(Part 2) Top products from r/ElectricSkateboarding

What I did right

• Bought high-quality parts (mostly)
  
• Laser-cut center logo
  
  • I originally tried cutting this out of grip tape. The results were... suboptimal. The laser-cut plastic looks amazing and was only ~$10 after free credits. I ordered it through Ponoko. New accounts get a $20 credit towards making stuff, and they have a huge range of materials to choose from. I used this material, which comes with adhesive pre-applied as well as being quite flexible.
    
• Custom fiberglass enclosure
  
  • This was probably the part of the build that took the longest. Due to me not sizing the enclosure correctly (see below), I decided it would be easier to make an enclosure rather than scouring the internet for one that fit. This was my first time working with fiberglass, so it turned out a little rough. But it does the job and conforms to my deck way better than any pre-bought enclosure ever would. It’s currently secured to my deck with screws threaded directly into the wood. The holes are strengthen with superglue. So far this has worked well (5+ screw in/outs), we’ll see if it holds up. If the holes start stripping I’ll just put some threaded inserts in.
    
• Installed a Bluetooth module
  
  • Although I haven’t gotten wireless configuration working yet, it’s really nice being able to see stats on your phone. I’m on iOS and use the Xmatic app which is very-well designed. It even comes with a companion Apple Watch app so you can easily check your speed and battery life while riding.
    
    

    Mistakes I made
    

    
    

1. I didn’t add extra clearance to the battery size when shopping for an enclosure. I originally bought this enclosure from MBoards. But either the enclosure or the battery was slightly bigger/smaller than the advertised dimensions and the entire enclosure bowed out when I tried shoving the battery in. Cables never had a chance of fitting. This turned out to be a bit of a moot point anyways, because...
   
2. I choose a deck with too much flex/bow. Even if the enclosure did fit the battery, attaching it to the underside of my deck would have severely warped it.
   
3. I destroyed two $10 42V chargers. The first was destroyed by plugging it in backwards to the battery (i.e. red -> black and black -> red on the battery connector). We don’t talk about the second one. ^(Ok maybe I plugged it in the exact same way expecting something else yes I’m an idiot)
   
4. I didn’t cut the grip tape very cleanly. Lots of rough edges, grip tape is harder to apply properly than it looks.
   
5. My paint job on the enclosure turned out a little sloppy because I didn’t properly secure the stencil.
   
   

   Potential upgrades
   

   
   

• New paint job on bottom (I might just go all-black and remove the design)
  
• New grip tape (with more consistent edges)
  
• Reverse-mounted motor (so I can use my dropdown like it was intended)
  
• Sleeker fiberglass enclosure
  
• Handle (I have no idea how to do this, any suggestions are welcome)
  
  

  Parts
  

  
  

• Motor Mount
  
• Pulley System
  
• 3250W 180KV Motor
  
  • This thing has an insane amount of torque, it chews up hills without slowing down at all. Very happy with this motor.
    
• Remote
  
• Caliber II Trucks
  
• Power Switch
  
• Longboard Deck
  
  • It’s cheap. Didn’t expect much, but it’s actually fairly nice (at least for a traditional longboard; as noted elsewhere there’s a bit too much flex for it to be a good electric board).
    
• Orangatang Kegel Wheels
  
• VESC
  
• BLE Module
  
• Charger
  
• 10S3P Battery Pack
  
  • This battery with its integrated BMS was plugged in to charge with its polarity accidentally reversed twice (see above), and it still works great.
    
    I spent a total of ~$770 on this board (including wasted parts). It's more than I wanted to spend but I expect it'll last a long time.
    
    Specs:
    
    
• Top speed: 28 MPH (in theory, I've only actually gone up to 16 MPH because of safety concerns :P)
  
• Range: 25-30 miles (extrapolated from the voltage drop on a ~2 mile ride, haven't had time to go on a ride that fully drains the battery)

I fell at 30 mph with these gloves and it saved my palms. These are designed to absorb high impacts on the palms and I agree that they're not as great as wrist guards. But they do give you the freedom to move your wrist comfortably, compare to wrist guards where they really restrict you. Small things like being able to use your phone with wrist guards are sometimes difficult.

