The Modular Distraction

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Hi all, I’ve decided to make an eboard after a bit of reading and Youtubing. I am planning on ending up with a duel belt driven board but due to cost I’m starting wit a single motor to start with. So lets get down to it, I have; 1 x Z-Flex long board deck with risers (to be modified when time allows.

In the mail; 1 x TURNIGY AERODRIVE SK3 - 6374-192KV 2 x 218mm Torque Board trucks 1 x new Torque Board motor mount in red 14 and 40 teath pulleys from Torque Boards 12mm 4 pack of 280mm belts from Torque Board 90mm red wheels with bearings of Ebay

Still to get/decide on; FOCBOX - mainly because it looks reliable/easy/AUSSIE 10S5P battery, enclosure and charger from DIYeskate Controller - can I get the meepo one without their other stuff? Bluetooth for the VESC apps Off road wheels to add riding options in the future

Thats it for now although I will upgrade to duel 6374s at some time in the future for torque and braking, I’m 115kg, but for now this qill do me I think.

Any improvements or stuff that will not work together? Any help will be appreciated.

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Dude it looks like a cool build the only thing I would say is maybe look at the Turnigy skateboard motor simply because it has sensors versus the Aero Drive, might be smoother

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The Turnigy sk3 “6374” is not sensored and isn’t 6374, so be sure to check the actual dimensions

I can’t recommend an unsensored motor

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The sk3 63’s are really 59mm

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The other dimension is the one that causes problems. I think they’re 59mm diameter by 86mm long or 5986

But it’s unsensored. So… yeah

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Do yo have a link to a motor that would be better on Hobby king? I could not find a specific skateboard motor, only the hub motor kits.

I could probably exchange it.

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Does it have to come from Hobby King? What country are you in?

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Allot of the stuff I’ve read said that most people go sensorless. Is the general consensus to go sensored these days for smooth power delivery?

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Sensors get you moving from a stop. Once you’re rolling it’s the same. Without sensors, you have to kick-push then throttle.

However, they also add one more thing that can fail. Overall, I recommend them

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I’ in Australia and have already got the motor on the way so it would be easier to exchange I guess.

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If the motor is already on the way, use that one unless it doesn’t fit. If you’re using a single motor it should fit and on the TB 218 trucks two of them should fit even but not on some other trucks

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For the controller, you have a big decision to make. Do you want to control the throttle and brakes with your index finger or with your thumb? It’s personal preference.

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To be hosest i could go with either and get use to it, and then probably feel weird with anything else.

I like the idea of having the three speed settings so I can cruise while sitting down with my four year old son ( only on quiet back streets.)

I would probably like to be able to start without pushing in some circumstances. What would you suggest that is not crazy priced if I had to go international?

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This one https://hobbyking.com/en_us/fun-cool-stuff-1/action-sports/e-vehicles/electric-skateboard-conversion-kit.html

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Cheers mate, probably a bit small.

I might stick with having to push start for a while and upgrade to two 6374 sensored motors when I upgrade.

Unless I decide to thow my earth moneys at someone.:thinking:

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I also use a 192kv SK3, and honestly it’s not a big deal having to slightly push to get going. You only need a very small push and then just apply throttle to taste. Esk8ing will feel pretty awkward to start with but just ride a lot and you’ll get used to it faster than you expect :slight_smile:

EDIT: I’m 110kg and even a single SK3 on 6S is pretty fast. You’ll have no trouble on 10S :stuck_out_tongue:

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Even when i ride my friend’s boosted boards, i push start. its natural for me, and i do it without thinking. You’ll get used to it.

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The Turnigy SK3 motor is as big as you’re gonna get for a 6374 motor. 59553D6E-296D-46B5-BB1E-07FFA07847C9-306-00000043834AF253

Just get some external hall sensor PCBs for 10 bucks each: http://e0designs.com/products/hall-effect-sensor-board/

Boom, best price/performance by a longshot…

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Cheers mate that would solve the problem perfectly. Are there any reliability issues?

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not that I know of. just make sure you mount them securely.