Here is my electric mountainboard build that was started mid-April 2017. Have gotten 3 days of riding in and it’s so much fun! Going to the MTB park next weekend!
DETAILS ABOUT THE BUILD:
- Deck: Trampa Short MTB (Cheapest one
) - Battery (3): LiPo 3S 5000mAh 30C Zippy
- ESC Primary: OllinBoardCo. VESC 4.12
- ESC Secondary: Torqueboards VESC 4.12
- Motor (2): Torqueboards 6355 190KV
- Motor Mount: Custom mount based off Torqueboard’s V4 mount
- Total Cost: $952
CURRENTLY WORKING ON:
- Working on a carbon fiber VESC enclosure
- Motor mount guards
- Designing a logo
ONLINE CALCULATORS I USED:
Speed Calculator Center Distance Calculator Used the tables from BeltingOnline to design the 72T pulley
PHOTOS:
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Motor Mount/Clamp designed in SolidWorks
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The Center to Center distance. Mine was calculated to 107.42mm.
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Full assembly of my mountainboard.
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3D printed 72T wheel pulley with ABS material. Has been working great!
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Trampa Short MTB Deck/Parts
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Preparing to CNC the mounts.
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CNC’d the motor mounts and clamps
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Drilling the hole that will be tapped.
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Drivetrain is partially complete (guards are remaining)
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Diagram of the electrical layout.
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Soldering on 5.5mm bullet connectors onto the VESCs.
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VESC voltage and current settings for a 9S 190kv setup. Working fine for 3 days of riding around the park.
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Ride Day 1: Testing around the park. Everything was a success!
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Ride Day 2: Riding off trail! So much fun!!
