What is it about?
This project is about building a battery-powered electric skateboard that can be controlled using a handheld remote. The remote has a transmitter, and the skateboard has a receiver that responds to the signals. The motor runs using a rechargeable battery, allowing the user to move forward or stop easily. It’s an eco-friendly way to travel short distances without using fuel.
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Why is it important?
With rising environmental concerns and the global push for sustainable transport, personal electric mobility solutions are more important than ever. This project stands out by using low-cost, easily accessible components -like Arduino microcontrollers- to create a fully functional electric skateboard that can be controlled wirelessly. Unlike commercial models, this DIY version is affordable, adaptable, and educational. It demonstrates the practical application of concepts like wireless communication, embedded systems, power electronics, and microcontroller programming. This project is not only a personal mobility solution but also a learning platform for students and makers. At a time when urban congestion, fuel prices, and environmental damage are all rising, projects like this show how innovation at the grassroots level can lead to impactful, scalable solutions.
Perspectives
Being part of this project with my team was an exciting and meaningful experience. Together, we combined our skills to design an electric skateboard using Arduino microcontrollers, a BLDC motor, ESC, and a wireless control system. For me personally, it was a chance to explore hands-on electronics, problem-solving, and sustainable design in a real-world context. Seeing our ideas come to life through teamwork made this project not just technically valuable, but also personally fulfilling.
SUBIN SAJI PETER
Mangalam College of Engineeeing Ettumanoor, Kerala
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This page is a summary of: The electrical skate board, January 2025, American Institute of Physics,
DOI: 10.1063/5.0260059.
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