Electric Skateboard Build - Belt Drive | Weight ~11 lbs | Price ＜ $300

Electric Skateboard Build - Belt Drive | Weight ~11 lbs | Price ＜ $300 | Speed ＞ 23 mph

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5 жыл бұрын

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):
www.ebay.com/i...
6374 Motor:
www.ebay.com/i...
Motor mount for Caliber II trucks:
www.amazon.com...
Other motor mount option (I use this on my newest belt-drive board - may require grinding the trucks):
www.ebay.com/i...
This is just the mount:
www.ebay.com/i...
Trucks (9” requires grinding):
www.amazon.com...
Trucks (10” shouldn’t require grinding):
www.amazon.com...
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:
www.skateshred...
Deck:
www.skateshred...
skateshred.com also has other skateboard stuff like hardware, risers, and a skate tool.
These bearings are decent:
www.skateshred...
Two 5S / 3Ah batteries
hobbyking.com/...
hobbyking.com/...
5Ah battery option
hobbyking.com/...
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)
hobbyking.com/...
hobbyking.com/...
Container for batteries (for 3Ah batteries used in this build):
www.target.com...
Container for batteries (for 5Ah batteries used in updated hub motor build):
www.amazon.com...
Amazon may not carry them anymore
www.houzz.com/...
Containers for ESC:
www.amazon.com...
Griptape (rubber):
www.homedepot....
Griptape (carpet):
www.homedepot....
Spray adhesive:
www.homedepot....
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:
www.ebay.com/s...
Parallel Balanced Charging Board:
www.amazon.com...
Rotary tool:
www.harborfrei...

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@jasonmomo7447 5 жыл бұрын

"Just need to drill carefully so that I don't smash it to the ESC" *SMASH*

@kochusabu1008 5 жыл бұрын

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@masondreizehn4823 5 жыл бұрын

Wtf bro he just stole your board and you are so chilled. I would be mad af...

@udajewish 5 жыл бұрын

It's an excuse to build a better one

@julesl6910 4 жыл бұрын

There's an old adage that all experienced skateboards LIVE by. The board you love sits at your home, or under your arm. If you don't follow that, you're gonna have a bad time.

@divdoesmed 5 жыл бұрын

This video helped me out soo much. I found out that I have bought parallel connector instead of series connectors so that was a life savor!!

@OLDJACKSACADEMY 5 жыл бұрын

It has to look good at least once, legendery quote...thanks for the upload

@roycebendure2552 5 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best guides out here, and will probably build one just like this. Although your video states some of these, i want to make sure i have them straight. -Are the batteries in parallel or series? if either what would you recommend? -i have a few RC cars and i have a lipo balance charger, how would i charge these in the parallel or series cofig? -does it matter what wheels you have? if so, could you specify? -I don't have a grinder and i don't plan on getting one so if there are any trucks that don't need grinding that would be much appreciated. Thank you so much in advance to anyone who can help a first time builder out. I would really appreciate it.

@vonnblack3199 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome job and very well explained, on a very simple and straightforward way. Thank you!

@Demeetrius 5 жыл бұрын

I'd recommend using a motor with a keyway on the shaft to ultimately prevent the slipping. Also if you found one that could fit, a keyless bushing between the pulley and motor shaft might work best

@Brennen_Nisporic 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen all your videos. I would love to see you get back it friend. Your videos have helped inspire me.

@enzocalzone5298 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video! I took it as an inspiration and today I have my own working e-longboard!

@vishnukikkeri9187 4 жыл бұрын

im going to be 41 when your parts arrive

@michaelculhane3058 3 жыл бұрын

How long did it take to get your parts?

@duck_fieri9105 3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelculhane3058 when he will turn 41

@oliversiemens6547 5 жыл бұрын

When is the second part coming out? must be a really great video if its taking this long. or he is just busy with his house still.

@alinaochisor1531 4 жыл бұрын

hahaha

@alienforce7688 4 жыл бұрын

I really hope there be a part2 fingers crossed......

