DIY Electric Skateboard Build: How To Choose a Battery

[@JackjackHD]

Can you use a 21 volt battery for a skateboard that uses a 25 volt battery? Can I safely switch?

[@Vikram-yg9we]

Hey Mike. Is it possible that you could make a video on making enclosures, thanks.

[@scottmichael3745]

Look up Kydex. It's heat shrink hard plastic in sheets. Looks PERFECT for the task but nobody Ever mentions it?... You can do it in your home oven. Looks dope.

[@Vikram-yg9we]

@@scottmichael3745 thank you so much, I had actually found it a few days ago and was going to do that. Thank you so much though.

[@scottmichael3745]

@@Vikram-yg9we Solid! Share pics of your build. I'd love to see them. :-)

[@enjoyesk8978]

Vikram Puri check out Psychotiller’s enclosures.

[@ArdentAaron]

GOOD IDEA

[@LegitLeeVelez]

Can you please make a video on how to use the castle creations mamba xl2 esc I have one but not sure how to use it yet

[@zacharygreer5351]

hello I got a question about my parts! Would a hub motor - 90mm 10s 36v 77kv 400W, ESC - 36v dual motor, and battery - 36v 10s2p 7Ah 450Watt 1865o lithium-ion battery all be compatible?

[@michaeljones2099]

How about 2 Milwaukee 18v batteries in series? Would that work?

[@hansito6833]

THIS MAN NEEDS LIKE 1 MIL SUBS

[@devioslight0279]

Would a car battery work?

[@EthyoDancehallsongmaker]

Hi mboards i need to buy 2 lipo 6s turnigy so can i use one charger to charge them at same time ? And what adaptators to buy for charge them ?

[@stevevazquez9520]

I have a ebike battery would I be able to use it on a board?

[@ravvisa]

Can you find a good battery (I consider lipo batteries good) for under 100 bucks? I am building an offroad electric skateboard. Plz get back to me quickly. Thank you!

[@renats8465]

I have 10s5p 10000 mah lithium battery, can i add one more battery like 10s4p 10000 mah? Will it work?

[@azadventures1042]

Hi I have 6374 -170Kw 2 x motors what Sce an battery should I use I m training to fined the right parts on AlliExspress what do you recommend thanks

[@GavinBuckley]

Hey Mike! I used two turnigy 5s 4000mah 30c lipo with a 4.12 vesc esc. It never worked correctly and it somehow fried the esc. What did I do wrong? I waisted a ton of my money and I’m only 16 so it sucks. Love your videos!

[@toxicwaste1022]

you probably fried your ESC because there were too many amps. so probably upgrade your esc.

[@GavinBuckley]

Horsey thanks that’s what I thought I did

[@fbiagent3399]

@@toxicwaste1022 there can't be to many amps.. the esc will draw however many amps it needs automatically... And the amp draw changes every single second.. he most likely wired something up wrong or shorted something out..

[@toxicwaste1022]

@@fbiagent3399 an ESC that might be damaged by too large a current. Larger motors tend to draw more current, and larger propellers, or propellers with a greater pitch will also draw more current.

[@fbiagent3399]

@@toxicwaste1022 I was thinking he said The batteries themselves killed the esc while plugging it in or something... it's always better to get A esc that can deliver much more current then the motors draw that way everything stays cold.. I personally run A 12s hobbywing esc and it's been amazing and definitely 1 of the smoothest escs I've ever owned on A electric skateboard...

[@prizmacore9439]

Whats a good place to buy 21700 li-ion battery cells from? I've been looking at the 18650 battery store.

[@StevenAA]

When you say the voltage has to match does that mean the voltage of the battery and esc?

[@MBoardsco]

Yes exactly 👍🏻

[@StevenAA]

@@MBoardsco ok thanks

[@znjyog]

I need that 10s2p black small battery in ur video can u show me where to get that like

[@MBoardsco]

This one would be the equivalent pack we sell in 2023: www.mboards.co/collections/batteries/products/10s2p-p42a-battery-pack-transparent-series

[@arturkutt6878]

how many kms i can ride with Turnigy 5000mAh 5S 20C Lipo Pack?? Please answer. And wwhat ESC I would use?

