First Time Build parts (BATTERY/CHARGER SUGGESTIONS)

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Hi! This is my going to be my first build and I need help deciding on my batteries and charger. I am 125 pounds and want to go ~25 mph with around 10+ miles of range. I already researched most of my parts and need help deciding on batteries (probably LiPos), I read this post by @onloop about batteries and have some idea but can’t decide on what specific batteries I want to use. Here’s the parts, tell me what you guys think::blush:

If you have used these parts before, please share your experience? Budget is ~$850 for deck and electronics!

BOARD: Deck: Loaded Icarus https://loadedboards.com/icarus-longboard-skateboard

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Wheels Orangatang Kegel 80 mm (80a Orange) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074XGYP4S/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=AQ5JN7IFU4T3S&psc=1

Trucks Caliber Trucks Cal II 50° https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0719BXH7G/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=AQ5JN7IFU4T3S&psc=1

Bushings Orangatang Nipples (Soft/Orange) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009K6LY0K/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=AQ5JN7IFU4T3S&psc=1

Bearings https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FDRQ1S/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

MECHANICAL PARTS: Pulley/Belt: Might buy a few spare belts from this website. collections/electric-skateboard-pulley-belt-combo-kits/products/36t-kegel-pulley-combo-kit collections/electric-skateboard-motor-mounts/products/single-bolt-on-motor-mount-set-only-black

ELECTRONICS:

VESC: Has anyone had problems with Ollin Board’s VESC by @chaka? I’ve heard they are worth the higher price and have and that they have excellent customer service. http://www.ollinboardcompany.com/product/vedder-s-speed-controller

Motor: Again, has anyone had any problems with this?

Remote/Reciever: TorqueBoards remote or the Nano-X from Enertion, thought the Enertion remote is more pricey at ~$100 (40 dollars more, worth?). collections/remote-controller/products/torqueboards-2-4ghz-nano-remote-controller

or http://www.enertionboards.com/electric-skateboard-parts/nano-x-enertion-2-4ghz-controller/

BATTERIES: NEED SUGGESTIONS!!!

CHARGERS: Can anyone link to single plug charging solutions for batteries connected in series? And how to wire a battery percentage indicator?

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I might have missed it, but what Voltage do you want to run?

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How many cells are you looking at doing. I don’t have any experience with ollin vesc but have heard nothing but good things. You want to make sure that your vesc motor and batteries are all compatible I would say they are but you want to make sure also are you doing a single motor?

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@MrHappy I’m not sure, any suggestions in terms of voltage?

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@briman05 Correct, I will be using a single motor for now, as it only needs 1 VESC. I might upgrade in the future, who knows.

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6s 8s or 10s. You choose, the higher the s count, the higher the top speed is.

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woah, I have a loaded icarus deck if you need one. Im willing to let go for a low price

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@MrHappy I think I might wire two 5S Batteries in series for 10S total?

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@TheSteelBaron Haha, thanks for the offer, I think I’ll buy new though, :slight_smile:

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Hard to recommend without a budget

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Well the 2 5s in series will only make it a 10s with what ever mah the batteries are so you would need it atleast 3 with one in parallel to increase the mah to get 10 miles

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https://miamielectricboards.com/shop-1/stealth-packs-ldjyr

12S2P 6000mAh

Super Slim, Fits nicely under Icarus and comes with single plug charger.

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If you are going to use 10s you will need a lower kv motor. 190kv is perfect for 10s

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@willpark16 I want to say for the board w/ electronics ~$850. I’ll add it to my main post.

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Not bad good budget

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Dont go for that motor. Its only a 5055. If you are settle on 10s, go for the sk3 6374 192 for raw power, or a sensored 6374 from diy or similar

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Okay, thanks.

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So how many mah should I have on each battery?

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I would recommend focbox. My friend bought the DIY vesc and the DRV fried on a bench test. Focbox has DRV protection, DIY’s has not

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Yep lots of people have problems with the DIY vescs. Including myself, I fried my DRV but because I was trying to run FOC. He will likely be fine in BLDC mode