purchased as a kit.
flysurf244 thanks
Hey Flysurf, love the design thanks for sharing! If I were to use 2 8,000mAh batteries instead of the 5,000's you're using how much more distance do you think I could achieve?
Ben Seward Wow! That's a lot of juice! I would just be guessing because so many factors involved but if it were on my board I'd guess 12-14 miles? I'm sure there is a formula to figure that out.
Yeah ! cool deck ;) Well done Tonys !! And ENJOOYYY
wanna get a kit but can't find anything only for a full setup of battery motor with controller want to get a board with a style i like instead of tsome of the per put to gether one i have been seeing if some one could help me out with this it would be awesome.
Blaze Holderman hey Blaze, it’s been a while since I built mine so there is a lot more resources for builders now. Def check out www.electric-skateboard.builders/ Post your question there. Best resource I know for anything e-skate related. Good luck!
... very nice job.
Can you please put links from where you both the components for your skateboard?
Thanks.
MrDINODINO74 Hi, Thanks! Check the comment I have pinned at the top. I included most links there. Some may not be working or you may find better prices now as it’s been a while since I posted this video.
@@foilsurf thanks I will do. All the best and thanks again for your efforts to help.
Damn. super inspiring. thanks man.
George I Awesome!👍🏼
Nice!
After a few months now, is there anything you would do differently/change?
Have you ridden an electric skateboard? Wondering how these mountain boards compare.
Mark Myers Thanks Mark! Wouldn't really change much. Just little tweaks here and there. An actual batter pack vs the individual lipo batteries I'm using would be nice but I was trying to keep the cost reasonable. The battery packs cost substantially more. Yes I've ridden both style boards. Both are super fun depending on how you like to ride. I like to just cruise around on the street with the option of off-road so that's why I went with the mountainboard.
Hello this is Paul from Michigan and I have an mbs bored and I'd like to know how much it cost to make that board and I'd like to know how much it would cost if you made the necessary stuff to turn my board into a mountainboard it Play electric one
Hi Paul, I made the board a while ago so component costs have increased since then. I would guess it would cost $500-$600 or more just for the electronics and mechanical parts. You should easily be able to build it yourself and customize as desired. There are many videos and parts suppliers online to help you. Lmk how it goes.
Very impressive build, one of the best I have seen yet.
I noticed you had a battery percentage indicator on the board. How did you go about achieving this? Is is simply programmed to read the voltage directly from the battery and display the percentage accordingly, or did use a BMS (battery management system) with your batteries?
Hi Will, The battery capacity indicator has a setting where you select your battery type. There is a button on the back you hold down before connecting battery. Connect battery then toggle thru settings. Check out the pics in the link. This is the same battery meter I am using. www.ebay.com/itm/2016-Battery-Capacity-Tester-Indicator-for-12V-24v-36v-48v-CAR-Lead-acid-lithium-/172143986261?hash=item281494c655:g:BiAAAOSwJQdW8m~D
Thank you, I have been searching for something like this for my board for a while now.
Where did you get the wheels from? I'm looking from some quality all terrain wheels and haven't been able to find many. And did you get the gears that are attached to the wheels from somewhere as well or are they custom made?
The wheels are Trampa wheels but I got all mechanical parts, wheels, pulleys, belts, motor brackets from Scramboards. You can buy it from them as a kit. www.scramboards.com/conversion-kits/kit-4-mechanical-drive-train-brackets-parts-kit.html8
Will this be sold as a kit, or as a completed ride-ready board? Or at all?
Doug Slead just personal use and to help those looking to build their own
Curious question about that controller. Does the throttle trim work? I just purchased 1 and am hoping it will. I've read good reviews on them that braking and throttle response is better. I've got no problem with my thumb throttle but wanna give that one a shot. Thanks in advance. Great setup!
Matthew McClain Hey Matthew, Thanks! Yes the throttle trim works perfectly. I found a setting that works for me so I just set it and leave it but the trim works well.
would you be able to TH-cam message me a parts list of this? its a great build man
Caleb Friend hi and thanks man! Check my response to the first comment/question which I pinned under my video. I posted all links to parts there. Be sure and click on "view all replies."
can a mountain board work properly if it has only one motor? to help cut costs
Caleb Friend Yes I'm sure you could. Also check with the forum in the following link. It's an awesome resource for questions such as yours. www.electric-skateboard.builders
Hi, I noticed you have the yellow dampers on the rear springs - did you use the same on the front? Are the yellows enough to keep it stable at higher speeds? I have a generic, non-DIY electric mountainboard with no dampers and it is hard to keep steady over 12mph. I thought about buying the reds or even blues.
