PET MINI - Recycled Electric Skate
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The PET MINI Skateboard is an open-source electric skateboard designed for efficient urban transportation. It aims to enhance your commuting experience by providing a swift, convenient last-mile travel solution.
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The PET MINI (Personal Electric Transport) project highlights participatory design approaches.
Utilizing Open Design, it allows for easy prototyping and global distribution while supporting local manufacturing and problem-solving.
The initial prototypes used plastic PP sheets provided by [filtered] HQ, which were machined into skateboard decks using a CNC router. Mechanical parts were 3D printed at a local Fab Lab, VIVALab. This process can be replicated at any of the 2,000 Fab Labs worldwide.
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DIY electric skateboards involve various specifications and parts selection. The components listed here enable a top speed of 22 mph (35 km/h) and a range of 22 miles (36 km):
- 1x 10s BESTECH BMS 60A Battery Pack 12s2p (10s3p)
- 1x BUNDLE HTD 5M 53 teeth Belt 10.4 inches (265mm)
- 1x Electric Skateboard Speed Controller, Open Source VESC
- 1x Eskating PRO Motors 6374 190Kv
- 2x Caliber II Trucks 50° 10 inches
- 4x Kegel 80mm Wheels
- 8x ABEC 608 Bearings
- 1x 2.4GHz Remote
- 1x 16T Motor Pulley (8mm or 10mm)
- 1x 3D Printed Wheel Gear Pulley and Motor Mount
- 1x Skateboard Hardware Set - 1 inch
- 2x 1/2 inch Rubber Riser Pads
- 1x 3 feet (1m) of 0.04 inch (1mm) Rubber Window Insulation
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Instructions
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Create a 0.79-inch (20mm) Sheet:
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3D Print Components:
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Armadillo Electronic Case:
- Material: PLA
- Infill: 25-45%
- Layer Height: 0.012 inches (0.3mm)
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Motor Mount:
- Material: ABS
- Infill: <45%
- Layer Height: 0.008 inches (0.2mm)
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Wheel Gear Pulley:
- Material: PC-ABS or Carbon Fiber
- Infill: <45%
- Layer Height: 0.008 inches (0.2mm)
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CNC Milling:
Use the 3D model of the deck on a 0.79-inch (20mm) plastic sheet. Parameters depend on the CNC equipment at your local facility.
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This tutorial provides guidance on programming and assembling electronics.
Electronics Assembly: YouTube Tutorial
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After assembling all components, programming the electronics, and adding rubber insulation to the electronics case, you are ready to test your electric skateboard.
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The PET MINI Skateboard project combines open-source design with local manufacturing. Below is a concise breakdown of required tools, software, and hardware, optimized for replication in facilities like Porto’s VIVALab.
Tools
- Sheet press (for 20mm plastic sheet creation)
- CNC CNC Router (deck milling from PP sheets)
- 3D printer (PLA/ABS/PC-ABS parts)
- Local Fab Lab (VIVALab for 3D printing)
- CNC machining facility (global Fab Lab network)
Software
- Open Source VESC (programmable speed controller)
- VESC Tool (configuration and firmware updates)
- CNC machining software (device-specific parameters)
- CAD/CAM software (deck design and toolpath generation)
Hardware
- 10s BESTECH BMS 60A Battery Pack (12s2p/10s3p) [1][2]
- Eskating PRO 6374 190Kv Motors [1]
- Caliber II 50° Trucks (10-inch) [1]
- Kegel 80mm Wheels (with ABEC 608 bearings) [1]
- 3D-printed components (VIVALab or local Fab Lab)
For community support or local collaboration in Portugal, visit VIVALab Porto or Maker Island.