VESC One Wheel Full Setup | Firmware 6.02 & Float Package @TheBoardGarage

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Please comb through PEV.dev throughout your learning journey, and ownership of these kinds of VESC based one wheeled devices. The information there is often updated and discussed. There are relevant links in the above article that also link back to https://PEV.dev

Many thanks to @surfdado @freedomcaller and @nicoaleman for their all around contributions to the project and community.

00:00 - Intro
02:50 - Use Android Devices
04:25 - Update/Reinstall 6.02 Firmware
10:32 - Starting From Scratch
11:28 - IMPORTANT Battery Voltage Primer
17:56 - Motor Detection Beginning
21:38 - Battery Info In Motor Setup
25:10 - Battery Current Misunderstandings
26:25 - Wheel Size
27:44 - Motor Detection Itself
29:28 - Check Motor Direction
32:27 - Motor - General - Current
40:00 - VESC BMS & ENNOID
41:49 - VERY IMPORTANT - Voltage Cutoffs
46:36 - Motor - FOC Tab
50:34 - Motor - Hall Sensors
51:23 - Zero Vector Frequency
52:01 - Motor Observer Type
53:51 - Field Weakening
54:48 - Check Motor Function

56:11 - Calibrate IMU Start
59:53 - Internal Timeout - Incorrect Frequency
1:00:28 - Gyroscope Calibration
1:01:09 - Accelerometer Calibration
1:06:23 - Orientation Calibration
1:09:42 - Yaw Offset Errors
1:10:28 - Fix IMU Sample Rate
1:12:12 - How To Reset/Redo IMU

1:13:36 - Install Float Package
1:15:18 - Test Foot Sensors
1:16:36 - VERY IMPORTANT Battery Voltage Tiltback Values
1:21:47 - Tune Value Changes (Optional)

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VESC One Wheel Full Setup | Firmware 6.02 & Float Package

The Board Garage 2023-07-11 | Accompanying article:
theboardgarage.com/articles/vesc-setup-amp-explanation-fw-602

Please comb through PEV.dev throughout your learning journey, and ownership of these kinds of VESC based one wheeled devices. The information there is often updated and discussed. There are relevant links in the above article that also link back to https://PEV.dev

Many thanks to @surfdado @freedomcaller and @nicoaleman for their all around contributions to the project and community.

00:00 - Intro
02:50 - Use Android Devices
04:25 - Update/Reinstall 6.02 Firmware
10:32 - Starting From Scratch
11:28 - IMPORTANT Battery Voltage Primer
17:56 - Motor Detection Beginning
21:38 - Battery Info In Motor Setup
25:10 - Battery Current Misunderstandings
26:25 - Wheel Size
27:44 - Motor Detection Itself
29:28 - Check Motor Direction
32:27 - Motor - General - Current
40:00 - VESC BMS & ENNOID
41:49 - VERY IMPORTANT - Voltage Cutoffs
46:36 - Motor - FOC Tab
50:34 - Motor - Hall Sensors
51:23 - Zero Vector Frequency
52:01 - Motor Observer Type
53:51 - Field Weakening
54:48 - Check Motor Function

56:11 - Calibrate IMU Start
59:53 - Internal Timeout - Incorrect Frequency
1:00:28 - Gyroscope Calibration
1:01:09 - Accelerometer Calibration
1:06:23 - Orientation Calibration
1:09:42 - Yaw Offset Errors
1:10:28 - Fix IMU Sample Rate
1:12:12 - How To Reset/Redo IMU

1:13:36 - Install Float Package
1:15:18 - Test Foot Sensors
1:16:36 - VERY IMPORTANT Battery Voltage Tiltback Values
1:21:47 - Tune Value Changes (Optional)

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Onewheel Rally XL Range Test

The Board Garage 2025-08-25 | The Onewheel GT S-Series Rally Edition XL (or Rally XL, or GTSXL) is the new flagship board from Future Motion. In this video, I take it for a range test.

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Onewheel Rally XL First Impressions

The Board Garage 2025-08-20 | The Onewheel GT S-Series Rally Edition XL (or Rally XL, or GTSXL) is the new flagship board from Future Motion. In this video, we unbox it, compare it a BTG VESC board, and then take it for a spin around the neighborhood.

