GTS tear down / GT ESC upgrade / V2 electronics progress / Floatwheel future products

[@floatwheel]

If you haven't subscribe to our youtube channel, you should, because you are missing out a lot of updates we do on the community post.

[@bakeblaker01]

Hey Tony do you have a new email? Mine keeps bouncing back to you. Thanks

[@TheArnoparno]

​@@bakeblaker01look at his latest community post website is under attack im guessing legal action from fm on hosting/domainprovider but he gives you the new url and gives you mail adresses to contact

[@flowsolo]

I find it ironic that FM references you as the "Chinese Knockoff" when in reality you are bringing true quality to the community. Thank you for your hard work and dedication Tony!

[@floatwheel]

Yep feels kinda ironic that they followed us on parts choice and calling us kncok off, especially that floatwheel is like almost 2x more powerful than their flagship models. I think, the world is big enough for both companies, there's no need to kill eachother.

[@flowsolo]

Exactly! I think everyone is eager to support the community and NOT corporations. Glad to have people like you around. Keep doing your thing! @@floatwheel

[@BrandEver117]

They literally export their production to China. I would rather buy from a Chinese company making stuff in China than a US company doing it because it's cheaper.

[@jaefrmbk2k]

​@@BrandEver117exactly. especially since FM don't pass Any of their savings to us, the consumers

[@theJACKSON10]

As long as there is a high QC standard without cutting corners… happy to pay a higher price if it means the battery isn’t gonna catch on fire while charging etc etc..

[@orientalwoodworks]

Floatwheel XR. Everyone’s dream board. That might totally shut FM down. Don’t let FM suing you go to your head Tony, the community is here for you. We love the work you do and we’re here to support you. Keep these videos coming.

[@iPhonedo]

This channel singlehandedly changed my mind about updating from my XR+ to GTS. Actually now I want an ADV

[@smokeyBJJ]

I’ve had an XR, a GT, and rode a few pints. The FloatWheel ADV is simply amazing! So smooth and powerful! Amazing on the street and trails ❤

[@SirWrender]

This is the level of nerdiness I like. Loved all the insight! Fascinating video

[@elvinshoolbraid84]

I'm so hyped that all my favourite people are also hyped on this stuff, it's just awesome to see

[@surfdado]

I normally avoid extra long videos but for you I made an exception 😂 - One detail you didn’t touch on is motor heat and the curved magnets. The one thing that impressed me the most about the GTS is its thermal performance. Both the motor and the controller just do not get hot! The Hypercore was notorious for overheating but suddenly with the GTS it was a cool as the CannonCore- and the controller was even cooler than the best custom VESCs! No idea how they achieved it, but they did!

[@sdmods619]

Cold Ones, Float blocks, and 3rd party rails are going to be a necessity with this extra heat. Can't wait!

[@floatwheel]

thanks dado! I didn't know curved magnets were so useful but now that you mentioned it, lemme ask the motor factory if they can do the curved magnet for canoncore 2.

[@MikeDIY]

Is it simply the higher voltage?

[@jittcrazy1882]

​@@MikeDIYyeah higher voltage lower amp lower heat

[@roy326]

I hope this catches Tony's eyes. It seems we're discussing two key points. Firstly, higher voltage leads to less heat generation, and secondly, the impact of curved magnets on heat reduction. From a basic physics standpoint, when comparing two motors of equal power but with differing voltages, the motor with the higher voltage tends to generate less heat. Perhaps Tony could conduct an experiment to explore the effects of heat generation between using curved magnets and increasing voltage. It may be more advantageous to go towards a higher voltage than to go with a curved magnet.

[@Hgshelby]

FM: We just released the GT-S. Tony: We are about to make a drop in board that makes your older board even better than the GT-S.

[@simonnguyen93]

Tony sending FM into shambles for the holidays.

[@huiyang09]

Tony, you're the man. I can't wait for the improvements you will make for the GT owners out there. Thanks for all your innovations in the Onewheel community

[@ThatsGinterEV]

As someone who has one of the worst lucks with their GT, this is exciting news!! ...and despite this being a long watch, I learned a lot from this! True passion here, ty Tony!! 🤙🏼

[@richslaney]

Superb… honesty and grace. I wish were able to ride these legally in the UK

[@dogbog99]

Just ride it off road and it’s fine. Trails are the best anyways

[@misterskurr]

That lighter xr type board sounds like a dream! Please do it ☺️

[@steveo6034]

I'm an EUC rider but it joys me to see FM get screwed lol Awesome work Tony!!