@RameshKumar-mv3jd 3 жыл бұрын

I just finished watching all of your videos and they were really good. I hope you make more someday. You've inspired me to build a board.

@domestron4422 4 жыл бұрын

You are the best youtuber You inspired me to start a youtube channel and follow my passion about electronics and robotics I hope someday to be my subscriberYou are the best

@leonf.7893 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Sorry for your loss.

@georgei2480 5 жыл бұрын

Love the DIY board stuff. im thinking of making one my self. I think the containers could use a little black spray paint to bring the look together.

@JoeyCbr 3 жыл бұрын

The Sistema containers are ace, they work really well! I thank you for sharing that idea. I modified my board with 4 of the square ones, after my battery case snapped, 3 for my batteries to go in and 1 for the controller, I had to split my battery into 3 parts, I put the cells into holders and soldered them rather than weld the cells back together, now I can swap cells out on the fly to go further and the board has some flex now too.

@skraggle 5 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent tutorial. Video and audio are nice and clear and you are a natural teacher. I didn't find it too long at all, and you answered all the questions I had. Thanks for sharing!

@orensprojects7250 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad it was helpful and not too long.

@orensprojects7250 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad it was helpful and not too long.

@johnjamce1146 5 жыл бұрын

the length is good it explain a lot

@mikecane 5 жыл бұрын

THE RETURN OF OREN!!! And with a great video. That ^%$# who stole the board should never have a happy day for the rest of his life! I look forward to the next video with the blue-wheeled replacement. Great work!

@orensprojects7250 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike! You're very encouraging! Yeah, it sucks about the stolen board. I'll try not to take so long with the next video.

@1fck1900 5 жыл бұрын

Thx for the video! Hope the Kid who stole your board will recognize that he has to change his thoughts!

@raptor2569 5 жыл бұрын

install a GPS to track the board.

@Santamonicadrainco 5 жыл бұрын

Looks like mar vista, California. So many homeless and junkies running around (Venice crowd). You should send the footage to Venice high and see if they recognize the kid. I’ve had tons of my stuff swiped. Always be aware, never leave anything out. I build my own belt driven board. So much fun.

@ByGraceThroughFaith777 5 жыл бұрын

I would look for a splash guard for that thing, to many openings for water to seep into. I'm definitely building one, thanks for all the good info.

@oreo-g7299 4 жыл бұрын

this exactly is the perfect build ive been looking for

@benstart2936 4 жыл бұрын

I'm going to use this video as a referance when i build mine, thanks so much such a great video.

@GamerGotcha 4 жыл бұрын

let me know when you build your's. i wanna know what you use and if you had any problems

@Varue 4 жыл бұрын

I kind of hoped you'd keep going after the "AC vs DC" analogy, just making more and more comparisons all the way back to prehistoric times

@samuellavallee3772 5 жыл бұрын

I hope you make a follow up video soon... 5 months later

@Pancake3000 4 жыл бұрын

This vid was really helpful for me to choose some parts for my board. Thanks!

@PracticalProjects 5 жыл бұрын

Nice tutorial, good that you keep things simple so many people can replicate :)

@fairandhonestvideoreviews7527 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video! Detailed and short to the point. Well done!

@tbone1510 5 жыл бұрын

please come back!!!

@wedepeixmen 3 жыл бұрын

funki GENIOUS!!!!! thnks for your knowledges!!!

@blaksin 3 жыл бұрын

excellent explanation and appreciate the small tips that i will no doubt run into in my diy, thank you

@ronaldc1582 5 жыл бұрын

What kind of speed and range do you get with this setup?

@ultrakooly1807 4 жыл бұрын

WHEN YOU SAID YOU CANT GO WRONG WITH BLACK I SUBSCRIBED .GREAT CONTENT

@handdancin 5 жыл бұрын

as a public service, id like to say that i build this board and it FUCKING ROCKS

@MrGarkin 5 жыл бұрын

My man. Love your videos. Please, keep doing what you do.

@orensprojects7250 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support!

