Fix and supercharge a junk e-scooter

In this episode I'll show you how to take a broken (or working) electric scooter and convert it to a lithium system so it can go 50% faster for 3-4 times as long.
You can find more details on my instructables where there is information on how to make that battery harness I used.
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[@808pathfinder]

make sure you use the right amp rated power leads when you upgrade your batterie

[@TheMoleculer]

cool stuff keep up the uploads you WILL get popular because you have an entertaining voice. do more things like "Cool science things" like TheKingofRandom

[@Making]

+Imran Ahamed thanks for the huge compliment, those channels are amazing :p I hope I can be a 10th as good as them! :)

[@Making]

+Imran Ahamed glad you enjoyed. All of a sudden I hope I don't end up like him lol. I hate to do this, but now I need to ask for your help. With KZbin's new terms of service I'm going to be demonetized in a month. Even if the rest of my channel isn't your style, I would highly appreciate if you subscribed to help me maintain my ability to get paid for my work. Thank you very much in advance.

[@UrAvgRasian]

Since you added an extra battery making it 36V can you use a 24V charger to charge 36V battery?

[@Making]

No, the charger has to be the right one for the batteries, that part is very finicky and not forgiving to mistakes. Using the right charger for the batteries is important.

[@Psycandy]

i got mine free in the trash.

[@zahirulhaque5472]

Confusing wiring, you should give a wiring diagram.

[@mrroy101able]

Ok took me till 6.55 to realise that his " Slippers " were actually knee pads 🤦‍♂️ in my defense he's wearing pj bottoms 🤷🏻‍♂️. Anyways really informative video just what I've been looking for 👍

[@safarijonas3490]

More light needed on subject, also a better explanation of wiring on ion battery paks at end of video. Can u make another video?

[@1937Brett]

Can anyone help me, I have a Volt XT2 Scooter I need a new battery but I also want to make it abit speedier can anyone help me so this thanks

[@Rawdilz]

Why didn’t you just unplug the batteries from the spade connectors on the tops of the batteries?

[@johnydelgado7901]

I know right?? That was my plan

[@johnydelgado7901]

I think he didnt do it because it was common sense to do it... and that would actually make sense

[@MrKittykat111]

Because the battery terminals are soldered on. I know, I have one.

[@VRUAN]

@@MrKittykat111 That is impossible! If you soldered the battery's terminals, how could you change batteries? That is to assume the batteries never die and never need to be changed. Any sensible manufacturer will never make such assumption.

[@MrKittykat111]

@@VRUAN The solder is added because the connection needs to carry a high current. I had to de-solder the terminals on mine to replace the batteries.

[@ccccen]

How much on those batteries? How fast did it go?

[@joynalmiah2031]

Hi, I can't find your instructions regarding the battery pack build.

[@indysunamod5838]

www.instructables.com/id/Using-Ryobi-Powertool-Batteries-for-Other-Projects/

[@dronexfun8469]

If you cut the wires on the battery at different lengths they can't short.

[@jintea2439]

Thanks I haven't used mine in a year and the battery was completely dead and the scooter was still kinda slow and I'm 10 btw I have the e150 and it made my scooter go really fast thanks oh and I got my scooter on my 9th bday on July 1st 2016

[@Making]

+AshlyTCG-Pokemon,beyblade & More glad it helped you anf you enjoyed. I hate to do this, but now I need to ask for your help. With KZbin's new terms of service I'm going to be demonetized in a month. Even if the rest of my channel isn't your style, I would highly appreciate if you subscribed to help me maintain my ability to get paid for my work. Thank you very much in advance.

[@Dalton-v1b]

Good day can you please tell me where I can get those Good Beatty plz

[@vendright]

All the connector are different, they can't be mixed up

[@vickisabella130]

Hello thanks for sharing this video I appreciate that keep on doing a good job and keep on posting it did you have to upgrade the control box or it's runs on 36 volt please let me know thanks because I don't want to put 36 volt on mine and and blew it up

[@VRUAN]

Wow! A whole big long sentence!

[@Simcore999]

So in the end it did not work as intended? ( Torque not better, connections melting and very short run time compared with two good quality lead-Acid)

[@jamesreid8428]

Need help with my razor e 100 scooter

[@PatricksDIY]

the bar that went accross the lead acid batteries, was only there to make sure they didnt bounce around, you dont need it :) Great Job man!

[@Making]

+Pat G. I hope you enjoyed. I hate to do this, but now I need to ask for your help. With KZbin's new terms of service I'm going to be demonetized in a month. Even if the rest of my channel isn't your style, I would highly appreciate if you subscribed to help me maintain my ability to get paid for my work. Thank you very much in advance.

