Awesome Longboard | 21mph / $370 / Easy Build

This longboard is much more fun than I expected. I’ll definitely be riding it often! It’s very fast, powerful, and easy to build.
Here is a followup video for this build:
• Awesome Electric Longb...
Here are the parts:
Hub motors with front trucks and wheels:
www.ebay.com/it...
Dual motor ESC with remote:
www.ebay.com/it...
Sometimes the eBay listing expires. You can do an advanced search by Seller and look for either "eboard-shop" or "dickyho2015" - the seller has 2 usernames he uses. You can also search eBay for something like "skateboard dual esc".
Two 5S / 3Ah batteries
hobbyking.com/...
This is also a good 4Ah battery option:
hobbyking.com/...
Another 5Ah battery option:
hobbyking.com/...
Xt-60 series connector:
hobbyking.com/...
Deck:
www.skateshred....
skateshred.com also has other skateboard stuff like hardware, risers, and a skate tool.
Griptape:
dklskateboardi...
Sandwich containers:
www.amazon.com...
Screws and washers can be found at most hardware stores like Homedepot:
sheet metal screws: #6 x 3/8” (for screwing the container to the deck)
sheet metal screws: #6 x 1/2” (for mounting ESC)
flat washers: #8
B6AC v2 LiPo Balance Charger:
www.ebay.com/s...
Parallel Balanced Charging Board:
www.amazon.com...
Rotary tool:
www.harborfrei...
Music:
“Dill Pickles” Heftone Banjo Orchestra (freemusicarchive.org)

[@oggystig]

I really enjoyed the style of this video. Simply informative, no BS.

[@orensprojects7250]

Thanks! I try to stick to the point.

[@graemewillgress3780]

Your videos are so encouraging. I'm just starting my first build and excited about the outcome. Thanks.

[@nezerac]

I swear this guy feels like the Jafromobile of boosted boards. I love it!

[@maxobrien5540]

Just wanted to say that I'm seriously enjoying these videos. this build is so simple and low cost I decided to build one for myself after all! I'm just waiting on the ESC now, I'll let you know how it goes. I appreciate your work, you're a legend Oren!

[@orensprojects7250]

Thanks for the words of encouragement! I'm glad this video inspired you to build your own. Good luck, and let me know how it turns out!

[@euralsmith8828]

I know I’m late but you are a life saver. Im a beginner. I’m getting a 42 inch longboard soon

[@Undergroundlongboards]

Dude you are a genius, and the best youtuber ever. Thanks for this video!

[@orensprojects7250]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@joecarroll4453]

Great vid I just bought all the parts to make my own

[@orensprojects7250]

Thanks! That's awesome. Good luck with your build!

[@saintofchelseathomascarlyl5713]

thank you oren projects i like the style of your videos

[@orensprojects7250]

Thank you!

[@AMC-CMA]

Oren's Projects nice job! You inspired me to make one too! Thanks!

[@orensprojects7250]

Awesome! I'm glad it was helpful. Good luck with your build!

[@jayphilipwilliams]

Another great analysis!

[@orensprojects7250]

Thank you!

[@mauort6870]

Dude when i saw you cruising down moore in the video i was like damn i know those hills

[@orensprojects7250]

Haha, Mar Vista has some nice side streets for cruising.

[@mauort6870]

Oren's Projects my homie and I wanted to talk skateboards in person.. but there isn't a direct message option for your channel.

[@orensprojects7250]

Cool, I'm still figuring out the settings. I'll check about enabling messages and let you know.

[@Fpvfreaky]

Oren's Projects hey man I eyjoyed these videos great job. I’m building my first mountain board electric . Still will build a long board aswel. I’m goin to sub to your channel because your a great guy👍🏽

[@orensprojects7250]

Thank you! A mountain board sounds fun. I wish I had one. Having a second longboard for street is nice too!

[@daniel5097]

Hi Owen, loved the vid. I know this is kinda late after you posted this but I am looking into building one. Should I use 3000, 4000, or 5000 mah battery? Thanks in advance

[@ethanblake3600]

Think you could put hub motors for both trucks with 4 batteries for heavier riders?

[@Bill97070]

Great informative video and a lot of work you have put into it, as well as the parts list. I'm on a budget and your work will save me a lot of effort when I plan on building my elongboard.

[@KasparsDambis]

Love the suggestion about the softer grip tape at 1:40. Totally makes sense for longboards.