[@NormadYT]

Very useful channel. Wish more people were into electric skateboards so you’d have more subs. Still a great channel none the less

[@MBoardsco]

Trying to grow the community one rider at a time! Welcome!

[@michaelmultz3078]

What’s the best battery for a Zboard pro to replace an original one TY do you sell as well?

[@azimalif266]

Is it possible to use lipo cells from lipo packs, connect them to li-ion bms, then use it like a lithium ion pack?

[@TheDefender123Plays]

What should I do in terms of battery choice in order to not cook the vesc?

[@yukorecords]

How far will the 10s3p get you? My board currently goes 13 miles and 23 mph. I will like to upgrade if I can get more range out of the new battery. Thanks !

[@MBoardsco]

It depends on a a few factors but we’ve seen ranges of 15+ miles with the 10s3p battery.

[@yukorecords]

@@MBoardsco Is there any battery that can get upwards of 20? thanks :)

[@KeigoMoriyama]

I’ve 2 12v acid lead batteries that are dead and wanted to change with new batteries. Which one you recommend? Anything else I need to check??sorry but I’m really really newbie

[@leogarcia7111]

I'm very close to purchasing a 10s3p 9ah battery kit from Mboards but I need to know if this system will work with a Mototec 800w street skateboard. It has the same configuration as an FIIK Big Daddy 800w just smaller wheels. I know I would need to strip the wires and add a connector that will fit into the the connector that comes with that kit. I just need to know if there's anything else that needs to be done, or if it's just as easy as replacing the old SLA atteries and add the new connector. Any advice would be appreciated 🙏

[@JohnJaggerJack]

Mechanical engineer here: Here is my simple guide for picking the battery from what i learned researching this topic. If you want speed and power and don't give a damn for longevity -> Lipo batteries. (lipos are a fire hazard and must be stored in fire proof bags) Their instant power output is way higher than Li-ion. Instant power can be calculated with: Watts = V(battery max voltage) x Amp/hour (The 4 digit number on the battery pack casing) x "C" (the discharge rate of the lipo battery), e.g; Consider the lipo battery with 11.1V 2000mah 60C. 11.1V x 2A (SI of 2000 mah is 2A) x 60 =1332 watts of instant power when it is fully charged, that's 1.3 kW of electrical power, but this quickly goes down as the battery voltage goes down fast due to the C rating. If you want convenience of charging and long cruises -> Li-ion battery packs. Usually these battery packs come pre-assembled with in-built BMS, they have a lower "C" (2-5 depending on technology used and manufacturer) discharge rating, but offer a longer trip, they take more time to drop their voltage since the C is lower. There is no middle ground to these 2 options. Yet. I'm not trying to be annoying or snobby. When i got started in this hobby i wished i'd already knew this.

[@eacalways]

I have a couple of lipo batteries they’re 4s 7400mah 90burst Would this be ok if I were to wire them in series?thanks Btw I just ordered the Meepo V3 with 6.5ESC would it fine if I use the lipo batteries I have?thanks

[@everythingcartoon7089]

Can you please tell where you bought that 5S turnigy battery?

[@GrandmaSkillz]

Hi! How long does it take to charge the 6S P42A battery?

[@memet5276]

I have koowheel eskateboard 2nd gen. I have made 14cm bigger wheels from rubber. Everything is fine but i need more range.. i want to change battery capacity. What do i need? Someone any tips? Thanks

[@marcuscoate2578]

How does this man only have 5.5k subs such high quality videos keep up the good work love the videos.

[@MBoardsco]

Thank you so much 🙌🏻

[@freedie4106]

;)

[@Zues_1401]

Could you lead me to the right direction of which battery is best for extending the range of my boosted board dual it has the standard range now

[@camerongilliland4790]

Hey could I use two 36v 4.4 ah hoverboard batteries by hooking them up in parallel? To get the 8-9 ah?

[@MBoardsco]

Yes 👍🏻

[@johnnybgood8777]

Got a 36V battery for a 24V replacement. Board lights up but motor won't turn. Plugged in old battery and works fine. Help.

