DIY Electric Skateboard Build - Electric Penny Board Edition - Budget Electric Skateboard

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Today I tackle a much requested project. Many of you guys have been asking me to make a DIY Electric Penny Board. Today I do just that. A perfect DIY electric skateboard project for budget builds and beginners. Very easy to put together. I've built a ton of DIY Boosted Boards but this one is much different. Super small and very convenient.
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[@MikeBeard]

What video should I make next? Let me know :)

[@MikeBeard]

Not yet but want to

[@moonwalkincricket]

Is double the range possible with more parallel connections on your battery setup? @mike

[@richie1234schm]

Make an electric mountain board!!

[@fiercewolvestv9702]

Please make a full tutorial making a electric longboard like from begining to end and show us how to make an Mboard with a drop through deck also do not speed up the video I am begging you please. P.S. if I sound desperate it is because I really would apreciate it and need it. Thanks!!!

[@germanviavattene4831]

Start making vlogs with your Mboards board and you will be famous like casey

[@ARS_21]

I made my own normal sized electric longboard but since it’s very flexible, the case attached in the bottom is slowly coming off. I have used screws to keep it in place. What could I possible do to fix it?

[@MikeBeard]

I would honestly switch decks. That’s one of the downsides to flexible decks

[@raymondwarnerofficial]

Pretty cool build man! 😎

[@MikeBeard]

Thanks for watching man 😎

[@drewdarnel233]

When you said cheep I was thinking like $150. The esc is $110

[@KadandEve]

I know that kind of sucks but honestly any board that is that cheap will only get you like 10 (very slow and short) uses I’m speaking from personal experience. Like a good ESC usually cost anywhere between $69-$100 These really are the cheapest options for an electric skateboard to be used by an adult it sucks though.

[@GAMEVUEG]

@@KadandEve I built my own with a $50 ESP, So no these prices are not all right. You can even find cheaper than that on Aliexpress. I believe he has a partnership with Mboard. That is why this is that expensive

[@Chinhnguyen0497]

it will be cheap if you take the risk buying parts from china. i tried a few searches after watching this video. it cost around $170 for the kit

[@GAMEVUEG]

@@Chinhnguyen0497 No bro I have built many last years. And where you have to be careful is when buying batteries from china. I advice you to build your own. But you must know that these parts he is showing such as the ESP. They are from China 😂, I can even give you the link to the real china seller.

[@haojunyang7883]

How is the accelerating and braking like? These two are pretty important factors. A good board doesn't only mean it can run fast but also lot more considerations to provide a safe and comfortable experience. And I think this built also cost as much as a mature electric board on the market. The parts are twice of the after market price, way to expensive.

[@123sycomonkey]

would you be willing to sell this enclosure?

[@MyTheMinecraftGamer]

Why are you not selling pre built boards anymore?

[@Berniz123]

Hey, I didn't go through all the comments but I couldn't seem to find the answers to the most important questions, so let me ask 🤔: 1. Average range expected? 2. Total avg cost expected? 3. Top speed? 4. Charging time and where did you get the charger from? 5. Will the enclosure break if you'll jump a pavement with it scraping? Doesn't look solid but I'm a novice so hey.. Can be wrong 😊🤯 I hope you can answer all these questions for me, doesn't have to be on the dot exact values... But some estimates would be great as I'm considering this built... Thanks man! 🌟🌟🌟

[@CarraigButler]

the top speed is 17mph the range is about 10 miles the charger comes with the battery total cost $520 charging time about two hours the enclosure isn't on his website yet, however, the enclosure that I made is 3d printed so I wouldn't take it off-roading.

[@johnvincentleibrick]

@@CarraigButler is there something I have to keep in mind if I wanted to increase the battery power on it? Quite new to electric skateboard and bought one recently. So was wondering could I buy a bigger battery to increase the range and the speed on this? Or does the battery power have to match with something on the board?

[@baydonmason9076]

Okay, so this is sick! Now I'm thinking of doing this on my current coffin board after I make my next one, definitely need an electric board for when I don't want to push

[@Finnishguy55]

520 dollars for the trucks, esc, and battery? not exactly cheap...

