Metos's project - [VANGUARD | VESC | single 6390 3.5KW 170KV | 12S/5Ah]

metos · July 13, 2016, 11:30am

Hello

I’m new to esk8 community. I discovered esk8 with the Casey Neistat videos on youtube. And as I’m a maker more than a buyer, I started to search how to build one I’m french, living in Paris France and I joined the community e-sk8.fr with their great forum.

I’m posting my project here to share it with non french speaking people. getting advices and giving inspiration and feedback.

I choose the Loaded Vanguard to match the boosted board design. I first wanted to go for a dual rear motos/vesc but this is to much money for a first try. So I get a massive 3.5Kw 6390 from Alien. http://alienpowersystem.com/shop/brushless-motors/6390-outrunner-brushless-motor-170kv-3500w/

Here is my build spec

Deck : Loaded Vanguard flex 3
wheels : Kegel Orangatang 80A
Trucks : Caliber 2 50° black
ESC : VESC esk8.de
Motor : Alien 6390 3.5Kw 170Kv
Batteries : 12S 5Ah (4x 3S1P 5000mAh) Lipo
Mount : Home made + alien caliber adaptors
Gear ratio : 36/14
switch : antisparks esk8.de
charger : 2x IMAX B6

Here is my current status for the project, I just made my first test ride this week. And it was amazing

lox897 · July 13, 2016, 11:41am

Looks like a very nice build! How are you going with the 3D printed pulley? Also, please don’t ruin that beautiful deck with tape and glad wrap. Get some nice enclosures from @psychotiller or @RunPlayBack . Hehe. Good luck!

jrpwit · July 13, 2016, 12:14pm

Dont see why you purchase 2 balance chargers when you can charge all 4 batteries with a single charger as long as you have a charging board. Check this vid out! He charges 4 3s batteries with a single Imax b6 balance charger. EDIT: Nvm I take that back its not an imax b6 but it is still a 6 cell limited charger exactly like the imax b6!

Maxid · July 13, 2016, 12:21pm

yeah but it will take double the time - so if you want to charge quickly two chargers are better.

jrpwit · July 13, 2016, 12:25pm

Good point

Nordle · July 13, 2016, 12:37pm

Get some Velcro! is this motor from alien? wantet to buy the same but it were out of stock, so i got the 6374…

mostwanted · July 13, 2016, 1:49pm

looks awesome . do a video please . everyone here is anticipating a video .

Pimplaren · July 13, 2016, 1:59pm

Sweeeet! =)

barajabali · July 13, 2016, 2:26pm

this thread was beautiful, up until I saw your last picture man! your electronics are on point but you need to spend time on presentation! Duct tape isnt a proper enclosure

Blacksheep · July 13, 2016, 8:16pm

Could I use a parallel charger as a bms and 2 of this or every time I have to disconnect all 4 of them ?

metos · July 13, 2016, 11:27pm

thanks all

Dont worry, the plastic film and duck tape are just a temporary solution to make some tests I’m looking for making carbon fiber enclosure

I use 2 chargers to do not increase the charging time. the Imax B6 can provide 5A max en that allow me to charge each lipo pack at 1C. 1 charge 4 pack in a bit more than 2 hours, instead of 4h with a charging spliter board. or you can get a 20A charger that will charge all 4 packs at once at 1C rate

The motor is from Alien, yes. It was the last one in stock when a purchased it.

Video will come, I just made a quick test last night and I did not make video

metos · July 17, 2016, 10:25pm

Airmacx · July 17, 2016, 10:37pm

Looks really nice. I’m trying to cut my own Vanguard deck, with stiffer wood, since I really dig Vanguard builds and how they look. You got any videos of the board without music? Kinda want to hear how it sounds when it rides.

metos · August 17, 2016, 12:20pm

This thread is not dead, I’m working on vesc and batteries enclosures and have no result to show yet.

Pimplaren · August 17, 2016, 2:17pm

Sick motor, do you like it?

metos · August 18, 2016, 8:04am

awesome

metos · June 19, 2017, 3:27pm

hi there

here are some updates

I made a serial cable to charge 2x3S lipo at a time

I changed the motor plugs for 5.5 bullet plugs

And 90° angle extenders to connect to the vesc

To fil this cable holder

More pics soon.

I also installed Ackmania’s vesc firmware, and it works like a charm.

JLabs · June 19, 2017, 5:07pm

There are some really nice battery and VESC enclouse files on thinigverse if you interested.

metos · July 17, 2017, 9:21pm

some news

back on my temporary vesc enclosure

the 3D printed enclosure is a scrap from a friend. I used it as template to make a lighter and thinner one

And I applyed one layer of carbon fiber on the roadside of the vanguard.

result

next step, remake the enclosures with carbon fiber

overint · July 18, 2017, 11:05am

Looks sexy as fuck! What kind of vacuum did you use to put the CF on?