Updates on the build. Received 6355s and VESCs from Torqueboards and starting to put it all together
More progress today. Got my 12 yr old involved a bit and now he is really excited to try this thing out.
Per @marcmt88’s recommendation, bought a Dremel tool to cut the excess stem off the TorqueB motors. Worked like a champ.
This pic just shows how much was cut off…
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Hope you covered the motor before you cut the shaft!
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everything mounted up on the trucks… next up, dealing the the battery and VESC setup
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Damnit - first build - didn’t think of that…
came off pretty clean… but now what?
take it apart and search for any fine grains of stem dust?
(seriously - welcome to any ideas)
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Yup!, Better to take motor apart, clean it, make sure nothing stuck to the rotor.
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nah you’ll be fine, dirt/dust/tiny rocks get in there all the time, and nothing bad happens… it’s like making sure your shoes are cleaned with shampoo and water everytime you use them… makes no sense.
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Damn your making me want to make a long range cruiser lol this board looks like it just glides. Maybe they can make a hamboard with quick removable trucks and add fins so you can skate to beach surf then skate home haha
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Are those Hamboard wheels just re-branded abec11? Those don’t look like co-branding at all…I didn’t think Chris did that…
Not sure, but maybe @Hamgineer can comment - they ride really nicely and come in a variety of sizes. I have seen the Hamboards guys riding on Abecs too…
https://hamboards.com/collections/accessories/products/hamboards-wheels?variant=37389990609
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Update- build complete!
Had to cut the shrink off the VESCs in order to fit them and the battery- and still be able to access the on off switch via the hole in the enclosure. Also ended up dremeling a little hole to access the charging port.
Took her for a spin last night. She is a heavy but nimble cruiser. Definitely mimics the surf / snow feeling I was going for. Can’t wait to ride more!
Oh and I cut out an inside cover for the TB enclosure out of an old Sterilite storage container to help keep things in place.
Thanks everyone for your help and support!!!
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can you post a video of this thing being ridden? looks really interesting
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I do have to say that I’m blown away by the power of the 6355s and the 12s motor. It is a completely different ride from my Riptide. I probably need to do some more research on the VESC settings as this thing has so much torque from out of the gate that I’m almost flying off the back… I’m barely pushing the throttle and it flies!
The goal was not a fast board per se, but was easily going 20mph uphill this am and was kind of scared to push it any faster due to wobble potential…
Hey @sk8l8r - thanks - will try to get some video soon… my selfie stick just broke…
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Awesome build !! !!!
Is that the Fist !!? (or pescadito ? Looks like the big one ! Sorry I missed the info)
Enjoy & good riiiide 
Edit : 
ok , it’s just written on it !.. haha so cool !!
https://esk8content.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/uploads/db2454/optimized/3X/f/9/f94b3c51efb3d117298eba18f80f87e026b120ca_1_690x407.jpg
Your mount on the HST look just perfect !.. I’m trying to building mine too 
(59" x 17.7" )
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@Riako yes, I was trying to decide between the FISH vs. the PESCADITO…
I might swap it out and see how the Pescadito rides as well. So far, so fun!
Which board do you have? Also are you going to work with @marcmt88 on the mounts?
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Welp… swapped it out
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so very stoked for this, you made my day dude!
my original build plan was an “ePescadito” with Jacob’s hubs back in the day (I skate a modded Biscuit that everyone up at Facebook loves).
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Very cool!
Soon after I bought a Riptide - I thought - I need to electrify my Hamboards with the HST trucks! Couldn’t believe it hadn’t been done. But like you I realized it would be hard to have a custom mount due the unique hanger profile… but then found a thread on here where @marcmt88 had a bunch of custom motor mounts - reached out to him and ended up sending the trucks. He did an amazing job! Hit him up.
The eBiscuit would be super fun - and also easy to transport!
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FWIW, I believe an eBiscuit with HSTs and 60mm wheels and the Mellow ESC / controller’s endless mode would absolutely destroy the Bolt 
well, you sold me on mounts and HST’s dude, thank you. ordering now.
cannot… resist… hamboards!
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