I don’t think it has a proper BMS, as it suffers from a common design flaw of having a bad fuel gauge. Would it be possible to use the current system that is in the board?īattery: The batteries currently on the Acton Blink Lite is VERY bad. I would probably need a new VESC, but I am not sure. Just planning out what I would need to do if I bought this motor though:Īt the very least, I would need new wheels that are larger and match the 83mm hub motor wheels I definitely do not need to reach these speeds on such a small board, and I think 15-18mph would be a good theoretical max to reach. I was thinking of using these hub motors:ĭiy-electric-skateboard-kits-parts/torque-single-hub-motor/ In reality, the board averages at 7mph and never goes past 9mph, which is simply too slow for my commute to college. Has a maximum power of 450W, going “10mph”. The current hub motor according to Acton’s website: But, I think that the board has a few shortcomings that I want to improve on by modding it myself!įirst and most importantly, I want a more powerful motor. Uphill climbing is really not an option, as the board struggles to overcome a 7 degree incline.I bought an Acton Blink Lite for pretty cheap ($300) on an Ebay sale, and the board has been great so far. The board is really made for travel on smooth, flat surfaces. This, again, is due to the compact size of the ACTON BLINK. The maximum rider’s weight, recommended by the manufacturer, is 180 pounds. The maximum speed is 10 miles per hour, and that varies depending on terrain and rider’s weight. The little board won’t win any speed races either. You can, however, use the board as a normal skateboard when the motor is off or the battery is dead. Whereas other boards might allow you to travel ten or more miles on a charge, the ACTON BLINK only travels about 5 miles before the battery dies. It takes over 2 hours to fully charge the battery. The battery recharge time is ridiculously long. Unfortunately, due to its compact size, the ACTON BLINK doesn’t measure up to the bigger boards in terms of performance and speed. back to menu ↑ Acton Blink Lite Electric Skateboard Review Other outstanding features include a wireless remote control, regenerative braking, and a smartphone app that will track your mileage and speed. Equipped with LED light strips, for safety and visibility, the BLINK is aptly named. This little board only measures 30 inches long and weighs just 7 pounds. The ACTON BLINK is nowhere near that bulky. That’s a lot of board, especially for a preteen or teenager. Many of the other electric boards available today are 36 to 40 inches long, and weigh 10 to 15 pounds. The difference between those boards and this one is the motor. With a shaped nose and tail, the ACTON BLINK is reminiscent of the classic boards of the 80’s. We have to begin with the amazing size and weight of this board. Lightweight doesn’t describe its features though. It is the lightest electric board on the market. The 30 inch board weights in at just 7 pounds. The ACTON BLINK Electric Skateboard, made by ACTON Global in Silicon Valley, California, has set the bar high when it comes to quality and functionality of an electric skateboard. Acton Blink Lite Electric Skateboard Review.
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