Hey everyone currently trying to turn my longboard (landyachts wolfshark caliber 2 trucks) into an eskate. Already bought a 10s4p batt so building around that.
Looking for a dual vesc or esc around $100
Comparable remote and receiver $35-45
Dual motors with caliber 2 brackets and hardware (abec) $150
Flexible budget just looking to get started building first board local is 29456
Thanks man as I way saying budget is flexible just wanted to see if anyone had some basic parts so I could throw something together and upgrade as I see fit
yeah, come up to 500 ish and u might be in business…
im wrapping up a gift board for my brother now and even with spare parts n shit I had already around i had to lay out 300 to get some things to make it happen making this board closer to 500 ish had I not had left overs…
you’ll be best off just doing a lot of research and buying these parts new when you can. Buy right or buy twice. I’m in the process of building my first Esk8 and already have spent around $800 trying to go as budget friendly as i can. you don’t want questionable electronics or motors. especially at that price you’re not going to get anything amazing\
you can get cheaper parts but really you’re not going to be getting anything much cheaper unless its less reliable. look at the parts market section of the forum to see what people are asking and looking for when buying used.
if you’re going to buy anything search for the name of the item on the forum first. there might be a post reviewing it or a warning against buying it.
i confirmed with TB that the only difference is the reverse is slightly longer to clear the base plate a little better for more clearance. they both can be mounted either direction.
what kind of wheels do you have ? youll probably need a new bigger set with the matching pulley system, these are on sale right now.
feel free to message me with any questions. it would be much more helpful to know what you’re trying to accomplish in your build and what type of terrain youll be riding it in ( flat, hills, etc.)
ended up blowing up my budget getting single motor TB mech kit w/ 97mm wheels , 6355, tb vesc, nano remote/receiver. a anti spark switch, batt meter, enclosure, misc connectors. with goal of dual 6355 off my 10s4p. hopefully this thing turns out well after busting my wallet open. if anyone thinks im missing something let me know.
glad to hear you’re going to be getting some great parts! you’ll have no regrets, trust me!
I’m assuming a few values but you should get about 31mph top speed and 24mph range. you can use the vesc to lower the top speed and increase range though, you can do a ton of changes, you should read up over here!
Well I used to downhill longboard and now I’m in an area with little to no hills so I gotta get speed somehow and my legs ain’t doing it for me. Mainly just want to cruise around town take it with me to the beach and whatnot