[@alessandromeyer4888]

just buy it from china directly and you can have it for 300-350 bucks.

[@Finnishguy55]

Mistuh Pumpkin most products you use daily are Chinese so is your life one big downside?

[@nechrom.]

It's a pretty decent price for an electric skateboard. These things are REALLY pricy.

[@Finnishguy55]

Nechrom mini boosted boards are cheaper and better quality

[@nechrom.]

As far as i know, a decent mini board costs like 450€ for the weak lou board and 750€ for the ""weak"" boosted mini S

[@joshuaaxelio7631]

THANKS for fulfilling OUR request! Penny size electric skateboard would be grabbed on my hands soon xD

[@dariuscarter5758]

I have been trying to find a skateboard like this for like EVER. I am so glad you made this video and at such a high quality of video. TLDR: Thank you for making this amazing video.

[@MikeBeard]

Thank you so much for watching 😊

[@awesomeguy9573]

Darius Carter Check out the Blink Lite

[@Seecret]

goes like 10mph tho lol

[@victorlee705]

I love this build and it looks easy to replace the battery and wish I had a electric skateboard like this its perfect I am going to try save up

[@LuxxyHD]

This video is the only video that helped me I'm going to make one now haha thank u

[@MikeBeard]

I’m glad it helped man!

[@AaronLandauav]

Thanks so much. Really. Gives me confidence to try a build

[@EbikeSchool]

Great video, love all the detail. Nice work!

[@MikeBeard]

Thanks man 😎

[@Casper-sb7gm]

Never own nor use a skateboard but it’s time. Thank for the idea

[@germanviavattene4831]

You make the best electric skateboard videos of all youtube :). I wish my country had all the parts or at least let me buy everything without custom problems ... greetings from Argentina :)

[@MikeBeard]

Thank you so much!

[@henrykvear4062]

Im buying an entire kit from your site man I really trust your judgement on parts. I can't wait for the payment to go through im super siked about these kinds of set ups.

[@MikeBeard]

Thank you so much for the support man. It means a ton!

[@JonathanVaucher]

If I build by own battery (I have 20 cells of sony VTC4 and a 10S 45A BMS) and already have a 36V charger and a deck with truck and wheels. How much would it cost for the dual hub on trucks, ESC and remote ???

[@xardas1500]

Thanks for the video. I didn't know about vacuum forming before. Have a good day

[@myla_0072]

can you try to build an encloser and system for a traditional penny board with the plastic deck? the one with the bottom that has bumps on it.

[@temporarymomentary]

Right now there is an awesome portable board. It's called Predator Banshee. That thing is a beast!​

[@Seba112PL]

How are tires doing on these hub motors doing after some time? Im asking because i want to make AWD skateboard using this motors but my only concern is these PU tires. Can you change them ?

[@navebaron7023]

If I’m going to use it 7 inch trucks with with 83 mm wheels with the same deck is going to be to big for your opinion?

[@einschmock5004]

hey do you still sell the MBoard as a whole customisable board on your website? im really not that great at working with elektronics and such (even though your totorials are super awsome) so the option to buy a board with all the specs i want in it seems really really interesting to me.

[@VivaSkateDanilow]

You are just the best man!! Im gonna set it up in my penny

[@whiteout475]

Daniel Borro did you make it?

[@lukecallaghan5867]

Currently building your first model:) might build this one for my younger brother. Great vid!

[@pontiacfirebird5980]

This was a legit helpful and good video, nice camera quality as well.

[@MikeBeard]

Thanks for watching 🤙🏻

[@viddotcoach]

I regret that I could only like once. THIS IS AWESOME!

[@MikeBeard]

Thanks man! I appreciate the comment 👍🏻

[@masterminded78]

Sweet board. I was wondering though: 1: Are you able to skate around on that board with the motor off? 2: Is the motor moving two wheels or does it move all four wheels? I was wondering if you can make the motor move all of the four wheels or why move just the two wheels?

