Can I Make A DIY Onewheel, But Much Cheaper?

In part 1 of this video series I test the hub motor, the electronic speed controller (ESC), and inertial measurement unit (IMU) for my DIY Onewheel self balancing skateboard.
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[@jonathanfulcher602]

No fuss intro, right to the build. I love it!

[@jakeparker918]

Seriously.

[@bytesizedengineering]

Purchase the digital build guide here! www.bytesizedengineering.com/store/digital-build-guide-openwheel Huge thanks to my *channel members* who make these videos possible. If you want to support what I do and get access to free project files, an awesome discord community, and much more, head over to *www.patreon.com/bytesizedengineering* or click the *join* button here on KZbin.

[@mocmaniac1571]

Please don't use MPU5060, they drift quite a lot! It's an old chip and crappy compared to what we have now like BNO055, BNO085. Adafruit made a comparaison of imu's and the mpu 5060 is the worst. Otherwise, looking forward to see the next episodes!

[@bytesizedengineering]

That's good to know. I'm actually using the MPU-9250. The VESC I'm using uses the same pins for UART (TX/RX) as it does for i2C (SDA/SCL). Luckily I found some obscure video that explained that. I was trying to use the other connector which had pins labeled CLK and DIO and it wasn't working. This is a bummer because I was hoping to use a UART Bluetooth module to stream realtime data to my phone. I can't do that because the UART pins are in use by the IMU! Ugh.

[@ricardomeyer4455]

Hi!... I have watched one of your videos and am currently watching this one, in part or full. I am happy that you are an engineer by trade. I am an Electronics Technologist, but that is just for background information, no more. I noticed you are using solder for some crucial areas, where a large amount of current is drawn. I am certain that in some projects you have undertaken, you have witnessed cables getting hot or even burned. Regrettably, there is always a risk associated with these creations. While we know the project works and the formule may be used in some areas to create a good design, I must share with you that our knowledge can be limited in some areas, this is where experience comes into place. Sometimes, the solder will melt at high temperature/current drawn and the cable insulation may melt (a better insulation choice is the answer, but you know that already) but when the solder melts, this is when crimping and lugs playva role, this is where you can bennefit the most, so I thought I should mention it. Keep up the great work!

[@gabby30]

What amazing content, all your videos are gold 🥇

[@garagemonkeysan]

So cool. Can't wait to see the finished build. Mahalo for sharing! : )

[@bytesizedengineering]

I'm getting really excited to finish this build too! Thanks for watching!

[@training7574]

Very creative ideas. Thanks!

[@christophersantiago9270]

This should have way more views

[@bytesizedengineering]

I appreciate the encouraging comment! To be fair I just published this video. I'm trying to find one wheel forums to post this on

[@willemvergouwen]

@@bytesizedengineering I'm sure it'll explode if you post it to the right forums

[@IMEEMADE]

Definitely excited for this series!!

[@emiljanduka51]

u need a more powerful soldering iron is saw alot of welds that we call cold welds and they arent good beacuse they can snap/crack easily

[@TheHossesSpace]

Awesome video!

[@KatteMedZalo]

Nice project man, love to follow it!

[@bytesizedengineering]

I have to admit I'm pretty excited about it too!

[@clickreviews_ph6647]

I wish I can build one wheel too.. In may case here in the philippines I am just poor man can't buy even second hand one wheel cost of $1000 here in the philippines its 55,920 php :( I can't build my own not like you sir you have complete equipement and knowledge to build your own one wheel. Nice sharing sir , I now new subscriber 😊

[@drewcomposed]

*force sensitive* lolol Love this!

[@bytesizedengineering]

That's what those are called, I swear! Lol

[@dswoop9477]

Awesome. Want to buy one never considered a diy option definitely looking forward to all the vids

[@bytesizedengineering]

That was the impetus for me building my own. I knew I could do it for cheaper, and I would definitely learn some things along the way!

[@dswoop9477]

@@bytesizedengineering do you know the timeframe you will roll out all your vids to this series? Also excited to see your finished product.

[@bytesizedengineering]

@@dswoop9477 I'm planning at least 3 videos over the next month or two. I plan to talk about cost and how realistic it is for someone to build one

[@bytesizedengineering]

I am considering releasing the design files as open source. Then maybe putting together build plans for purchase.

[@dswoop9477]

@@bytesizedengineering That would be awesome and helpful. Thanks

[@marcojoaquim5018]

Please can u send the link to buy the hub motor wheel please.🙏

[@bytesizedengineering]

I created a whole bill of materials with links. Please see the build article for links.