Mark Myers Hi Mark, I had to use Trampa Infinity trucks on the rear because the MBS trucks that came with my board did not work with the Scramboard motor mounts I used. I kept the original MBS trucks on the front. The Trampa trucks work awesome. I've gone close to 20mph and they are rock steady. The looseness of the trucks are adjustable so if you need a more stable ride it's easy to tighten them up. I have them set at a medium ride.
Great job!
I’m in the process of building my own; except I have a plethora of 18650 batteries, I’m going to build my own pack!
May we see a source for your parts?
I’m especially interested in the wheels, motors & drive setup!
Andrew Stang-Green Thanks Andrew! I got the batteries, electric motors and charger from Hobby King. Got the mechanical parts from Scramboards. Got various other parts from ebay and aliexpess. Good luck on ur build!
Nice build... nice relaxing ride at the end as well.
It's that West Palm intercoastal with that long stretch of sidewalk?
chase Thanks chase! Yes that is Flagler Drive along the intracoastal. Excellent place to ride!
What is your gear ratio or number of teeth on each pulley and length of belts ?, nice clean build !!
88Nikoli Gear ratio is 6-1. 12 teeth on small gear, 72 teeth on large gear. For dimensions on the belt I'm using just google this HTD415-5M
What Motors did you use? Have you had any issues with the VESC's burning out? If you have the means and the time we would appreciate a parts list.
David Weshenfelder Hey David, The motors are Turnigy 192kv- 6374. I did have a problem with one of the VESC. I was getting a DVR8302 error on the VESC chip. Without going into too much detail, it's a common error which causes the chip to burn out. I believe it was a faulty chip. Either way the company I purchased from would not warranty it so I purchased another VESC from a different vendor and have had no problems with it. I believe I was originally sold a refurbished VESC so be careful and make sure you purchase from a reputable company that guarantees their products. It was an expensive lesson. As far as a parts list, if you go thru the comment I pinned at the top you will find a complete parts list. There are a few other comments where I also posted parts lists.
Hey flysurf! Awesome build! I just came across your video and instantly knew I was about to make my own. I haven't seen any new comments so I've spent a couple of months looking thru tutorials and finally made my way back to yours. I see comments like "do your research" so Ive been hesitant asking your opinion. But after seeing the thousand different ways to make these id rather know if you would do anything differently. What parts last and what parts are headaches? And do you still enjoy it? Hope you still ck these comments and thank you for your time!
JJ FURGERSON Hey JJ, Awesome I could be of help. Wouldn't change much. There are some new technology ESC's so that would be something I'd look at. Still riding. Only problem I had was a defective VESC which I replaced. Adding a battery charger port would also be something that would be cool to have. My build requires removing the batteries and connecting them to a charger, so you can see the benefit of a charging port. Good luck on your build!
Hey! Glad to hear from you. Those turnigy motors had me a lil concerned, (these motors are currently out of stock) good to know you're still happy with them. I saw some builds with an electric scooter charger and port. I believe they had lithium ion batteries. Would you recommend using those over the lipos? It looks like taking batteries out to charge and balance charge would be a huge hassle. Thx again!
JJ FURGERSON Each battery has its advantages. Lithium ion probably less expensive, lipos last longer and I believe are suppose to be safer, less chance of a fire. Either way stick with higher quality batteries.
Will do. I see Jenns etox site using chains alot. What's your take on the chain drives vs a belt drive? In my research it seems that chain components are easier to get.. Still difficult tho. Lol
JJ FURGERSON Personally I like belts. Lighter, quieter, inexpensive easy to adjust and easy to come by.
Sweet. Build. I am fellow kitesurfer. I have that Mountian board also. U have giving me the buzz to copy this board. You changed the trucks ? My trucks are different. Did you purchase new trucks ? VG. Video. Love the casing u made for batteries etc etc. 3 month wait for the parts is the downside
Awesome Warren! Yes I changed only the rear truck to Trampa infinity truck because the motor mounts I used didn't fit the MBS truck. Love the board. Ride it nearly every day.... when there is no wind of course ;) Good luck on your build
Hello, could you give us links off your using parts?
BTW beautiful job.
