My Onewheel GT just broke, so let's convert it to a VESC! GT already comes with big alu boxes, and a high voltage battery that's perfect for VESC builds, but it presents its own unique challenges such as dealing with the proprietary motor plug, lighting, and waterproofing. This video shows you the conversion process step by step.
Timestamp:
0:00 My broken GT
0:48 Disconnecting battery, BMS, and controller
1:21 Connect Ubox to harness
1:30 Rewiring motor
3:24 Motor detection
3:51 Front box controller mount
5:23 Rear box BMS
6:26 Rear box diode and Y splitter
8:12 Rear box charger
9:42 Rear box BMS charging and balancing test
10:02 Rear box waterproofing
11:07 Front box lighting
13:35 Motor cable gland
13:57 Cable gland waterproofing test
14:38 Motor harness
15:14 MTE 5 inch hub
16:37 Front box waterproofing
16:59 Putting the board back together
17:29 Ride footage & thoughts
I'm not affiliated/sponsored by any company (including amazon).
Links to parts:
Download STLs: https://thangs.com/designer/leonchangpersonal
Ubox 80v Momentary firmware (the first one): https://github.com/JohnSpintend/Ubox_FW/tree/main/FW%206.2/UBOX_SINGLE_80
Helpful parts for pint/GT conversions: https://avaspark.com/shop/
M20 cable gland I used: https://www.floatboxx.com/product/10039957/m20-cable-gland
Any M20 cable gland will work: https://www.amazon.com/Fielect-Waterproof-Adjustable-Joints-Connector/dp/B07Z9C9Q5X/ref=sr_1_10?crid=G4VU9PH5LW1P&keywords=m20%2Bcable%2Bgland&qid=1705421575&sprefix=m20%2Bcable%2Bgland%2Caps%2C56&sr=8-10&th=1
GX16 3 pin (charge port): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L9VGKTM?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Comment if you need me to link to any other part
Some of my favorite tools:
Pinecil soldering iron: https://www.amazon.com/PINECIL-Smart-Mini-Portable-Soldering/dp/B096X6SG13/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3E896ECZ9CX38&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.t7H-TqfIwuCUZA1-Bi9by4UB1Zn-F7H53sFE_ied917rwgapEosOPXBtlQzLXwkbn-hY0yUrKHEBzR8VSnsGhcQEKRt5N68mh4AzOHGz-42yOUoAUKOm9rWRlJV-Bnu3ff1U1FWYvkvc-exTOSw1l_rdq37WnUJWw9f0jz56qC2u62cEtnDa_-Fd29ZN4EtFi8ZPXDmeire2bzgZaM498pTLq8EwnJe9uQrcvmnLTpU.mpLVU3aXuOdBwXSSTIqEJg7qjg3eJXGob3Y8T-r7klA&dib_tag=se&keywords=pinecil+solder+iron&qid=1705421849&s=industrial&sprefix=pinecil+solder+iron%2Cindustrial%2C62&sr=1-3
Pinecil replacement tips: https://www.amazon.com/Soldering-Replacement-Portable-Outdoor-Digital/dp/B09JNXNCP6/ref=sr_1_2?crid=281DZ6X11INMM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bg167FfwRULofAqkkWU75ZqJZy-n5WywJiZErlSF7kxwiR9DxMokKXb128XtiIwhcseJjskuGpE3nYvMW38hBEwdNXoN6MvwjtmzrciIEkt-66HNEwhvM_9j07Ll1XivAooob7_jEs2vjl6eZYxkgFo7pSLcc3bpQbcMZrhPr1rSBAEycbRQw8OiKbwjoPS2PrJ46wsgpB_58sltwLs-FKgW7wE7qHsNIMIOqOQhi9k.eBniNsU3e3xSPP6_j-NGm_vqDqo4Vx8Kb2588TMrH8k&dib_tag=se&keywords=pinecil+replacement+tips&qid=1705421976&s=industrial&sprefix=pinecil+replacement+tips%2Cindustrial%2C77&sr=1-2
LTT screwdriver: https://www.lttstore.com/products/screwdriver
DeWalt gyroscopic screwdriver: https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DCF682N1-Gyroscopic-Inline-Screwdriver/dp/B011WRUODC/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.kFvk9IjwxXWQGOBaaeOWSa_ORqP3neiyF7yiBkm0fwpLAEjLEhEiq6iN2AFTtMxvJ-XLuK3v6q796b_XrvGZUd6xyPVn7OItRV2KgZ0PnCjMFPGrhkeaX8XC3IUstfwF8LY-8aMLup88vJLYZyTSoqFQZM2tUZlhgzJDGk-0Qttz4_sQvmyQleUaVb9KXw-VcjPpxYoExTbaW0c59-oNvJ4wLkJS1fVCnDV3HGNnKMM.Jkekq7Iy6Sryi9PvuaKXzzvmfbF-zzigiLJbWOTK3_U&dib_tag=se&keywords=dewalt+gyroscopic+screwdriver&qid=1705422080&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1
Black and Decker 6 power tool combo kit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PK4XY90/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1