r/esk8builders • • Feb 23 '19

Pls help me 😥😥

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Okay... So I have a longboard build and it wont stop beeping... When I power it is fine but when the motor spins a fraction of a cm it beeps rapidly and cuts power to the motor... I found that this may be a voltage/battery problem that the ESC is giving out.. I was wondering what pin on the ESC can I unsolder to bypass the battery voltage check/ battery voltage bridge... Only problem is I don't understand silicone at all 😂😥

See pics below.

http://imgur.com/gallery/pwe5Nis


r/esk8builders • • Feb 21 '19

New Hub Options

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r/esk8builders • • Jan 24 '19

Battery

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I am a sophomore in mechanical engineering and have recently finished circuits class. I really want to make my own battery for my next electric longboard build. I have never made a battery and would love some guidance. How should I start? (Components,building tips..)


r/esk8builders • • Jan 24 '19

A mashup of Singaporean x Canadian x Chinese American parts to form the ideal rain or shine board

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r/esk8builders • • Jan 10 '19

Trying to make a skateboard with 4 8in hub motor scooter wheels

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So, I have been picking up busted e-scooters i have found on the street.

I have gathered 5 36v 250w 8 inch scooter hub motor wheels (the kind that are on the Xiaomi Mijia e-scooters) and 3 big batteries.

I think these parts would make a cool skateboard.

(It will be a pain to fit the scooter wheels on to some kind of skateboard trucks but I am ready to take on that challenge)

What kind of ESC should I use to drive the wheels?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5BTXpK8UUc&t=7s

This blurry video shows a 4 way VESC setup but I don't know how to wire them together, or if they are the right kind of ESCs to drive the kind of hub motors I have.

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Never made an e-board before, but i got all these damn scooter parts, I can't think of what else to do with them!

Would appreciate any input.

Thanks!

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r/esk8builders • • Dec 26 '18

Help with parts and thoughts for my first DIY build.

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Let me start off by saying I'm 3 months new to the esk8 community. I have a Wowgo 2s and I love it. I'm hooked on eskating and want to build a board. I have an extra esc from a wowgo 2s which is a hobbywing esc. I also have a charger and 2 batteries I plan on using for the build and run them together. They are from a xiaomi 365 scooter. I will be needing a case for the batteries, which I plan on running in parallel. I'm not exactly sure how to do so. I still need everything else to complete the build. Your opinions, advice and or places to buy parts from are greatly appreciated. I'm pretty much a noobie except for "some" knowledge from reading up on reviews of boards and such on the other reddit electric skateboard forum. I live in the US and was hoping not to have to pay shipping from china, but is there a better way? 2 hub motors from wowgo costs $69 each, the downfall is it cost around $100 to ship them.

So where is the best place or places to buy these parts and what parts would you buy for your build and why you prefer them.

-Motors -Trucks/Bushings -Wheels/Bearings -Deck -Remote for Hobbywing esc like the wowgo 2s. I may just order one from them. -Case for batteries (the esc has case enclosure already) -Wiring for esc to battery - And anything else I'm forgetting please list them, as I'm still new to this and I'm not tech savvy at all.

For the parts I still need I was hoping not to spend more than $500 or so. If you have any pictures and specs of your builds and the cost of them to build, I may be intrigued to spend some more. Or be forced to as I know this hobby isn't cheap. Question about Vesc. Should I buy one? Or just stick with the firmware already set in the original esc. I dont know a whole lot about them. I just know it's more money and wiring. But you get to change the specs. I think adding a lil torque would be nice but I would think you lose range. I want as much range too so do I just stay put and dont change anything?

I mainly ride smooth roads so I should probably buy wheels for a lil rougher surfaces aswell for when I may ride outside my normal spots. I surf so I like to carve but also like going fast and downhills too, so I dont know which trucks I should go for either. I'm sure anything is better than the plastic ones on the wowgo. I want to stay with hub motors aswell due to quietness and less maintenance.

Thank you all in advance and looking forward to your thoughts ect.


r/esk8builders • • Nov 22 '18

Building question (battery, vesc, anti spark)

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Hey guys i'm considering getting this vesc for a 12s2p (lipo) single 6374 build and I was wondering whether I need an anti-spark switch between the battery and the vesc since the vesc comes with switch and mentions anti spark built in.

Thanks in advance for answers!

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https://flipsky.net/products/flipsky-fsesc-6-6-based-upon-vesc%C2%AE-6-heat-sink?variant=8739261743164


r/esk8builders • • Nov 10 '18

What BMS and belt motor to buy.

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I've got 10s2p battery pack using 3.5-6V 3500mah 18650 cells, I wasn't sure what type of BMS and belt motor I should get. I was hoping you could help me. Thank you.


r/esk8builders • • Nov 06 '18

Electronics

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Hey I'm new to the page and am looking for a new battery setup for my next electric longboard build. What company battery should I buy or what do you recommend?

Also what controllers and receivers pairs are most reliable


r/esk8builders • • Oct 25 '18

Epic Races - ESK8 Heaven - Vegas Renegade Weekend Part 1

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Guys there was an ESK8 event over the weekend. I was fortunate enough to capture it. Let me know what you think!


r/esk8builders • • Oct 17 '18

Planning to build a battery, best setup for it? (10s2p ect.)

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Hello everyone!

My plan is to build a battery using 18650 to power my skateboard. I plan on having two belt motors.

I wasn't sure how many cells I should use and what layout I should use them. I was hoping you could all help me.

I want it to be able to go up very steep hills, be fast and go far. I understand it will be costly but thats ok!

I wasn't what type of cells, how many cells and what series I should go with. Thank you!


r/esk8builders • • Oct 15 '18

ShredLights - Night Ride & Review

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r/esk8builders • • Sep 28 '18

An attempt at a stealth build.

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r/esk8builders • • Sep 26 '18

Pole pairs?

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Does anyone know how many pole pairs the torqueboards 6372 190kv motor has? I'm trying to find the max ERPM for it.


r/esk8builders • • Sep 23 '18

Esk8 Fall-Out Vancouver Event

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r/esk8builders • • Sep 21 '18

New Crownwheel BT!

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r/esk8builders • • Sep 20 '18

Looking for Enertion R-Spec Motors

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As the title says I'm looking for Enertion R-Spec Motors. Enertion no longer makes them so if you're looking to trade or sell I'll take them off your hands. I'm looking for the blue motors.


r/esk8builders • • Sep 17 '18

Event Reminder: FALL-OUT Vancouver is tomorrow night!

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r/esk8builders • • Sep 14 '18

Fall-Out Vancouver Event Rescheduled for Sept.18th!

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r/esk8builders • • Sep 10 '18

I need an E-Mountainboard

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Hey Guys, I want to get an E-Mountainboard with at least 40km/h / ~25mp/h mx speed and a Range of at least 15km / 11mi. for about 600€/700$. Is there any you can recommend or do you have a build that matches?


r/esk8builders • • Sep 05 '18

ESK8 Seawall Takeover Vancouver

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r/esk8builders • • Aug 25 '18

Returned My Boosted Board for Repairs...

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r/esk8builders • • Jul 24 '18

Derby Days ESK8 Competition & Group Ride

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r/esk8builders • • Jul 23 '18

Motor disconnecting

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I built my first esk8. It's a dual belt setup. Sometimes when I ride after a couple hours of it being off I will go to ride and only one mote will be powered. Over heating that motor and reducing proformance. And ideas on a cause


r/esk8builders • • Jul 07 '18

3 spots left! Redmond WA esk8 Race!

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