@dduji4123 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing video , but you ruin it with those damn lunch boxes haha . But very informative. Thankyou

@scottcarr9253 5 жыл бұрын

so awesome dude! Thanks for making this video, I'm going to give this a go!

@maxwellfarnham5397 Жыл бұрын

The Tupperware custom container is clever, could use durable take-out containers if one feels like cutting a cost corner.

@Arek_R. 5 жыл бұрын

Mate you really need to get into 3D printing. You could make badass enclosures for yourself. Also if you need battery isolation, don't use those gorilla tapes or something like that, you need something that is high temp resistant and that won't compress, for that you can use "fishpaper" and "capton" tape.

@infiniteoffset 5 жыл бұрын

Why do you need heat resistant tape to protect your battery from outside mechanical damage? If your battery is getting over 80C while riding, I think that there is some problem.

@_multiverse_ 4 жыл бұрын

I suggest using rubber washers to mount the motor controller, it will dampen vibration

@explodinpunkins 5 жыл бұрын

You can put rubber padding between the board and the containers before you screw it in to help waterproof it

@TnInventor 5 жыл бұрын

dude add a gps and a sim module to your build that way you can always get its position

@shatterpointgames 5 жыл бұрын

That would probably cost more than replacing it, not to mention the monthly fees for the tons of different boards that would all need to be payed for. He should just do like he said in the video and be more careful.

@TnInventor 5 жыл бұрын

@@shatterpointgames gps +sim +ardrduino will cost you 15 dollars , what cost are you talking about here?

@shatterpointgames 5 жыл бұрын

@@TnInventor Tn Inventor Firstly your underestimating the cost of ardrduino and GPS modules for the upfront cost. (but I agree that is an affordable option). You're also discounting the fact that he has multiple boards. If he made a spot where he could move his GPS tracker from board to board that might be a good option. But he would still be paying 15 dollars a month for the data plan or $180 a year to "insure" a device which costs $300. Not to mention there's no guarantee he would ever get it back. He, like many people have owned e-boards for years and never had one stolen. So $180 a year for a "maybe I'll get it back" wouldn't be worth it. Because after two years of not having one stolen you could buy a whole new board and still have $60 extra. It might be worth it for higher value boards though, like a boosted board or Onewheel.

@TnInventor 5 жыл бұрын

@@shatterpointgames why do you have to pay to instal a gps? 0.0 and why do you even need a spot? its so tini that you can put it in your pocket , and you can recive the position via a msg you dont need to spend a peny other then the modules

@shatterpointgames 5 жыл бұрын

@@TnInventor I mean you have to buy the GPS hardware and then find a place to store it on the board itself. That is agreeably easy/cheap to do. However most GPS trackers rely on cell phone towers to communicate with the outside world. GPS tracking is free because it relies on detecting known satellites distance from the tracker and doesn't transmit or receive information from said satellites. You can't you can't transmit from GPS without either paying a phone company or a satellite communication company a monthly fee. The most affordable option would be paying for a data plan from a phone company which would cost around $15 a month. If you can find a GPS tracker that can send it's location to your phone without a monthly fee please let me know because I definitely want one. And agree it would be a no brainer for a build like this one. As far as I know none exist.

@luisrivas5349 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos !! thanks for making it, i will make my own E board .

@liamvanhoye9415 5 жыл бұрын

what's the max. speed ? and the range?

@waveillustrator2453 5 жыл бұрын

depends on the battery you use

@PHeMoX 4 жыл бұрын

@@waveillustrator2453 It depends on a lot more than just that. The power of the motor, the weight, the type of terrain, the wheels and bearings, the weight of the person, the weather and whether or not you're cruising at top speed or not. It's why a lot of the times claims about range aren't correct as far as real world situations go. Not to mention how a poor quality battery will likely loose its optimal performance within only a few weeks of usage. Especially with these DIY builds that rarely have matching electronics for what is required.

@saleh235 3 жыл бұрын

ty so much bro.. you are such a legend

@travistownsend7151 5 жыл бұрын

If the motor hits the deck and ts the kind of motor where outside spins wont it bind up on the deck , just add the risers . Maybe carve the botom of the board for clearance and not even need risers

@samreason9856 4 жыл бұрын

Great video !