[@isaactabor945]

How to make a roadster out of grandpaws elec wheelchair with twin Daltons item pc. Mpc3/-AR

[@CharlesNolanArt]

This is brilliant! I am trying to wire new batteries for my grandson's razor scooter and I hate those Lead-acid batteries. I have these same batteries I use Ryobi 18 V always. I don't have your expertise, however. Good Job!

[@charlieson3394]

I read your instructions. The 24V stock controller will not get burnt if batteries are 36V Lithium with stock motor? besides low voltage cut off is too low.

[@vendright]

All the connections are unique

[@Boemel]

Nowadays power tool batteries are more expensive than a li-ion pack u can buy ready made. If my current e-trike project works out next i wanna make an e-scooter. Would be perfect to throw in the car on vacation and use that to zip around.

[@donaldfee9101]

put a 15 tooth small gear on motor

[@usmanmahammad4461]

What is the model of it?

[@emilymcdonald6186]

Why did you go with an external battery pack instead of internal? Edit: nevermind, I just read your instructable haha.

[@Making]

+Emily McDonald Hehe, awesome :)

[@Making]

+Emily McDonald glad you enjoyed. I hate to do this, but now I need to ask for your help. With KZbin's new terms of service I'm going to be demonetized in a month. Even if the rest of my channel isn't your style, I would highly appreciate if you subscribed to help me maintain my ability to get paid for my work. Thank you very much in advance.

[@dogit1840]

The other thing is crimp connections and a machine like that is not very good all connection should be soldered

[@super-k1078]

What model is that is it an e100 or something? I really need to know that one has an especially large motor in it

[@briansmith3362]

I blown my scotter up when I pulled out my charger how much damage is it done

[@MrPokerblot]

Its fckt

[@Victor-rf5hf]

De see

[@jakerjkl6347]

can it really go 50km..?! As 20km 150% faster is 50km.. That's really fast for a scooter! Also is that with stock motor and stock speed controller/main board!?

[@Making]

+JAM lol, no I meant 150% of the original speed.

[@Making]

+JAM yeah that was a mistake, fixing it :p

[@jakerjkl6347]

ok np, was gonna say!

[@Making]

+JAM glad you enjoyed. I hate to do this, but now I need to ask for your help. With KZbin's new terms of service I'm going to be demonetized in a month. Even if the rest of my channel isn't your style, I would highly appreciate if you subscribed to help me maintain my ability to get paid for my work. Thank you very much in advance.

[@DavidGomez-jr1cf]

Que alguien publique problemas de scooterE90 por favor

[@jotakazhurperez9946]

is there anyway u can help me with my project? i have a satellite someone gave me with one batery buy i dint see no controller its a mess cables are cut throtle has 2 wires coming out, bat has 2, reset button has 2 also and charger port has 2 also its an easy fix i just need guidance is there anyway we can comunicate? ill appreciate the help

[@mikesvoboda8396]

I bought new batteries for my grandsons scooter and it still doesn't run, what's up

[@morrisjohnsonakamj6346]

motor burned out, the copper wired=s inside because of over volting it, classis on these small electric motors

[@kadenyoung6228]

Does it have to be free

[@Making]

Yes, otherwise it catches on fire.

[@dontdomeboo81]

I paid 40 for mine.. I personally wouldnt pay over 50$ thats pushing it.. if your gonna do mods theres no point... People sale them all cheap. What ive noticed is some mods will cost u over 100$ and under $200 which is the cost of a new scooter.. Heck honsetly im as of yet im not even sure if its worth the mod.

[@widsquard]

Now put a power saw motor in it, then it will be a deathtrap!

[@redcodefsu]

Did you ever do a follow up to this?

[@Making]

No, it worked and I made myself a compact lifepo4 pack, but now I'm selling my ebike parts and want to build a super compact kick scooter from scratch down the road.

[@thomasngo3746]

This the exact video that I’m looking for. I got an e750 with dead batteries in an almost brand new condition with the 24v system for $30. I have the some makita 18v batteries, kobalt 24v and echo 58v and ego 56v. Do you know that is the maximum voltage the system can handle? Looks like your system is 36v without changing anything. I see some other people do 48v with changing the controller. Thanks for sharing the information.

[@lmaomarine]

If you keep the stock brushed motor, stay 36V. I have burned out an E200 250W motor running 48V with lipos. The motor still works but the plastic/fiberglass that holds the brushes is straight up black and crispy.