Algirdas Viltrakis Thanks my friend. If you check the comment I pinned 1st I put most of the parts links there. But it’s been a while so some links no longer work but most parts were bought from Hobby King, Ebay and Scramboards. There are many resources where you can find parts pretty cheap on the Esk8 forum. Good luck on your build!
Question for you sir. I'm thinking about buying the Turnigy Aerosky 6374 motors I saw on your board for one of my builds. Wanted to get your opinion of those motors. Are they still working good for you? Would you recommend those motors? Thanks in advance.
Troi Bandy Hey Troi, yes I’d definitely recommend them. They are still running perfectly and never had a problem. Good luck on your build!
Great video!
You have a link from the bulding and parts of this awsome machine on the forum?
(I'm not can find it)
Sure, I posted links to the parts I used in response to Gabe Robert. Here is a link to the Forum: www.electric-skateboard.builders/
u're an artist mat nice job, check in youtube the JOOP QUADCOPTER and u can also add a break to ur project , very well man
Andre Ramos thanks man!
So would the battery pack be a 10s1p? What kind of range do you get with that?
Also where did you source the off road wheels, wheel pulley and belts?
Thanks in advance
Hi, Yes the batteries are (2) 5s LiPo. Total 10s. I get a range of around 9 miles. I got the rear wheels, trucks, pulley's, belts and motor mounts from Scramboard: diyelectricskateboard.com/diy-electric-skateboard-kits-parts/vesc-the-best-electric-skateboard-esc/2
Good afternoon, I liked your project. What brand of radio control you are using?
Mario vieira de souza Hi, I'm using a generic remote I purchased on dhgate.com. Best price I could find and remote works well. No problems so far. www.dhgate.com/store/product/2-4ghz-mini-remote-controller-with-receiver/377608417.html#sshot_-2-null
flysurf244 I am looking at purchasing one. Great build btw. Does it have brakes and have you ever had any dropouts with the connection? Cheers
Hello, I live in the mountains and have many hills to worry about. Would you suggest using brakes or will using motor brake be enough?
Eddie Malooly Hi, If you're using a VESC with two motors you might be able to program them to brake pretty hard going downhill but on flats it might not be so safe. Would probably throw u off if it brakes too hard. So I would guess the manual brake would be a better choice.
How much batteria you have and how long you can go on a charge? Mine does 900w peak with a single NTM 50-60 270kv .... However I believe it runs around 360w ,480w on average steady speed
Hi, I'm using (2) 5s LiPo batteries wired in series. 10 cell total- 5000mah. I can go approximately 9 miles (14.5km)
+flysurf244 well then it's doing great matey! I'll rebuild mine when I have money and time to spare and I'll probably gonna try to set a 300Wh battery pack so it will be enough juice to go from my house the the near pier with few runs then back home
Hey Flysurf244, any chance you can do a video on your charging setup?
Hey Gary, I use an IMAX B6AC V2 balanced charger and a Parallel Charging Board so I can charge multiple batteries simultaneously. Just make sure the connections on the parallel charging board match the connections on your batteries. hobbyking.com/en_us/imax-b6ac-v2-professional-balance-charger-discharger.html hobbyking.com/en_us/hobbyking-safe-40a-parallel-charge-board-for-4-packs-2-6s-xt60.html
Thanks brotha! Awesome build btw
Great video!
Does the dual vesc set up give you varying modes like eco, normal, and boost that are selectable by the remote?
Max Break Kind of. You can make the trigger remote control more sensitive on the fly which will make the board react faster/slower. But, all the motor output limits/adjustments are set when you program the VESC. You can alter how the motor will run there.
Thank you for the speedy reply.
that looks f***** awesome man :)
gantonk thanks man!
Hi, I'm from Brazil, how do you recharge your batteries?
Hi, I use IMAX B6 AC charger with a parallel adapter which allows you to charge multiple battery packs simultaneously.
What kind of motors did you use
Awesome build man! Are you from Florida? Looks a lot like Flagler when you're riding at the end of the video
RichieRidez Hey Richie, Thanks man! Yes I'm from Florida and yup that clip is from along Flagler.
do u mind listing all the stuff u use? with links to where u got them etc? thanks
Sure thing, just make sure all the electrical connections match, it will make things much easier. If you order the mechanical kit from Scramboards make sure the inside diameter of the motor gear is the same as motor shaft as they come in different sizes. Also, Scramboard motor mounts didn't fit the MBS trucks I had so had to use Trampa trucks which worked well with the motor mounts.
