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Understanding Electric Skateboard Motors – How to choose? While there are many types of motors (Outrunner, hub motors, direct drives), they operate on a similar basis, and once you understand one of them, you will know how each board compares and which motor to pick for your DIY build. Every motor stats Eskate manufacturer and motor manufacturers always throw around a few specs; they are the Sizes, Kv, and Watts. The 4 digits of the motor denote the size of the motor. For example, the motor sample on the photo goes by 6384. It means 63mm in diameter and 84mm in length. This usually means the outer dimensions of the motor can itself; however, minor variations may occur due to...

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Things to Consider When Buying an Electric Skateboard Kit Performance Just like when buying a complete eboard, the first thing you want to consider before buying an eskate DIY Kit is the specs and performance of the final product. Make sure the conversion kit is going to get you the top speed and range you want. This is sometimes difficult to calculate for a fully DIY eboard because there are so many different factors that can affect this. The good thing about conversion kits is that all of the components have been tested with each other and so the performance specs should be defined by the manufacturer. If they’re not, ask them, otherwise look someplace else because it’s likely that...

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10 Best Belt Electric Skateboards in 2020 – Buyer’s Guide As a skateboarder, whether you are a beginner or an expert, the thing which you have to face is the choice of the skateboard drive when you choose your skateboard. Generally speaking, the belt connects a wheel to an outrunner motor with a system of belts and gear pulleys. The belt drive system limits free rolling as there is a significant amount of resistance added due to the pulleys, which makes it harder to kick-push. Maintenance surrounding the belt drive such as belt changes due to wear or tear, belt-tensioning, and belt alignment might also scare away people who aren’t necessarily mechanically inclined. The belt drives deliver better torque than...

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