[@tricallyourmama]

Yo mike I noticed a lot of people using power drill batteries. Would the motor be able to work with the power drill batteries? Let’s assume all the connectors are good to go

[@liftbigeatbigvideo]

I dig it

[@youbadcop]

I own a loud board 3.0. It's also a 2 hub motor configuration but so much quieter, almost dead silence. Can you configure your ESC to make it run on a different mode, so that you don't hear that speeding up / brake noise?

[@maximoblazquez3083]

Thank you! Great Tutorial, definitely going to build one myself. One questions though, how would you make a budget enclosure without a vacuum sealer?

[@terryandteresa]

That is soooo sick!! Thank you for this!!

[@sierra3139]

On your MBoards website you sell a Dual Belt Drive 1400W 5055 Motor Kit. Would this kit work well with the Dual Belt Driven Motor ESC that is also sold on your website? How fast would it go with 2x 5000mAh 5S 30C lipo batteries? I'm just looking to build something affordable.

[@xiaohongchen7182]

Can you use this build with the actual 22’ penny board (penny Australia) or is it not possible? The wooden board you used in this video is a few inches more.

[@MikeBeard]

It’s possible. You just have to try a little harder to get everything mounted underneath 👍🏻

[@user-es3uk3zm8i]

I wanna know how to break in the down hill. Spin the wheel backwards? But doesn’t that ruin the motor? Power slide is the only way?

[@bruhtwist4166]

Does the reverse mode on the controller act as a break? If not do you know anyways to apply a break to the board

[@TheGreenMachine22]

Do they have a smart ESC for just a regular pulley motor? So I would not have to use the power switch and also get the remote at the same time? That would make it so much easier for my build

[@MikeBeard]

Yes, there is a belt motor option on the website 👍🏻

[@IOIOI5344]

Keen to combine the slimmer battery at MBoards with a 121c Rover deck. Any suggestions for a DIY vacuum forming machine and material?

[@samgarver1574]

Does anyone know if this board is at all water resistant? If so, how much water would it be able to go through and survive?

[@6wirl389]

Hey Mike, sorry this should be my last question. What plastic did you use for the enclosure and where can I find it. Thank You! ~Ethan

[@thomasw8499]

do you have any idea of like a $100 to $150 battery alternative cause $250 is a bit much for me

[@adam_g.]

Very helpful! Good work!

[@henryermi5320]

Hey Mike! The esc and the battery I ordered do not connect together properly even after I bought the xt-90 connectors to go along with it. is there something I am doing wrong?

[@MikeBeard]

Hmm, if you attached the XT-90 connectors I’m not sure why the XT-90s wouldn’t fit together. Shoot us an email: [e-mail] if you still can’t figure it out 👍🏻 We are always down to help.

[@Moostery]

Are there any good ESC's for 4 motors? I'm looking in to building my own electric mountain board some day and I want each tire to have a motor.

[@CarraigButler]

hey can you please make me an enclosure because I cant find one small enough

[@Yuchun_Productions]

currently building my board with the same parts and wire set up and the brakes work but it doesn’t accelerate what am I doing wrong?

[@cubehelix]

Hey, I'm wondering what kind of failsafe features the remote you've included has. I've always made my own remotes since I didn't trust off the shelf solutions, hence why i'm asking. Thanks!

[@romandise]

Hi, I need help, what happen if use 2 motors, for example one with 200kv and other with 400kv, would be powerfull and get I high speed, (lower kv with high kv)

[@777sgiles]

Hi. Can you show us a diy conversion of a four wheel knee scooter to an electric mini scooter? There isn’t one at all in all of youtube. Thank you 🙏.

[@fernandoloizides]

Thanks for the video! Was wondering, (maybe i missed his info) a) how long the battery would last and b) what weight you recommend for decent speed/torque with this setup.

[@MikeBeard]

I estimate the range to be about 7-10 Miles. I weigh 160lbs and it goes pretty quick. I’m sure someone heavier than I am would be just fine on it 👍🏻

[@fernandoloizides]

Fantastic, thank you for the fast reply! Keep up the good work!

[@mxdera]

the board you're using is a little wider then a typical pennyboard, do you think it'll still fit or nah?

[@TheGreenOps]

Could someone please advise on what controller would be best for a scorpion 4225-550kv? Thanks

[@AndrewCortesi]

Really nice video and nice work! I’m curious what the estimated range and top speed is on the board? I’ve been really looking for a light small electric board lately.