Overall, wrist guards are great if you go high speeds and the mechanix gloves are great on casual daily rides.

Mechanix Wear - M-Pact Covert Tactical Gloves (Large, Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005YSS0EQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.8rcBbA4TR8N9

Just replaced my worn Carbon GT pulley with a steel pulley a couple weeks ago! It was incredibly frustrating and took me a lot of trial and error to figure it out, but this battery terminal puller is the main tool I used.

I also bought a heat gun to heat up the pulley's loctite to make removal easier and had to drill out the grub screws because I'm pretty sure I stripped them while trying to unscrew them. You also need a 1/2"-1" screw or small metal rod that fits the 8mm diameter bore of the axle so you can use that as leverage with the terminal puller to pop off the pulley.

This probably sounds unclear and complicated because it totally was to me when I started, but one of my next Electric Wave episodes will be focused solely on explaining this procedure. I've already shot the footage, I just need to edit it together. I'll get it up as soon as I can so you can get yours removed as well. Feel free to DM me with any questions in the mean time and I'll do my best to answer them.

Seems like an interesting build, but isn't it a bit much? Whatever happened to putting $10 Picatinny rails on your board and sliding on a $30 pistol light? It works amazingly well. Heck, order it from Amazon, try it, and return it if you don't like it. It's worth it if it'll save you all that time for building that for nothing.

Cool idea, but this is a heck of a solution to come to when the problem boils down to "it's too dark out." You're overthinking it.

Wrist guards. If you write code for a living or just use a computer, they're very worthwhile (plus most falls will kill your palms without them). Not the set I own, but they look good

For padding I bought these:
Knees, elbows

Helmet looks like a good deal. Ideally, you also want decent shoes, long-pants, and a jacket to cover your arms, legs, and feet. This is what I wear when I'm really riding quickly, but for < 20 MPH, you can probably shed a bit of it.

A headlamp is the best option for seeing exactly what you're looking at. This headlamp is a beast and can easily be used as a regular flashlight too. The battery is rechargable with just a cable, no hub. Additionally, it has 3 regular modes, turbo mode and SOS mode just in case:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B075ZN5LJY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I see you (foolishly) don't wear a helmet, but for others that are interested; the headlamp fits under my helmet no problem

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I put this red light on the back of the board just so I look more like an actual vehicle. It also has a white mode so I'm thinking about getting a second one as a "headlight" I use the quotes because I'm not certain if it's actually bright enough to light my path:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07253G165/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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I also grabbed these rechargable lights with a blink or solid color mode. They have a clip built in, but they also come with 2 different length canvas straps so you can attach them to an arm or backpack or just about anything:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B071X6V4S3/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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The G forms I believe wouldn't slip because they have that slip resistant material on the inside it's like a rubbery band that goes around the top and bottom of the pads .

These are the ones I purchased and I do not recommend these because they did not stay on my arm when I crash I fell and I slid across the ground and the pad went sliding with the ground and then my Bearskin went sliding against the ground and these parents were nowhere to be found they were slid down past my elbow leaving my skin to get scraped up so I don't recommend them at all
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072B9K85Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_GvS7AbJGA76V3

I thought maybe it was because I order a large and when I redid my sizing measurement I realized that I'm a little bit closer to a medium so I ordered the medium just to try it and the medium or way too tight so I think that the large is okay but these pads don't stay on when you fall asleep because there is friction at it when you fall because the pads are Fabric and not hard plastic so they won't slide you really need something that's going to slide with the ground plastic will do or anything that has a hardcover.

I did order the knee pads from them too and so far I can say that the knee pads are working pretty well and I have had no problems with them even when I crashed I did hit my knees pretty bad on the ground but these pads actually did reduce some of the force so they did their job and I do recommend these knee pads and a cheap alternative and are really good in my opinion. Just don't get their elbow pads.

If I were you I would pick this up as well https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016U4R6II/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 As of now i use just the wrist guards, as I wear a riding vest and jeans

the wrist guards are amazing though, they have saved my palms and my wrists so many times.