[@robertlattin5544]

OK I HAVE THE L-faster Mountain Skateboard Conversion Kit with Stronger Motor Bracket Off Road Board Truck with 190KV N63 Motor WHAT BATTREY SHOULD I GET, I WOULD LIKE 20MI OUT OF IT ANEY HELP THANKS

[@konstantinkokkorakis1907]

I am looking at buying b. Mountain board I seen on eBay But it says it's battery is 24v 12 A yet it say I will get 40km range ? Can his be right or is this just another advertising lie and yet another lemons board I'm gonna have to wrong on me and not do what I want ? Can you help advised me please

[@mv2e19]

Thoughts on making my own pack? Is it more trouble than it's worth? Does it end up being about the same price in the end, since you need to buy parts separately?

[@anon556]

@Ronando head over to forum.esk8.news and read as much as you can. Plenty of professional electricians and battery builders with posts regarding everything you could possibly need. Research!

[@mv2e19]

@Ronando nope,got busy with work and am also preoccupied with a music class. StriateZebra has the right idea tho!

[@ravvisa]

Nice video man! Very helpful!

[@jasonodell3204]

😢 9:24 Hey buddy. I've got one of those China off-road boards with two 1650 watt Motors on a 36 volt system and I don't know which battery will give me the best performance cuz I'm about 220 lbs and I need range of at least 20 miles. I'm also pretty stripped for cash how can I do this for under 100 dollars?

[@Denali4878]

There’s no battery’s with those stats under 100

[@MBoardsco]

@Denali4878 correct

[@hxjjdjjdj8020]

I am going to make 8S3P liion battery pack with Samsung 25r cells and bms (8S 100A, I will set current limit about 50A in vesc settings). I am also thinking about two 4s lipos and plug they into my BMS. Would it work?

[@MBoardsco]

Yes that set up should work just fine 👍🏻

[@hxjjdjjdj8020]

@@MBoardsco what you think about charging and discharging lipos without balance charger, just using bms and charging port and normal charger 33.6V (8S maximum voltage)?

[@boris5448]

@@hxjjdjjdj8020 its a good solution, if you go on the electric skateboard builders forum you will see that almost nobody uses balance chargers anymore. They all use a bms

[@hansmaier479]

How do you charge the batteries that do not include a balancer cable, e.g. the ones that you can buy on your site?

[@MrWhiteHeal]

I think, it maybe a good idea to add more details in your store. A specially in battery section. It will be very helpful if write the size, weight, maximum current drowning from the package, etc

[@22jstephens]

Hi, I'm looking at building my first board. I am building a dual 6380 AT is it possible to put 2x 6s4p batteries connected in series to create a 12s4p and if so is it possible to charge them together as they have a BMS installed in the pack, or do they need another BMS to send the charge to each battery? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Josh

[@jacobchapman8817]

Can you do 3 2.2s batteries and get the same 6.6 battery. They are only 10 dollars each so I’m wondering if that’s a better idea

[@erickelly8704]

Hello Mike i have a ? Maverix board need new batteries am i locked into lead acid batteries or can i upgrade to something lighter that can give me more range or the same range just not those heavy suckers in my board please help

[@steviewilson6382]

Hi, I am building a skateboard with 2 2300w motors 270kv, could you tell me what the best battery will be for long distance and hills, thank you.

[@Cloud80601]

So wanting to try my first build. And even make the battery pack my self and 3d print case. I'm wondering what kind of set up would u recommend. I'm not needing a lot of speed but do want long distance and torch. I'm wanting to do a long bored and am around 250 pounds and wanting to use belt motor also probably 2. If u could help would appreciate it thanks. If u could help that would be great

[@Ylilyy]

Where to find lipo pack and charger

[@michaelgroenewald7]

I bought a Backfire g2s second hand and i think the battery might be dead/effected only get about 20% of the range, can i just replace it with any commonly used battery and it will work?, are there any you recommend? the board is great speed is fine just want minimum 10mile range and I'm getting about 2mile atm

[@rjtilley12]

I’m using a 6473 / 190kv and just bought a 6S4P MBoard battery pack with a VESC 4.12. Is this enough battery to do the job? Any advice for a newbie?