@matter8442 5 жыл бұрын

Hey I was just wondering how far can this board go on a single charge? I would like to build my own however I'm not sure if I need larger batteries or if these will be sufficient enough. I love your videos keep up the great work :)

@MegaSanta5 5 жыл бұрын

Matus Dinus keep extra batteries in your bag

@zxcvbnm8141 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Oren do you buy any chance have a link for your flywheel and the pulley gear for the motor ?

@mikecane 5 жыл бұрын

Hey, Oren. I was wondering -- here in 2019, now! -- whether the second board required you to grind a truck too or did you find a different truck with the right shape for the motor mount?

@lucajo16 5 жыл бұрын

why not just get caliber 2 trucks? they are a staple for most DIY builds and there are soild mounts out there for those trucks

@thomaskuhn9003 3 жыл бұрын

Use a high amperage vesc or fsesc if you have a bigger budget the esc you have is limiting the power of the motor a vesc could power the motor fully

@3D_printer_guy 5 жыл бұрын

I'm really looking forward to the test video. I hope you will make the same tests as with the hub motors. Great video!

@mikecane 4 жыл бұрын

It' been quite a while since this video. Oren. I hope you've been doing well and have escaped the clutches of the damn virus.

@jaygee7749 4 жыл бұрын

My electric longboard has a handle cut out in the deck that loop a bike lock through to prevent theft if you're board doesn't have a handle cutout I highly recommend drilling out a hole big enough to fit a bike lock

@theanarchist2746 5 жыл бұрын

Great video man! I'll follow this step by step when making mine but I want to go for a 12s battery and ESC, since I want it to be crazy fast. 190KV should be fine for a dual motor I was told.

@brendanoconnor4802 5 жыл бұрын

A 12s system will fry the esc, go for 10s as it will still be crazy fast. I would also recommend if you’re going to go for a dual motor setup use two 280kv motors. One of these motors was enough to accelerate an 85kg person to 35km/h quite easily and me who is lighter to go at a top speed of 42km/h. So two of these with a 10s battery will be crazy powerful. If you want any help ill give some tips :)

@ynnck8534 4 жыл бұрын

@@brendanoconnor4802 hey can i maybe get some help? im wanna build an e scakteboard with a belt driven motor. is that one a good one?: www.ebay.de/itm/170KV-C6374-efficience-Burstenlos-motor-fur-Elektro-skateboard-Longboard-2900W/163597762676?hash=item26172fc074:g:F-8AAOSw6d9clZFm

@Mattiaslash25 Жыл бұрын

@@brendanoconnor4802 hi...sorry for bothering after all this time...i'm building one...would this single motor alone shown in the video accelerate me (77kg) to 30kmh? What was your single motor size and kv? Trying to optimize costs and go for the bare minimum without burning it

@vichaon 5 жыл бұрын

Well impressed with the narrative and your skills (note I can't even put nails in a wall to hang a picture...) clever build, not sure id trust battery pack and esc to be safe from the elements but hey I'm sure you had fun and satisfaction to put it all together!

@orensprojects7250 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah, I would not use this setup in the rain. Skateboards generally don't hold up well in wet conditions.

@sageoz9886 11 ай бұрын

Nice vid. Sadly those containers for esc and battery won’t last long at all, putting those expensive parts at risk. Pelican style cases work much better

@ophionnox1582 5 жыл бұрын

Risers give the trucks a little boost but they also help reduce stress and pressure cracks on the board. I tried no risers several times and my board always ended up getting tons of pressure cracks. Don't get me wrong though risers or no risers you will naturally have some pressure cracks but they can be reduced.

@cudiedgar 3 жыл бұрын

damn color those vile sandwitch boxes!!

@derekw7848 4 жыл бұрын

This was an awesome video!

@Jamajalama 5 жыл бұрын

Haha, your voice sounds just like Bert's from the big bang theory :D !!!!

