Building a DIY Onewheel: Seeking Advice and Recommendations

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Hello guys,

I am currently in the planning and research phase of assembling my own floatwheel and would greatly appreciate your expertise and guidance in this endeavor.

Here are some of my initial thoughts and considerations:

  • Cannoncore vs. Superflux: While I am leaning towards the Cannoncore due to its purportedly lower heat generation (lower on the mosfets as i know). I am open to persuasion. I have some specific questions:

    • How valid is the floatwheels.ru?
      I ordered a cannoncore from floatwheels.ru
      Ordered on 04/21.
      Payed on 05/16.
      No package, no responsons on any emails. Not from the orders email and not from Tony’s. 07/22
      Do they answer for your questions?

  • Battery Choice:
    Final choice: p45b. My battery box won’t be as cooled and I’ve seen in tests that 50s can be 60-70C° at 25 amps continuous draw
    Old: Samsung 50S**: Considering the Samsung 50S for its 35A rating and 5000mAh capacity. LiFePo4 batteries lack the desired range. One of my sources that could assist you: Mooch’s recommendations and battery tests.

  • Tronic 250r: for 24s. Ordered and arrived!

  • Battery Management System (BMS):
    Selected BMS: Ennoid XLITE V4. Arrived!

  • Footpad and Bumpers: Up: For 3rd party compatibility and reliability, i have opted for the Onewheel platform.
    Ordered a 3d printed footpad with sensors from fungineers. Thes sent me an email that said they are not making that kind of footpad anymore so they upgraded to the current one for free! The fedex arrived one day sooner that i got my notification!
    Thanks for the tip to @surfdado.

Old: I plan to acquire front and rear footpads from Floatwheel. Maybe the bumpers too? No answer for emails. I wont buy anything from them until the cannoncore arrives!

  • Rails, Boxes, and Lids: Planning to fabricate these components at home, primarily using aluminum.

I welcome any insights, experiences, or recommendations you may have regarding components, configurations, or any other aspect of this project.

My goals for this project are as follows:

  1. Reliability: Prioritizing quality parts to ensure the longevity and dependability of the floatwheel.
  2. Cost-effectiveness: Building as much of the floatwheel myself to keep costs down.
  3. Range: Aiming for approximately a 30-35 km range.
  4. Battery Configuration: Initially considering a 20s2p setup, with potential for future expansion to 24s2p.
  5. Expandability: Designing for easy upgrades and modifications in the future.
  6. Quiet Operation: Striving for minimal noise wherever possible.

Thank you for your time!

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Why the focus on Floatwheel? You should target an XR Clone for easier availability of 3rd party parts. The whole appeal of floatwheel is that it doesn’t require true DIY. But it seems crazy to want to DIY a Floatwheel clone. You can get build a much better Onewheel if you stick to the XR platform

PS: I changed the title of your post

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The main reason was that I could get a set of footpad for $100, while I couldn’t find any for Onewheel below $150. But you’re right, I actually prefer the Surestance Pro Fusion style anyway ;). Regarding the Floatwheel bumpers, I saw in a video that the bottom broke beside the screws and it’s not the most comfortable to carry either. Thanks for the tip.