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* [https://larsm.org/allrad-e-bobby-car/ Larsm Allrad e-Bobby Car] - great write up and custom firmware fork
* [https://larsm.org/allrad-e-bobby-car/ Larsm Allrad e-Bobby Car] - great write up and custom firmware fork
* [https://github.com/NiklasFauth/hoverboard-firmware-hack Niklas Fauth Hoverboard firmware hack] - original firmware
* [https://github.com/NiklasFauth/hoverboard-firmware-hack Niklas Fauth Hoverboard firmware hack] - original firmware
== Schematics ==
* [[File:hoverboard_schematic_full_reverse.pdf]] - Full reverse engineered schematic of the classic hoverboard circuit board
* [[File:hoverboard_schematic_simple_reverse.pdf]] - Simple schematic the circuit board

Revision as of 17:48, 27 February 2019

This project puts four 350W hoverboard motors in a Big Bobby Car toy vehicle, to give it independent four wheel drive and a top speed of 29km/h with turbo activated. All controlled by two potentiometer triggers on the steering wheel.

Specifications

  • Project start: January 2019
  • Main controller: STM32F103 72MHz ARM Cortex-M3 core
    • Flasher: ST-Link V2 Programming Unit clone
  • Motors: 4x direct drive 3-phase brushless DC electric wheel hub motors, 36V 350W ea
  • Tire type: non-pneumatic rubber tire, road pattern
  • Tire size: 7-inch / 170 mm
  • Battery: Lithium-ion rechargeable 18650-cells, 10S2P 36V 4400mAh 158.4Wh pack with XT60 connector
    • Upgrade: Controller can handle 13S (48V), 12S battery upgrade easiest
  • Charger: Lithium-ion charger 42V 2A 3-pin connector with built-in fan
    • Upgrade: External charger for anything else
  • Internal connectors: JST Sales America B4B-XH-A(LF)(SN) 2.5mm pitch
  • Vehicle base type: BIG New Bobby Car Red
  • Dimensions assembled: L57 x W30 x H39 cm
  • Original load-bearing: 50 kg max.

Inspiration

Schematics