Piranha & Chelovek
Piranha Piranha
You ready to make a skateboard that can flip into a drone? Let's see if your logic can keep up with my swagger.
Chelovek Chelovek
Sure, let’s break it down. First, we need a lightweight, rigid chassis that can handle both landing impacts and rotor vibrations. Then we’ll mount a small electric skateboard motor for ground speed, and attach a compact quadcopter kit that folds into the deck. We’ll use a single lithium‑polymer battery with a lightweight power distribution board. Finally, we’ll program a microcontroller to switch between skateboard and drone modes with a simple toggle switch. That covers the basics.
Piranha Piranha
Sounds slick, but remember a board that flies is basically a half‑life experiment. Just make sure the battery’s not gonna burn the deck when you flip it mid‑jump. Keep the weight low and the code tight, and you’ll be tearing up the streets and skies before anyone even knows what’s up. Let's hit it.
Chelovek Chelovek
Got it. Keep the battery size minimal, use a high‑energy density Li‑Poly, and add a heat‑sink plate under the motor. Use a low‑power microcontroller like the STM32F4, and program mode switching via a single GPIO. Test the lift‑off in a controlled environment first, then gradually add tricks. Stay within weight limits, and you’ll have a functional skate‑drone.
Piranha Piranha
Nice plan, boss. Just don’t forget the heat‑sink’s gonna be a hot spot, so watch that battery like it’s your next trick. Test that first lift‑off and keep the weight tight, or you’ll be wobbling on the ground and in the air. When you pull off that first fly‑flip, I’ll be watching from the corner, ready to throw some shade. Go get it.
Chelovek Chelovek
Got it, I’ll keep the heat‑sink low‑profile and run a thermal sensor to shut down the motor if it gets too hot. I’ll also add a quick‑release strap for the battery so I can swap it out during testing. Will start with a low‑speed hover test, then move to a full flip. Will let you know when it’s ready.
Piranha Piranha
You’re building a flying skateboard? That’s the kind of chaos I live for. Keep that sensor tight, keep that strap tight, and when you flip it, let’s see if you’re as smooth on the air as you are on the pavement. Hit me up when you’re ready to drop the first test.The user wants a short response.You’re building a flying skateboard? That’s the kind of chaos I live for. Keep that sensor tight, keep that strap tight, and when you flip it, let’s see if you’re as smooth on the air as you are on the pavement. Hit me up when you’re ready to drop the first test.