Looking for my first electric skateboard/longboard. Currently have a conventional longboard. Will mostly be riding on flat, but occasional hills will be encountered (nothing crazy). Looking for anyone who has experience with these two. Price points seem to be fair for what they are. I'm 140 lbs, most riding will be on sidewalk and street. Thoughts on these two? Thanks.

RazorX

Swagboard

These wrist guards are the ones I use and you still have control of the remote. I do however wish the battery percentage was in the top left instead of right, because even without wrist guards it gets covered up with my hand, and to me I'd rather know my battery percent over what mode I'm in.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016U4R6II/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Li5hybGXQQ0MG

You are going to want to do this with the rubber grommets im telling you now. Seems multiple people have had that problem, and it would b e best for you to do it right from the beginning. https://www.amazon.com/Gardner-Bender-GHG-1525-Grommets-Protection/dp/B000BO9DSA these are the approximate size you want, and super glue them to the bottom of the esc bolts. Unless you bought the 10s2p kit i dont think this applies. but for the 10s5p it does for sure.

I use these https://www.amazon.com/Triple-Saver-Wristsavers-Black-Small/dp/B0000DZIK1/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525034955&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=triple%2Beight%2Bwrist%2Bguards&dpPl=1&dpID=51TOwCKDnhL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1 they are super cheap and feel good, havent gone down yet but I think they will hold up well. As for gloves just look for some cheap motocross gloves off or revzilla or something. I got a pair on sale for around $10.

Might want to give a few more details about what you're looking for... Especially since aesthetics are a personal preference. And I have no idea what makes the Obed Bag ugly and the Evolve Bag good to you.

Honestly I like the looks of Obed Bag more. shrug

For those curious...

Evolve Bag: https://evolveskateboardsusa.com/collections/accessories/products/evolve-backpack-1
Obed Bag: http://obedbags.bigcartel.com/products

Edit: Also more minimal options are the various slings like this: http://thelongboardsling.com/admin/index.php

Edit2: Dakine: https://smile.amazon.com/Dakine-Mission-Backpack-Black-25L/dp/B01BMUX7GA/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&keywords=dakine%20mission&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&qid=1505230468&ref_=mp_s_a_1_4&sr=8-4

Figured I'd share the flanged bearing setup I'm running on my marcmt88 mounts.

http://www.electric-skateboard.builders/t/custom-made-cnc-motor-mounts-available-for-sale/32342



Parts list (For one idler, in order of layout):

• M4-0.7 x 30mm Machine Screw https://www.amazon.com/Machine-Plated-Phillips-M4-0-7-Threaded
  
• 7mm OD 4.2mm ID / 20mm Spacer https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071DF6ST4
  
• M4 Washer - Included with marcmt88 mount
  
• Speed Ring https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00388S91S
  
• F608ZZ Flanged Bearing (Outside) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0197SR8R8
  
• 688ZZ Bearing (Middle) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075CMWV29
  
• 608ZZ Bearing (Inside) - Included with marcmt8 mount
  
• Speed Ring https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00388S91S
  
• M4 0.7 lock nut - Included with marcmt88 mount
  
  
  Note: I'm running Abec11 107mm wheels, I did have to create a bevel with a rasp on the inside of the wheel to clear the flange.

https://www.amazon.com/Mechanix-Wear-M-Pact-Covert-Tactical/dp/B005YSS0EQ

By far the best for the price.

Great entry-level board.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/cr/B071R61CCS/ref=mw_dp_cr

I have this one and been happy with it..
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GIYZ45M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thing is if you have a hard impact to any helmet your suppose to trash it and get a new one. Thus I cant see myself buying a $300 to $400 full face helmet. And then maybe having to buy another one at some point..