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Onewheel Beginner Tips | Floating In Place | VESC, XR, GT...maybe Pint but probably not

The Board Garage 2025-05-21 | Whether on a Onewheel GT S-Series, or a custom VESC onewheel, standing in place on the board is an important skill. Often called "floating in place", this basic but tricky action is the basis for comfortable dismounting, direction changes, and overall control development while riding.

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A Better Onewheel VESC | Fungineers Thor301 First Look

The Board Garage 2025-05-09 | I had the chance to take a look at the new Fungineers Thor301 VESC, to install into a custom DIY one wheel project. This motor controller is replacing the Thor300, and is a full redesign from the old version.

Laser Engraving (please email if you want to order this service, to discuss the details)
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126v FAS Pack Install for VESC One Wheel

The Board Garage 2025-05-08 | For VESC Onewheel, this battery install video is meant to help DIY onewheel projects. For the product described herein, see this product listing:
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00:00 - Intro of the FAS Pack & Combo
02:30 - BMS Mounting Method
03:46 - Compatible Battery Boxes
04:31 - 3 Piece Combo Items
07:10 - TORque Box 2 Reference Install Start
07:30 - Mount BMS to Battery
19:17 - Battery Install Into Box

How To Ship A Onewheel

The Board Garage 2025-05-01 | If you need to ship a Onewheel for an event or something, this may help. Could work for a Onewheel XR, VESC, GT or GT S-Series, Pint probably, or anything that isn't a BTG sized board. I just documented how I approximated a double-carton shipping box for a board that I did not have an existing box for. The boxes and foam products were purchased from a local shipping supply store (packagingsupplydepot.com) and the other items can be found here:

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Are You Destroying Your New Onewheel Motor?

The Board Garage 2025-04-16 | If you have a new Superflux motor, or installed a Float Life MTE hub. Since most VESC based boards come from the Onewheel XR frame/platform, the installation of the inner hub bolts (which are really screws) are crucial to avoiding damaging the axle.

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Onewheel Tier List

The Board Garage 2025-04-12 | This covers all of the Onewheel models, from the XR to the Pint to the GT S-Series Rally. Not meant to be taken too seriously, it was just a group chat for fun.

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Goat Onewheel Tire Review

The Board Garage 2025-03-30 | The Flight Fins Goat tire is a Onewheel specific tire, which should fit the Onewheel XR, VESC (Superflux/CannonCore), and the GT S-Series and Rally, depending on the rim size model.

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depressing Onewheel GT VESC conversion

The Board Garage 2025-03-05 | Fungineers GTFO VESC kit install on a Onewheel GT with commentary.
Not a Onewheel GT S-Series or Rally Edition. Just a regular dusty crusty Onewheel GT.

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A Float Life Onewheel Build w/ Commentary

The Board Garage 2025-02-10 | This is a VESC onewheel build, with parts from The Float Life. Main specs include a Little FOCer V4 in the TFL The Box, a ME4T Pack battery in the TFL/Badger TORque Box, MTE hub on the XR Hypercore motor, installed onto WTF Varial rails, with BANG bumpers are a front Kush Pad.

Reference images and parts links:
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A Dependable, Powerful One Wheel Build | Fungineers 1,000+ Mile Review | VESC

The Board Garage 2025-02-06 | This is a VESC onewheel review, covering my own XR frame build. Fungineers parts include the Thor300 Complete Box, the Superflux motor, and my own ME4T Pack battery, installed into @TheFloatLife WTF Rails with BANG Bumpers.

@surfdado mentioned in the video, a great reference for VESC one wheel.

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Onewheel XR Classic Review

The Board Garage 2025-01-16 | This is a review of the Onewheel XR Classic by Future Motion, with some brief comparisons to my own VESC onewheel, and the GT S-Series. Obviously, all thoughts in this video are my opinion and should be treated as such. This board was loaned very generously by Grimm on the Vescify Discord. Thank you very much.

Footage used from the channel @fixmypev Please see their channel for more content on Onewheels and repair.

