I want to make an electric skateboard for heavy shopping. How to start?

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Hey HN.I got rid of my car almost 10 years ago, and I live 15 minutes from Walmart. I sometimes have to go and get a crate of beer, milk, some coke-zero and this is a major pain in the ass to trek home. Tears my hands to ribbons.For years I have wanted a box on wheels that I can control. I am a software guy. Think of a radio controlled car, but a bit more meat.I know there are weird boards that look almost like lego with holes, and things like Raspberry PIs or Arduinos.Would anyone be able to point me to a single starting point for my electronic journey towards this goal so I can spend 2022 with a new hobby?Thanks for reading.

billconan · Accepted Answer

https://hackaday.io/project/9941-the-razor-e300-overvolthttps://hackaday.io/project/1226-the-flux-buggyhttps://hackaday.io/project/13-ev-commuter-longboard

gregjor · Answer

I&rsquo;d start with medical and disability insurance. What&rsquo;s wrong with a bicycle with a cargo rack?

999900000999 · Answer

You could also buy a bike with a shopping basketNot everything can be accomplished with code

I want to make an electric skateboard for heavy shopping. How to start?

https://hackaday.io/project/9941-the-razor-e300-overvolt
https://hackaday.io/project/1226-the-flux-buggy
https://hackaday.io/project/13-ev-commuter-longboard

I’d start with medical and disability insurance. What’s wrong with a bicycle with a cargo rack?

You could also buy a bike with a shopping basket
Not everything can be accomplished with code