[@PhatziStar87]

Hey Mike! I just want to ask how to put the battery sensor and the charging ports for my DYI, it would be nice if you'll make a Video of that. Thanks in Advance

[@jayhowell2219]

Looking for 12s2p for wowgo2s max... want to upgrade for more range..can't find anything... any help would be appreciated

[@Zentao420]

If I take 4 10s3p packs and I put 2 in series and then put them both in parallel would that make a 20s6p pack? What would be my output based on the Mboard 10s3p specs?

[@MBoardsco]

Yes! You’d end up with a 20s6p

[@natew.4699]

what is the discharge rate on the 12s2p and where is it on the webside? thanks.

[@natew.4699]

also where is the charge rate

[@damonthomas9374]

could a custom pack be made out of Samsung 40T 21700 4000mAh 30A?

[@ionutvlaic3289]

Hello mate for a range like above 30 miles what do you recomend?or its there such a thing?

[@TheRamiro011]

Can I use a 10s5p? Or the 5p can be too much?

[@TheEvanovitch]

Quick question, i want to use a e-bike battery wich is 10s4p, and uses cells with a 10A max discharge. However in spec sheets i see the continuous discharge is about 0.43A per cell. Is this a problem?

[@MBoardsco]

If you can only pull .43a continuous then yes that would be a problem. You’ll want to find cells that can handle at least 10a continuous in a 4p set up.

[@TheEvanovitch]

@@MBoardsco thanks for the reply, i already had the stuff so used it anyway, since its a 4s it gives me about 2A contineously. It works fine but for 2 seconds it cuts out and then picks up again. Happens every 40 seconds or so. Switched to lipo since then.

[@evanmcsparin7380]

Hi. I'm curious what you think about the ownboard mini and thier Samsung 4.0ah and 6.0ah battery

[@RandomSauce28]

Hey anyone that may be able to help. I have a gen 1 boosted board and the battery fried. Boosted doesn’t work on V1 boards anymore so I was wondering if I can just run my own battery and have the rest of the board run normally. Any tips or suggestions you might have? Anything helps, thanks!

[@hasithasenaratne9997]

hey im new to the DIY board game and i have baught a Electric Skateboard Longboard Control with Remote Dual Motor ESC Upgrade DIY Kit and i was wondering what battery i should get

[@jackender6807]

I’m really confused because I’m building a board with 2 5000mah lipo batteries and according to some research I’ve done that will output 150A, there’s no ESCs that can handle that??

[@MBoardsco]

This one will: www.mboards.co/collections/escs/products/makerx-mboards-dv6s-bluetooth-module

[@btonh9253]

Do the wattage of the battery and hub motors need to be the same?

[@PawelRaszewski]

If I wanted to use a lead-acid battery, would a typical ESC work with it without any modifications? Let's say I would carry the battery in a backpack and run detachable wires do the board...I know it's weird but why not? I could get ~36V from 3x motorcycle batteries which is ~10s li-ion

[@Burner2608]

Hey these videos are helping me a lot thank you for taking the time and posting this stuff for everyone to see!

[@davethedog6657]

hi, i'm making an electric skateboard as a school project with two other people. we're having a bit of trouble finding a suitable cost while still effective. i was wondering if maybe you could help? i know that you sell batteries, but they are way out of budget for us.

[@alaskanalain]

What about 2 cordless drill 18volt 6Ah batteries?

[@grat1895]

Low key I just saw a video on how a guy hooked up his board to some dewalt drill batteries I'm going to try one with a scooter battery

[@17Donat]

So how much amps your 10s2p or 10s3p give constantly as output? Did not find this info on your website.

[@MBoardsco]

Our 2p batteries can do 30a, 3p 45a, and 4p is 60a 👍🏻

[@17Donat]

@@MBoardsco Ok thank you for information!

[@NullBlox]

Hey my dude, will this: 6s2p Complete Battery Solution power the torque board direct drive kit? I assume yes but do not want to buy it and not be enough to power the direct drive. Focbox unity is my vesc if that helps any.