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Onewheel Remotes Explained

The Board Garage 2024-11-01 | If you have a VESC based one wheel, then using a remote to tilt the board is one of the many features that completely change the ride experience. So while this does not work on Future Motion boards like the Onewheel GT S-Series or Pint or XR, it will work on most custom built DIY onewheels that use a VESC based motor controller.

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Hoosier EB1 Treaded Onewheel Tire Review

The Board Garage 2024-10-16 | This onewheel tire will fit the XR, GT S-Series (GTS), VESC, and any board with a 6" rim. Hoosier calls this one "Monoride", and so that's another name to consider. So, whether you have a DIY Onewheel, a custom VESC, or a brand new shiny Onewheel GT S-Series Rally Edition, this old school kind of tire may be up your alley.

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A Really Big Onewheel Build | Fungineers GTFO VESC Kit

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Accompanying notes:
http://theboardgarage.com/articles/fungineers-gtfo-kit

In this video, I go through the hardware assembly of a custom VESC one wheel, using the Fungineers GTFO kit. I elected not to use the Floatwheel GTV kit for a couple of reasons, but mainly because this is running an 84v custom lithium ion battery and the Thor VESC is designed for that.

This board was built on the extended Tech Rails 357 rails, using the Burris 11.5x7.0-6 tire. It's larger than my own Onewheel XR based build, and larger even than the Onewheel GT S-Series. Obviously, it's much larger than a Onewheel Pint, Pint X, or the new Pint S.

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00:00 - Introduction
01:11 - Sponsor Segment
01:48 - Review & Assembly Thoughts/Feedback
07:50 - Parts & Project Overview
11:20 - Nothing Is Plug & Play
12:19 - LED Parts & Changes
16:40 - Head Light Brightness & Heat
17:54 - Superflux Motor Adapter Testing
22:12 - Modifying the Front Box, GT Cable, Wiring, BMS Testing
28:33 - VESC Things; LEDs Don't Work
29:50 - Nuke It From Orbit
30:20 - Footpad Connector/Adapter Is Backwards
32:59 - Ready For Assembly
33:38 - Starting Assembly
35:15 - Vibratite VC-3 Thread Locker
36:57 - Front Box Assembly
57:00 - Front Box Lid Modifications
58:30 - Front Box Closing
1:02:33 - Battery Box Assembly
1:11:52 - Final Frame Assembly

Trail Pro 2 Onewheel Tire Review | from The Float Life

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This video covers the recently released Trail Pro 2 tire from The Float Life. This fits boards like the Onewheel XR, Onewheel Plus and V1, any VESC one wheel using a 6" hub like a Superflux or CannonCore (Floatwheel ADV), and the newer Onewheel GT S-Series with the 6" hub.

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The Board Garage Self-Sponsor Spot Video Clip

The Board Garage 2024-09-09 | This is the self-sponsor segment for the upcoming season of videos on the channel. It's being uploaded as a channel trailer as well, for efficiency.

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Battery Balance Explained

The Board Garage 2024-08-17 | The phrase "cell balance", or "battery balance" SEEMS to be pretty misunderstood in the general consumer area of DIY, custom, and enthusiast hobby PEVs, especially in the VESC onewheel space. This video aims to clear up some of that misunderstanding, and visually demonstrate what balance looks like, what effects is does and doesn't have on the use of a device, and what would be considered "bad" or broken, and what's generally normal.

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Superflux Thunder Tire Removal & Install Quick Tutorial

The Board Garage 2024-08-15 | This was originally recorded for the @Fungineers Discord server, to assist users with tire changes. It seemed decent enough to publish, to demonstrate tire removal for this motor. This is a Superflux V2 (Mk2) High Torque (HT) but it's the same hub as the High Speed (HS).
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For the sake of search, I guess this is about Onewheel, and the VESC onewheel, and the GT-S and Onewheel GT S-Series, etc.

Upgrading A VESC Onewheel | Fungineers Thor300

The Board Garage 2024-08-08 | This is a custom VESC onewheel that was built on an extended Onewheel XR style frame. The original build used a Little FOCer in a Flowglider box, and this rebuild swaps out to the Fungineers Thor300 VESC in the "complete box" assembly. The motor remains a Superflux, and the battery remains an 18s2p pack with 50S cells. The rails are extended Tank Rails (a WTF style set with slightly different angles).