I linked this recently. The last picture is with the all terrain tires. I recommend getting it on Amazon over eBay so you can grab the warranty. He also lists a different drive gear kit, I'll link the other one. You could also mount it on a different deck. The one big drawback is the single motor.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricSkateboarding/comments/6hv5h9/yuneec_ego_mod_top_speed_160_mph_verified_by_gps/

Board:

https://www.amazon.com/Yuneec-E-GO2-Electric-Longboard-Skateboard/dp/B01GTVN5K0

Upgraded Drive:

https://www.boardbumpersshop.com/product-page/yuneec-ego-ego-2-29t-drive-gear-upgrade-kit

Belt:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ISCA8S6

Wheels:

https://www.boardbumpersshop.com/product-page/97mm-78a-flywheels

https://www.amazon.com/MBS-All-Terrain-Longboard-Wheels/dp/B074G95LP5

That was really hard for me to parse, so I made this formatted list, with links and current prices (in USD via Amazon):


Component | Item | Price
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motor | Turnigy Aerodrive SK3 - 6364-190kv Brushless Outrunner Motor | $176
motor speed controller | Castle Creations Mamba Max Pro 1/10 Brushless ESC with SMARTSENSE | $116
remote control | Spektrum 2322 DX2E 2-Channel DSMR Surface Radio System | $70
battery | Turnigy 5000mAh 6S 20C Lipo Pack | $50
battery charger | Tenergy TB6-B Balance Charger for NiMH/NiCD/Li-PO/Li-Fe Battery Packs + Power Supply | $58
deck | ??? | ?
trucks | Paris V2 180mm Longboard Trucks Black | $45
wheels | Orangatang Kegel 80mm 80a Orange Longboard Wheels Set of 4 | $60
motor gear | 16t pinion gear | ?
wheel gear | 36t drive wheel gear | ?
drive belt | ??? | ?
motor mount | welded motor mount | ?
| total price | $575


If you respond with links to the ? items I'll edit this and add them in.

I also have a metroboard slim 41"/15mile on order. Hoping to get some input from others on cases for flight travel. I am looking at this boostedboard case here.

Any other suggestions?

i like this bag


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000XMTRE/ref=s9_simh_gw_g421_i1_r?ie=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-3&pf_rd_r=1828T60KJ0EC220J6C3A&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2437869462&pf_rd_i=desktop

You can also get spare ones on the cheap easily
10pcs Flange Ball Bearing F608ZZ 8227 mm Metric flanged Bearing https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0197SR8R8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_tSK6AbRNN1QN0

Never used these, but might be worth a shot.

https://www.amazon.com/97mm-Longboard-Flywheel-Solid-Black/dp/B071YCD1TP/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1499649467&sr=8-8&keywords=97mm+skateboard+wheels

https://evolveskateboardsusa.com/collections/gen2-bamboo-bustin-series/products/32t-drive-gear-abec-11-flywheels-and-evolve-gt-wheels

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ISCAHUA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blank-Pro-97mm-Multiple-Color-Longboard-Flywheels-ABEC-7-Bearing-Spacers-/281842542918

this setup will get you 15 mph, if you opt for 29T pulley from https://www.boardbumpersshop.com/product-page/evolve-gt-29t-drive-gear-upgrade-kit and 97mm wheels your top speed could be 16.5mph....I highly advise to invest in 97mm ABEC11 Flywheels compared to clones.... for the 29t pulley you will need a smaller belt https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AGP75HO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ISCA8S6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

currently yuneec ego 2 is $329 on massdrop https://massdrop.com/buy/yuneec-e-go-2-electric-skateboard?mode=guest_open

pictures of my setup with clone wheels at the moment

http://imgur.com/a/kjyxW

also, load up on extra motors with complete truck set for only $29.99 (it is a price mistake) but I received 3 already :) https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1281270-REG/yuneec_ego2cr017svc_rear_axle_carriere_for.html you will receive this product https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1128517-REG/yuneec_egocr012_complete_assembled_rear.html

I replace my motor due to water damage once about every 6 months.....

edit ... deck bustin boombox http://www.bustinboards.com/boombox-longboard-details

I constantly deal with cars at night as I use my board to commute every day along the bike lane. I removed the elastic strap from one of my camping headlights and then used velcro tape to attach that to the front of my helmet. Similarly, I took a bicycle brake light and used velcro tape to attach that to the back of my helmet. The two of them combined ensures that cars see me at night, especially when they're somewhat close by and preparing to take a right turn in front of me. Seeing as how low to the ground shredlights are, I doubt that they're going to be effective in those high traffic situations. However, you said you're going to be riding at 1am, so maybe my level of visibility won't be as necessary.