[@finleyjones7458]

Do more details on the charging

[@iowahockey82]

Just ordered mine!

[@iansmith5417]

iowahockey82 how long did shipping take

[@slitwrist361100]

Where can I find ESC and where can I get the wheels and the battery if you don't mind telling me

[@gerardpablo1993]

Hey Mike do you think I should invest my money in recreating this build or am I better of buying the new boosted board mini s? I would be using it as my main transportation in college so it would have to be pretty reliable. Thanks!

[@MikeBeard]

Both options will be great for getting around campus. The Boosted Board Mini ships in 8-10 weeks so if you are willing to wait it is a good option. If you want a board in the next 2 weeks or so then DIY might be the way to go

[@bruhtwist4166]

Would the 10s3p battery that you sell also work for this board and would there be any other issues if I used that battery?

[@MikeBeard]

It would work :) just be sure to measure your deck and compare to the dimensions of the battery to be sure it will fit under the deck. The batteries are identical in voltage, the 10s3p just has a higher capacity so it will work just the same with all of the other electronics.

[@sureshnakashyap4649]

which battery I should use with 350w dual hub motor and from where to buy it please sir give quick response its my request

[@MikeBeard]

I have links to all of the parts I use and recommend in the description 😎

[@johanostblom6440]

How does the balancing (when charging) of the battery cells works with that setup? Can't see a balancing circuit included there..

[@ChadManCreations]

Question Mike. When I order this ESC on your site are you shipping to me from USA? Or are you drop shipping from China? I have some experience with this esc and the problem is I don’t want to wait 3 weeks to get parts!

[@MikeBeard]

We ship out of the US. Currently waiting for more inventory now. Tons coming in next week 👍🏻

[@iansmith5417]

If I buy the battery off of your site does it come with everything needed to recharge it??

[@kevinst.hilaire3249]

When will you make more battery enclosure. You're web shows sold out

[@coryciuca1767]

Really cool board, I'm making an electric longboard right now

[@isaaclyonsf1]

Cool board!

[@MikeBeard]

Thanks man 😎

[@akashat1836]

hey can i please get the link for whatever u have used in this vedio,especially for those hub n esc !!! ...btw this vedio is awesome ,loved the way it is .... :))

[@MikeBeard]

All links are in the description 👍🏻

[@jeremiahwatson3581]

Hey all, I just bought a motor without a keyway am I screwed and need to buy a new motor? Or is there some other way or attaching this thing...

[@MikeBeard]

Are there screw holes in your pulley? Might be able to tighten the screws around the shaft really tight. I’m not sure if it would hold or not. You could maybe drill a hole straight through the shaft for the screws to hold onto.

[@fabbym4160]

This is a great video! I just had a question...can this board go uphills?

[@Kaister]

Would you recommend using this smart ESC on a 6374 motor, or is it better to go with a VESC from diyelectricskateboard.com? My buying options are rather limited due to shipping to South Africa.

[@MikeBeard]

Both would work. Just depends on if you want to program it or not. If you want to program it the Vesc is better

[@Kaister]

I don't necessarily want to program it, but I've heard a lot of stories about these smarts ECS's limiting the current. This is for a longboard build and I need to go up some rather steep hills in my area.

[@MikeBeard]

Esc is rated for 50a continuous and 120a peak just like VESC. But is is possible. Not sure how to test it

[@Kaister]

Banger67 He put a link in the description to all the parts he used, but you could also get it one eBay. Just search 'electric skateboard esc' remember to specify between hub and pulley at the checkout.

[@jakedenecochea3473]

Personally, I would recommend the VESC. You will want the available customization. Especially if you are going at higher speeds, it will be worth it. If you are able, I highly recommend it.

[@marcusgay5315]

hey, does this setup handle hills well? Im thinking of making it but where I live has a lot of steep hills.

[@SilentSoloTraveler]

Nice work mike. I just got one question. Do you have the enclosure for the batteries for the penny board on your website? I don't really have the tools to make my own enclosure.

[@notme8620]

Bro i have a board but with the wheels,isnt there any way so i can make this electric board without extra motors?

