First Build Single Hub Motor Board Advice?

[Paul_A]

This is the first eboard I have ever built.
I plan on using a clunky ebay board with very little flex, an 120a 6s esc, and a single 6s 5000mAh batter pack (Although I may buy another battery if my board will be under-powered)
The list of parts that I have ordered is below. I was on a budget so I bought the minimum parts that I thought I needed and so far I have only spent ~$470.

Board http://www.ebay.com/itm/Longboard-Downhill-top-mount-quality-skateboard-blank-10-125-x-39-DH-gripped-/252170703190?hash=item3ab68b9156:g:BdQAAOSwHnFVr-82
Esc http://www.rcjuice.com/fvt-120a-brushless-sensored-sensorless-car-esc-2-6s/
Battery http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__9176__Turnigy_5000mAh_6S_20C_Lipo_Pack.html
Reciever http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__44693__Quanum_2_4Ghz_3ch_Pistol_Grip_Tx_Rx_System.html
Trucks + motor http://www.carvonskates.com/store/p4/CarvON_V2_Single_Hub_Motor___Matching_Front_Truck___Wheels_Set._Available_Trder_Now..html

I wanted hub motors because of the added sleekness and I found that belt driven setups usually cost more. I settled with a 120A esc after I was advised that I needed a bigger one, but CarVon (the guys who manufacture the hub motors) said that it was fine. I am concerned that the single 6s battery I bought will not be enough power for high speeds and longevity especially with the weight of the board. If it is not powerful enough, I can buy another battery and (probably) link it in parallel.

After I receive all of the parts, the next challenge is finding a way to mount them. I am curious to know how many people have attached or mounted their components to reduce shock. I would like to make it look as functional and neat as possible.

 

[LEVer]

Hey Paul, it's me. Although the motor's max amps is only 70A and your single 6s battery pack can provide a max of 100 amps (5ah x 20c), the Hobbyking packs specs are over-inflated. I would say that the pack can only provide 60A continuous. So it's better to get another pack and parallel connect them so you can double the real and continuous-rated amps. Using only one pack will make them swell and bad things can happen.

ES member psychotiller has some enclosures: https://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=70553&p=1124755&hilit=enclosure#p1124755

 

[mccloed]

Welcome! I'm running the same set-up with 6s. Just don't try to go up any big hills and you'll be fine. Make sure to get the program card for the ESC. I have the brakes set to 100 % and it stops pretty well. If you go with the 90mm wheels you should be able to hit 28mph on flats easy, depending on your weight.

https://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=73404

 

[Paul_A]

Mccloed, That speed sounds really good, and I am a skinny guy so it may go faster? Probably faster than I want it to go.

LEVer, thank you for your help once again. About the casing, I have the resources to vacuum form my own plastic cover in my school's workshop, so that is an option. However, I did not know if there were their other ways to attach everything to the actual wood of the board so I could remove the batteries separately from the esc.

 

[LEVer]

The easiest way to secure the stuffs on the board is to use Velcro strips. Put one on your deck or enclosure, or both, and then one on the ESC and the batteries.

For the enclosure, you can use t-nuts and thumb screws. Drill a hole through your deck and install the t-nuts above. Then use thumb screws to secure the enclosure from the bottom.

Here is a deck by user Wroxti using t-nuts (although he just used regular screws). He has Dual Hubs, so your enclosure will probably be smaller than this:







https://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=73464&start=25

 

[Paul_A]

Now I have all of my parts besides a parallel splitter for my batteries and I have run into a problem? (Maybe).
When I hook up my esc and turn it on there are about 6 beeps and then I assume the thing is booted up. Then when I use the throttle for the first time, the wheels jump but do not move and they make the worst squealing noise. The next time I pull the trigger they start moving like they should. I have calibrated the controller and the esc (I think) but they still do the thing? Is this normal and if not what can I do about it? What does it mean?

Also thank you LEVer for the awesome hub motor trucks!