[@orensprojects7250]

Thanks! Yeah, I hated having my fingers get sanded from carrying the board. BTW, great video with the 70mm Maytech motors. You did a nice job making them fit on a standard truck. I used those motors for my first build.

[@dandedudelgaming]

wow great vid I were wondering is all the cables that are unconnected spouse to be like this or is it just unconnected im talking about the white connectors with colorful cables

[@orensprojects7250]

Thanks! There are 2 types of cables that are not connected. The slightly bigger connectors with 6 multi-color wires that are attached to the battery are for balance charging the lipo batteries. The smaller connectors with 5 multi-color wires that are connected to the motors are for the sensors. The ESC does have ports to connect the sensors but in this case I didn't connect them because the motors didn't work properly with them connected - it might work with a different revision of the ESC. The sensors usually aren't required. They help when the motor is starting from a complete stop. The motors have been working great for me, even from a complete stop, without the sensors. I hope this helps.

[@BigKidsOfficial]

Oren! Just love your videos my friend :) Fun budget build! I gotta ask, how do you like those dual ESCs versus the VESCs. I like the price but the braking in my experience is a bit harsh. Anyhow, keep up the videos. These videos contribute a lot to the future esk8 community! - Neil

[@orensprojects7250]

Hey Neil, thanks for the support! You did a great job with your latest video on another budget board! There are so many inexpensive options now. I've been happy with the dual ESCs. Once I get used to the braking I'm fine with it. I'd rather it stop a bit harshly than not enough. Honestly I think it's difficult to justify getting VESCs at this point. Two VESCs and a remote is about 4 times the price.

[@BigKidsOfficial]

Oren's Projects thanks Oren! Yeah, I love commenting and supporting all the KZbin esk8 people because it’s the encouragement that keeps them going and then we keep getting quality vids to watch! I’m going to be going back to DIY vids next video. I’ll be building a board for a friend. That’s the most fun to me 😄

[@billerhighlife1891]

I may do just this for a simple fun build. How long did shipping take on the motors and esc? Nice vid ! Thanks !

[@orensprojects7250]

Thanks! It is a fun board! I got both the ESC and motors from the same seller on eBay. Using express shipping (DHL), it arrived at my door in less than a week from the time I ordered.

[@tricallyourmama]

So crazy how you shouted out the meepo board years ago and now it’s a full blown company making a lot of noise in the esk8 community

[@donlarson307]

I built this board and it is awesome.

[@orensprojects7250]

I'm glad this video was helpful! Thanks for sharing! I'll post another video soon showing an improvement I made to hold the batteries, along with details on how I install the ESC containers.

[@daniel5097]

Hi. Does anyone know if you need both the parallel charge board and the lipo balance charger? Thanks

[@br1ckbr3ak3r]

Looks like it. I'm assuming the lipo balance charger won't do two 5s at the same time. You can't just wire them up at the same time either because how would it balance charge then? One option would be to charge one 5s battery and then charge the other one separately. Obviously this is not optimal, and the parallel charge board can't be too expensive right?

[@chuckcbecerra]

I'm going to tackle this/your electric skateboard project. I ordered the hub motors and when I went to order the 'Dual Motor ESC with remote from Dickyho2015, it states the ESC is defaulted to voltage 6s. Will this suffice? And I was goin to purchase 2 Turnigy 5.0 5000mAh. Will these batteriess work as well?

[@mattplavin6503]

Hi, I have a Mongoose ATB that I would like to mod out to be electric. But I'd like to use the wheels that the board came with. Do you think the motor you used in this build will work? Like, will the motor line up with the holes in the wheels?

[@Rafbags]

Link to deck is saying it may be a scam website and it’s not letting me look at it

[@cameronjansz767]

Hi great video, I’m looking at building my own and was wondering if there is an advantage to using 2 5s batteries instead of 1 10s.

[@orensprojects7250]

Thanks! There is no real advantage to using two 5S batteries. If you build your own battery with a BMS than a single 10S battery would be best. I use 2 5S packs because LiPos usually aren't available in 10S and most balance chargers only support up to 6S. I use LiPo batteries because they're usually much cheaper and easier to put together. I hope that helps.

[@FoustMob]

You are my new Hero. I totally need to try building this thing. Can you replace the tread on the wheels or do you have to replace unit??

[@orensprojects7250]

That's awesome you're planning a build. Good luck! The rubber is not replaceable. You would need to replace the whole motor. However, they seem durable and I think will last a while.

