Hello all! Greetings from Finland!
I already posted this build to another forum, but here is my build:
Deck....................flex 3, 38’
Trucks..................Caliber 2 50’
Wheels.................Orangatang Kegel
Motor mount..........Aliendrive
Gearing ratio.........14/36
ESC.....................Vesc
Controller.............Nunchuc
Motor..................SK3 168kv 6374
Battery................2x 5s2p LG 18650 HE2 2500 mAh / 20A
Here is link to the pictures: http://imgur.com/a/raxga
During this winter I have been building myself a longboard. I have learned so much about electric longboards while reading this awesome forum. I finished the board today. Only thing what I'm waiting is to XT90 anti-spark connector to arrive.
I started this project few months ago. I started gathering parts slowly peace by peace. There was a lot of thinking where I should buy each part because there is not really enough suppliers in Europe.
-Motor, wiring and connectors from hobbyking.
-Motor mount from aliendrivesystems
-Vesc from Elkick, Recommended if you live in Europe! (I added a heat shrink to protect it)
-Nunchuck
I made the enclosures by using my diy vacuum box. I used 3mm thick ABS. It worked really well. After molding I got rid off the excess plastic.
I attached the enclosures by using wood inserts. They seem like holding pretty well.
I have lipo charger capable of 6s charging. Using BMS will take too much space and I'm going to balance my pack by using balancing charger. I build the two batteries by using diagram in the pictures. So it is 5s2p x2 connected in series.
About the wires which goes to battery to the Vesc I am using 10 AWG wire where in the battery end is XT60 series connector and in the other end XT90 anti-spark connector. Using this method allows me to charge the board without making extra holes for charging port and I don't have to worry any sparks when I connect power to the board.
And good news to all diy builders from Europe! I noticed that there is not much sellers who sell motor pulleys or those who sell are setting the price pretty high! In month or so I can provide aluminium 13t, 14t, 15t HTD5M pulleys to you with 9mm belt width. These pulleys include keyway also! The price will be 20€ per set including all three sizes or 10€ per pulley plus 6€ shipping to Europe. I will notice you when I get these pulleys!
I already posted this build to another forum, but here is my build:
Deck....................flex 3, 38’
Trucks..................Caliber 2 50’
Wheels.................Orangatang Kegel
Motor mount..........Aliendrive
Gearing ratio.........14/36
ESC.....................Vesc
Controller.............Nunchuc
Motor..................SK3 168kv 6374
Battery................2x 5s2p LG 18650 HE2 2500 mAh / 20A
Here is link to the pictures: http://imgur.com/a/raxga
During this winter I have been building myself a longboard. I have learned so much about electric longboards while reading this awesome forum. I finished the board today. Only thing what I'm waiting is to XT90 anti-spark connector to arrive.
I started this project few months ago. I started gathering parts slowly peace by peace. There was a lot of thinking where I should buy each part because there is not really enough suppliers in Europe.
-Motor, wiring and connectors from hobbyking.
-Motor mount from aliendrivesystems
-Vesc from Elkick, Recommended if you live in Europe! (I added a heat shrink to protect it)
-Nunchuck
I made the enclosures by using my diy vacuum box. I used 3mm thick ABS. It worked really well. After molding I got rid off the excess plastic.
I attached the enclosures by using wood inserts. They seem like holding pretty well.
I have lipo charger capable of 6s charging. Using BMS will take too much space and I'm going to balance my pack by using balancing charger. I build the two batteries by using diagram in the pictures. So it is 5s2p x2 connected in series.
About the wires which goes to battery to the Vesc I am using 10 AWG wire where in the battery end is XT60 series connector and in the other end XT90 anti-spark connector. Using this method allows me to charge the board without making extra holes for charging port and I don't have to worry any sparks when I connect power to the board.
And good news to all diy builders from Europe! I noticed that there is not much sellers who sell motor pulleys or those who sell are setting the price pretty high! In month or so I can provide aluminium 13t, 14t, 15t HTD5M pulleys to you with 9mm belt width. These pulleys include keyway also! The price will be 20€ per set including all three sizes or 10€ per pulley plus 6€ shipping to Europe. I will notice you when I get these pulleys!
