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Question Hoverboard motor?

Discussion in 'DIY Motion Simulator Building Q&A / FAQ' started by Joonas Temonen, Jan 7, 2026 at 16:05.

  1. Joonas Temonen

    Joonas Temonen Member Gold Contributor

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    Does anyone know is it possible To use hoverboard motor For surge motion? I have made ffbeast wheelbase of that kind of motor, but not sure could it work with arduino etc.
    Joonas Temonen, Jan 7, 2026 at 16:05
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    In hover board motors the coils are at a reasonable large diameter which gives them more torque

    no reason you can't use one to drive a gearbox or a ballscrew
    Gadget999, Jan 7, 2026 at 18:51
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  3. Joonas Temonen

    Joonas Temonen Member Gold Contributor

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    Thanks! I have to first figure out, what wires i should use for + and -. There is maybe 7 wires. I use 3 of them To my wheelbase To work.
    Joonas Temonen, Jan 7, 2026 at 18:54
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    noorbeast, Jan 8, 2026 at 01:51
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