Wheel type, ride conditions, and target range?
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i have these wheels https://www.amazon.com/MBS-13401-All-Terrain-Longboard-Wheels/dp/B015GJN0BA/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3SLIEGZFO9CJJ&dchild=1&keywords=100mm+all+terrain+skateboard+wheels&qid=1589920727&sprefix=100mm+all+ter%2Caps%2C447&sr=8-1
With a 36t/16t gear setup
Uhhhh not quite sure what you mean by ride conditions…
and target range of 15ish miles anything higher than 10 is fine but hopefully anything 15+
Going off road or up hills or are you heavy?
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Sorry for changing the topic, but I have a quick question. I am going to buy this ESC (https://alienpowersystem.com/shop/esc/ev-esc/alien-300a-4-24s-evolution-3-esc-hv-sensored/) with this motor (https://alienpowersystem.com/shop/brushless-motors/80mm/c80100-v2-sensored-outrunner-brushless-motor-180kv-7000w/). Is there an esc/vesc that would work better or is a lower price than this APS brand one?
What’s the gist there?
Without an actual voltage, it’s hard to say, but you should set your VESC cutoffs super-conservative on lipo. If you run them low and especially if you draw high currents when they are lower, they will puff.
If an ESC is not specifically for skateboard, you should probably not use it. It might not have regenerative brakes at all (something designed for quadcopter / efoil / ebike) or the throttle and/or brakes might be jerky and knock you off the board.
The VESC software is king right now for smooth skateboard operation and versatility.
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What is your goal for the build? I would not buy either of those without good reason.
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Thanks for letting me know. Do you have a VESC that you recommend instead. I will be running 18s and it recommends that the ESC is 200A.
Is this for a longboard?
Thanks for the help. No. It is for an electric scooter.
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Ahhh, ok. Try to wait for the Stormcore ESC. Rion scooters are running them and those things are blinding.
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Thanks. I’ll take a look at it. It does look great so far. If I do order the alien esc, (for whatever reason) will I at least be able to use it with the motor?
It should work from a technical sense, just not sure on the practical side. But since you’re not relying on it for braking, might be fine.
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Okay. Thanks for all your help!
No hills really and also no off-roading
I weight 145lbs or about 63kg
Gonna be riding in the street
Most likely you want a 36v (10s li-ion) 7.5ah+ (3p to 4p) pack. Trying to make it yourself or buy one?
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I mean I know making one could save me some money but I have no idea how
Soooo most likely buy
Look for metroboards, they got them cheap
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