[@smokeyBJJ]

With my FloatWheel I can finally keep up on cruises with my EUC friends lol

[@iAmPOC.22]

Tony, you are the MAN!!! I want to be first in line for your GT vesc controller kit. I look forward to buying it. Thanks for all the hard work you're doing

[@andybienkowski1]

Any news on V2 Board?? :)

[@sross0830]

Thanks for everything you are doing! You are blowing my mind and I can’t wait to upgrade my GT with your controller! FFM!

[@Sweyn_Nero]

Hey Tony, thanks for the updates and analysis. I really dig the fact that you also concede some positives like the better handle on the GT. I really do feel that you care about making the best board in the world. I'm pretty sure I'll be riding one of your boards next summer.

[@thesupragod]

Tony! You the real mvp brother! Thank you for everything you are doing for the community!

[@kvittoelr]

Holy Shit tony.... A GT Vesc conversion. I might start my GT back up again haha. Huge thanks for your hard work!

[@hoeliris7984]

I will buy your version of the GTS in a heartbeat. Thanks for your hard work and transparency as usual!

[@pavelportnov8344]

Tony, we trust in you!

[@Alienvertex]

Thanks Tony you give me hope!!!

[@eugeneoz]

Are you still planning to release a controller/VESC upgrade kit for XR and CBXR owners please?

[@DirtSickle1]

Tony keep up the good work. Innovation and Competition is GOOD for the community! I hope FM is forced to realize that one day and you're able to stop their monopoly.

[@bullrder33]

Tony, I love your videos. Keep up the great work. I want an ADV Pro SOOO BAD.

[@sylrider]

Tony is so kind he is telling FM engineer how to improve their boards 🤣🤣🤣

[@sylrider]

You are literally employee of the month at FM! 😂

[@_OneJ_]

I really enjoy those videos. This really helps to compare those boards on a science base. Not some bogus claims.

[@h1u1f1f11]

Tony, you are AWESOME!!! We need more people like you on this planet. Keep up the good work. I just got my Floatwheel and I'm loving it. I need a FW controller for my dead CBXR board, please.

[@Smike2095]

Tony, I can feel that you are working with passion for the sport as the first thing in mind: not only you work on your own products, you will give the chance to upgrade older products (to which people are still invested) and you will make your future board event retro-compatibile with older accessories You really are commendable, bravo 👏👏 Can't wait to buy my gen 2 float wheel ❤

[@dingbatjack1234]

The fact you keep refining the board is AWESOME! I’ll be getting one for the spring 🍻

[@benjaminm5232]

The GTS is very good for what it is, which is a tweaked and tuned GT. I'm very happy with mine since I just wanted a lighter weight and slightly and more powerful GT. I don't think FM was trying to fool anyone in thinking the GTS is the next huge release. They literally said it is a tuned GT for racers and those that just want the most out of what the GT platform can offer. Now if you want (or I want down the road) the next leap forward for this type of PEV, the ADV is the obvious choice. It's really awesome what you're doing Tony and I'm stoked so see what Floatwheel comes out with next!

[@miket6669]

Please make that GT board I'll definitely buy one, I love how you just out do future motion entirely by yourself keep on making the good stuff 🤙

[@richcoastbrooks8601]

I. Drooling over the GT VESC system you’re working on! I’ll be one of the first to buy

[@floatwheel]

GT bms is here and i'm testing it today!

[@JosephEmerson]

I love you drop in, plug and play idea for putting a Floatwheel controller in your Onewheel! The charge only BMS is great; that is what the community wants. However, you really need to add Bluetooth to it so we can check our battery health. Please!!!

[@floatwheel]

noted！

[@siegermarc]

Jo Tony, as flawless as usuell! Constantly hammering on FW heads, so maybe they wake up one day. you may consider me as beta tester for the v2 electronics. Keep in mind I still run v1 motor as my board is #37. I can run full battery runs on my giant dyno and monitor all temperatures and cells until we hit the bottom line of the packs, or burn something that should not burn. It is just a different way of dyno the board with your and my dyno. Ypurs is more precise on the torque and mine can do endurance on any load. No risk on dyno testing for no one. With the breaks attached to the prop fan, I can apply loads on the fly, simulating inclines of any degree and lenght (no potholes 😂). Cant wait to see 8000w on the dyno !!

[@revolutionaries-Today]

Keep pushing the Onewheel-Floatwheel Forward and lead the way in the performance /safety --- I am looking forward to you maKING A SUPER TORQUEY yet 35-mph floatwheel....to rule them all... you are leading the way !!!

