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Smarter Skateboard

Created on 18 Oct 2021

A skateboard that's smarter than you (maybe)

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A custom-built electric skateboard with remote control capabilities and obstacle detection - includes night light features for riding in darker environments. Our remote control uses "novel technologies" ranging from heart rate detection to the angle of the rider's hat to ultimately determine the skateboard's speed.

Parts List Draft:

Skateboard

Motor

Motor Controller

Arduino + peripherals (distance sensors, Bluetooth module)

Battery

LEDs

Team

@stevenwu @janicel2 @cudompan @emai @aaito
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Parts

Part Cost Quantity Total
ESC $16.99 1 $16.99
30A RC Brushless Motor Electric Speed Controller ESC 3A UBEC with XT60 & 3.5mm bullet plugs
HC-SR04 Ultrasonic Distance Sensor $8.99 2 $17.98
Distance sensor
2-pin JST SM Plug + Receptacle Cable Set $0.75 1 $0.75
connectors for the LED light strip
HM-10 Bluetooth Module $10.99 1 $10.99
Bluetooth Module for Arduino. iOS use
Motor $54.00 1 $54.00
C6374 170KV Efficience Brushless Belt Sensored Motor for Electric Skateboard Longboarding
Battery $35.69 2 $71.38
8.5V 3000mAh 5S LiPo Battery 60C with XT60 Plug
XT6- connectors for battery and esc $12.99 1 $12.99
XT60 Connectors 12awg 5.9inch Wire
Skateboard $59.99 1 $59.99
Standard longboard skateboard
Belt + Motor Gear $12.89 1 $12.89
Belt and motor gear to connect motor to wheels
Battery Charger $38.69 1 $38.69
Battery charger for LiPo battery
Project Totals:   12 $296.65
Track 1 Base Budget:     $250.00
Preferred Vendor Budget Bonus:     $50.00
Remaining Budget:     $3.35
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