EP#159 | How to Build Your Own Open Source Onewheel

Niko, Wren, and Jan sit down to talk about the new open-source Onewheel, the VESC, and the process/resources should you want to build your own.

How to Build a VESC - All the Resources and Links You'll Need:

Welcome to the cutting edge of personal electric vehicles! If you want to jump in, here's where to get started;

GENERAL INFO AND GUIDES;

Forums: https://pev.dev/

Onewheel VESC Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/231469878541536/

Surfdado's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhp0J195HBXm6p6KN8nE4Q

VESC ONEWHEEL PARTS;

THE BRAIN/CONTROLLER:

The electronics from Makers PEV- https://www.makerspev.com/collections/bundles

The lid and kit for the controller box: https://www.flowglider.com/index.php/product/lid-mount-version-of-wtfoc-mk2-hardware-pack-for-little-focer-v3/

3d printed controller box: https://www.littimber.com/product/wtfoc-mk2-controller-box-for-little-focer-v3-1-lid-mount-version/

Video on how to assemble the controller box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Olnt5r63JU

You will also need this connector cover! https://www.flowglider.com/index.php/product/wtfoc-connector-cover/

RAILS:

Float life: https://thefloatlife.com/collections/sidekicks

Thunder Rails: https://fungineers.tech/products/rails-and-adapter-3d-printed-filed-for-enclosures-and-bumpers

MOTOR:

Superflux motor: https://fungineers.tech/products/superflux

Or buy a used Hypercore motor from an XR!

BATTERY:

Torquebox: https://www.badgerwheel.com/shop-online/torquebox-pre-order

(or use an XR battery box or print your own)

Torque Pack: https://chibatterysystems.com/collections/diyonewheel/products/torquepack

Indy Speed Control 84v pack with BMS: https://indyspeedcontrol.com/shop/p/hnehknph64ts8dm5xlf4liyicob9el

(or use an XR battery and follow a guide on how to add your own BMS)

Don't forget to buy a charger too!

You will also need this battery cable if you don't have one from a gutted XR: https://www.makerspev.com/products/16-pin-molex-battery-harness-for-flowglider

FOOTPADS:

https://onewheel.com/products/surestance

Good luck and happy building!

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CHAPTERS; 

0:00 - Intro / Open Source One Wheels 

9:15 - OneWheel Mods / Liability 

10:17 - Established Titles 

12:17 - OneWheel Mods / Liability (cont.) 

17:18 - The Onewheel GT 

24:15 - Right to Repair 

31:45 - Why we made VESCs 

41:03 - Special Thanks 

43:04 - Resources and Overview on How to Build a VESC