[@SMASHINGblargharghar]

@floatwheel I'm thrilled to hear that you'll make a Pint kit. I'd like you to consider a dual battery kit for the Pint. One of the reasons many of us like the Pint is that it can be taken on most airplanes, at least in the US. If you made a Pint battery that was split into 2 or even 3 parts under 160wh each, we could continue to take them on airplanes.

[@FloatinCanada]

I believe if it's 99wh or less it can fly international. That would be a better target :)

[@huff_designs]

If you further pursue the xr style floatwheel, please make the battery swappable, then youd probably have the best all around board ever

[@floatwheel]

maybe not hot swap but I will consider it！

[@1and289]

Check out what VOW is doing with swappable batterys. he made a plug that would alow hot swap batterys without the massive spark from the caps.@@floatwheel

[@kinpact6100]

​​@@floatwheelor is it possible to have a hot swappable battery that is mounted near the front footpads or perhaps slides out from the side, that is an additional battery to the rear battery. This will be a battery that charges the main battery but also have more balance but more weight tradeoff. P. S. This will only be used once u reach 50% on Ur main battery and you want more juice. Alla Quest2/3 that allow expandable batteries

[@stanleyshaw7314]

​@@floatwheeldon't pursue swappable batteries, I put a year into it and it's not worth it 😂😂 Use highest grade cells for faster C ratings and use a portable charger instead

[@JoseVijarro-st3gm]

Thank you Tony for your interest Along with your expertise in advancing one wheeling as many of us are looking forward to the future advancement of climbing agility and speed on one wheels. Future motion advanced the GT your move next, buddy I believe you already Ahead of OW but we have a ways to go. I’ll never forget my mountain biking competition years through the 90s and the evolution of the sport when full suspension bike finally won the cross country race at The pro level In 2012 I bought that bike because I enjoyed the experience both uphill and downhill in the mountain biking and will do the same with OW. I’m currently in modify GT Rider

[@brandongrenier1141]

Yessss!! I would buy the gt controller as soon as it's available! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@darrencollinwood142]

Making a lightweight board is a great idea. If I were you I would make the Hub be 5 inches in diameter like what the float life and tech rails are doing. I would try to create some very slim rails in order to decrease the center of gravity and increase the ground clearance.

[@floatwheel]

noted！

[@quinnfoster1234]

I had the idea about slim single stack rails haha might bend if not thicc.

[@smokeyBJJ]

I second a 5” Cannoncore! ❤

[@ElectricVehicleSpace]

Future Motion should send you a fat paycheck for all these improvements. I would like to see a lighter board developed maybe a full carbon fiver one :)

[@MrDmadness]

Carbon fiber doesn't do well against compression and it becomes brittle over time.. you 100% don't want a full carbon board

[@ElectricVehicleSpace]

@@MrDmadness It properly done it will work perfectly. Watch Boeing video how they make engine turbine from carbon.

[@MrDmadness]

@@ElectricVehicleSpace youre not understanding the cost aasociated. And still no, i have piles of exp with carbon. Aircraft aluminum rails are what you want cause even after strikes its still trustworthy, carbon not so much

[@MiniEvrides-ll2kx]

The only thing I would worry about is all of these drop in kits taking away from developing your own boards. I can't wait for 3-4 new companies to start competing and FM going bankrupt. Here's to your future success 🍻

[@ivandoll9923]

An xr sized float wheel would be so good

[@justintmars]

Tony, can you please make an adapter kit so we could purchase a canon core motor and use it on our new GTS that you’re helping us make?

[@jaefrmbk2k]

love what you're up to Tony. love the Killer Underdog energy ⚡️⚡️can't Wait to buy your controller kit for my GT for starters

[@Corn8Bit]

Great video Tony, I hope FW keeps getting more and more success

[@floatwheel]

aw🥰

[@briangennardo6937]

Once you’ve worked out all the kinks I’m lookin forward to getting one!

[@mmdykhouse]

I’d love to see some robust water proofing.

[@tiztrain]

Wow. Amazing video. Would be good to hear if there have been any improvements made with waterproofing?😊

[@floatwheel]

the motor plug is probably the single biggest point to need improvement

[@kb_3609]

Just ordered a Floatwheel last week. Thanks for all of this Tony! Excited to hopefully be able to order a drop-in VESC for my son's broken Onewheel+ board as well

[@JohnJamesJacoby]

Wow! Sick. Excited for the GT-F retrofit! 🚀

[@djd7421]

Awesome and informative video. Man, I would buy your GTS except I'm holding out to buy a Floatwheel, especially the one that's like an XR with XR accessories! Maybe I would buy your GTS if you included a Floatwheel in the deal? I have a GT and I'm totally stoked to get the new GT drop in controller. Seriously, thanks for all the work you're doing. This was such an informative video.

