PU Wheel Friction Drive E-Bike
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PU Wheel Friction Drive E-Bike
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This is a friction drive system I designed that uses PU wheel electric skateboard hub motor. I'm using SONY VTC6 18650 6S2P batteries(22.2v 6000MAH), got a top speed of 15km/hr on flat ground. Plan on doing some more tests with higher voltage batteries.
STL files: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2556492
Prepare Parts Needed for the Build
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Parts
- Motor : https://amzn.to/2UXlez3
- VESC : https://amzn.to/2GZC4th or https://amzn.to/2GZC4th
- Throttle Grip : https://amzn.to/2H1r5Q7
- Arduino for Analog to PWM converting : https://amzn.to/2H1Ro92
- Screws :
1pcs M8 x 60mm bolt
3pcs M4 x 25mm bolts
3pcs M4 x 35mm bolts
3pcs M4 nyloc nuts
- Battery : SONY VTC6 18650 6S2P (22.2v 6000MAH)
Use 3pcs M4 X 35mm Screw and Nyloc Nuts to Mount TOP.STL and BOTTOM.STL Onto Bike
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Assemble Motor Mount With 3pcs M4 X 25mm Screws
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Use a M8 X 60mm Bolt and Nut to Hold Everything Together
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Find a Place to Mount the VESC
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