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How do I fine-tune acceleration?

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Several factors influence an electric skateboard’s acceleration, including rider weight, wheel resistance, and terrain conditions. Depending on these factors and your personal preferences, you may want to adjust your board’s acceleration performance.

The two primary settings that affect acceleration are _ MODE CUR (current or power) and _ SPEEDUP LINE (acceleration curve). In this article they will be referred to as Current and Curve. Instructions for accessing these settings are in the user manual.

Current

The Current setting determines the maximum power output of the board at the respective mode (S MODE CUR for S Mode, etc.). Raising this value increases acceleration and improves performance in power-demanding situations, such as climbing inclines.

  • Too high: The board may lurch forward aggressively when throttling up.
  • Too low: The board may struggle to climb hills or feel sluggish.

For everyday riding on the Aero Pro, a Current value of 40–60% should provide sufficient power for most riders.

Curve

The Curve setting controls how quickly the board reaches the power limit defined by the Current setting. Unlike Current, this setting does not affect total power output but rather the rate at which power is applied.

  • A lower Curve value results in smoother, more gradual acceleration, which can be helpful for casual rides.
  • A higher Curve value makes the acceleration feel snappier, but it may feel too abrupt, especially for lighter riders.

Tuning

To achieve the best acceleration feel, adjust these settings as follows:

  1. Set the Current just high enough to provide sufficient power for climbing inclines, or achieving the desired acceleration rate from 6–12 mph (10–20 km/h) at half-throttle in flat areas.
  2. Set the Curve so that acceleration from a standstill feels smooth, neither jerky nor laggy.

Tips

  • Heavier riders typically require higher values for both Current and Curve. Lighter riders generally need lower values.
  • Wheels with higher rolling resistance may require higher settings.

Example

For casual rides on the Aero Pro with stock Parsec 80s wheels, Daniel (165 lb) uses these values for E Mode:

  • E MODE CUR: 45%
  • E SPEEDUP LINE: 10%

The low value for the Curve (E SPEEDUP LINE) allows for smooth transition between pushing and throttle use. It’s also beneficial when riding with a shorter stance (feet closer together).

Adjust your settings based on your weight, riding style, and terrain to find what works best for you.