[@MBoardsco]

We’d recommend a battery with a few more cells in parallel to supply enough output to the motors. We’d recommend 6s4p. Should be able to get away with a 6s3p.

[@rebertar6267]

Hello I just watched your video and now im confused. I have electric skateboard with Lithium Ion battery Installed and I was about to add another LI-PO battery to increase the capacity. Is it a good idea or It will eventually break it?

[@rua671]

Aloha Mike, can you guys ship batteries to Hawaii? Maui to be exact...

[@MBoardsco]

Yes we can!

[@velvet4204]

Is the ovonic 5200mah good for a 6374 motor and generic ESC??

[@dbyng]

I have a 10s 2p battery, but I only have a top speed of 15mph, why is it so slow?

[@paytonhays8316]

I’m building my own board running a single 6374 190kv brushless motor with 24volt ESC and two 5000mah 6s 60c Lipo batteries. Do you think that’s a good combination?

[@Neros503]

Bought a used board recently and the batteries starting to go bad so I’m looking for a replacement. It came with a 6s4p but I can’t seem to find others for sale, so I will probably go with a 10s2p. Current battery is rated at 22.2 volts. Can I get something like a 36 volt without replacing my esc? I believe the esc is just a standard Ling Yi controller

[@MBoardsco]

You’ll need a new ESC unless there is a way adjust the voltage like this: support.mboards.co/hc/en-us/articles/360037973313-How-To-Change-Voltage-Settings-on-ESC

[@Neros503]

@@MBoardsco thank you, I think there is. It looks extremely similar and has the same 6s 7s labels so I’m guessing it can do 10s as well like it says in the article? I don’t really understand all the voltage stuff though. So if it can do 10s, then I can use something like a standard 10s2p battery with the current esc?

[@MBoardsco]

Correct 👍🏻

[@korbinianstoiber7306]

I want to bild a electronic motorbike with a power about 35 kw is this possible with rc motors?

[@boris5448]

Hey MBoards I like this series, it has some good quality like wow. Btw lipos can also be charged by a BMS so you dont have to unplug the Lipo's everytime when charging, I have it also in my setup like this. Lipo and Lion do have their own dis- and advantages but they can be charged simulary.

[@MBoardsco]

Yes 100% agree. We do mention the ability to wire a BMS to lipos in the video 👍🏻 Thanks for watching!

[@nathanaelmuller5306]

Hey man, how you charge with bms your lipos ? thanks

[@21111009198573]

@mboards Does the 'C' discharge matter? For example is a battery with a 20-30c discharge, 5000mAh, and 6 sell 22.2v better than a 14-24c discharge, 12000 mAh, 6s 22.2v battery?

[@nicholasgianoplus3904]

Yes the discharge rating is very crucial for your acceleration and hill climbing. It also helps with voltage sag.

[@MBoardsco]

C Rating refers to your discharge rate. If you search for a C rating to discharge rate calculator online you’ll get a better understanding on what to look for when searching for a battery.

[@gregladner6992]

C rating is based on capacity, 5,000 mah x 20c = 100 amps, 12,000 mah x 14c = 168 amps. In theory, most fudge a lot on the printed c ratings.

[@urbandecay3436]

Would going half the allowed speed for a battery give you twice the range?

[@MBoardsco]

Riding slower does tend to increase your range, but it wouldn’t work out to be double.

[@keymaster2108]

I looked at your website and it does not give info on battery C ratings

[@BOWBLADEGOD]

Can you make me a custom battery pack. I bought and inboard m1 skateboard. It uses a 12p1 with cheap ass batteries. I would like a 12s or 12p 3 if it will fit in the compartment. If not I know a 12s or 12p2 will fit. It’s not as thick. Please get back with me and let me know. I do want more range right now I’m getting 5 miles at 24mph I would like 15 or 20 miles. Whatever you recommend it fine with.

[@kippesolo8941]

So i saw a 6384 4600 watt 120KV Motor for 45 Euro or i guess around 50-55 dollar?! Is that bad quality or is that a normal price range?

[@savekillqqpsounds8473]

can i use scooter batteries?