Headlamp: $9 (I used an old one that was lying around)

Bike Brake Light: $5

Velcro Tape: $7.50 (You only need a small piece, so you can save the rest for other DIY)

Personally, I think this is the best solution as other board-mounted lights will come loose after a while from the vibrations. Plus, you can look straight at a car that's about to do something stupid and set your headlamp to "flashing" so that they pay attention.

This noise has been driving me nuts ever since I got this kit (90mm hubs). I finally found a solution. These 1/4" hole grommets inserted over the bolt ends of the ESC PCB stack (held in place with a drop of glue) act as very effective vibration dampeners and also help isolate the ESC from coming into contact with the edges of the enclosure compartment. The grommets also lift the ESC above the vent holes so that air contacts the entire bottom surface of the ESC. My board rides silently now (allowing me to focus on the annoyance of creaky rear truck).

Koowheel's got a bag on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Koowheel-Skateboard-Carrying-Electric-Longboard/dp/B01N5P4WBP/ref=s9_simh_gw_g200_i1_r?_encoding=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=GRNFJYV9DRGP4J0W4QQS&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=a6aaf593-1ba4-4f4e-bdcc-0febe090b8ed&pf_rd_i=desktop

I got a triple8 helmet (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007CMDRV8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) but I don't know if it's worse than others, as I have not yet fallen badly and bumped my head hard against the floor or anything like that. Also, I got this (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000DZIK1/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) for wrist guard, they had a package with elbow and knee guard, but I didn't get that one, and got just the wristguard.

I'll be sure to link the video in this post as soon as I get some decent footage. I also purchased another relatively unknown board off amazon which should be here tomorrow for the same price. This board however claims dual 350watt motors(700w total) with the same battery capacity but a lower voltage/topspeed of 29.4volts/12.5mph. Board is shorter at 32" and with smaller diameter wheels but should have much more torque to get me up the hills without embarrassment.

https://www.amazon.com/Alouette-Electric-Skateboard-Lithium-Battery/dp/B01MZC8DCR/ref=pd_rhf_se_p_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=W6KJTQJDTEXGX7TH293B

Here! https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B015IEJ0GC/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here is the mobile version of your link

Telescope Case or BrdBag

Picked up this one the other day: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GIYZ45M/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

is it this one you are talking about, because this one is not waterproof and can't protect the board from rain like OP asked :/
https://www.amazon.com/Koowheel-Skateboard-Carrying-Electric-Longboard/dp/B01N5P4WBP/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496720842&sr=8-1&keywords=koowheel+bag

97mm Longboard Flywheel Solid Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071YCD1TP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_lUm.zbHP3G35Q

Stock belts and covers... To make the stock covers work, do your belt tension, then loosen wheel and wiggle out a few mm, then put cover on and tighten wheel

[SELL]
Meepo 1.5 (less than 100 miles), comes with:

[ShredLights]
(https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075KWYZZY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) Costed $44.99

Nose and tail guard Costed $13.99

[Red tail light] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015IEJ0GC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) Costed $18.37

[Longboard Tool] (https://i.imgur.com/adtDPzF.jpg)

[Extra trucks and screws from the recall] (https://i.imgur.com/MAcuYoi.jpg)

[Remote (no wrist strap, sorry)] (https://i.imgur.com/Wao1vfJ.jpg)

[Charger] (https://i.imgur.com/yolnbbV.jpg)

[Wall mount + 4 screws] (https://i.imgur.com/8yOyrHq.jpg)

I'm in the Bay Area (Mountain View). $450 OBO

take one of your truck bolts and thread it through one of the holes on the rail. no modification needed.

https://www.amazon.com/EEBUYTRONICS-4pcsrail-Advanced-Tactical-Sections-x/dp/B00NPJW2N6/ref=sr_1_5?s=sports-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1540269615&sr=1-5&keywords=picatinny+rail&dpID=41w5U7lxqWL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000ZIZ32W?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

I knew that. 😨

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BMUX7GA/

I have this one, I like how the straps are reinforced to hold a heavier eskate. Most longboards are going to hit you in the ass everytime you walk though.