[@Chevyepic]

How do you charge this!

[@isaaclyonsf1]

The two batteries are removed from the board and are charged separately using a hobby lipo charger.

[@benjaminames5778]

Hey I know this is an older video. But his is pretty much the exact same build I’ve been looking into building, especially including the battery style. My only worry is range, if you get this comment what is the range of this board as it was?

[@hasoevo]

Excellent tutorial vids. Loved the parts/price/source lists. I just discovered you, sub'd & liked. Look forward for more. Thnx for your time.

[@orensprojects7250]

Thanks for the support!

[@nin1ten1do]

wowgo flex 365 bucks.. is beter is belty and overall beter spec.. if you make this under 200 is worthy otherwise no..

[@MisterWalt]

Is it possible to put more than 2 batteries in parallel ?

[@orensprojects7250]

Yes, you can charge as many batteries as will fit on the parallel charging board - just make sure they are all equally discharged.

[@lachlanroberts3815]

Hey Oren do you think there's enough room to do a dual belt drive setup on this particular deck?

[@maguettefalliloukhouma4732]

I don't think so

[@quinones355]

the front wheels are also 90mm? what about the trucks

[@orensprojects7250]

Yes, the front wheels are 90mm. The trucks are 10 inches wide. The front wheels and trucks match the hub motors nicely. They are sold as a package on eBay.

[@WORLD-OF-MERLIN]

Can you attach VESCS to the motors or you buy to buy certain ESC's that work with the hub motors? I've just built and posted a video on a 12,600 watt AWD skateboard.

[@orensprojects7250]

Your build is very impressive! I think you can fly up any hill in the world with it! I'm pretty sure the VESCs can work with any electric skateboard motor, including the hub motors in this build. In my first build I use dual VESCs with hub motors. The eBay seller I got the ESC from also sells a 4WD version www.ebay.com/itm/4WD-longboard-skateboard-controller-with-remote-ESC-Substitute/302558036328

[@אסףרגואן-ד8ר]

Recently my skateboard stops suddenly when I press the brakes. Does anyone know how to arrange it so that it stops gradually? Thanks

[@sochineze]

LOVE IT!!

[@orensprojects7250]

Thank you!

[@deejay1569]

I’m new at skateboarding and just bought and electric skateboard... should it be a front or back hub drive?

[@אסףרגואן-ד8ר]

I really liked your simple construction and I was able to build such a skateboard for myself. Thanks

[@stoneage3602]

I made a board myself after watching this video. I just copied you and it works super good, well used to work good, It was fine for a few weeks until was riding it today and it it just stopped working and I don’t know how to fix it. The batteries are fine but the esc just won’t turn on, everything is plugged in correctly. Can you or anyone else help?

[@orensprojects7250]

I'm glad it worked for a while. Sorry to hear it's not working now. I'm guessing it's the ESC. The ESC is definitely the most fragile part and usually what breaks first. I would double check that nothing obvious broke, like one of the wires getting knocked off. The way I mount the ESC has worked well for me so far, but it's not ideal because screwing the ESC to the deck will not protect it much from vibration and impacts. You might want to try wrapping the ESC in foam and not screwing it to the deck to see if that helps the ESC last longer.

[@stoneage3602]

Oren's Projects thanks for the advice. I agree it is definitely a broken esc and I also used the same setup as you. It broke as I was going over some bumpy rocks on the pavement so I’ll try foam or something similar. Do you think the seller would give me a refund?

[@orensprojects7250]

Sorry about the ESC issues. Maybe there were some weak solder connections on the one you got. With these inexpensive parts I think it's less likely they will refund - but it doesn't hurt to ask :). At least this ESC is WAY cheaper than the VESCs, which can also break easily.

[@michaelculhane3058]

Great video. Where do you buy replacement wheels and bearings? Or does it use standard bearings?

[@blitz_shane9039]

Don’t use the battery he used use a 10S2P lithium ion battery it’s faster and lasts longer.

[@RetroBorg]

Hi Oren, great project and video. I'm also thinking of getting a Skatedhred deck for my own project. Just wondering how the bamboo deck is holding up and whether you get wheel bite at all? Also is there much flex in that deck? Thanks.

[@orensprojects7250]

Thanks! The dropthrough deck I used is holding up great and is built very well. There's no problem with wheel bites. The cutout is big enough for the wheels to have clearance. It has some flex but is thicker and less flexible than something like a boosted board.

