So after a bunch of research and guess work as well I have started to build upon an MBS Core 95 that I got for $100 earlier this year. I am revealing what I have purchased so far and looking for mostly helpful reviews from the amazing people here that have expert level knowledge in this field.
Motors:
2 of the N5065 11.1-36V 330KV 2500W Brushless Sensorless 6364-200KV Motor for Electric Balancing Scooter Skateboards _ eBay.pdf (1.6 MB)
I have decided to go with Belt drivetrain with 72T/18T. The only questions I have for the forum are:
How would I go about calculating measurement of my belt and where’s best to purchase them from??
With appropriate filaments and printed properly, should I 3D print the Gears for the drivetrain at home or get them milled??
Whats the best and most cost efficient battery that I should go with?? Like I could build one with all the 18650’s I have that are salvaged, but I’m not confident enough in my knowledge to build one, also I lack the appropriate tools.
When answering my questions please keep in mind that I live in Western Canada, so some sources aren’t relevent for myself as they don’t ship here either at all or within a timely manner. Thanks in advance though for your highly insightful tips tricks and pointers.
The ESC you have will not let you change any setings in the same way a VESC based ESC will.
330kv is quite high compared to what we usually use, most people have motors with a kv between 100-220, lower kv gives you more torque but less top speed. You can adjust the top speed and torque with the gearing, but 330kv is still a bit high
Most cost efficient battery, go Samsung 30Q
Most efficient battery, go 21700 Molicel P42A
Use a VESC like the Focbox Unity
Use a 6374 190kv motor from Maytech
Do not 3d print the gears, it will be money wasted down the drain, get a pulley kit from haggy board or Torqueboards
You will pay a small extra ammount for these parts but you will only pay once, if you go with the stated selections you might get frustrated soon and will buy them anyways when they die
Definetly, if there is a budget, skip that ESC… It’s the brain of your esk8, so putting some extra money and getting something that is VESC compatible (skip flipsky as well) will benefit you a lot in the future. Also it is much easier to resell sometime later when you decide to go for something else. And believe me, you will want more, and more and more because this hobby is highly addictive.
I chose my motors due to the fact I will be riding mainly on flatter ground and don’t need high torque. As for the ESC I got it because of the price and compatibility with my motors, so I won’t be wanting to change settings. Almost plug and play type of a build for my first ever build, then save up for a super epic build and create that monster.
I put in my information on that belt calculator and it seems not to be working for me?? Idk. But your suggested alternative is chain drive?? I could agree with you there for sure, but have little information found to go on for my research.
Should I just go with a fat ass prebuilt LiPo battery, and what configuration would be best suggested?? Thanks for the Info, it’s greatly appreciated.
Well I am planning on using 36V as that’s what everything is rated to that I have, and I am using the original 8inch tires.
Thanks for that info, I selected everything properly and it wasn’t displaying any information. Idk, lol.