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Do YOU Need Onewheel Shoes?

The Board Garage 2024-02-24 | Getting foot pain is pretty common after you've been riding for a few miles. For some, it's worse than others, and there are a few causes. Whether you ride a Onewheel XR or a Pint, the issue can still pop up, and it may cause some worry as to how you're going to manage longer rides.

Can shoes help? Maybe. I now wear Vans sneakers when riding for longer distances, and it has certainly helped. Maybe it'll help you.

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ENNOID XLITE V3 Smart BMS Setup & Configuration

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00:00 - Introduction
01:34 - Waking the BMS up
03:10 - Connecting to Bluetooth
04:04 - General & Pack Configuration Explained
06:52 - Cells Limits
09:54 - Temperature Limits & Temp Sensors Explained
14:05 - Balancing
14:38 - Sleep
15:26 - Finishing Up & Checking
17:06 - Test Charge & Checking Charger

DIY One Wheel Smart Lights on Arduino | for VESC

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In this video, I briefly showcase the lights I have installed on my VESC based DIY custom one wheel. Please note that this is not a Onewheel XR, or a Onewheel GT, and it is certainly not a Onewheel GT S-Series. It's a custom built from mostly aftermarket parts. There will be a separate video on this build project coming soon-ish.

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Floatwheel ADV Pro Review | A Budget One Wheel with a VESC

The Board Garage 2024-01-17 | This video covers my impressions of the Floatwheel ADV Pro, however the regular Floatwheel ADV should be more or less the same for all major considerations. It is a decent board, but one that has some flaws that need real attention. Currently, it can be seen as competition to the recent Future Motion flagship, the Onewheel GT S-Series (or GT-S).

Thank you to Tony at Floatwheel for sending this unit out, it is much appreciated.

Thank you to Maclak at av-wheel.com for helping with the photos for the BMS.

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00:00 - Intro
00:49 - T.L.D.R. Summary
01:29 - What Is The Floatwheel ADV?
03:51 - Positives
07:30 - Needed Improvements
12:18 - Conclusion

I Traded My Onewheel GT For Something Cooler

The Board Garage 2023-12-22 | The Onewheel GT that's been sitting unused has finally found a new home, and in exchange I got the first of a collector set of old boards that will include the original (V1) Onewheel, the Onewheel+ (or Onewheel Plus), and my first Onewheel, the XR. The monetary value of the trade items often gets cloudy when collector pieces are involved.

Thank you to Jeffrey Peralta for finding this gem of a board:
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Floatwheel ADV Pro Repair - Water Damage - Parts Replacement

The Board Garage 2023-12-19 | This was a customer repair that came into the shop, and so it seemed worth documenting. Board was water damaged, and in need of repair. After the customer communicated with Tony at Floatwheel, a set of replacement parts were sent directly to the shop, and the repair was performed.

Floatwheel ADV pro, not a Onewheel GTS or GT S-Series.

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Custom VESC One Wheel Full Range Test

The Board Garage 2023-12-17 | *Please note the error in the voiceover that was corrected on screen; the battery is rated at 720Wh, not the 748 that was said on the voice track. My apologies.*
This is the last in a series of range tests covering the Onewheel GT S-Series, The Floatwheel ADV Pro, and my own custom VESC one wheel build using a Superflux on the XR frame (called the Galleon, for fun).
GT S-Series Range Test: youtube.com/watch?v=9HLaEs5-FM4
Floatwheel ADV Pro Range Test: youtube.com/watch?v=LwQNDQNm19w

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The details of the test conditions are described in the video, but the are as follows:

Battery charged to full, which is 1 hour after the green light, and full battery confirmed in the app.
Tire pressure @ 14psi
Rider weight with gear is 195lbs/88.5kg
55F/12.7C ambient tempertature
~20mph riding speed
Moderate crosswind/headwind

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Floatwheel ADV Pro Full Range Test

The Board Garage 2023-11-25 | This is the second in a series of range tests covering the Onewheel GT S-Series, The Floatwheel ADV Pro, and my own custom VESC one wheel build using a Superflux on the XR frame (called the Galleon, for fun).
GT S-Series Range Test: youtube.com/watch?v=9HLaEs5-FM4

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The details of the test conditions are described in the video, but the are as follows:

Battery charged to full, which is 1 hour after the green light, and full battery confirmed in the app.
Tire pressure @ 14psi
Rider weight with gear is 195lbs/88.5kg
55F/12.7C ambient tempertature
~20mph riding speed
Moderate crosswind/headwind

The next video in the series will cover the same range test done on my own custom VESC build.

