Recent content by bugboy1641

How about using a vacuum former and make your own enclosures? 2mm polystyrene sheet or kydex? Bond an aluminium sheet to it as a skid plate. Its a bit of work and research but you'll end up with a custom box to your dimensions. YouTube it.

Thanks Torqueboards, For optimum efficiency, the system (Motor/voltage/ratio) all need to work within its defined range in order to get the most performance or efficiency. I think I've got a pretty good idea of what I want this board to do but I still want to it to be as efficient as possible...

Hi everyone, Just been looking over Vedders website where he talks about Ratios, Motor KV and Voltage. http://vedder.se/2014/10/chosing-the-right-bldc-motor-and-battery-setup-for-an-electric-skateboard. As I'm still pretty new to the whole E-skateboard forum its taken me a while to, I guess...

Hi folks, As I'm new to this site my 'real world experience' is somewhat lacking. As I am at the start of my build/component acquirement phase I'd like to know whether what the general consensus is regarding using 5mm HTD belts/pulleys over 3mm? 5mm seems to be widely used. Is it that the...

Nice! Carving up the mean streets of Palmy! Any interest from the cops? I'm aiming to use mine as a commute option.....

Thanks Torqueboards, You answered my question perfectly! I did have my suspicions this was the case but it was good to have a definite:) What's required for Vedders ESC? Is it beyond the average bloke to assemble? I have basic electrical experience, mainly soldering and assembling ESC's...

Hi Everyone, I've been lurking around trying to gain as much knowledge as possible so that I can move forward with the best options. Firstly I wold just like to say that I have never come across such a knowledgeable and helpful bunch of guys!! I know that there are a few chaps that must commit a...