[@TRexHeliPilot]

Wish I would have known about VESC before I bought a GT. I never would have bought the FM board. The sad truth is most people think Onewheel and all they see is FM. It was months before I stumbled on VESC options thanks to TFL.

[@Zetler]

DAMN. I want to buy everything in this video. Except his GTS.

[@Hoodean]

OW GT gonna be a hot commodity once that FW mod is released....FM is gonna cry harder

[@wheelsob_story]

more videos on the new 20s1p light board !!!

[@haymose_]

Please do a drop in Vesc kit for Pint

[@hackjealousy]

What would be nice is some plastic parts made from the same compound as Bang Bumpers.

[@floatwheel]

Agreed!

[@MrDmadness]

@TheFloatLife .. we need this:)

[@etiennecollin4827]

Hello Tony! Are you able to tell if the V2 electronics for the ADV will come with a redesigned front and rear box? I will soon receive my ADV and I want to badger it, but if the V2 electroncics come with new boxes, I will only do the full process on the new boxes when they come out. Thank you for the awesome work!

[@michaeltirpak2653]

This was such an awesome video!!! Thank you Tony!! The future looks Bright!! ⚡️ 😎

[@Vences5]

Looking forward to using all my stored away oem gt parts to build a killer sleeper build

[@remberthisemail]

😂😂😂🤘🤌

[@MrRelys]

Questions about the GT conversion: *Why not use stock LED bars? *With additional amps, are we going to run into issues with the GT motor plug?

[@floatwheel]

their led bars are too hard to intergrate to our system which is 48v 200mA. it's gonna come with a beefed up motor connector to have way battery cooling with thick wires directly conenct to each phase pin. It's gonna do constant 60Amps and 120Amps for 20 seconds. That's sufficient for a hypercore, don't worry about it.

[@MrRelys]

@@floatwheel Man that's awesome! Wasn't sure if it was something that could be solved on the controller side without changing the connector on the motor harness.

[@floatwheel]

@@MrRelys yep, just add thick wires to it so it wouldn't melt that easily

[@AlbertoNoys]

Please, make an XR drop in kit. There's tons of abandoned XRs that need some updating. More than GTs even!

[@floatwheel]

yes!

[@freedomcaller]

I haven't watched it yet, but can you put GPIOB Pin 7 exposed somewhere on the ESC for the float package's built in rgbw led support?

[@floatwheel]

noted, will do it

[@ivansosa301]

in tony we trust

[@CayoticProphet]

@VOW is working on a swapable battery system. What are your thoughts on the idea of charging batteries externally like Milwaukee, then dropping them in your board just before your commute or trail ride? I would rather carry a spare battery instead of a charger.

[@floatwheel]

good thoughts, cause the new battery will be around 2kg, so it makes sense to carry a spare instead of a big charger. I will see what I can do about it.

[@Tiki.i.i]

This was great, cant wait for the light floatwheel, but you gotta make that controller for the GTS as well 😭

[@jinkiescoob]

Careful, Tony. FM is probably considering hiring hitmen at this point.

[@floatwheel]

I better start to wear lazyrolling gears

[@bakeblaker01]

Tony will be safe if they chase him with a GT

[@DirtSickle1]

😂​@@bakeblaker01

[@floatwheel]

@@bakeblaker01😂

[@newbury172]

Would love a FW controller for my XR!

[@zanman707]

XR compatible board with GTS performance? Now we're talking.

[@Sasukesdojo]

I want to get a Float wheel adv at some point. awesome work Tony! I have a pint board as well and am curious if you plan on making a drop in float wheel controller for the pint too

[@joshualedford9035]

Really good video thank you! Also can’t wait for the gt drop in kit! When can we expect that and estimated price? Keep up the great work!

[@embarkwholesale7983]

I love the idea of you developing a 1p lightweight boardin a XR format. Is there anyway you can do a 30s1p? that would offer more range and allow for a increased speed without field weakening......

[@wheelsob_story]

will you have a plug n play xr vesc swap as well as the gt ?!

[@heliflights1]

I have 2 XR‘s. My biggest wish is exactly this!😊

[@wheelsob_story]

@@heliflights1 yes exactly !! Drop in v1 into xr n v2 into adv w/ pro battery !!! Ffm

[@wheelsob_story]

FLOATWHEEL FOREVER !!

[@gustavocovace]

Men, im waiting eagerly for the release!