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Onewheel GT S-Series Full Range Test

The Board Garage 2023-11-23 | This is the first in a series of range tests covering the Onewheel GT S-Series, The Floatwheel ADV Pro, and my own custom VESC one wheel build using a Superflux on the XR frame (called the Galleon, for fun).

The details of the test conditions are described in the video, but the are as follows:

Battery charged to full, which is 1 hour after the green light, and full battery confirmed in the app.
Tire pressure @ 14psi
Rider weight with gear is 195lbs/88.5kg
55F/12.7C ambient tempertature
~20mph riding speed
Moderate crosswind/headwind

The next video in the series will cover the same range test done on the Floatwheel ADV Pro.

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Onewheel Tricks & Games ft. Jake Leary | More Fun Than Racing

The Board Garage 2023-10-30 | In this video, a community of great riders come together for the 1st Annual OneTrickWheel Games.
If you're interested in the game sets used at this event:
onetrickwheel.com/product-page/wheelshot

In addition to the diversity of riders, there was also a large array of boards in attendance. Jake used his Floatwheel ADV Pro, many had a Onewheel GT, there were Onewheel XR and Pint boards, but unfortunately, no Onewheel GT S-Series.

But, many VESC onewheels were there. Well, a few.

OTW/Adam Bell: instagram.com/onetrickwheel
Isaac Kosloskey: instagram.com/ionewheel
Tyson Hawkins: instagram.com/thawk_roll
Jake Leary: instagram.com/jake_onewheel

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beastcoastrepairs.com
@TheFloatLife thefloatlife.com
craftandride.com
floatershack.com

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Hoyt Street Tabor Review | A True Electric Skateboard

The Board Garage 2023-08-07 | Brief accompanying article: theboardgarage.com/articles/hoyt-street-tabor

The Hoyt Street Skate Tabor Electric Skateboard is, in my opinion, the best electric skateboard you can buy in 2023. And probably 2024. It's just a solid good. It checks all the right boxes, and leaves the faff and fluff out. Instead, it focuses resources on doing things properly.

youtube.com/watch?v=f03yzxSFgfo

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Onewheel, VESC, and the Floatwheel

The Board Garage 2023-07-03 | What is VESC? youtu.be/gaHIFx08fO8

This is just a collection of thoughts on how this developing collection of hobby products may be categorized, regarding how they're made and how the enthusiast one wheel community engages with the devices. Onewheels, the Onewheel GT, the Floatwheel ADV, and VESC based builds all share the same form factor, but they are all fairly different in their origins and rider experience. These are obviously not rules or recommendations, just thoughts on what it seems to be developing into.

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EcoFlow River 2 Max | Best Portable Generator | Portable Power Station | Solar Generator

The Board Garage 2022-11-21 | Use code OHCTNFT5 to get 5% off the Delta Max.
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VESC Onewheel Build Project | Final Assembly & Ride

The Board Garage 2022-11-12 | Full build log here: theboardgarage.com/articles/ultimate-diy-one-wheel-build

Thank you to @surfdado for taking a large amount of time to help me get this working, as well as @nicoaleman .

Thank you to @TheFloatLife for donating these amazing Homebrew rails, as well as the excellent Enduro tire. I am a fan.

Thank you to @onestopboardshop for donating parts and Lifesavers.

Thank you also to @beastcoastrepairs for the tire change, some critical parts, and for the continued support.

Probably most importantly, thank you to @mitchlustig2146 for being a really smart, really swell dude who remains the Godfather of Balance App.

So yes, this board is actually better than a Onewheel. For real for real.

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Not A Onewheel

The Board Garage 2022-11-10 | ...

