oh totally go for it 100%
Fully DIY built boards are trivial. The best drivetrain is the hub motor due to its spectacular reliability so making your own hub motors is definitely the best course of action.
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Building one will always be at least as expensive as buying one, probably more expensive. But the end result will be much better – and serviceable when it breaks down.
Having a lathe, mill, 3D printer, and being able to model will help you tremendously.
Can you solder?
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yes, i can solder pretty well, my other hobby is building custom lightsabers
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YES
this is definitely for you!
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Don’t @ me, y’all had enough
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Who!!! Arr… not the telll me the wrrrrong!!!
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well, i guess ill start putting together a parts list. any recommendations?
start with board and enclosure
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i have a board and plan to 3d print an enclosure. the board is a normal skate deck so i might have to upscale but that’s yet to be determined. once i get motor and batteries figured out ill see if i have the space
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@BigBadLoser You’ll be 3d printing a case or a mold for a case?
Vibrations and 3d prints don’t mix and match very well. And considering most of your money will be inside it, I’d suggest making sure you don’t lose it all on a speed bump
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i can build it out of aluminum or mold it if i need to. on an unrelated note what’s the consensus on buying used parts for a build??
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I love used parts except when they turn out to not work when it itn’t disclosed.
Makes a build cost a lot more when you spend $50 on a very heavy duty paperweight.
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I will advise you single motor 2WD to save money. Same perfomance as dual motors in my experience.
I use printed cases for few years, no issues. Just model them beefier.
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I’m envious; if I had a lathe I’d be making custom motor shafts for a setup like yours all day 
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Every Craptor Ii owner once believed this mantra, now ask them.
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