Electric Skateboard

Technical Objective

The objective was the engineering of a motorized skateboard platform utilizing a "zero-budget" procurement model. The project served as an exploratory study in non-mechanical propulsion (pneumatic drive) versus standard belt-driven architectures.

Propulsion Architecture

The system deviates from traditional hub or belt-drive topologies in favor of a rear-mounted pneumatic propulsion node.

• Power Node: 3S Lithium-Polymer (LiPo) battery.
• Drivetrain: High-KV brushless DC (BLDC) motor coupled with a multi-blade propeller.
• Aeronautical Integration: A custom-engineered FDM shroud was fabricated to optimize airflow vectors and provide basic structural containment for the high-velocity propeller.

Hardware Specification

• Motor/ESC: Entry-level brushless propulsion suite.
• Chassis: Standard skateboard deck with modified rear-truck structural mounts.
• Control Interface: 2.4GHz RC radio link.

Operational Assessment

Initial testing validated the functional viability of the pneumatic propulsion model. While the system exhibited low volumetric efficiency and high acoustic output compared to mechanical drives, it successfully achieved self-propulsion under load. The project provides conclusive data regarding the power-to-weight tradeoffs involved in fan-propelled land vehicles and validates the "Proof-of-Concept" with minimal capital expenditure.