Total Noobie Need Suggestion with Build

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Total noobie here about building an electric skateboard. Not really high in budget. These are the parts that I have in mind :

Motor x1 (Turnigy Aerodrive SK3 - 6374-192KV Brushless Outrunner Motor) = https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-aerodrive-sk3-6374-192kv-brushless-outrunner-motor.html?countrycode=GB&gclid=CjwKCAjwycfkBRAFEiwAnLX5ITjkCdkHcKZMB76iRDNeBKGXx8Cukzj82kFXcyiE_RkrcFDrsbRDjBoCBBkQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Mechanical kit x1 : https:///products/single-motor-mechanical-kit

Battery Turnigy 3S x2 : https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-5000mah-3s-20c-lipo-pack-xt-90.html?countrycode=GB&gclid=CjwKCAjwycfkBRAFEiwAnLX5IZF6T9B1x2EKyNNfK0-yMzIxTO1Ki3D8EaHcTC13hx_B2J5XuW7yPxoCKA0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Battery Turnigy 2s x2 :https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-5000mah-2s-20c-lipo-pack-xt-90.html

ESC and Remote : https://www.aliexpress.com/item/24-36V-Single-Belt-Motor-Electric-Skateboard-Controller-Longboard-ESC-Substitute-Parts-Scooter-Mainboard-Instrument-Tools/32956814634.html?src=google&albslr=231904636

I’m open to any suggestions or advices that you could give ! Thank you. And how much speed and range would I get with this build if anyone knows ?

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It would be better if you used a higher voltage battery, 6s is fine but 4s is a no go

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You for sure need 6s minimum, 4s will get you like 4mph lol… use 2 of these in series

Also try using a Vesc, it will cost a bit more but is so worth it

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I’m going to connect them and get a 10s or just buy a 5s x2

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Then you’re looking at 30mph…that ESC will probably go first and you’re gonna need a lot of connector harnesses but it should be good for a first build

The motors and drive kit are good though

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Have u got any links for a Vesc ?

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https:///products/torque-esc-bldc-electronic-speed-controller

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2x 5S batteries makes more sense with the cable things thank you !

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If your willing to wait, hobbyking have sales often on lipos. I got 8: 3s 5200mah lipos for ÂŁ60

It’s is a vesc but for copy right reasons it’s called a fsesc. The torque is probably better quality but people have found the flipsky 4.12 to be pretty solid.

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So should I get a Vesc or this one ?

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You should get a VESC…they are undoubtedly better but require more setup and are more expensive

You can get a cheap ESC…they will definitely work but they usually die soon and are not good for the battery or motor (some draw too many amps)

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To be honest don’t know about programming the remote to the Vesc but I suppose it’s not that hard

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Don’t make a 10S using 3S+3S+2S+2S. It’s better to match the batteries. So 5 x 2S or 2x 5S

or 3 x 3S for a 9S

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It’s like 20 minutes out of your life…there are guides for them on youtube

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Going for a 2x5S build thank you for the advice !

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homie its not hard please do some reading. especially with vesc programming. You can make a big investment go down the tube if you program it incorrectly

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Looking into them right know thank you !

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Never thought of going onto youtube :slight_smile: thanks

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Basic but a good guide to how to program a vesc.