Thanks for all the feedback. Considering that I would be pretty happy with something like a Evolve GTR bamboo I feel I cannot stretch the budget further than that without needing to rethink the new hobby :). What do you think about version 2.
Version 2
Vestar Blackhawk Deck + Enclosure - $215
Motor / Drivetrain / Trucks / Wheels -$425
Stormcore 60D - $320
Hoyt Puck - $120
Battery - 12s 3p - $500
I appreciate the feedback. Do you think this type of build will work. What am I missing from this order?
If you’re not in a rush, you can still consider DIY. If you are, these boards have a solid reputation and recently got upgraded to a larger battery: Hoyt St EL2.1 (Non-Flyable, Extended Range)
It’s not compatible with most of the parts you chose. Idk why he recommended it but to use it you need to go reverse kingpin and use mbs/trampa wheels which isn’t what you planned in doing. Do get a battery made by a builder, not propulsion boards
sorry to rephrase
i meant to not use the flipsky one and instead buy the boardnamics kit (trucks, baseplates, drives, motors) and then install with some mbs wheels or whatever (100$ ish)
way nicer drivetrain then the flipsky one and def worth it if he can get the funds
ETA to purchase these in the next 3 weeks. Build my first board over the Chicago winter.
Deck/Enclosure: Flux Motion DIY (not sure if should wait for V2 release) Battery: 12s8p (will build my own and currently documenting plan) ESC: StormCore 60D or MakerX V6 (heard good things about both so far) Trucks: MBS Metal Matrix II (not going to wait for V3) Drive Train: Boardnamics M1-AT Gear Drive (wait for V2) or Boardnamics belt setup (toss-up) Motors: 6384 Remote: Hoyt Puck Wheels: Rockstart II hubs, Kenda 8" Charge Port: CNLinko M16
Open Questions
What is the decision boundary between belt-drive vs gear-driven? How should be thinking about this purchase?
Do I need a spacer between the roadside and board bearings in the MBS Rockstar II hubs? Does it go bearing|spacer|bearing? Any guidance here will be appreciated.
Need a recommendation on a charger (<=10A).
Opinion on padding the underside of the enclosure with foam? I can’t tell if that is accepted as a standard or what other Flux builders have done.
Eh it depends on rider weight. With maytech 6374 I was running 100 motor amps/50 battery amps per stormcore side and didn’t have overheating issues. 63100 are excessively large and delicate.