[@lucalewis1629]

Hi Oren did you use a bms for this setup? Also how would you put a charging port for the batteries

[@achillesV]

First. Great great vid. I recently(last night ) bought a longboard for 30$ and have bin think about building or buying a meepo.. question. While breaking, r u regenerating power? I'm assuming with the lipo batteries no. Love to know what u think

[@orensprojects7250]

Thanks! I'm pretty sure this board (and Meepo) does have regenerative braking. It should increase the range a bit but I haven't done any tests. Maybe I'll do a video testing it :)

[@achillesV]

Oren's Projects perfect. This video got me very excited. Also, iv priced out buying the all parts direct from meepo and it seems to be cheaper to get it from them... I think I got everything you would need -the charger and deck because it made the shipping double for about 275$ us shipped to Canada.

[@offgriddreaming5403]

Thanks for sharing that! I just ordered a meepo but will have a go at my own build as well

[@orensprojects7250]

That's a very good deal. Thanks for sharing! Good luck with your build. I think using your own deck is a good idea :)

[@luaisefajkdlakhjsdfa6077]

Will those trucks fit on a regular skateboard that isn’t a longboard

[@orensprojects7250]

Yes, they have 2 sets of holes that can fit longboards and standard decks.

[@ronynazrul860]

can you get the same speed with only one motor, I no it will have less power stating off. if so can you use the dual esc for just single motor. sorry new to building boards.

[@orensprojects7250]

I haven't tried, but I'd guess 1 motor would be just a bit slower on flat smooth ground. You would notice a bigger difference on hills - also braking would be worse. For the ESC, the same seller on eBay also has a single motor version that is cheaper. I'm not sure if there is a single motor version of the hub motors I used. For the price, I think it's better it to get dual motors, unless you really want to make the board as light as possible. Here is a link to the single motor ESC: www.ebay.com/itm/single-motor-electric-longboard-skateboard-controller-ESC-Substitute-/302439713065

[@ronynazrul860]

omg thank you for the quick response, Great Video btw.

[@shayneadams7528]

That thing gets to top speed fast I have a skatebolt tornado 2 but this makes me wanna build another

[@astrocxz]

can you use these wheels under the kicktail? wont it hit the board while steering?

[@orensprojects7250]

Yes, you can use these 90mm wheels with a kicktail. As an example see my followup video where I replaced the deck. You might occasionally get wheel bites with loose trucks though.

[@kylekenfack8231]

I got the same dual motor ESC, but when I connect my two 3s batteries in series to make it 6s, I am not able to make it work. Instead, I get a repeated beep beep beep beep when I connect the battery to the ESC. It won't stop. I can see that the controller in connected to the ESC because the lights react to the throttle. What do I do? I am only trying to use one motor. I have been stressing for hours. Thank you.

[@orensprojects7250]

The ESC can be configured to 6S, 7S, or 10S. If you are using 6S batteries you need to make sure the ESC is set to 6S. It doesn't auto detect. You need to solder some pins to change the setting. There are pictures on the eBay listing showing it. It sounds like your ESC is set to the wrong voltage. The ESC will beep and not work if the voltage is too low or too high. I know it sucks dealing with a board not working. I hope you were able to solve it.

[@duncancameron1377]

do you need to balance the batteries when charging if so what balancer did you use? and how?

[@rooinmaggot1892]

Firstly, thank you for answering all my questions so far! I feel like I'm spamming your video, but I have one last question. I wanted to swap out the little shrink wrapped nylon xt60 connectors because the solder snapped. I bought a 12AWG dual battery harness thinking that would work excellent. However when I plug in my fresh batteries, it just beeps at me like it did before when the batteries were only 6s equivalent. Have you got any insight as to how I might fix my newest problem?

[@automan1223]

make sure the batteries are charged, are the correct voltage and are wired with the correct polarity, and in parallel, not series. . many esc's have voltage protection and will not fire if if things are not right.

[@axemanesk8builder125]

Did you config the esc in computer or just plug in and ready to go?thanx

[@Doubsteel]

How long did the batteries last for again? (In distance)

[@orensprojects7250]

The batteries I use in this video get me a range of 7 - 8 miles (depending on how I ride). I weigh about 170lbs and don't go up too many steep hills.

[@Doubsteel]

Does the connection between the controller and the esc have any problems?

[@orensprojects7250]

Sorry, I didn't see this before. It's been great for me. I don't think I've ever had the remote cut out while riding.