[@charlieson3394]

@@lmaomarine do you know why your motor burnt? The motor can be overvolt but you need to match the controller's voltage and max wattage below what the max motor watt (amp) can handle

[@MicheleHambach]

Wow, so glad I found this!

[@jeffkrauss5582]

How long do the batteries last

[@donaldfee9101]

put a 15 tooth small gear on motor

[@jamieallen1095]

Thank you for posting this video I tryed it it goes faster now

[@Making]

Really happy to hear it! :) Please share pictures of your take on the project on my instructables; do that and subscribe, and you can claim the giveaway prize! www.instructables.com/id/Turning-a-Dead-Scooter-Into-a-Speed-Machine/

[@gamma200]

bro what was the battery you used to replace the old ones

[@Making]

+Jamie Allen 10 glad it helped you. I hate to do this, but now I need to ask for your help. With KZbin's new terms of service I'm going to be demonetized in a month. Even if the rest of my channel isn't your style, I would highly appreciate if you subscribed to help me maintain my ability to get paid for my work. Thank you very much in advance.

[@Making]

+christ gerald andrade 18v Ryobi tool batteries I hope this helped even if it's late, I don't know why I don't get notified for every message. I hate to do this, but now I need to ask for your help. With KZbin's new terms of service I'm going to be demonetized in a month. Even if the rest of my channel isn't your style, I would highly appreciate if you subscribed to help me maintain my ability to get paid for my work. Thank you very much in advance.

[@ricksnellen9889]

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[@dogit1840]

I see one thing you doing wrong is never want to put a lead acid battery on cement floor

[@dess5500]

Why?

[@garyhgaryh]

Never? There’s no reason for it but you shouldn’t store it on cement for discharge purposes but certainly you can put a lead acid battery on a cement floor.

[@ralph5450]

That's not true anymore.

[@OntarioMiner]

@@garyhgaryh This is incorrect information. www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/general-science-you-asked/concrete-truth-about-batteries-stored-concrete

[@grovemadeofficial]

I completely messed up my scooter, thanks for nothing, you never said what you did, and now thanks to you scooter is garbage

[@delgtm1]

did you modify the 24v controller?

[@Making]

Delmer Larson nope, as explained in the video you can generally push controllers up a voltage step (at your own risk if course).

[@delgtm1]

Makin'Things thanks. I'll give it a go.

[@Making]

+Delmer Larson glad it helped you. I hate to do this, but now I need to ask for your help. With KZbin's new terms of service I'm going to be demonetized in a month. Even if the rest of my channel isn't your style, I would highly appreciate if you subscribed to help me maintain my ability to get paid for my work. Thank you very much in advance.

[@TheChensoccer]

@@Making I did the same mod running two 20v power tool battery for a total of 40v without a fuse. I am having a problem of it shutting off after about 1 and half minute of continuous riding. The after allowing it to rest for 1 minute it works again. Is this happening because of the absence of the fuse? Thank you

[@Making]

That sounds like a thermal shutoff to me

[@luizfernando-ko4gi]

Ótima adaptação , like !

[@noahbromberg3675]

The batteries in these things are super easy to replace

[@Making]

+N for Noah... Yeah so you missed the point, but it's okay, A for effort.

[@Axel-ch1vi]

I need an answer to this, is there any chances to get an electric shock?

[@Making]

Skin will resist voltages of up to roughly 50-60v (hence why in house low voltage is 52v such as for telephone lines and power over Ethernet). Your personal body chemistry and sweatyness will change your resistance, I once got a shock from a phone outlet for example, but most days, I don't get shocked by them. Long story short, these things run well under 50v, so just don't short the battery because that will make sparks and those sparks are hot.

[@Axel-ch1vi]

Makin'Things ok but mine is 250w

[@Making]

Watts are a measure of power, not voltage. It's likely 12v of 24v.

[@Axel-ch1vi]

Makin'Things ok!

[@Making]

No problem! Make sure you figure out the battery voltage before you replace it to make sure you don't burn out your controller. Also, don't use the same charger if you use a different type of battery!

[@Ghostnumba11]

700th SUBSCRIBER!

[@Ghostnumba11]

Never mind you just lost like 30 subs

[@Making]

Lmao! I don't know how you saw 700, but my dashboard shows around 670, either way, thanks for the good laugh man! XD

[@willsee6593]

I have razor e prime air folding electric scooter and after month usage I loose power that probably is battery fault?

[@willsee6593]

When is some bumps on road then acsualy it's stop driving.