the tail light handle also serves as an imitation ballsack and a stand!
I decided against the drag handle at the back for a number of reasons, so I still need to design one to go at the front now, so not entirely finished with the build, but close!!!
I decided that i’m gonna try commit to an esk8 commute, so I hit up @MBS on the weekend to pick up a spare fivestar hub so I can carry a complete spare wheel with me. Also grabbed some of their new hub spacers and replaced all my 3dp ones thanks Joel!
Been having some issues with my metr logs stopping mid ride, but after playing with some settings it seems to be good now! Thanks @xsynatic !
First commute to work was great! I was surprised at how stable I felt on the airs, i’m not quite sure I hit top speed but I must have been close. Efficiency was good, can’t really ask for much better than 20wh/km on 9 inch!
@Skyart, if i were to run an LED from a port on the solo just as an indicator light to show that the esc is switched on, which would be the best port to use?
And does anyone have a recommendation for a good little LED?
Reason I ask is so that I can mount an LED inside this handle, so the handle glows while the board is on! I’ll redesign the handle to house the light and improve the design once i have a new light…
But for now, this handle marks the completion of the build!!! quick summary below… have I missed anything important?
Step Bro
Deck: DIY split angle 35/30 MTB deck - hoop pine, iron bark, basalt, carbon and fibreglass
Enclosures: DIY 3d printed PETG with aluminium lids
Drivetrain: Apex Air trucks with Apex Jump Drives running 140kv 6384 Apex motors. MBS Fivestars and 9 inch tires
Battery: 16s6p P42a, split in two. 16s4p below deck, 16s2p on top. Sharing the same JBD smart bms in the top box.
ESC: SKP Solos with built in metr module for telemetry
Remote: Currently running Hoyt puck with +20% expo, but have a thumbwheel z-mote on order
Accessories: DIY 3d printed TPU stomp pads with MBS F5 bindings and heel straps.
Big Beems headlights and C8 tail light from PEV Components
DIY 3d printed PETG handles front and back
Power settings per motor:
Current mode
Motor Amps: 100A
Motor Brakes: -70A
Battery Amps: 60
Battery Regen: -50
Wow, I completely missed the progress on this one. This is amazing! That’s like 3 lifetimes worth of work. How you managed to pull that out in a couple of months is completely beyond me.
I’m not even sure you should ride it. If I spent so much time and effort building a board, I would put it on a shelf for people to admire. I might take it for an occasional Sunday ride if it’s sunny and the roads are dry. Paved roads only that I have thoroughly swept first.
Haha the way i see it is if i put in the work to start with, i’ll never have to maintain it time will tell, but it certainly isn’t getting babied! Gutter drops are so useful!!!
thanks Joel!
quick summary below… have I missed anything important? 
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… such a great build btw, have loved watching you start and finish before ive finished drilling holes in things 
excellent call by your fine self 
