HOW TO: ESKATE Kydex ESC Pod - Start to Finish

[@flammablewater1755]

I'll be trying this out over the weekend. Your videos are really helpful, thank you.

[@thisisretropete]

this is probably the most diy i have leant from one eskate video. thanks

[@barnes_specialty]

Thanks. I hope to make some more videos soon. Been out of the loop for a while.

[@ellisonle1029]

Still loving your vids👍🏼

[@MrBrb96]

really nicely made

[@neLiAsn]

never forget this board in the sun!!! ;)

[@barnes_specialty]

What does the sun do?

[@neLiAsn]

the black material you used to make the case for the electronics... could it be that it gets soft again when you heat it?

[@barnes_specialty]

Elias Neururer You have to heat it to 300*+ F to even start to form it. Heat from the sun won't do a thing. They have been using this for years to make holsters and carry those things through a variety of climates and environments.

[@neLiAsn]

wow that's some nice material! need that too!!!

[@YvonSmart]

Barnes'd what is this material called!

[@eric9964]

Great video! Do you think if I got a big enough sheet of kydex, would it be practical to have a really big enclosure enclosing about 100 18650 cells as a 10s10p and two vesc's? Would I need supports in the middle? or would you think the mounting hardware would hold it and the material itself wouldn't warp down from the weight?

[@derrick6483]

Man thats so friggin cool.

[@MLifeFamily]

Real helpful video. I have a xt90 loop for my on/off switch and like this solution! Do you have a link to both the mini USB connector and antispark switch?

[@barnes_specialty]

www.usbfirewire.com/parts/rr-114210-07-xx.html www.ollinboardcompany.com/product/vedder-fechter-anti-spark-switch

[@MLifeFamily]

Barnes'd ahhh thank you sir!

[@thomasdolan5738]

What is the thickness of the kydex?

[@rickyvolky3816]

Hi, you do great work it looks nice and clean. I have a question for how long you heat the kytex and at what temperature thanks Ricky

[@barnes_specialty]

Sorry. Thought I had replied. I slowly raise the oven temp over about 15-20min til I hit 340*F. I use a IR temp gun to check and make sure the sheet is heating evenly. I heat it on a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

[@secrit-com]

That is pimp! thanks for making that!

[@matdescousse8073]

On which site you found the extension to load(charge) on esc

[@dudeskidaddy2413]

Bad ass. How string do you think your battery box is...say you skate over a speed bump and high-centers and whacks that box. With your weight on it, will it deform and put stress on the batteries inside?

[@barnes_specialty]

It's pretty sturdy, but I also like to keep as much ground clearance as possible. I haven't hit anything with it.

[@Buffetology]

Hey nice job! Can you tell me where I can buy those nice gold bolts holding down the compartments?

[@barnes_specialty]

daytrades4me They are 10-24 brass thumbscrews I got on Amazon. They fit the wood inserts I used.

[@joshuab2450]

+Barnes'd Can you post a link where we can buy the wood inserts and the thumb screws? That would be very helpful to us. Thanks!

[@barnes_specialty]

Joshua B Thumbscrews: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005RTEZU0 Wood Inserts: www.lowes.com/pd/The-Hillman-Group-2-Count-10-Brass-Standard-SAE-Wood-Insert-Lock-Nuts/3012571 I am trying to find better prices on the thumb screws and plan on selling a kit soon.

[@esk8omg]

Hey there I'm looking to be doing this but I just have one concern does it crack ? How does it hold up

[@barnes_specialty]

tech OMG It’s really strong.

[@sallmonsal5106]

awesome video : )

[@barnes_specialty]

thank you

[@charlierock529]

What deck did you use and where did you get the belt drive system (specifically the part that goes into the Kegel wheels)?

[@barnes_specialty]

It's a Landyachtz Canyon Arrow. The guy I got the pulley from never made any more. It's a 15mm drive setup. I am trying to find another source or might try to make some to sell.

[@JRPW]

what mounting bolts did u use? were those woodscrews?

[@barnes_specialty]

Brass wood inserts with 10-24 screws.

[@roboto321]

Where did you buy your Nyko Kama wireless controller?

[@barnes_specialty]

Amazon. Looks like they've gone up in price.

[@MrBrb96]

what are those things you screwed in to the board called. the thing you screwed the bolts in

[@barnes_specialty]

+Aras j Brass wood inserts

[@MrBrb96]

thank you

[@Enthcreations]

super nice

[@gMan1971]

Nice dude!

[@DavidForster]

What thickness Kydex are you using?

[@barnes_specialty]

0.080 inch

[@oliverschreyer7885]

Do you have a link to the anti spark switch?

[@barnes_specialty]

www.ollinboardcompany.com/product/vedder-fechter-anti-spark-switch

[@darkkevind]

Wow! That's expensive, i think I'll build my own...

[@MikeBeard]

What sized sheet did you start with?

[@barnes_specialty]

Mike Beard 2x4ft sheet I have been cutting pieces off of. Still have left overs.

[@pedrodelpino22]

what is the material you use to do the boxes??

[@barnes_specialty]

Pedro Del Pino Kydex 0.080" thickness.

[@pedrodelpino22]

Barnes'd Esc?

[@barnes_specialty]

Pedro Del Pino This is an Ollin VESC.

[@slimycilantro7269]

thanks

[@slimycilantro7269]

were did you get the switch

[@barnes_specialty]

This one is from Ollin Board Company.

[@nemomit5o695]

Slimy Cilantro on eBay is one

[@afroman2169]

What are the inserts ?

[@barnes_specialty]

Brass wood inserts

[@Infobesity]

audio sync issue? :(

[@barnes_specialty]

Where? I try hard to make sure the audio is inline. I don't see a sync issue. Maybe reload?

[@emenikeanigbogu9368]

you should have just vaccum formed it

[@barnes_specialty]

Emenike ANIGBOGU You should have just given me a vacuum table.

[@emenikeanigbogu9368]

sorry

[@barnes_specialty]

Emenike ANIGBOGU All good. Making things with what I have and taking the time to share it with others.

[@emenikeanigbogu9368]

what type of battery did you use.

[@barnes_specialty]

12S lipo

[@jimenezsplaylist4618]

Thats not going to be fine if you ride it on a hot day

[@barnes_specialty]

Actually it is fine as it needs to be over 200* F to soften. A lot of police sidearm holsters are made from kydex. It's a great material for this.