[@levi6241]

What is the truck size because I want to use my own deck buy idk if it will fit

[@jaykrish7613]

your M-board looks amazing and good job with the penny board as well. why is it that most normal size skateboards are not used to make e-boards? i have seen most people use the long board because of stability and penny board for convenience, but normal skateboards are also smaller than long boards and i think big enough so u don't have to use a hub motor...?

[@MikeBeard]

That’s a good point. I personally don’t like the shape of a traditional skateboard but It’s all about personal preference so if that’s what you want to ride go for it 😎

[@MikeBeard]

That’s a good point. I personally don’t like the shape of a traditional skateboard but It’s all about personal preference so if that’s what you want to ride go for it 😎

[@jaykrish7613]

its just it seems more stable then a penny board and smaller than a long board. its like the best of both worlds... well, if u do make one, please post the tutorial....

[@Movesmedia]

Great videos man! You're builds are unreal. I was wondering if you've done any builds with a Boosted Board battery? I just got an extended range battery for my Boosted Board and wanted to connect my old original battery to a smaller board. Any idea if this is possible or how I would go about doing this? Thanks!

[@ManiSalcedo]

Hi! I've been watching some of your first longboard videos and that got me wondering, why doesn't this board requiere a battery management circuitry, and how do you charge the battery?

[@redealexander879]

The battery in this board and the ones he sells do have a battery management system, and they come with a charger

[@schuylergood4897]

Do you think if I took all the electronics of this board and put it on a regular sized board it would perform decently?

[@MikeBeard]

Yeah I’m sure it would perform well. Although you might want to consider the larger hub motors. It would look nicer on a larger board for sure.

[@justm720]

This is helpful dude! Thanks!

[@Randalgoncalves]

Hey man are you ok? I am from Brazil and I am trying to make my electric skateboard and I really need some help. There is somewhere to talk with you? Thx

[@KrishnPatel-xz7pr]

Guys can anybody pls help me on how this charges, like what part of the board I charge

[@antonycrate3809]

Hey there! what plastic material did you use for the vacuumed formed case?

[@MikeBeard]

Kydex

[@steventwomey9833]

Hi mike just wondering is this board powerful enough to get up hills ?

[@dalefernandez129]

I'm guessing this could be built with a belt drive motor too?

[@MatthewTaylorAu]

this is good. thanks for posting. Has anyone worked out a way to make battery packs easier to swap out?

[@sureshnakashyap4649]

Can i really use 500w current for 350w dual hub motors

[@sureshnakashyap4649]

Tell me the link from where i can buy the battery for dual hub motors

[@ukillinmesmalls80]

Woah! This is awesome! So simple and no soldering either.

[@MikeBeard]

I wanted to do a build where no soldering was required. I know soldering can be a pain in the ass and/or intimidating to some. So hope I accomplished that haha

[@Kim-en9gp]

so whats the total price if I were to get all the parts assembled in the video?

[@TEKKENEnterMyDragon]

I really really want some boards that are like this! May I know how fast and far this can get? I own a koowheel mini which is super slow like 9mph tops since it is single hub, but I really love the shape and weight of my board which is exactly the same as shown in this video because I commute to train station everyday and longboard are just too big and heavy for me to carry/put behind my bag! Do you have any idea how to upgrade my koowheel mini and make it dual hub to be faster?

[@MikeBeard]

I’d say this does at least 20mph. And range of 7-10 Miles

[@onyxcheong5106]

thanks man you are the best bro

[@zachpfeffer5574]

Sick build.

[@MikeBeard]

Thanks man 😎

[@hudsfster4218]

would this build still work if applied to a longboard? sorry if its a stupid question

[@MikeBeard]

Yes this build would be great no matter the deck size 👍🏻

[@joshuahuang2303]

can we use this tutorial as a step by step tutorial for an electric longboard as well?

[@lukenns7856]

Hey Mike, totally new to this... what's an ESC? How much did this build cost? thanks

[@jonathanhenwood8357]

Could you do a double pulley set up still using the ESC?

[@teashirt2332]

How do you turn off the board if you can turn it on without the power button?