@Tuan... 4 жыл бұрын

Jamajalama it actually does

@isaaclyonsf1 5 жыл бұрын

That sucks! Hope the person that stole your board is caught! Maybe get a cheap Bluetooth/GPS tracker for future boards?

@orensprojects7250 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah, a tracker would have been nice to have. The GPS ones usually require a monthly fee and are kind of expensive.

@isaaclyonsf1 5 жыл бұрын

@@orensprojects7250 oh, maybe a tile Bluetooth tracker?

@shatterpointgames 5 жыл бұрын

@@isaaclyonsf1Dude Bluetooth has a range of between 10 and 100 meters, which would basically be useless.

@isaaclyonsf1 5 жыл бұрын

@@shatterpointgames it's better than nothing

@AlistairBeckett 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I’m guessing there’s not going to be a part 2

@BULPIN847 5 жыл бұрын

Maybe some through bolts with tapered heads might hold your stuff on a little better great video thanks

@meeethe3rd 4 жыл бұрын

Do you find these wheels hard, I have just put them on my 2nd build and it seems really rough. Don’t know if it’s the wheels or something else making it a harsh ride

@mrnrod420 Жыл бұрын

You should get a 3d printer would make your builds look clean with custom designed covers

@inaamhaq2830 Жыл бұрын

very well made vid

@PHeMoX 4 жыл бұрын

Hub motors in electric skateboards are way way better in terms of torque, energy efficiency and overall performance. Belt-drive setups _should_ be cheaper, but rarely ever are ever since the electric skateboards got popular (which is funny, as technically they are illegal). And honestly the design being more bulky with the whole belt contraption and with it often hanging too low to the ground, or as in your case even limiting steering, makes it rather vulnerable. You're likely to destroy it in real-life usage. The upside is how any problems generally would snap or ruin the belt, rather than destroy your ESC or motor. Although in such cases the ESC will have to deal with a huge spike in amps, so it might fry. And you have a few more options in terms of custom choice wheels and such, but in reality there aren't that much options available anyway. Thing is, should a hub motor setup ever get jammed, it'll destroy the wheels and or motor from the inside. So it could be more expensive to fix at that point. By the way, your build reeeeeally lacks any precautions against vibrations. And those containers couldn't take any kind of real world beating, like hitting a curb or rock, which is pretty much inevitable. It is unfortunate it got stolen, which is actually a huge problem with these things anyway. Even for scooters. It would be interesting to figure out a decent solution to that.

@ess2586 5 жыл бұрын

If I can build s tube guitar amp, I think I can build this too....really helpful thanks!

@reptiloidx8942 5 жыл бұрын

yep same here from electronics to a real hot burNING WHEELS RIDE BITCHAZ

@lance4930 5 жыл бұрын

how do you charge that?

@alexvinnikov2967 3 жыл бұрын

nice review, for this small skate and type of motor mount 50series motor would be more nicer even !

@Lowpropo 10 ай бұрын

I dont know if this is a dumb idea but what if you placed the ESC and Battery pack in a drop leg pouch and attach it to the motor with a quick release connector of some sort

@brianlim847 5 жыл бұрын

Motor Mount 63mm or 50mm?

@cbey2707 4 жыл бұрын

I really like your video, but can you itemize what you used in your video for us beginners. Also, can you talk more about your choice of battery, gears and wheels?

@johnthefox6239 5 жыл бұрын

I am a belt man. But for ultimate performance use chain drive since there is almost no slipping.

@PortlandDuck007 4 жыл бұрын

that's sweet! im also building my house.. have you filmed the renovations? maybe i shoud start doing that LOL

@cybergaming7969 5 жыл бұрын

In what job do you do similar things as in the video? I love to build and innovate!!

@luk1751 4 жыл бұрын

I want to do one myself and i don't know which i should do because i don't live in a flat area i'm in rome with many up hill but also flat zone, and can't decide which is better a hub system or belt system, because from the videos i saw from you the hub system that you did it seems to be so much powerful

@rasoolmuth8451 3 жыл бұрын

Keep it up 👍👍👍

@Fernandocoppi 5 жыл бұрын

Hey man ! Amazing video ! May I ask , how long can you drive with those battery ?! 15km ?! Thanks

@RickDeckard2 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet build, I would suggest using a grinding wheel next time not a mini cutting wheel lol

@1Blu1 4 жыл бұрын

What is the mm for the wheels?