[@Doubsteel]

All g man. Great news then because the Meepo board has known for loss of connection. I'll make sure I buy the exact product that you bought. Cheers! : )

[@quinones355]

How can i add more batteries using this setup

[@adrienkatic5664]

nice videos

[@Andrei-gv8zv]

Oren is there away to increase the range on the board? Because I'm seriously considering k. Building the same one for my self just for general use like going other side of town and gym, things like that (My town isnt big by any means so it's just a matter or getting an extra couple of miles on the board. Thanks for future referance

[@orensprojects7250]

You can use higher capacity batteries like DarkGamingMLG mentioned to increase the range. There are some trade-offs though. They're bigger, so you'll have less clearance under the board (especially with a drop-through deck), they'll make the board heavier, and they usually cost more. For my first build I used 6.6Ah batteries because I wanted a very long range. After riding a while I realized that I almost never rode more than 7 or 8 miles at a time (it gets tiring - especially on rough roads). For the occasions when I do want to ride a very long distance, I designed the battery setup to be easy to swap. That way I can put an extra set in my backpack if I need to. The 3Ah batteries I used here are only $21.60 each (link in description) so I bough 4 at one time so I have an extra set - it's also nice they already have XT60 connectors to match the ESC. If you're regularly going long distances the bigger battery might be a better choice. The great thing about building your own board is you can build it to match your requirements :)

[@everybody5087]

Hi can you please show how you charge the lipo batteries

[@orensprojects7250]

I use a lipo balance charger (B6AC v2 - link in description). To charge both batteries together I also use a parallel charging board. You can see me doing this at around 8:45. Big Kids recently made a great video that goes over balance charging in detail kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZXJc6Wog7qmpdU

[@wiktorkochan]

Hi I really like your project. I'm going to build my own electric skateboard and I am thinking about parts you used. I like the hub motors. But the thing is I'm living in UK and there is quite often rainy. Roads are wet and I don't want to kill the board because of little rain. Do you know if your motors are water/splash proof or can you recommend any good ones?

[@orensprojects7250]

Thanks! Yeah, I'm lucky it doesn't rain much in southern California. The motors I use should be water proof. These are the same used on the meepoboard and he's made videos riding through heavy rain with them. As long as you keep the battery and ESC properly sealed I think you'll be ok. It's probably best to try to dodge areas with deep water though.

[@michaeljohnson4158]

Why did you only use 2 3aH batteries, why not bigger ones like 2 5ah or 2 6ah batteries? You would be able to go longer than 7 miles? I like the dual motor setup and ease of the esc, but am looking for around 12-15 miles of range, any suggestions? Does the 3aH setup have to do with not burning out the motors? If so should I just get more batteries and swap them out mid ride?

[@orensprojects7250]

Any capacity battery would work (3Ah, 5Ah, etc). As long as the voltage is 10S (42V fully charged) the motors and ESC will work. If you want 12-15 mile range I would recommend the 5Ah batteries - I included the link in the description. I mainly used the 3Ah batteries because they're inexpensive (around $23 each) and relatively small and light. Higher capacity batteries are physically larger (so you'll have less clearance under the deck). They'll also make the board heavier and cost more. The battery choice will depend on your preference. I actually updated the board in this video to use 5Ah batteries that fit nicely in a "Lock & Lock" 18.60-oz container - I'll show it in a future video. I still use the 3Ah batteries for my belt drive board, which I focus on keeping lightweight and lower to the ground.

[@nicorico7745]

how do u change the speed limit for this esc ?

[@joshuagamedesigner5849]

I have a bacstore.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=665 It's heavy, but has nice parts that look like it will last for years to come with space to upgrade; I am thinking about getting 3 Gel batteries to replace the 3 lead acid one's it's got by default. Any recommendations?

[@joshuagamedesigner5849]

I paid 399 at the Locl hobby town on sell for what the owner paid. I priced the parts and looked to cost more If i built my first part by part.

[@AndyTanguay]

Hey, how do you feel about the controller and the control overall? I've ridden a couple different commercial boards, and one practically threw you off no matter how fast you were going, the other had nice buttery braking. Thanks for the great build. Good info! EDIT - Looks like it's not available anymore anyhow.

[@kjdva]

are these the same motors but cheaper www.diyeboard.com/dual-hub-motor-9052mm-1000w75kv-power-truck-front-truck-kit-p-558.html?zenid=oe9kahcfbiql2q5upmt7gecie6 and does your esc have regenerative braking? nice vid man!! im gonna try to build one!

