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10 kW
Wow - so stoked! Just got back from a quick'ish 25-30 min nighttime test ride on the latest setup.
So it's been a rocky and somewhat tumultuous journey so far... Much much love to the ES and everyone here who has helped me figure this stuff out. i've had a couple different setups so far (not too long) and figured i'd share the progression from ghetto (alpha) board to the current "beta 2.0" build.
First - the beginning of the rapidly emptying bank account...
It's always best to "borrow" the GF's board to build/test on... super bonus points! (it's mine, but she's permanently claimed it)
My/Her Alpha 1.0:
Vanguard 42 flex 1, single motor DIY 5065 200kv, VESC (so awesome!), 76mm flywheels, 12/32 ADS gears, 6s 8Ah, xt-90 anti-spark, Quantum Tx/Rx, Alien Drive motor Paris mount. Lots of 3m velcro, and the ever important "safety" painters tape!
I've disassembled and rebuilt it a couple times. Had a new/old deck i wanted to setup, so ended up with old and new both totally out of commission. Went to play volleyball last Friday and did the new deck w/ her motor and controller at the last minute, but had a blast. (great view of the city and nice smooth/flat trail along the water).
Beta 1.0 build:
GBomb 28, Same 5065 Torque/DIY 200kv motor, VESC, 97mm flywheels, dual 4s 8Ah @8s, Enertion's new motor mount for Calibers, ??/36t gearing
My new build on Sunday night almost got finished in time, but lack of food in the house meant an interruption to go grab a bite w/ only hers finished.
GF deck beta 1.0:
almost all the same - upgraded to 6354 200kv misc motor, 83mm flywheel clones, wiiceiver + kama. Did 4 mi on Sunday at Alki again (tried runkeeper gps app - meh)
So got home from work tonight and got the last couple things finished up. So of course had to go for a ride to test it out! Just zipped around the neighborhood and did one of the monster hills i couldn't get up previously (i'm pretty big guy 6'8" / 2m, 265lbs / 120kg). Tried new Strava GPS app (much much better) and did 4mi again:
I've not tried any sort of speed run previously... but had to see what it'd do (helmet + wristguards). WAY faster than i expected!!
So... The current build i'm going to leave alone and enjoy for a bit (maybe... ok probably not long) - beta 2.0:
Loving the GBomb drop deck!! - Dual ADS motor mounts, dual Torque/DIY 5065 200kv motors, Dual VESC, 4s x 2 @8s 8Ah, enertion 36t wheel gear, 12t motor gears. 97mm flywheels (roll over small children awesomeness), Quantum Tx/Rx.
Watt Meter inline:
1500w! also measured 48A peak, 3.8Ah consumed, etc. Cool info.
Great way to wind down after a long day - can't wait to roll it around Alki on Friday after volleyball! Not sure i'll get going faster than 20 or 25mph for a while...
Thanks for everyone who helped figure this stuff out! Vedder, Torque, Beetbocks, and countless others!
So it's been a rocky and somewhat tumultuous journey so far... Much much love to the ES and everyone here who has helped me figure this stuff out. i've had a couple different setups so far (not too long) and figured i'd share the progression from ghetto (alpha) board to the current "beta 2.0" build.
First - the beginning of the rapidly emptying bank account...
It's always best to "borrow" the GF's board to build/test on... super bonus points! (it's mine, but she's permanently claimed it)
My/Her Alpha 1.0:
Vanguard 42 flex 1, single motor DIY 5065 200kv, VESC (so awesome!), 76mm flywheels, 12/32 ADS gears, 6s 8Ah, xt-90 anti-spark, Quantum Tx/Rx, Alien Drive motor Paris mount. Lots of 3m velcro, and the ever important "safety" painters tape!
I've disassembled and rebuilt it a couple times. Had a new/old deck i wanted to setup, so ended up with old and new both totally out of commission. Went to play volleyball last Friday and did the new deck w/ her motor and controller at the last minute, but had a blast. (great view of the city and nice smooth/flat trail along the water).
Beta 1.0 build:
GBomb 28, Same 5065 Torque/DIY 200kv motor, VESC, 97mm flywheels, dual 4s 8Ah @8s, Enertion's new motor mount for Calibers, ??/36t gearing
My new build on Sunday night almost got finished in time, but lack of food in the house meant an interruption to go grab a bite w/ only hers finished.
GF deck beta 1.0:
almost all the same - upgraded to 6354 200kv misc motor, 83mm flywheel clones, wiiceiver + kama. Did 4 mi on Sunday at Alki again (tried runkeeper gps app - meh)
So got home from work tonight and got the last couple things finished up. So of course had to go for a ride to test it out! Just zipped around the neighborhood and did one of the monster hills i couldn't get up previously (i'm pretty big guy 6'8" / 2m, 265lbs / 120kg). Tried new Strava GPS app (much much better) and did 4mi again:
I've not tried any sort of speed run previously... but had to see what it'd do (helmet + wristguards). WAY faster than i expected!!
So... The current build i'm going to leave alone and enjoy for a bit (maybe... ok probably not long) - beta 2.0:
Loving the GBomb drop deck!! - Dual ADS motor mounts, dual Torque/DIY 5065 200kv motors, Dual VESC, 4s x 2 @8s 8Ah, enertion 36t wheel gear, 12t motor gears. 97mm flywheels (roll over small children awesomeness), Quantum Tx/Rx.
Watt Meter inline:
1500w! also measured 48A peak, 3.8Ah consumed, etc. Cool info.
Great way to wind down after a long day - can't wait to roll it around Alki on Friday after volleyball! Not sure i'll get going faster than 20 or 25mph for a while...
Thanks for everyone who helped figure this stuff out! Vedder, Torque, Beetbocks, and countless others!