@chaldunalder 5 жыл бұрын

I love your video man please make more and have you ever considered 3d printing a protective case to house everything?

@orensprojects7250 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'll try to get them out more often :) I don't have a 3d printer now. That would be a good thing to try though. I'll probably do that at some point. For these builds I try to use things other people could easily get to make their own board.

@ElijahG98 5 жыл бұрын

YEA BEEN WAITING AGES FOR THIS VID. Solid video as usual. Its not a short vid but thats not a bad thing. For people who haven't watched any of your other videos and need a guide on how to make an electric board theres pretty much everything they could need. I look forward to the testing video, am interested in the pros and cons v hub. I cant decide if I want to actually go ahead and start building a belt or wait and buy hub motors later. I still want to try 3d printing my mount and stuff. I got flexible filament to see if I can even print the belt but I havent done it yet because idk if the 3d printed parts are going to suck or not lol. But I do feel like belt has the ability to be much cheaper, and a single belt should out perform a single hub because you can use a much bigger motor.

@orensprojects7250 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Sorry it took so long. I'll try to get the comparison video out soon. Yeah, I think a single belt setup could definitely out perform a single hub motor. 3D printing a battery container would be nice! Maybe you can create something that's the correct size for the batteries, strong enough, and also easy to open for battery swapping. That's something I haven't been able to find. For the belt it might be easier to buy one. I think they're pretty cheap and need to be very strong.

@Basieeee 5 жыл бұрын

CISC VS RISC I LOVE YOU

@johnthefox6239 5 жыл бұрын

Ac v. Dc is what got me.

@MrGarkin 5 жыл бұрын

We all hope for more videos in this season. 😉

@vasilgrigorov6157 Жыл бұрын

Hi guys. I saw that the batteries used in this build are same from hobbyking. My question: Is it the same to put two 5s brushless motors for rc car?

@CarlosHernandez-ko4eo 5 жыл бұрын

Is there gonna be a followup?

@d7eemo270 3 жыл бұрын

So you did not use anything else other that the ESC.. as a board or compu?

@4890ification 2 жыл бұрын

I'd get some ceramic reds in there. Fastest bearings I've ever bought.

@jtfpv3600 5 жыл бұрын

So just curious, your running a 10s setup but the motor you have linked is only rated up to 29V vs 42V?

@zeroweber 5 жыл бұрын

I have the exact same question. What will be with the motor in that case

@zeroweber 5 жыл бұрын

from seller: "Hi. 18-29V was the factory recommended. many people do use my motors with 10S battery, it works fine. Regards Dicky"

@jtfpv3600 5 жыл бұрын

@@zeroweber Word, thanks for updating it!

@ivor7045 5 жыл бұрын

why dont single belt drive boards go in circles as they are only powered on one wheel?

@CameronVarnish 5 жыл бұрын

Ivor Sherman because you steer it with your weight like a normal board to keep it in a straight line ...

@ivor7045 5 жыл бұрын

@@CameronVarnish bit it wold still veer to the side that the motors on and be unridable...

@YugiSatan 5 жыл бұрын

Due to the weight of the board & other parts, size, being 4 wheels, spaced enough, etc. Easiest way to say why without getting confusing.

@angusgibsonesq6720 2 жыл бұрын

I already have a 400-watt 1 wheeled electric board I need to put two 400-watt wheels on it will I have to change the control box which one should I get in the UK

@pcrussell50 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Oren. How did the replacement board work out in the end? Did the motor mounting and bracketry hold up well on the non-Caliber trucks?

@mayaperez784 4 жыл бұрын

Hey I'm hoping you can get back to me! Did you have to modify your esc in anyway or was it as simple as plug and go? I need help because mine won't start and I'm not sure why but it's slightly different than yours.