You would recommend a newcomer an untested and unreleased product? 
Focboxes are tried and true, unitys are working well but have questionable future support, vesc6 is solid but expensive, or take a gamble on flipsky’s QC.
Or just wait a bit and see how the slew of new escs coming out this spring/summer perform.
Also I really like the dead man trigger on the boosted remote but I can’t seem to find a DIY remote with this feature, does such a thing exist ?
If you wanna do some real offroading (more than what your XR can do) then you will definitely want a top mount enclosure. This will make sure you dont have to worry about big rocks, treeroots or dirt screwing up you enclosure and possibly your electronics. Plus if you want to do some jumps you definitely need a top mount enclosure.
Since you like products like a boosted board and XR I would suggest not to save money on cheap parts. You will very likely end up replacing the cheap parts sooner or later, especially if you like the hobby.
Maybe get a full infinity setup board from trampa (including trucks wheels and bindings). Then get a @IDEA drive system, they are very affordable and good quality. Get some hobbyking sk8 motors since they are decent quality for the price.
For the VESC I would advice you not to choose flipsky since they are not really reliable. Keep your eyes open for some second hand focboxes or unity, especially with new vescs from rideneo coming out there will probably be some second hand for sale soon.
I build my mountainboard (version 1) for 1500 euros, mainly this affordable by getting some good deals on secondhand parts on this forum.
Good luck!
This is so true. If you don’t have a top mount battery, you don’t have a mountain board IMO
Check out PVC junction boxes and pelican cases for some inspiration.
What do you use to secure the box to the board ?
Threaded wood inserts like this
I then put fat rubber washers under the box for vibration and water resistance
So this will work eventhough the Trampa deck is not made out of wood ?
These, inserted from the bottom
Thanks a lot @Halbj613 @Venom121212 @Creavenger @taz for the advice !
But now I’m more looking towards 2000€ than 1500€ (if I buy all the parts new).
Any recommendations on how to lower the price and on a good box that is capable of holding a 12S8P battery ?
Bang for buck, I doubt you can beat this. Will hold a 12s8p plus your esc if your want it to.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08541FTSJ/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_INKzEbA3G0J8C
If you plan on keeping your esc separate, look for similar ones on ebay or Amazon. Search “junction box”. Waterproof, can take a hell of a beating, and look smoother than the pelican cases imo.
“Buy nice or buy twice” is the truest statement and mistake around here.
There seem to be an issue with your amazon link because it redirects me to a DJI gimbal
Same with me
Yes that statement is pretty much a law of nature around here lol
@BbsMentos look at peli cases or cheaper equivalents.
Here is some inspiration Show me your top mount [no words, specs only]
Wtf I don’t even own one of those lol
Here we go
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081LZYNHN/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_KzMzEbG0T1WZ9
If he’s in the EU, I sell CNC trucks cheaper than TB 218.
Thanks, I managed to fin this one on amazon france (Lord I wish I could find as much there as amazon.com) https://www.amazon.fr/dérivation-résistant-intempéries-adaptable-extérieur/dp/B00U6BUE4U/ref=sr_1_28?__mk_fr_FR=ÅMÅŽÕÑ&crid=38WL9RZY3CW93&keywords=boite+de+jonction+etanche&qid=1583771201&sprefix=boite+de+jo%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-28
I’m worried about the fact that it is only IP 56 (or IP55 in the description), will this do ?
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10Ks_yXONZITxrXckPbKgFFEskZgUPBeZdpA2YG_m1UI/edit?usp=sharing
I would suggest this but Im not sure if the price is for a pair? https://electricboardsolutions.com/collections/pulleys-belts-mounts/products/68t-pulley-for-mbs-rockstar-ii
I’d say ip56 is fine but wouldn’t argue against ip66 or higher.
Thanks for this spreadsheet ! Also what was wrong with the BMS I chose ?