[@orensprojects7250]

Thanks! Yes, those are the same motors. That looks like a good deal. I've never ordered from diyeboard.com so I don't know how long it takes for parts to arrive. The ESC does have regenerative braking. I just posted a video testing regenerative braking :). Good luck with your build!

[@salvadormontanez6278]

Did you bought the motors? Did you received your item?

[@orensprojects7250]

I bought the motors on eBay

[@crazyforhalo1]

HI will these hub motors work fine without the sensors plugged in? i plan to use them on my vescs but i dont believe the sensor plugs are going to match up

[@scarletblaze]

Hi, just wondering how the controller you have there perform uphill. Also, is there any instruction on how to set the controller with the battery? I can't find it anywhere. Btw, there seems to be (maybe) a newer controller model on ebay etc. i.imgur.com/gnEcWL2.jpg Thanks.

[@orensprojects7250]

The ESC and motors work very well uphill at 10S voltage. The eBay page for the ESC has pictures and instructions on how to change the voltage. However, it's a bit difficult to do the soldering by hand. When you order the ESC you can specify the voltage you want (I recommend 10S). There is a newer version of the ESC in this build that has 3 speeds and a battery meter. I think the one in your picture is a different ESC though.

[@yomama12098]

I ordered my hub motors and controller, paid for the DHL shipping, and it still says a month to deliver. I thought the shipping was faster than that!?

[@orensprojects7250]

That's messed up. Hopefully their estimate is wrong and you'll get it much sooner. I ordered from the eBay seller eboard-shop and mine arrived in Los Angeles in about a week. I'd try contacting DHL to get more details about why it's taking so long.

[@yomama12098]

Update: The chinese "Week of Vocation" or "Golden Week" has delayed my shipment but it is coming sooner than Nov. 1st.

[@mclarenmig]

Hi Oren great video! Quick question, what would be the difference between using a 3Ah, 4Ah and 5Am ? Thanks!

[@orensprojects7250]

Thanks! In terms of the additional range, it should be relatively linear. I can get around 8 miles with a 3Ah battery, so a 4Ah should get about 33% more range (10.6 mi), and 5Ah should get around 66% more (13.3 mi).

[@jackender6807]

Does anyone know the specs for the ESC because I’m trying to find one to match it and they’re all only 15x2amps

[@6kvin]

Nice video! Just wondering if the charger came with the ESC?

[@orensprojects7250]

Thanks! The charger is sold separately. I use the B6AC V2 balance charger, which is around $45. I have a link in the description.

[@facehunter504]

Anyone have a board for sale for 250-350?

[@BadC0]

Really cool. Since there's no BMS, what do you think would happen if you went downhill on a full charge with this setup?

[@orensprojects7250]

Thanks! I've thought about that before. I'm not sure. It hasn't been a problem yet. I'd imagine it could be a problem even if you have a BMS. The power generated would have to go somewhere. If it's not going to the battery it would turn into heat. Once when I was going down a very steep hill using a different ESC (the VESC) I think the electronics overheated and the brakes shut off and the board started rolling fast. Luckily I was able to jump off quickly!

[@patrickdonovan1820]

how did you change the ESC from 6s to 10s? and are you using 2200V battery's?

[@orensprojects7250]

In the eBay listing for the ESC there is a picture with some instructions on how to change voltage. However, I'd recommend you specify the voltage you want before you order because the soldering can be tricky. For the batteries, there are two 5S batteries in series, which is around 40V total. I have links to some battery options in the description.

[@sim6699]

Did you find a supplier for replacement pu tires?

[@DuskPoser]

Hey I just built the same setup that you that you have. Just wondering if there is anyway you can cut the speed limiter out as it feels a bit sketchy.

[@orensprojects7250]

Unfortunately, the ESC in this board is not configurable, so there is no way to remove the speed limiter. This ESC is a great value but configurablilty is one of the tradeoffs.

[@matthewjohnson4360]

you can buy the motor straight from meepo, some assembly required, but lik 40 dollars cheaper

[@orensprojects7250]

Yeah, meepo sells them too. You can also find them at diyeboard.com. I think the ebay seller charges a bit more for shipping because it's express.

[@simoenstoyanov]

Hi, did you try to put more than 36V on the motors anyhow like consequently connected batteries?

[@orensprojects7250]

The ESC I'm using supports 10S (~36V) max voltage. I would need to use a different ESC, like VESC, to run higher voltage. Also, I think these motors aren't designed for higher voltage and might burn out.