Motors, batteries: hobbyking.com/en_us
VESC: diyelectricskateboard.com/diy-electric-skateboard-kits-parts/vesc-the-best-electric-skateboard-esc/2
Mini Remote: www.dhgate.com/store/product/2-4ghz-mini-remote-controller-with-receiver/377608417.html#sshot_-1-null
Mechanical Drive Parts: www.scramboards.com/conversion-kits/kit-4-mechanical-drive-train-brackets-parts-kit.html8
Also used Ebay for many of the electrical connections such as the series connector, battery meter etc: www.ebay.com/itm/2016-Battery-Capacity-Tester-Indicator-for-12V-24v-36v-48v-CAR-Lead-acid-lithium/172143986261?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131003132420%26meid%3Df11d625055f44abaab01d75be8c85db2%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D3318791017972
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Really great job there!! great to see somebody using fibreglass too, such an underused product, whats the range on those batteries, looks like you could use a little more battery?
knoxieman Thanks man! I get a range of around 8-9 miles on flat terrain/pavement. Less distance off-road. Yeah could probably bump up the batteries to 2/6s=12s total but keeping costs reasonable was one of the reasons I went with the two 5s=10s total. But I'm satisfied with the performance as is.
Hey "flysurf244,", that's a fantastic build. I'd like to know the total cost of this magnificent project, and also the range in terms of distance for the batteries you used.
Karthik Onteddu Thanks man! I spent approximately $900 USD on electrical and mechanical components. I already owned the mountainboard so if you need a board that would be additional $$ depending on the board you will be using. As far as distance, I can go around 9 miles on pavement. A few miles less if off-roading.
Thanks man! I just wanted to know how do you charge this board
Karthik Onteddu i disconnect the batteries from my board and connect to an iMax B6 AC V2 balance charger with a parallel charging board. If you're not familiar with these just google search them. The parallel charging board allows me to charge all batteries simultaneously. Caution: there are a lot of cheap knockoff chargers out there. They could be dangerous and start a fire so stick with the original.
thanks!
Hey there, great video! I've got both a voltage indicator and a similar battery capacity indicator like yours. Do you find that the % from the capacity indicator is as accurate as the voltage alarm? Love your board!
-Neil
Big Kids Hi Neil, The battery capacity indicator is fairly accurate. I compared it to the voltage indicator on my charger which is very accurate and although not exact it's close enough to give me an indication as to how much power I have remaining.
Gotcha! Thanks for your response. I think I'll be finally adding that to my board now. Anyways, we have a channel which will be focused on diy, vendors, and the esk8 community. I think this would be a great resource especially for new guys getting into esk8. It would be an honor if you'd subscribe to our channel. Anyhow, can't wait till you post another vid, as these are super helpful!
- Neil
Big Kids just checked out your channel. Cool video! Awesome job on your build! Everyone should check it out.
flysurf244 thank you 😊 I'm junked that you'd say that since you build is actually what I'm planning on next! I'm already editing the next build which will focus on a particular parts vendor. I hope 🤞 that from a high level I can bring some perspective to people new to the hobby. Again, appreciate the support!
awesome build
Did You try HUB motor wheels?
Святослав Скворцов No I didn't try a hub motor. I considered it but from what I found the brushless out-runner motors give better performance at this time. There is a new generation of hub motors that are constantly being improved so I'm thinking they will soon be the way to go. Less clutter and weight are just a couple advantages of a hub motor.
but what is the top speed on it . not looking fast from video ?
How many LIPO do U use for which VESC?
Zama You can use as many batteries as you want depending on how much distance you will be able to travel. The number of VESC used is determined by how many motors you are running. Use one VESC per motor.
Can you make me Motor-VESC-battery connection so only i have to buy and install only desk, drive parts and battery?
Adam Szilvassy Hi Adam, Check eBay for the connector. You can probably buy the connector cheaper there than I can make it.
What are the belt sizes? Where was the engine sum purchased?
Carlos Maycon moraes Andrade Hi Carlos, Belt is HTD415-5M. I purchased my electric motor from Hobby King.
how do you charge your 10s settup?
How well can it start from standstill without sensored motors?
