Holyshit. This is pretty much why this hobby is so expensive. Unreasonable markups
One can find reasonably priced motor mounts(thanks to @dickyho), blanks decks, battery pack one can assemble economically. But motors and wheels have crazy markups.
@dickyho, please help us get some decent motors for less
I do have cheap 6 inch wheels setup for sell, just the USA tax policy have been very strictly agains china products, I already have some heavy packages got detained by the custom. so I still not post the set on sell yet…
tbh, when it comes to motors they are expensive because of copper and laminate sheeting, if u wanna cheap out on a motor be my guest, but dont be surprised when it fails, or u melt ur windings
as for everything else. time isnt free. even if i charge you my states min wage/hr (7.25) u are still looking at almost 400USD for a 10s5p 30Q pack and thats with me profiting MAYBE 30$ (not including power switch) and thats just the cells being welded, the bms (charge only), and the misc materials needed to make a QUALITY pack
Did you buy the pulleys directly from Vex robotics? When i checked they only offered Fedex shipping to my location and it was over 100USD as I am outside the US. I sent them an email but no reply.