[@alecjvk]

Awesome ESK8!!! I'm considering building something like yours. I have a couple questions. Do you need any other connects like xt-90 etc.. How do you make sure there isn't too much power going out and in(so that it doesn't explode)How would you add a battery percentage indicator? Can you make a video on how to charge this board and how you built it?? and finally is it easy to add a simple charging solution so you just plug it in and charges without the whole balance charger thing and how would you do that? Thanks for taking the time to read and respond to all of my questions!

[@orensprojects7250]

Thanks! The ESC comes with an xt-60 connector so if your battery is also xt-60 you don't need any converters. If you get a battery with xt-90 you will either need to converter to xt-60 or replace the connector on the ESC or battery. As far as the current draw on the battery, most lipos that are 20C or more can safely provide all the current the motor will draw - so there won't be a problem. For a battery indicator, it's not easy finding one that supports 42V DC and also small enough to fit in the sandwich container. Looks like the case you found on eBay with the indicator is a good option. The ESC will also beep when the battery is low. I'll probably make another video showing more build details. Big Kids made a nice detailed video on charging lipos kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZXJc6Wog7qmpdU. It's possible to add a Battery Management System (BMS) so you don't need to balance charger, but I think it's only worth doing if you build your own battery pack, which is too much trouble in my opinion. A balance charger is pretty easy to use. Hope this helps!

[@alecjvk]

Thanks so much!

[@KeyGuy88]

Does this regenerate electricity back into your batterys upon braking???

[@orensprojects7250]

Yes, the ESC supports regenerative braking. I made another video where I test it.

[@viko207]

How will those motors perform on 6s? Since there is rpm limit anyway, do you think its going to be fine on relatively flat roads?

[@dablet]

could you please show us how you wired all the electronics together? i am a newbie....

[@orensprojects7250]

I'll try to include how the wiring is done in another video. There are just a few connections needed to wire this ESC. Each motor has 3 power wires and usually a small 6-pin connector for the sensors. On this dual ESC there are 2 sets of 3 wires for each motor to connect to. The wires can be connected in any order. On this setup you don't need to connect the 6-pin sensor wires - it worked better for me disconnected. Then just connect the ESC to the battery to power the system. Once you get it working, if the motors are spinning in the wrong direction, swap 2 of the motor wire connectors to reverse the direction. I hope this helps for now!

[@dablet]

thank you!

[@nicorico7745]

i wanna buy the board that u show on the link but the problem is they don't ship it into singapore is there any other long board that i can buy other then those because i wanna make it foldable by DIY the board

[@camsac]

How do you charge it/install the charging port?

[@orensprojects7250]

I take the batteries out and connect them to a balance charger.

[@paulyp4]

Did you get a chance to test the top speed out with you dual VESC's. Im really curious to see if the top speed would be noticeably better or in the same ball park.

[@orensprojects7250]

I didn't get a chance to hook the VESCs to the motors on this board. I'll have to try that. I'm guessing the top speed will be higher because the VESCs don't limit the RPM.

[@paulyp4]

Let me know if you get a chance because it would be really interesting to see how much of a difference spending all that extra money for dual VESCS would make.

[@orensprojects7250]

I'll let you know. It would be interesting to find out. I almost never go 20+ mph so for me the extra money for 2 VESCs and a remote is definitely not worth it.

[@colinredmann6986]

How did you wire the circuit board? Do you have a video of you making this?

[@orensprojects7250]

It's relatively straightforward to connect the ESC (circuit board). Each motor has 3 thicker wires and a small 5-wire connector for the hall sensors. The ESC has 2 sets of 3 wires (one set for each motor). You just need to connect the motor wires to the wires on the ESC. The colors don't matter (you can connect them in any order). Once you connect them check if the motor spins in the correct direction. If it's spinning backward just swap 2 of the motor wires. The 5-wire connector for the hall sensors also plugs into the ESC. I've noticed the motor works perfectly without them. I show some of the connections in my previous videos. I'll try to show more detail in my next video. I hope this helps.

[@dablet]

the Meepo board is about 5.2 inches off the ground. which is too high for my comfort zone. how high is yours using the drop through deck? great design! i love it

[@orensprojects7250]

Thanks! The drop through deck I used in this build is 4" off the ground near the trucks. The deck is concave so it's about 1/2" higher on the left and right edges.

