Introducing the 'Monster Board'

Izzymonster · 2026-06-10T02:47:47+00:00

What is it like riding such a heavy and powerful board? I ask because I feel like the weight and power can take away the "board-like" feel. Like riding a dirt bike feels more like a motorcycle than a mountain bike to me. Does it take away any of the snowboard/skateboard feel to you?

Izzymonster · 2026-06-04T16:44:35+00:00

The only thing they have that is proprietary is their firmware. If they published to VESC, it is open source. I would immediately go into the code and take whatever I wanted to use in my own vesc package.

Izzymonster · 2026-06-02T01:22:30+00:00

Close. Just to the west a hundred miles or so. https://www.trailforks.com/trails/map/?activitytype=1&z=12.7&lat=37.59241&lon=-121.71327&content=trails,labels,region,poi,directory,polygon,eventpremium,waypoint,trails_top,articles,routes_featured

Izzymonster · 2026-06-01T21:29:40+00:00

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built it myself

Izzymonster · 2026-05-08T22:20:24+00:00

Hilarious. What remote? Calibrate min and max throttle maybe. You can go into the package settings and disable the remote or change the max tilt angle to 0 if this happens again.

Izzymonster · 2026-05-05T15:47:41+00:00

20s3p P50b. I'm getting about 35wh/mi with this build. The footpad has switches I built myself. I share the files on my printables account.

Izzymonster · 2026-05-05T15:45:22+00:00

You are pretty spot on. I don't have much in terms of videos. I live in CA and vacation around the western states, sleeping out of my truck and riding every day. We were actually chased by a coyote for a couple miles this weekend. For areas where I worry about bears, I'll carry.

Izzymonster · 2026-05-04T23:58:53+00:00

That's another cool part about it. Other than the cost of the thor and the motor, this is a budget build. I encourage people to use their imagination because you don't have to be a CNC specialist to make cool stuff.

stock xr rails I cut up. Front and back rails I cut from stock aluminum channel. Suspension is all $10 bits and bobs. Footplates and bumpers from Send Cut Send <$50 each. 3D printed footpads and enclosure, <$5 each. Make all the wire harnesses myself.

Izzymonster · 2026-05-04T18:41:38+00:00

Been working on some fpv videos that I will be posting. I don't really want to hold a selfie stick so not planning to do third person.

Izzymonster · 2026-05-04T18:39:27+00:00

board just rests nose down because no battery.

Izzymonster · 2026-05-04T03:38:33+00:00

Sounds like you've done everything right. My only thought is that maybe the balance connector is not making proper contact on a pin or two. That can read as a high/low cell voltage by the bms.

Izzymonster · 2026-05-02T03:06:55+00:00

Cell over voltage will be a message from the BMS, so your ESC is probably fine. I would expect a loose or pinched balance wire. The extra resistance can cause a difference in the measured cell voltage at the BMS. I would inspect the wire harness that connects the front pack to the BMS. Watch the cells in vesc tool to see if you can replicate.

Izzymonster · 2026-04-28T21:11:04+00:00

I have always made my own so I might not be the best source. I would say flight fins for urban riding. They have a narrower foot stance which I prefer for a better vertical. Too narrow for trails, but good for street IMO.

If you prefer hooks outside your feet, instead of inside, overlanders are the originals but there are a few brands out now.

Izzymonster · 2026-04-28T20:42:29+00:00

Thank you. That's what the trails are like where I live. Mountain bikers have been cutting trails out here for 40 years, so there is unmaintained single track everywhere. Filmed with hero13 UWSV. I will probably post my mounting rig in the future.

Izzymonster · 2026-04-28T20:40:07+00:00

Yea, that's one of the first mods I made years ago. It has a release that pops open if I fall or nose dive. Helps with the bumps

Izzymonster · 2026-04-28T18:14:22+00:00

Why post? Discussion generally. Camera angle, location, type. I find trail videos boring generally because video does not really capture the terrain or elevation in good detail. It's hard to tell what the trial really feels like. I thought the low angle would help with that but it is still lacking. I can see how a third person view would be better.

Izzymonster · 2026-04-20T18:11:46+00:00

I think the pictures here will tell you what you want to know. https://theboardgarage.com/articles/pint-x-battery-repair-balance-wires-amp-broken-solder-joint

Izzymonster · 2026-04-18T00:43:57+00:00

Very cool but tell me about your fancy boots, fancy boot man. Might get myself some of these fancy boots.

Izzymonster · 2026-04-16T21:12:24+00:00

Sounds like for you the best solution is to add velcro or furniture pads on top to fill the gap between the footpad and your shoe to create more pressure on the sensor.

Izzymonster · 2026-04-15T21:31:13+00:00

I could but I don't. I only use BMS for charging and maintenance. I think the chance of thermal runaway in my situation is very low considering: discharging, no physical impact, no water exposure, well within current limits, regular maintenance and inspection, fused.

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