Meepo Bamboo Hurricane Ultra | Gear Drive | Tubeless Wheels | Electric Skateboard Review

The Board Garage 2022-11-02 | The Meepo Bamboo Hurricane Ultra is an excellent value electric skateboard that punches high above its price. Even though I am a die-hard DIY builder, this board ticks all the boxes, and I would be more than happy to have this as a daily driver. In the electric skateboard world, Meepo as positioned itself as a strong presence, and the release of the Hurricane Ultra shows that clearly.
With the tubeless wheels and TKP trucks, this board rides like a dream.

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Ultimate DIY Onewheel Build | Battery & BMS Options

The Board Garage 2022-10-31 | If you'd like one of these batteries for your DIY/VESC conversion project:
theboardgarage.com/store

Battery build log & information: theboardgarage.com/articles/20s2p-vesc-onewheel-battery-build

Rewiring log for ChiBattery TORque pack: theboardgarage.com/articles/chibattery-torque-pack-rewiring-amp-observations

Rewiring for direct discharge on ChiBattery CBCSO: theboardgarage.com/articles/chibattery-cbcso-mod-direct-discharge

@surfdado 's videos on VESC conversion using stock battery and BMS:
youtube.com/watch?v=UAHgqn4NoGs
youtube.com/watch?v=ZeN0Z60g2Gg

Essential reading for your project, regarding battery options: https://pev.dev/c/faqs/11

Battery builder referrals:
USA:
https://www.zbattery.solutions/
skyartpower.com
EU:
instagram.com/eskate.dd
instagram.com/electricpacks

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Ultimate DIY Onewheel Build | the VESC Motor Controller Box

The Board Garage 2022-09-13 | The detailed write-up of this assembly can be found here:
theboardgarage.com/articles/ultimate-diy-one-wheel-build
Parts, tools, and relevent links can be found in the article as well.

It will also be mirrored on https://forum.esk8.news and https://pev.dev/

Build Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsitI845w_OboH2OxvPTPHqGl1dhlnNiY

Find Dado's YouTube Channel:
youtube.com/channel/UClhp0J195HBXm6p6KN8nE4Q
Dado's Custom Firmware Releases:
github.com/surfdado/bldc/releases

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00:00 - Introduction
00:32 - What This Is All About
01:13 - Using a V3 FOCer now. Thanks Uy!
01:47 - I Like to DIY
02:24 - If You Are Totally Lost
03:21 - Bench Test #1 & Why
07:18 - Update to Custom Firmware
10:23 - Modifying the Wiring on the Little FOCer
13:18 - Change Of Plans! Bench Test #2
14:30 - DIY = Do It Yourself
16:55 - The Modified Wiring
18:08 - Assembling the Controller Box
20:46 - A Small Change to the Box Screws
23:18 - Looking Forward at Batteries

Meepo Hurricane Review | An Electric Skateboard That Doesnt Suck

The Board Garage 2022-08-28 | UAV Video: youtube.com/watch?v=f03yzxSFgfo&t=78s
Riptide Bushing Kit: riptidesports.com/bushing-box-kits
Trampa Urban Treads Tires: trampaboards.com/6-inch-urban-treads-375-inch-rim-c-1120.html

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00:00 - Introduction
00:25 - Product Disclosures
01:05 - T.L.D.W. Mini-Review
01:51 - The Deck
02:35 - The Drivetrain
07:20 - The Battery
08:36 - The ESC
10:12 - Conclusion

Lithium Ion Battery Fire Bag | Big Ol Boom Part 2

The Board Garage 2022-08-18 | Whether you own a Onewheel GT, a Meepo Hurricane, an Acedeck X1, some other electric skateboard, or especially an electric unicycle, your chosen PEV contains a relatively large lithium ion battery pack. When these things are poorly assembled, or treated improperly, or abused and subject to poor treatment, they can be a massive hazard.
This is the second in a series of videos where a manufacturer sends me a "fire proof bag", or some kind of safety device to help reduce the risk and damage from a battery failure/fire.

Obviously, these things are interesting to watch, but they also serve as a reminder of how bad things can get when you take their power and energy for granted.