[@RBassKaloqn4o]

Bro if you hit on a stone or some pavement the batteries they will burst in flames or explode

[@orensprojects7250]

Haha, I've crashed some batteries pretty bad once on a different board and they didn't catch fire. I think the R/C lipos are built relatively strong. The plastic buckles over the batteries in this setup help protect the bottom of the batteries. This definitely isn't the most secure way to mount a battery but it was very easy. A better battery enclosure would be good.

[@silasjaiswal7192]

why is this fatser than the other build you made? i thought they were the same. is it just the motors?

[@orensprojects7250]

The main reason this board is faster is that it uses higher voltage batteries - 10S (~40V) vs 6S (~24V). Also, the 90mm motors in this build are a bit bigger and more powerful than the 83mm motors in my previous build.

[@stonybrook421]

Careful about getting too close by parked cars..ever been doored?

[@orensprojects7250]

Good point, yeah, I try to keep an eye out! Luckily it hasn't happened yet.

[@Pet_Hedgehog]

You should try awd, should have a great launch and a bit better top speed

[@orensprojects7250]

I agree it would be very fast and powerful. I'd definitely like to try an AWD board! I think the biggest tradeoff is the board will be very heavy.

[@19Marc79]

I bought the same ESC and built almost the same longboard as shown in the video. The ESC worked fine for appr. 1 hour but now it beeps quickly 4 times when I accelerate and after that the board is not usable anymore. Ebay seller (dickyho) says it is low voltage cutoff. But that is not possible because it should cut off at 18V minimum. But in my case it shuts off even at 24V. It is 6s setting. Has anyone had the same problem and could help me maybe ???

[@orensprojects7250]

Sorry to hear about the ESC issue. It's always possible the ESC was damaged. One of my ESCs did fail after a few months of use when a solder joint broke. It would beep and become unusable. You might want to double check that nothing is visibly damaged. Also, make sure none of the motor wires (or other wires) are short circuiting. I hope you were able to fix it.

[@reptilesmiami]

Can you change the wheels if they get worn ? Or do you have to change the whole hub

[@orensprojects7250]

I checked with the seller and he said the wheels on the motor cannot be changed. His reason is that it's to prevent the rubber from becoming loose, so you need to replace the whole hub. I don't think they'd need to be replaced for a long time though.

[@evilanteater96]

would using a lipo barrery over. 36 volts hurt the esc in any way

[@orensprojects7250]

I'm not sure, but I wouldn't go higher than 10S voltage. The ESC can only be configured to a maximum of 10S so going higher might cause components to burn out. Also, the motors are not rated for more than 10S. I tried running lower voltage motors at higher voltage before and they burnt out after a few minutes.

[@blu1632]

the hub motors are sold out, do you know of any other motors from a reliable seller?

[@orensprojects7250]

It looks like they're on eBay now. You can also get the motors and other components from sites like meepoboard.com, diyeboard.com, ownboard.net, wowgoboard.com, etc

[@artonthemind]

Super helpful! Thankyou!

[@michaelc1877]

Did you have to pair the remote? I bought this esc and tried to follow the process to connect them but am still out of luck.Not sure if there is another way

[@orensprojects7250]

I have a few of them and I think they were always paired when I got them. I might have paired them once. I know pairing can be buggy sometimes. I hope you're able to get it working.

[@michaelc1877]

It turns out it was not set up for 6s so I just had to solder the two points, took me a while to realize because it would just beep all the time. Great build and thanks for the reply!

[@WARbird1996]

Hello! Nice vidéo !! Just a question for you, the endurance test for distance is do with 3000mAh lipo? If yes, do you have beter distance with the same in 5000mAh? Thank's for all!!

[@orensprojects7250]

I haven't fully tested the range with the 3Ah and 5Ah batteries. I can get around 7-8 miles with the 3Ah batteries and 12+ miles with 5Ah. Someday when I have more time I'll try to test longer rides. I hope that helps.

[@deaconrandolph5576]

What kind of esc you order

[@jemand8872]

Do you think that a 5000mah 7.4V can be used ?

[@lodewijk-9550]

no you need betweet 6 and 12 s 1s = 3.7 volts

[@dandedudelgaming]

Hey can you tell me how to connect the connect the remote with the controller board? Thanksss

[@orensprojects7250]

The ESC comes with the remote and they are usually already paired when they arrive. If you need to pair them the seller should provide the instructions (the eBay listing in the description includes instructions).

[@usuariouser224]

No water resistant ip67