Hi all, I am ordering parts for my first Esk8 build. My main questions are in regards to the ESC I selected but am open to suggestions as a whole on my build. Some parts are ordered and can’t be changed. Others are pending to be selected for order.
Deck (ordered): 34" Old school cruiser
Wheels: 90mm 74a
Trucks: TorqueBoards 180mm (considered the 218 but eh) w/ some 3mm risers
Motor mount: Still looking, probably going with @Boardnamics Caliber II 63mm motor mount. Says its “flippable” which I am hoping means can be rear mounted or under-deck. I need under-deck, maybe he will chime in if I tag him <3
However, I have heard it may require some soldering for motor attachment and was hoping someone would have some insight in this forum to guide me. It seems this ESC is the best for my build and for a solid price. It was recommended to me on the old forum by someone who does not wish to be named on the new forum (??)
Anyways, I have zero experience or equipment for soldering connections. Does anyone know if:
This esc fits my build nicely
This ESC requires soldering upon install
If it does require soldering, is there a well-priced alternative that would fit my build similarly or better? Preferably located in US.
If there is not a solid alternative, how tf do I go about soldering this thing is there a guide that exists out there? I can’t find much of anything on this specific ESC.
Kindly open to criticism and suggestions on my build. Thanks for your help in advance forum wizards!
Lmao, I said HE WHO WISHES NOT TO BE NAMED and I will stick to that!
I see…seems it is indeed the consensus that the 5.5 is where soldering would be needed. I will email flipsky. However, as I do not even know what I am asking for would I phrase the email in the likes of the following:
Would you please use the 5.5mm gold plated connector option as my ESC uses 5.5mm bullet connector.
Ah maybe that is where I should have posted this, apologies if I am in the wrong topic zone.
If you are ordering the battery from me, you could have flipsky ship the motor to me aswell. I can handle the soldering/re soldering and can make sure the controller plug matches the esc plug…
One think kissing is an antispark or loop key from your build
I could also make you a loop key or you could order an flipsky antispark. They have been fairly reliable for me. I also have a few on hand if you would like to just purchase one from me
Clearly opinions are strong and sides are split (lol internet drama). But as a noob who just joined the community today, all I can do is sit back and thank the experts for their advice.
So, back on topic of my build I found Boardnamics can source 40t pulleys so am considering now a 40/16 over a 36/15. Lets see if I get this right: A 36/15 will give me a tad higher top speed while a 40/16 will provide more torque (based off the gearing ratios). Hmmmm… what to do. Well, what would you do?
Right on, I’m sure you will see my order come in for some 40/16 pulleys and the mount! Seems like I will be using a 270mm belt. Any idea when yours will be restocked? Show as backorder atm.
Got it. Out of curiosity where did you find that information? Personal experience with makerX? Because I have really struggled to find any builds or information in general from the community using the SV6. All I can find is people using the DV6.
I haven’t used these connectors before, but isn’t the one they pointed to with the red arrow in the email the male? It looks like the right one is a female…
is there a guide that exists out there? I can’t find much of anything on this specific ESC.
)