Many thanks to Drew for helping to arrange the testing location:
youtube.com/c/DrewElia

Thank you to Ty for helping to film:
youtube.com/channel/UC16ecmnfYCGx8EjlEcZ_pFA

Previous video with another fire bag:
youtube.com/watch?v=CXXBDq8vp2A

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Onewheel GT Recall

The Board Garage 2022-08-13 | Official Future Motion Recall Page: recall.onewheel.com

The Reddit thread with a lot of discussion on this topic: reddit.com/r/onewheel/comments/wlknt7/official_gt_footpad_recall

Jimmy Chang's video on the recall: youtube.com/watch?v=Sf-aMFyD1sg

Louis Rossman's video: youtube.com/watch?v=2EdIJ0TGeg0

Foamies Singles: onetrickwheel.com/product-page/single-foamie

The Onewheel GT and its release has been very rough, and it has further illuminated the ethos of a company that continues to lose the support of myself at the very least, but it seems many of their formerly diehard fans.

Either way, this recall is a positive thing, and if you have a Onewheel GT, it would be a good idea to avail yourself of the resources available in order to make it a safer product to use.

Some light reading/viewing on recalls:
youtube.com/watch?v=YvR7LAsk6tk
cpsc.gov/Business--Manufacturing/Recall-Guidance/How-to-Conduct-a-Recall
investopedia.com/articles/investing/010815/how-do-recalls-affect-company.asp#:~:text=What%20Is%20a%20Product%20Recall,reimbursing%20affected%20consumers%20when%20necessary.

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Ultimate DIY One Wheel Build | Introduction & Parts

The Board Garage 2022-08-06 | For the first video in the series, I go over the parts that I'll be using to build a VESC based Onewheel rebuild/restore project. The only Future Motion parts being used are the motor, and the battery box. The rest of the parts are aftermarket or third party products, and the wiring will be custom done to suit the needs of the build.

The plan is to build and base the board on a 20s battery, with a top voltage of 84v (72v nominal).

I am very grateful for the contributions and help that are making this project and video series possible:

thefloatlife.com
victoryboardshop.com
flowglider.com
onestopboardshop.com
vesc-project.com

VESC Intro Video:
youtube.com/watch?v=gaHIFx08fO8
Enduro Tire Change Video:
youtube.com/watch?v=oUlL_HnlRV8

surfdado:
youtube.com/channel/UClhp0J195HBXm6p6KN8nE4Q

Mitch:
instagram.com/nurxg

Hannes:
instagram.com/vesc.mann

Best Electric Skateboard in 2022 | Hoyt St UAV Review

The Board Garage 2022-08-01 | Find the Hoyt St UAV here: hoytskate.com

Many thanks to Hoyt Street for loaning out the UAV. It's now gone on to other things, and I will miss it. By the way, if you happened to notice the Evolve Hadean Bamboo appear near the end, then you'll likely figure that a video on that is forthcoming as well. Spoiler: It's not as good as the UAV.

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00:00 - Introduction
01:12 - What is Hoyt St Skate?
02:05 - The Duodeck
03:14 - ROSA RKP Drivetrain
04:12 - The Wheels, Tires, and Hubs
06:08 - Motors by KDE
11:02 - Internal Specifications
13:12 - Speed & Range Test
13:42 - Ride Feel & Quality
14:32 - Power
15:18 - Conclusion

Enduro Tire for the Onewheel GT | Install & Review

The Board Garage 2022-07-27 | Many thanks to @TheFloatLife for generously providing this tire. I genuinely appreciate it.
Many thanks as well to Russ @beastcoastrepairs for helping with the install: beastcoastrepairs.com

Torx Plus Driver Bits: amzn.to/3zcp9Ot
Loctite Blue 243: amzn.to/3PSgCXM
Loctite Primer: amzn.to/3S0wPvY

TFL Enduro for the GT: thefloatlife.com/products/tfl-enduro-tire-gt-compatible

And for the sake of search results: Onewheel Future Motion GT Pint XR One wheel The Float Life mod warranty void kart tire aftermarket first
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00:00 - The GT A.I. Saga Part 3
00:50 - Clarifying the Torx Plus vs Ribe/Polydrive Bit Question
04:07 - Install Introduction @beastcoastrepairs
06:18 - GT Enduro Install
16:48 - Review Segment & Thoughts
20:18 - Extra Ride Footage

What Is VESC? A Primer for Onewheel & Eskate People

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Are you Onewheel rider with a broken board? Maybe you bought a Onewheel GT and realized that if your board breaks, you're up a creek without a paddle. Maybe you have a Meepo Hurricane, and want to tinker, and have heard people mention that putting a VESC in it would do something.

