777arc said:They mention how they seek to "avoid drag while kick-pushing the board", and later it says "The Monolith’s Rev Wheel can be changed in ten seconds without any tools. This way you’re always ready to ride." So sounds to me like they may have initially intended to design a hub motor that had no drag, then realized it was impossible, so their solution is to swap out wheels.
As far as 1 vs 2 motors, it does not say, and they avoid pics showing the other rear wheel. Must be 2, to even have a chance at the capability they claim.
777arc said:They mention how they seek to "avoid drag while kick-pushing the board", and later it says "The Monolith’s Rev Wheel can be changed in ten seconds without any tools. This way you’re always ready to ride." So sounds to me like they may have initially intended to design a hub motor that had no drag, then realized it was impossible, so their solution is to swap out wheels.
JJ2525 said:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/inboard/the-monolith-worlds-first-skateboard-with-in-wheel
Thoughts?
higrade said:You guys realize we getting excited because this is a successfully hub motor implementation. At 13000 if we get the current hub motor project running we can make super boards with that money. I say we stick to the diy and try to support the current project here, with ideas so we can perfect it.
torqueboards said:higrade said:You guys realize we getting excited because this is a successfully hub motor implementation. At 13000 if we get the current hub motor project running we can make super boards with that money. I say we stick to the diy and try to support the current project here, with ideas so we can perfect it.
I agree 100%. Once things advance the diy option will be much better. The only difference is initial capital and electrical experience.
But collectively we can grow the entire diy eboard community much bigger - collectively as a group.
The production boards will eventually get played out and won't be worth the cost. Once eboards match the current production based boards.
What I would like for diy options.
- We need decks with built in enclosures and a top hatch.
- Reliable handheld controller with USB charging, additional buttons to program.
- Reliable esc single and dual - aka vesc.
- Reliable high voltage high amp swappable batteries with built in bms and charging capabilities.
And a few other options as well.
higrade said:torqueboards said:higrade said:You guys realize we getting excited because this is a successfully hub motor implementation. At 13000 if we get the current hub motor project running we can make super boards with that money. I say we stick to the diy and try to support the current project here, with ideas so we can perfect it.
I agree 100%. Once things advance the diy option will be much better. The only difference is initial capital and electrical experience.
But collectively we can grow the entire diy eboard community much bigger - collectively as a group.
The production boards will eventually get played out and won't be worth the cost. Once eboards match the current production based boards.
What I would like for diy options.
- We need decks with built in enclosures and a top hatch.
- Reliable handheld controller with USB charging, additional buttons to program.
- Reliable esc single and dual - aka vesc.
- Reliable high voltage high amp swappable batteries with built in bms and charging capabilities.
And a few other options as well.
Even group buys i don't see that happening here lets get a carbon fiber deck design members sign off on it put the money together to build the mold and group buy the carbon fiber sheets.
Same for wheels
Batteries
we just need one open source arduino project that covers all the electrical requirements, we have enough members lets put our heads together.
higrade said:torqueboards said:higrade said:You guys realize we getting excited because this is a successfully hub motor implementation. At 13000 if we get the current hub motor project running we can make super boards with that money. I say we stick to the diy and try to support the current project here, with ideas so we can perfect it.
I agree 100%. Once things advance the diy option will be much better. The only difference is initial capital and electrical experience.
But collectively we can grow the entire diy eboard community much bigger - collectively as a group.
The production boards will eventually get played out and won't be worth the cost. Once eboards match the current production based boards.
What I would like for diy options.
- We need decks with built in enclosures and a top hatch.
- Reliable handheld controller with USB charging, additional buttons to program.
- Reliable esc single and dual - aka vesc.
- Reliable high voltage high amp swappable batteries with built in bms and charging capabilities.
And a few other options as well.
Even group buys i don't see that happening here lets get a carbon fiber deck design members sign off on it put the money together to build the mold and group buy the carbon fiber sheets.
Same for wheels
Batteries
we just need one open source arduino project that covers all the electrical requirements, we have enough members lets put our heads together.
Ohbse said:First in wheel motor skateboard? I think Justin would disagree...
This is far from a new concept, though it does look like a slick design.