sell them so i can buy them

Suspension would be cool. I’m not sure if these have a grind pad, but that would be epic too

some other battery system. Even if the batteries dont last as long it would be cool to see some type of lighter form factor

Have you experimented with a front wheel drive design? I have always felt that this would feel more natural than rear wheel drive on electric skateboards and similar evs

You would need a harmonic pin ring motor to get the right torque needed to make them Air Gears. Although the added weight would definitely require suspension. Because of weight distribution the rear wheel would be the smartest with a more powerful setup, anytime you move your weight has to be on your heel anyway. The ones used currently in trek e-bikes feel natural compensating for human mechanics. Splitting the load between two alternating strides may work in our favor ultimately if it's possible to scale down at all.

Glad you liked it! It feels a lot like skiing when going downhill sometimes 😄

Thanks!

Thanks, @invertexyz! Appreciate the feedback and support!

Thanks for the love! There is more to come for sure!

Can't wait to see them!@@collinbardini

Thanks for the interest! I want to release them someday, but I’m not sure how yet. I have been thinking about doing a Kickstarter to sell kits and possibly open sourcing the hardware.

This seems really doable with my current tech and some slightly bigger frames! I will probably try this out in the future so I can go on dirt paths

Come on, man! Uphill is the best part! Feel the burn!!!!

Thanks! The pulley was a large consideration for this design because I was concerned about it contacting the ground. I am pleased to say it has not been a problem. The skates can get to a 30 degree angle before contacting the ground. Additionally, the pulley is on the outside because I tend to make tighter inside turns.

Yes! They make it very easy to go uphill!

@@collinbardini okay that’s actually a total game changer. If you can pull this off, in-line skating will never be the same. Absolutely godlike.

Thanks! I’m not sure about the battery life. It’s difficult to directly compare the two without collecting a lot more data. Belts are usually much more efficient than chain, though

Thanks and yes the motors allow for regenerative braking!

This would be technically possible, but I don’t think there would be much benefit. You would get more torque, but there would be twice as much hardware, which would be heavier and cost more.

This was something I was thinking of... Using the actual man power to charge the battery. Kinda like taking your foot off the accelerator in a hybrid car and it goes "green/eco mode" to charge the battery

This is definitely possible! The skates have regenerative breaking right now so you would just lay on the breaks as you skate. Regenerative breaking isn’t very efficient (maybe 10%) so you won’t get a lot out of it, but it’s better than nothing! Going downhill is where it makes the most sense imo

I think it might be doable! A little scary, but would be fun!