What even is VESC? Is it an ESC? Is it firmware? Is it the answer to all of our problems? Well, maybe.

This video tries to answer some questions and clear some things up regarding a growing interest in certain niche PEV communities. Whether you're an eskate rider or have seen 30mph riding on a one wheeled board, this video hopes to be a primer for Vedder Electronic Speed Controllers, and how they may become beneficial for you.

The VESC Project: vesc-project.com

Interview w/ Vedder: youtube.com/watch?v=YHsPncLy5u8

Quick Guide to the GPL License and Open Source: gnu.org/licenses/quick-guide-gplv3.en.html

00:00 - Introduction
01:46 - What is VESC (V.E.S.C.) Part 1
02:14 - What is an ESC?
03:36 - What is VESC Part 2
05:09 - Examples of VESC based Motor Controllers
06:59 - The Little FOCer
08:25 - VESC Firmware
09:00 - Open Source Doesn't Mean Configurable
10:02 - Why is VESC Special?
11:45 - What VESC is not
14:44 - Conclusion

The Onewheel GT Review

The Board Garage 2022-07-01 | Opening sketch inspired by @KitbogaShow 's A.I. gag. He is a treasure, subscribe to him.
The announcement of the Onewheel GT alongside the Onewheel Pint X was a major moment for me, as it was for many. The long wait until it arrived was rough, and the initial release was frought with issues. Months later, and it's become clear that the GT demonstrates the ethos of Future Motion, and that it is not one that is kind to the riding community as a whole.

Through the cost-cutting measures taken in its design and production, and the resulting drop in quality, it's clear that the Onewheel GT is just another "tech product" to be sold as part of a lifestyle and experience brand, and not a well crafted machine that is meant to provide a service to customers for many years.

It is, I think, a profound disappointment. It could have been so much more.

Worthwhile viewing regarding the GT and Future Motion:
youtube.com/watch?v=C8Pwwi2D6m0
youtube.com/watch?v=9i1cP9Nk3Jc
youtube.com/watch?v=6G3ddOMvBws
reddit.com/r/onewheel/search/?q=gt%20ghosting&restrict_sr=1&sr_nsfw=

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00:00 - The GT A.I. Saga Part 1
01:37 - Review Disclaimer
02:35 - T.L.D.W. Summary
03:02 - The Good
04:35 - Range Test
04:55 - Firmware Update Broke the Battery Meter
06:04 - The Bad
06:42 - Why the GT Overheats
10:50 - The Tire
14:59 - The Footpads
15:33 - The Bumpers
15:55 - The Ugly
20:19 - Looking Forward

Onewheel Beginner Tips | Torsional Stability (Heel Toe Balance)

The Board Garage 2022-06-28 | Whether you're riding the Onewheel GT, or the Onewheel Pint X (Pints especially, actually), or the Onewheel XR, the ability to stabilize and regain control from a toeside or heelside bump is important to staying on the board during a ride.

Most of my earlier falls were from uneven terrain that would buck the board into a rotation, kicking me off.

Practicing rotational (torsional) stability is an important part of reducing falls and staying confident when you're trying to get from points A to B.

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Better Onewheel GT Ride Feel - Foamies Grip Tape Review

The Board Garage 2022-06-25 | The OneTrickWheel Foamies are a hand-made grip tape replacement for the Onewheel. They aren't traditional grit based tape, but instead a dense textured foam that does a good job of dampening microimpacts from riding, and offsetting the harsh ride feel of the Onewheel GT.

You can find them below, and use the code "dontfall" for a 10% discount. Doing so will help support the channel through small monetary commissions.
onetrickwheel.com/shop

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00:00 - Intro
01:05 - What are they?
03:02 - Review context
03:28 - How is the grip?
04:20 - The GT Footpads aren't very good
04:52 - Concave discussion
06:42 - Ride comfort
07:03 - Cautions with modifying Onewheels
08:55 - Foamies Install
16:16 - Conclusion & Upcoming Videos