First Build, $1500 limit, suggestions!?

Thanks so much for the response!

So I’ve added everything together and here is my build:

  • Bustin Sporster 35″ MKII Deck
  • Bustin Sporster 35″ MKII Enclosure
  • 12S4P Molicel P42A 21700 battery pack (flexible)
  • 220mm Precision Hangers + 63mm Motor Mounts Kit
  • Orangatang Caguama 85 mm wheels (Might have to go with the TB110 wheels since they’re 110mm)
  • Electric Skateboard Motor 6380 170KV
  • Maker X ESC
  • Flipsky VX1 2.4 Ghz remote
  • Remote on/off Solid State Switch (Luna Cycle)

Not sure if I’m missing something :smiley:

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Solid parts! I’d strongly recommend the TB 110mm wheels over the caguamas. With Caguamas and the parts you choose, the torque might be too much that it’ll throw you off.

As for pulley ratio, a common ratio for 110mm wheels is 16/40. Caguamas are usually 16/36.

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Are you doing single motor or dual ?

Dual most likely. Just to get that extra torque and uphill performance.

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Would defiantly do dual. 6380 is a lot and when I say a lot it’s a lot lol. Personally if it’s your first build go ahead and do dual 6374 or dual 6355

Buy TB motors not flipsky

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I’ve never tried 6380s, not even 6374s on a dual for urethane boards before.
It’ll be plenty powerful, might be too much actually haha. Maybe those who have built them before can chime in.

I used dual 6380s on one of my AT boards

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And @Linny is 100% correct. Don’t get cags lol you will regret it and you will have no clearance on the Sporster deck

I run dual 6374 on urethane but it’s a lot and 37mph will approach really fast lol

That’s just my personal opinion

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Just punched some numbers in the calculator for your theoretical top speed.

Molicel P42A is a very punchy cell, and paired with those motors and a good ESC, it’s gonna make you fly, no joke.

Here’s the link if you wanna play around with the gearing/motor kv
calc.esk8.it

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Ahaha, alright. I’ll look into it. Appreciate the input!

Wouldn’t stronger motors be better in the long-run though? I don’t want the motors to overheat during say a one hour ride with no breaks. Or maybe I’m just being stupid since I’m a newbie lol :rofl:

If your riding like you said you were going to just cruising with a top of 25mph no. I highly recommend not getting 6380s lol, they will kick your ass right off the board

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Also are you building a battery or having it built for you ? I’d recommend getting it built

If he’s getting the enclosure from @eBoosted, might as well get the battery from him, it’ll fit in the enclosure like a glove because it has segments.

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Was just goin to mention that he should just get it built by him if he’s getting the sporster !

That was my plan yeah. It appears that it’s wired already.

6355s only got warm to the touch after a 2 hour ride, i weigh 70kg.

Yes, a large motor like the 6380 will have much more torque and power, and won’t get warm as easily, but if this board is going to be a commuter for example, you would do away with saving some weight, which might i add, the 6380s are heeeeeeavy.

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If you have no knowledge of batteries don’t build it yourself lol. No fire is the best kinda fire if ya know what I mean

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6380s are very heavy lol. Solid like 5lbs just in motors let alone everything else

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I suppose I could have it pre-built into the enclosure? All I would have to do is hook everything up when it arrives.

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Yup @eBoosted will take good care of you in that aspect of battery building

Ooof, yeah. In that case I will probably go with two 6374’s then.

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