Smarter Skateboard - cmubuild18/Build18 GitHub Wiki
Created on 18 Oct 2021
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
@stevenwu | @janicel2 | @cudompan | @emai | @aaito |
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Part | Cost | Quantity | Total |
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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 |