SPEEDBOARD - $23k on Kickstarter in one day

[Skunk]

It looks to me like the majority of the learning curve is starting to go and stopping.
Can’t wait to try it later this week.

[speedboard]

Instead I would suggest changing the chassis layout to cover the entire width of the deck. Like this you can double the space inside and easily add a beefy motor (or do 2 motors + 2 VESC, which might be cheaper than one massive motor and VESC). But most importantly, this would give you space for the ER battery pack to fit inside.

Having the chassis go to the edge of the deck significantly reduces lean angle, and would let the frame rail contact the ground. It’s like a motorcycle, gotta keep everything centralized and inside a V-shaped longitudinal cross section.

[speedboard]

Really wanna feel how this board rides. Can you just step on it and go or do you need a significant amount of practise? I know how to snowboard and waveboard and obviously skate/longboard though.

Check out the Kickstarter video, all of those test riders were riding it for the first time. The first 20 feet are wobbly as your ankles figure out what the hell is going on, then everything stabilizes. Learning to cruise at 30 mph is super easy, as are gentle to moderate turns, but hard turns will obviously take some practice (as with anything). I think it’s easier to learn to ride than a OneWheel or four-wheel board.

[Reelop19]

I think it’s awesome. Offering an electronics-free version should be a must. Tapping into the DIY community gets the board out to more people. More people = more publicity. More people also equals more people to show others how it can be customized. You should start a group buy on here

[Sender]

Lacroix did this to great effect with their first generation board.

[speedboard]

Lacroix did this to great effect with their first generation board.

What did they do, specifically? Price, specs, etc.?

[Sender]

Their first offering was to the DIY community first with their deck and enclosure.

What this enabled was some early cash flow without the inherent complications of a complete. Also, you know your product is going to more capable users early on.

Also, you can garner information on what the DIYers do with your platform. And potentially identify any changes that need to be made or cool ideas you may want to incorporate.

[speedboard]

Their first offering was to the DIY community first with their deck and enclosure.

What this enabled was some early cash flow without the inherent complications of a complete. Also, you know your product is going to more capable users early on.

Also, you can garner information on what the DIYers do with your platform. And potentially identify any changes that need to be made or cool ideas you may want to incorporate.

What did they charge? What was included?

[Sender]

If I recall correctly it was just the deck and the enclosure and it was $399. Trucks were MBS so were easily attainable or could people could go off the beaten path with how they wanted to use the platform.

Compare that to their later price of $700+ for the deck and enclosure.

[Reelop19]

Let’s not forget Trampa. While they did not do what Lacroix did they consistently sell boards both complete and as partials for the diy community. And I’d say they make a pretty penny doing so

[Creavenger]

@speedboard I would defenitely go for a deal like this! It would be a fun project to install my own components

[Giga]

I haven’t seen any signs of them overheating so far, and I ride really hard, but yes, we will upgrade for the production board.

Can you share some numbers? Maybe even metr logs or overlay videos?

We use Rulon J thrust bearings for the vertical forces.

Okay, nice, did you treat the horizontal surfaces?

The vertical forces are actually significantly less than the horizontal forces from the cantilever design.

Well, but the horizontal forces have a much bigger area, so the pressure should be around the same range.

[Sender]

I would too.

Essentially remove the other components cost would be fair.

I think a rolling chasis at around $750 or so would be pretty damn dope.

And would get some more exposure for the product.

I would fuck with one like this to be sure. Skin and frit the deck. Make it all hott AF, and try out a different take on this game we are all playing.

Limit the sales to people here on the forum. Get the concept into the right hands.

[Skunk]

Small batch of super dope DIY builds…

[glyphiks]

Not encouraging you to use minimal nickel, but this is an interesting video, would be easy for you to test for what is an optimal amount of nickel

The battery builders club

Interesting video. Me thinks that the usual chart we see is far too conservative. I would personally feel very comfortable going 2-2.5x the ratings we see on the chart below. Far too conservative IMHO [A9CBFA26-2C25-4C2C-98C4-379F9F06044F]

[Sender]

I am no electrical engineer by any stretch of the imagination. However, many of these amp rating are super conservative.

The ratings are also over a much longer run than the mere inches we are running in our builds…

Just something to keep in mind. They can handle more than the numbers give them credit for.

[Dareno]

• Braking:
  Having a brake (speak motor) in the front would be great, as more pressure is applied to the front wheels when decelerating. Hitting the breaks hard and losing traction in the front wheel will likely lead to skids, followed by a faceplant.

just my 2 cents.

This is so very true. I once binned a Brand spanking Honda Blackbird on a patch of diesel in a service station because of a stupid dual braking system activating the front brake. I was on a test ride lol

[speedboard]

Hey guys & girls, I just created a free battery upgrade tier for Kickstarter, with 3000 mAh cells in place of the standard 2100 mAh cells. This is a 43% bump, will increase range to 23-34 miles.

[Kellag]

Haha you moved fast after that Saturday ride🤣 nice job🔥

[speedboard]

Haha you moved fast after that Saturday ride🤣 nice job🔥

Those hills in SF are no joke, especially at my current 190 lbs! The extra 43% capacity should make a huge difference.

I really wanted to keep each pack under 100 Wh to bring them all on a plane, but even now I can take two of the new 140 Wh packs on a plane and fly with the board, just have to lower the battery amps & regen amps by half. Or just have my travel partner carry the other two on herself… Thanks MC!!