[@Euroalchemy]

where can i get a 12s8p battery

[@theengineeredlife676]

What is your opinion on choosing a esc?

[@haydendec6991]

What is the 'c' rating on the batteries i'm looking at? some are 60c some are 30c

[@Zoey_the_Rat]

I fly drones a lot, so I already have a two channel balance charger and I'm very familiar with lipos' charge and discharge characteristics. Soo, I think I'm gonna buy 6 6s 5-6 Ah packs and connect them into 12s3p on top of the board, in the middle. 2p kinda scares me cause 7kWt will draw quite a high current even for a lipo

[@alaskanalain]

Anyone ship to Alaska? I haven't been able to get batteries here for three years now without horrendous shipping rates. any other recommendations?

[@MBoardsco]

We ship to Alaska!

[@alexshi9320]

Hey Mike, does voltage of battery say 12s vs 10s or does motor size matter more when it comes to performance? I have a prebuilt board with a 12s battery and small 5055 motors. If I were to build a skateboard with 6354 motors at 2500 watts and 190kv but with a 10s3p battery do you reckon i’d be able to get much more torque?

[@skibansk1]

If I have 6374 190kv , flipsky 6.6 , should battery I have to get?

[@MBoardsco]

That’ll depend on what top speed and range you are looking for! If you’ve got an idea on the specs I can help recommend the battery you’d need 👍🏻

[@theslimzable]

Hello! Which BMS do you use for your 12s battery?

[@MBoardsco]

We use Bestway BMSs

[@quinaeharris9643]

what number are you looking at for long lasting

[@brennenbarrasso3071]

What is the best battery replacement for a elifine Electric Skateboard for Adults top Speed 350W Motor 8 Layers Maple Electric Longboard Max Load 220 Lbs E-Skateboard

[@NerdPerson23]

Very helpful videos, i appreciate the thoroughness. Im trying to repair my swag-board single hub. I took it all apart and checked the esc, battery and all the wires, and everything looks good. I put it all back together and it charged up and connected to the remote. I can hear it try to turn on in the motor a few times, before the wheel does a small jump and then everything dies. The board doesn't have much use, there is minimal wear so I'm thinking its a battery problem. Is there a doable fix?

[@tsitsintaskonstantinos7554]

Is 20A max discharge current acceptable ?

[@michaeltan2660]

Hey Mike. I was looking at an ESC on amazon and it says it is 36v with current 12a. Does this mean that it can hold a 10s battery? thanks

[@ll931217]

Hey Mike, so I am still doing research about making my own eBoard. I came across "Samsung 40T 21700 4000mAh 35A Battery", what are your input on that battery? From what I see on the Mboards website, the Samsung 25R and 30q are mainly used. But they have lesser capacity and output, however this battery has higher capacity and output. Would this also be good? If you can please provide reasons as to why you say so.

[@CyberscoutX]

I wonder if Samsung 40T 21700 (4000mah) 20cells would have a good range ?

[@calvins1886]

How fast will two of 30C 2s 7.4v 5200mah go? Please respond quickly

[@MBoardsco]

2 2s battery in series would most likely not even get the board to move at all. 6s batteries are pretty much the minimum.

[@calvins1886]

Oh ok thank you

[@calvins1886]

Do you have any recommendations for batteries, preferably not too expensive but good quality and worth it

[@hirushamishal1883]

I have a question I buy a lipo battery yesterday. when i check it from lipo checker the reading was All - 11.3v 1s - 3.7v 2s - 3.8v 3s - 3.8v I need to know is this battery is good or not. because of the 1s voltage is low.

[@johnrodriguez2439]

Thats normal, when you charge it the charger will balance the cells properly "assuiming you use the balance lead" Also for lipos there is a breakin period of about 10 to 20 cycles, at that point now the pack is ready to use at full output

[@hirushamishal1883]

@@johnrodriguez2439 THANK you very much for your advice 🤗

[@chikitout]

Hey mike. This question of mine is kinda stupid, but I'm new and I have some noob questions. Could a portable powerbank 30000mAh charge a electric skateboard? Lets say 14AH Sanyo GA Lithium battery 4P10S? And if yes, what configurations woupd be done? 😅