Noob question thread! 2020_Summer

[b264]

@Hoaz

I am currently doing my first build, one-year anniversary. I have every important component. The batteries, the vesc, the connectors etc, and it’s remained largely unassembled for a year (except for some parts like the motor mount and the motor). The reason why I have put off the build is because I do not know how to progress. I need a box/casing that protects ALL components when I’m out skateboarding (?), but not sure where or how to go about getting such a container. I need a solution for this, any help?

order of operations is very important

@b264

If I could be of assistance, it would be to choose your items in a certain order. Don’t choose anything else until you’ve chosen your deck and enclosure. Because you need to know if it will even fit. Enclosures are much more difficult than you think, and you need to know if flexibility will be something you design for, or not. So go in a certain order, along the whole way making sure you choose things that are compatible with each other.

1. helmet
2. deck + enclosure (flex?)
3. battery (flex?)
4. ESC(s)
5. drivetrain & trucks & motor mount
6. wheels
7. motors
8. {everything else}
9. remote
10. aesthetics: grip, colors, lights

Leaving enclosures until last as an afterthought is a surefire way to end up in a less-than-ideal position.