[@marcojoaquim5018]

@@bytesizedengineering the list is in the pdf that i need to pay, rigth?

[@soyanarchisto4443]

I think those bullet connector solder joints are going to fail over time with vibration. I'd consider crimping instead - far more reliable.

[@zackprusse4330]

This is dope!

[@bytesizedengineering]

Thanks Zack!

[@pasha_houston]

😲🤯 That's badass !

[@bytesizedengineering]

Thanks

[@willemvergouwen]

Wow this is amazing! Will you publish the plans to tour website, so I can build my own?

[@bytesizedengineering]

My current plan is to release the design files for free. I may make an assembly instruction guide PDF with a full bill of materials and offer that for sale on my website when I'm all done.

[@willemvergouwen]

@@bytesizedengineering Very nice, that seems like the proper way of doing it. What does the BOM look like compared to a original onewheel? Is it significantly cheaper?

[@bytesizedengineering]

The digital build guide is now available here! www.bytesizedengineering.com/store/digital-build-guide-openwheel

[@willemvergouwen]

@@bytesizedengineering thanks!!

[@Srcsqwrn]

I'm really interested in where this goes, and how much it costs in the end! Very cool. I love technology! Had to subscribe because of my new interst in Onewheels, and longtime interest in tech!

[@bytesizedengineering]

That's awesome to hear! There are two more videos in this series. The second video shows me finishing the build and the third video talks about how much it costs

[@FastSloW-qt8xf]

Your the best

[@user-hg3ww3jq7m]

how much is wheel?

[@theredstormer8078]

2:15 I suppose that's one way to use of those connectors. I usually just see people crimp them but that looks way more secure I'll have to try it sometime.

[@Garee]

Can you share wiring from MPU-9250 to Vesc? Thank you.

[@bytesizedengineering]

The digital build guide is now available here! www.bytesizedengineering.com/store/digital-build-guide-openwheel

[@bytesizedengineering]

The VESC I'm using uses the same pins for UART (TX/RX) as it does for i2C (SDA/SCL). Luckily I found some obscure video that explained that. I was trying to use the other connector which had pins labeled CLK and DIO and it wasn't working. This is a bummer because I was hoping to use a UART Bluetooth module to stream realtime data to my phone. I can't do that because the UART pins are in use by the IMU! Ugh.

[@N8TVTripper]

Couldn't you just get a old skateboard cut a square in the middle but do more or less the same wire job? Maybe 3d print the part that holds the wires in

[@Zook828]

What was the wire order for the foot sensors into the vesc?

[@bytesizedengineering]

The digital build guide is now available here! www.bytesizedengineering.com/store/digital-build-guide-openwheel

[@Finley457]

Idk

[@Battlefronter]

Where would you find the hub motor?

[@bytesizedengineering]

I have a full bill of materials with links on my website along with a build guide.

[@regularguyfixes3142]

Part 2?

[@tollsimyfpv]

Do you recommend 60V 800W motor version or lower?

[@bytesizedengineering]

The listing I bought mine from has several options but the price doesn't change. From what I've read in the forums it doesn't matter what you choose you'll get the same motor no matter what! I guess that's what you get... www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002205086229.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.24d94c4dzSeEKJ

[@tollsimyfpv]

Thank you so much! I'm waiting for the third part with the list of the component!

[@ChristophLehner]

sub'd we need part 3 :)

[@markboekelaar1273]

What kind of motor is that?

[@bytesizedengineering]

10-in hub motor from AliExpress. Search phub-188 hub motor. They're pretty expensive and shipping was outrageous to get to me in the US.

[@eBoard3R]

🤙🏼

[@azrakargn7328]

Can this work without electronics?

[@bytesizedengineering]

No. You wouldn't be able to move

[@melissahipps4183]

My uncle is so cool

[@userou-ig1ze]

repost?

[@bytesizedengineering]

This is an original upload made by me.

[@userou-ig1ze]

@@bytesizedengineering dejavu then, I thought I had seen this video (by you) already

[@bytesizedengineering]

@@userou-ig1ze woah that's weird. Can you tell me what other future videos I'm going to make? It would be super helpful 😂

[@userou-ig1ze]

@@bytesizedengineering kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipe5iqukndp4mrc

[@bytesizedengineering]

@@userou-ig1ze lol, I watched that video from Tom Scott!

[@beepboop6179]

Beep Boop

[@bytesizedengineering]

Pop pop!

[@mr.fredricklawngtawnghedav5094]

Man..Really didn't wanna watch you soldering and stripping wire at normal speed

[@Finley457]

Idk