[@JustinHoMi]

An XR compatible board, lighter weight, with GT range is what would sell me on a floatwheel. I do think it’s important for boards to have at least as good of range as a GT, since that’s what most people have when riding in groups.

[@floatwheel]

if its GT range probably not gonna be XR weight, more like GTS range with XR weight.

[@JohnDewberry]

@@floatwheel that sounds pretty sick though

[@cryo3215]

@@floatwheelsounds good to me!

[@Brausmith]

As a Pint owner who does not live in the US or any area that FM supports repairs, I am very much looking forward to Pint VESC options.

[@Onewheel_VESC_Channel]

Are you planning to design/build a contrôler for GT ? That would be awesome !

[@floatwheel]

its already built！ Soon to release! It's gonna make the GTS look real stupid

[@Onewheel_VESC_Channel]

That's what we all need man ! Cause the battery is not bad. Maybe a new BMS for GT too ??? ;)@@floatwheel

[@humbertoduenas89]

He addresses both of these in the video.

[@Onewheel_VESC_Channel]

thx ! I was just not done with the video when I wrote. 🤭🤭🤭🤭@@humbertoduenas89

[@Onewheel_VESC_Channel]

if you managed to have an XR version of the BMS, that would be awesome. There's so many guys with dead XR BMS.

[@H1tman47]

10:44 - a typical blunder, motor voltage is not the battery voltage. Digging this video tho, thanks for the explanation Tony!

[@chrislim1043]

Can't wait for this. Hopefully the shipping and buying this time would be quicker and easier.

[@floatwheel]

sadly still requires crypto. but shipping would be easier and faster for the drop in controller. around 7days to every corner of earth.

[@raulhariasl]

​@@floatwheelSo the kit will be the BMS and Controller correct? I'm talking about the GT/VESC Any average price yet?

[@floatwheel]

@@raulhariasl bms+esc+light+status bar= $500 ish

[@Burnerzcrew]

Lovely video 🔥🔥🤙 love that you making people’s task easier to convert their boards 😎

[@kjkang11]

Is there a way to make a foldable handle to the back of the bumper and use fangs to carry like a suitcase?

[@me_josh]

You never show the GTS BMs

[@tommydanner]

Sleeper GT builds incoming!

[@joeilouis4025]

Incredible work 🎉

[@hippie.matt.]

I want to upgrade my pint x

[@wakesetter101]

Did FM get the website shut down?

[@andreassetterlind]

Please also make replacement VESC motor controller for the OneWheel Pint and OneWheel Pint X

[@floatwheel]

we will support all of them

[@quinnfoster1234]

Could you opensource the old V1 BMS and ESC design? still great for esk8 and ebike I bet.

[@MFD005]

Will the bms work with a xr battery along with a little foccerr

[@floatwheel]

XR and Pint and pintx dont need a new bms, can use the old stock ones with slight mods.

[@bleedsblue05esk8]

Can’t wait to get my FloatWheel and can’t wait to change my GT over. Keep up the great work.

[@ChristopheGUIVANT]

Hi Tony, do you think it is possible to have a plug and play pack to replace the GT battery with a FLoatwheel ADV battery?

[@floatwheel]

That's probably toomuch of a hassle, maybe just order one from chibattery

[@kjkang11]

Tech companies had to learn the hard way fighting against open source community eventually leads to their doom. Ask Steve Ballmer. FM should work with Tony and not fight him. Thank you Tony for bringing these much needed changes to our favorite PEV

[@flowsolo]

Yessss please help me love my XR once again! It literally gets no love anymore....

[@TBK23]

No answer? I did the payment, but the website is down and also the mails do not go through.

[@floatwheel]

please subscribe to the channel so you can see our update here

[@floatwheel]

Dear floatwheel riders, Greetings from the floatwheel team, our onlinestore have moved to float-wheel.com due to the floatwheel.com is under attack right now. And our emergency contact email is [e-mail], the old email [e-mail] is stopped. This will not effect your order fulfillment and shipping. A new site floatwheel.x is under construction, and we will see you very soon! Ride safe and have fun!

[@markstevenson4030]

Floatwheel XR controller and BMS please!

[@Reiz027]

Canon Core motors. What is the minimum number of battery packs in series that can be used?

[@floatwheel]

10s1p maybe

[@Reiz027]

@@floatwheel thx,tony!

[@Cloud1202]

I like your hair cut and glasses.

[@floatwheel]

Thank you for your kind words！

[@brodyport6395]

Get em cloud

[@Jonas_Borg]

Please Tony how can I get a hold of you my floatwheel ADV started ghosting and the inside connector. I have sent mail after mail and still no answer