Here’s the two videos I’d made on my experiments.
Bit of a different use case, I was going for boards small enough to fit in a backpack if you took the trucks off.
I think the base idea is good, its just about finding a really good latching mechanism.
how would you feel about the latch involving a “key” that would need to be taken out before the trucks could slide out? (key could remain attached)
They key would be removable easily with one hand then removing the truck after still one handed.
in this case the key locks, so it is actually a lock not a key? Key lock? damn I’m confused now.
having the latch built into the slot/deck is more ideal but for a DIY home solution a solid key that locks in would be simple and effective.
That is what I was thinking about, in my design I’m using that as other mechanisms need spring loaded latching systems that I can’t be bothered to design
This is my updated version.
I think you could really easily modify a latch this style to make it spring loaded.
For instance instead of screwing the loop directly through the pivot in the handle, you could have it pass through with a bushing and a nut, using the bushing as a compression spring.
With the setup I have, deformation in the plastic and wood is enough to provide some springback so the latch stays closed, but I imagine with an all metal system that will go away and you’ll need to introduce the springback.
This is a very interesting proyect, for a regular skateborad its pretty much on point. But in an electric skateboard generally there is not as much space for the locking system. So i have to work on the other side of the board. Im worrking on something similar to what you explain in the end of the video. I want to use a plate with 4 holes that you can slide to let 4 bolts loose. I havent done real progress yet because i grossly understimated how much time uni was going to take me.
but you could integrate all the power/lights connections!!!