![]() So the batteries finally arrive, and within a short amount of time of having all of the replacement batteries, another battery fails. So in the meantime, I purchased an extra battery so I can continue riding. I'm a little mad at this point because I continue to be missing out on actually using the board because I'm completely out of any working batteries. ![]() So a week later this battery arrives, and within 10 days of owning that battery, it also fails on me. So I contacted Inboard and again they send me a replacement item for the broken one. I even keep the batteries in a protective case when they're in my bag to be used once the current one is out of charge. I was confused because I keep the board and batteries in near perfect condition, always sure never to go over curbs, train tracks, through puddles, or drop the battery when outside of the board. So 1 - 2 weeks later the second board arrives, and I'm using it for about a week before one of my batteries actually dies and refuses to hold a charge. So I contacted Inboard and within 24hrs - 48hrs, they decided to send me a brand new board. This board had open covers over the wheels, which is what I had originally thought was the issue as it may have been allowing debris to get inside. I purchased the Inboard M1 a few months back and had used it about a week before one of the manta motors failed and locked up. ![]() Now let's get into my experience with it. ![]() Bad reviews seemed very scarce and I didn't see many people complaining about the board at the time, so that made my choice a lot easier to make. I needed a board to commute to and from work and school every day and the Inboard M1 just looked like the perfect board for that. I was deciding between the Boosted Board and the Inboard M1 at the time and was leaning towards the Inboard heavily due to the fact that it had swappable batteries and was also featured on "Shark Tank". So before I get into my experience with the M1, I'll talk about why I chose it. Worst case scenario, I have a good start on a DIY board build.THIS IS FOR ALL THAT ARE ON THE EDGE ABOUT PURCHASING THE INBOARD M1, READ THIS FIRST! Hopefully the battery and motors will last long enough to make this a good purchase. I don’t know if I needed the new remote and probably didn’t need the bluetooth but I think that will make setup easier. XT60 Male & Female Connectors Plugs 10 Pairs The Plus gives you the option of running a 4 wheel drive (4 motor) board but is otherwise (I think) about the same as the MINI.ĭual FSESC6.6 Based upon VESC6 with Aluminum Heatsink Mini SizeĪnti Spark Switch Pro 280A for Electric Skateboard /EBike /Scooter/RobotsĢ.4Ghz Remote VX1 for DIY electric skateboard For VESC6īluetooth Module 2.4G Wireless Based upon the nrf51_vesc project For V4 (Diagram shows it with FSESC 6.6 too) I had to order the FSESC 6.6 MINI or you could order the FSESC 6.6 Plus as it will fit as well. Note that the compartment for the circuit board is ~112mm x 96mm (roughly- measure to be sure!).The regular FSESC 6.6 does not fit. If the rest of the board lasts long enough to need a new battery you will be able to upgrade to whatever the best tech is at the time rather than being limited to old battery chemistry/tech. That one has the ability to use newer/more powerful batteries. The recommended ESC is something equivalent or better than the Flipsky 6.6. If you never go beyond 3/4 throttle and never go up hills you aren’t pushing a lot of current through the ESC and the 4.20 Plus may work fine. People are making it work but who knows for how long and how hard they push their motors. In reading, the Flipsky 4.20 is not recommended for 12s batteries which I think is what the M1 uses. That’s why this page may become very popular! In any case, since Inboard has gone out of business we are on our own to fix these things. The circuit board compartment was covered in soot and the board was fried at least around one of the mounting screws. My M1 fried itself the other day- plugged in the battery and heard a sizzle followed by smoke.
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