Published On Oct 16, 2018
I decided to try something different and build a belt drive board. The total cost varies a bit depending on where you buy everything but it should be around $300 or less. The weight of the board with batteries is a little over 11 lbs.
Here are the parts:
ESC with remote (10S voltage, belt motor/brushless motor):
https://www.ebay.com/itm/single-motor...
6374 Motor:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/C6374-high-e...
Motor mount for Caliber II trucks:
https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Electr...
Other motor mount option (I use this on my newest belt-drive board - may require grinding the trucks):
https://www.ebay.com/itm/DIY-electric...
This is just the mount:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/CNC-motor-lo...
Trucks (9” requires grinding):
https://www.amazon.com/Caliber-Trucks...
Trucks (10” shouldn’t require grinding):
https://www.amazon.com/Caliber-Trucks...
I used these FS 150mm trucks with the ebay motor mount on my newer build. I needed to grind them similarly to trucks in this video:
https://www.skateshred.com/trucks-who...
Deck:
https://www.skateshred.com/wholesale-...
skateshred.com also has other skateboard stuff like hardware, risers, and a skate tool.
These bearings are decent:
https://www.skateshred.com/longboard-...
Two 5S / 3Ah batteries
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/zippy-fli...
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/xt60-seri...
5Ah battery option
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-b...
The price and availability of LiPo batteries seems to fluctuate. Check around the internet from time to time to see what’s on sale. I would recommend 5S voltage with 3Ah or more capacity.
Other battery options (may not fit in the container above)
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-3...
https://hobbyking.com/en_us/turnigy-4...
Container for batteries (for 3Ah batteries used in this build):
https://www.target.com/p/sistema-klip...
Container for batteries (for 5Ah batteries used in updated hub motor build):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Amazon may not carry them anymore
https://www.houzz.com/product/9190957...
Containers for ESC:
https://www.amazon.com/Sistema-Collec...
Griptape (rubber):
https://www.homedepot.com/p/TrafficMA...
Griptape (carpet):
https://www.homedepot.com/p/TrafficMA...
Spray adhesive:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Loctite-1...
Screws and washers can be found at most hardware stores like Home Depot:
sheet metal screws: #6 x 1/2”
flat washers: #8
B6AC v2 LiPo Balance Charger:
https://www.ebay.com/sch/b6ac+v2
Parallel Balanced Charging Board:
https://www.amazon.com/Weyland-Parall...
Rotary tool:
https://www.harborfreight.com/rotary-...