Martin K. Schröder Hi Martin, The gear ratio and adjustment on the wireless remote make it possible to get a smooth acceleration from a stop. I usually push off a time or two to get going but just to lessen the torque on the drive belt. But the sensorless motors work fine.
what kind of motor do u use? can u add the parts to the description btw very nice build
Na NAS I'm using Turnigy 6374/ 192KV Brushless electric motors I purchased from www.Hobbyking.com Check some of the comments. All parts are listed there
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спасибо
Nice job!
Elektro Skateboard - Electric Skateboard thanks man!
how do you turn it on?
where did you get all these parts from?
EASPARKS 1738 Check the 2 minute mark on my video, that's how I turn it on/off. Also if you go thru many of the comments I list where I purchased the parts. Hobby King and Scramboards are a couple you should check out.
Around how much did all the parts together cost approximately?
Electrical and mechanical parts cost approximately $800 not counting the board. You could spend more or less depending on parts quality.
Maytech parts will be more economy with high quality, welcome to order sample to test!
Hello sir.how did you configur the mini vesc to vesc tool apps?is your vesc is still working up to now?
Hey Axlsoy, Check out this link. th-cam.com/video/lDuV8cnPRmI/w-d-xo.html
Your configuration may vary depending on which vesc and how old it is. Mine is still working fine. Remember you need 1 vesc for each motor
@@foilsurf oh it's been 3 yrs now and still working.good to hear that sir.😊. yes i have 2 mini vesc 4.20.i don't how to config in computer and i'm using also like your remote control.😊
@@foilsurf the link you send to me is ok but he talks fast.😂
The vesc is fairly easy to configure. Just download the program then plug your vesc into your computer using USB ports and change some of the numbers to the specs in the video. There is an online forum that is very helpful if you have any problems figuring it out. Here’s a link. electric-skateboard.builders
@@foilsurf thank you so much.i will let you know if i build my new vesc.there is only a few parts not delivered yet.btw i'm from philippines sir.stay safe always.
So I went to home depot and I was looking at this fiberglass because of your video and the guy there told me to buy both the Cloth and the Mat - He said if i did the mat first and then the cloth it would make it stronger... the mat just looked like the cloth except it was just randomly woven and intertwined - not sure if that is legit but he was like ya look it up on TH-cam lol - so here I am again trying to decide if I need to buy both looking at videos on TH-cam although yours looks just fine to me - have you found that it is pretty bullet proof? I have kydex too - I was just looking at doing this because I didn't get my oven element for a non food oven until just now. Thanks for making this video :) and responding to so many of us!
- Kage
Big Kids Hi, Yes you can use fiberglass mat and cloth. It's actually easier to build up thickness using the mat then, if you do a color or design, cover it with one final layer of 4oz fiberglass cloth to protect the design from getting beat up. I used all cloth because I have quite a bit left over from my surfboard building days. Cloth is probably a little harder to work with. Both methods are plenty strong as there is not much force on the enclosure. Just be sure to build up a number of layers as I show in the vid. So yes the HD guy gave good advice.
How far can u go on a charge and have taken it off roading uphills
salas random videos Hey man! I can go approximately 9 miles on flat pavement. Off-roading (hard packed dirt and grass) around 6-7 miles. Haven't tested it much on hills because I live in So Fla and it's pretty flat except for a few sloped bridges which it easily cruises up. If you want to go farther just use a couple 6s batteries instead of the 5s batteries I used and if you're in an area with hilly terrain you can always program your VESC to provide more climbing power. The VESC provides many options to customize it to your terrain.
what transmitter is that I'm looking for a small one and is it reliable
Daniel Galgon This is the one I got. There are many different ones out there. Check the e-skate supply stores, eBay etc. pallmart.com/products/1125575?variant=33656019329&gclid=CLuumLOI0NQCFcpahgoddwsK9w
Do you get dirt in the motors? If so how do you clean them
Max Fan Hi Max, No, never had a problem with dirt in the motors. I usually ride on the street and when I go off-roading it's usually on hard packed grass so it's not really a problem. If you do get dirt in the motors I would think a good shot of compressed air and/or a soft small paint style brush would do a good job of cleaning them out.
flysurf244 Thanks I’ll try the compressed air
Why not add an eternal port for a backpack array. You could easily put 4 to 8 of those same LiPos in a backpack and have a lead with a breakaway connection from the backpack to the power system on the board for 40 mile rides...
i think 40miles on such a board would be pretty exhausting, and this is about fun after all :)
Interesting. Haven't thought of that. Tesla killer? ;)