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a DIY electric scooter! Features include variable speed, handlebar throttle, physical brake (not connected in the video), suspension fork for weight distribution, fast top speed, and backlit display for battery.
watch me ride it at https://youtu.be/ShZDwHqLemY?si=LHhTyD6iNOCNyVUB
For links to products in the BOM, go to this google sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1F6muKYJhtXkM0ZriuXKycPCZ0PORBCmvhVav8ENI8PE/edit?usp=sharing
| Item Name | Purpose | Item Source | Quantity | Unit Cost (includes taxes) | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36V 500W 8-Inch Brushless Scooter Hub Motor | Scooter propulsion + back wheel | Amazon | 1 | $109.76 | $109.76 | |
| Brushless Motor Controller 36V 500W 25A | Scooter motion control | Amazon | 1 | $37.18 | $37.18 | |
| 36V 10AH Battery | Scooter power | Amazon | 1 | $99.91 | $99.91 | |
| 8-Inch Pneumatic Scooter Wheel | Scooter front wheel (free-spinning) | Amazon | 1 | $27.61 | $27.61 | |
| 8mm x 150mm Steel Rod | Axle for scooter front wheel | Amazon | 1 | $6.37 | $6.37 | |
| Throttle Accessory | To control motor acceleration | Amazon | 1 | $9.45 | $9.45 | |
| 14-Inch Suspension Fork | For suspension + to connect handlebars to front wheel | Amazon | 1 | $37.50 | $37.50 | |
| 37mm Headset Bearings | To make turning handlebars smoother | Amazon | 1 | $10.63 | $10.63 | |
| 4-Line I2C LCD Display (3) | For visual feedback of speed, battery, other telemetry, etc. | Amazon | 1 | $17.87 | $17.87 | better value than a 1-pack + just in case something goes wrong |
| Flex Seal | Waterproofing housing of the scooter for rain | Home Depot | 1 | $15.92 | $15.92 | |
| Variable PVC Pipe | PVC pipe for handlebars and main steering column | Home Depot | 1 | $21.25 | $21.25 | |
| Variable Plywood | Plywood for base of the scooter + housing of battery and controller | Home Depot | 1 | $21.25 | $21.25 | |
| Wires and Connectors | For wiring electronic components to the microcontroller | Amazon | 1 | $10.63 | $10.63 | primarily JST-SM connectors, jumper wires, bullet-spade connectors. will purchase as needed |
| Screws, Nuts, Bolts | For assembling the components of the scooter together | Home Depot | 1 | $10.63 | $10.63 | |
| TOTAL | 14 | $435.96 | $435.96 |
I already own some necessary parts for this project (arduino, etc) - these are not included in the BOM! I will also gladly pay any surplus costs above the grant amount!