https://github.com/the-raspberry-pi-guy/skateboard
Code & info for my 30km/h Nintendo Wiimote-controlled DIY electric skateboard
https://github.com/the-raspberry-pi-guy/skateboard
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Code & info for my 30km/h Nintendo Wiimote-controlled DIY electric skateboard
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/the-raspberry-pi-guy/skateboard
- Owner: the-raspberry-pi-guy
- License: mit
- Created: 2016-09-18T15:49:28.000Z (almost 9 years ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2023-12-03T22:49:50.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-08-14T10:15:41.090Z (11 months ago)
- Language: Python
- Homepage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WLEur3M8Yk
- Size: 29.3 KB
- Stars: 297
- Watchers: 32
- Forks: 41
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: license
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README
# DIY 30KM/H ELECTRIC SKATEBOARD – RASPBERRY PI POWERED
Over the summer, I made my own electric skateboard using a £4 Raspberry Pi Zero. Controlled with a Nintendo Wiimote, capable of going 30km/h, and with a range of over 10km, this project has been pretty darn fun. In the video, you see me racing around Cambridge and I explain the ins and outs of this project. You can watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WLEur3M8Yk
This project has (to my surprise!) been featured all around the net: including Popular Mechanics, Hackaday and the BBC. This Github repo contains *all* of the code that I use to make my DIY electric skateboard purr.
## Parts List (Some links may now be dead)
By far the most popular question I have had is "what are the parts you used for this project?". I have compiled a list below of the exact things I used, however it is worth noting that you can find these components elsewhere at a wide range of prices. I went for these (and kinda splurged) due to convenience of shipping, quality of product and project deadlines. Electric skateboards are infinitely configurable - just because I made my one *this way*, does not mean that it is the only way (or even the correct way)
|Part |Link |
|--- |--- |
|Raspberry Pi Zero |https://thepihut.com/products/raspberry-pi-zero?variant=14062715972 |
|Deck: Holesom Stardust |https://www.sickboards.nl/en/all-deck-only-s/3022-holesom-stardust-deck-only.html |
|Trucks: Caliber IIs |https://www.skatedeluxe.com/en/caliber-ii-50o-184mm-truck-satin-gold_p78988?cic=GB&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=uk&gclid=CjwKEAiAyO_BBRDOgM-K8MGWpmYSJACePQ9CuKaV0f2aV29d-r79zGjoAlBOdZi6tL7oovJ8lf8MdxoCvefw_wcB |
|2.2KW brushless motor, ESC, battery and charger |http://alienpowersystem.com/shop/e-board-kits/aps-120amp-2-2kw-6s-single-motor-e-board-diy-kit/ |
|50mm motor transmission kit |http://alienpowersystem.com/shop/cnc-kit/alien-drive-complete-kits/alien-drive-systems-electric-longboard-diy-kit-50mm-motor/ |
|4 x Alien 83mm longboard wheels |https://alienpowersystem.com/shop/cnc-kit/aps-power-wheel-83mm-78a/ |
|Zealous longboard bearings |https://www.skatepro.uk/262-19587.htm?stockcode=ZEALOUSBEARING8PACK&gclid=CjwKEAiAyO_BBRDOgM-K8MGWpmYSJACePQ9CE6uxgwPRbQ5KgseXNzKhhDF9gRN__eR0LN3BPsEBchoCKJbw_wcB |
|Wires (used to connect all parts of the board): various XT60 connectors |https://hobbyking.com/en_us/catalogsearch/result/?q=XT60+WIRE |
|Controller: Bluetooth Wiimote |https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.XNintendo+Wiimote.TRS0&_nkw=Nintendo+Wiimote&_sacat=0 |
|Housing: 2 x EVA78 boxes |http://cpc.farnell.com/evatron/eva78-grey/multipurpose-enclosure-grey-220x145x50mm/dp/EN84718?CMP=TREML007-005 |
|Raspberry Pi Power: Buck 5v converter |https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_odkw=lm2596+buck+with+display&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=lm2596+buck+&_sacat=0 |