Inboard M1 User manual

For the latest updates to this User Guide, questions, video tutorials and

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Inboard Technology Inc.

Santa Cruz, California

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D E S I G N E D I N

CONTENTS

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Note From the Team

Introduction

Safety

The M1™

In Your Bag

Start Riding

Download Inboard Vision™

The Fundamentals / How To Operate

Safety Tips

Battery Safety

Flying With Your M1 & Battery

Operating Limits

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Recording Serial Numbers

Warranty

Certiﬁcations

Contact

NICE PURCHASE

What you have before you is something special. It’s the culmination of our

blood, sweat and tears. It started as a passion project that took on a life of its

own.

Introducing the M1, the next generation of electric skateboards. With powerful

dual in-wheel motors and the ability to change batteries on the ﬂy, the M1

turns every distance you travel into a thrill ride.

We are a team of passionate designers, engineers and athletes that are

inspired by you, the rider. We aren’t driven by statistics or competitors. We

are driven to create a product that is fun and exciting. A product that you will

want to ride again, and again, until you can’t imagine how you got from point

A to point B without it. There’s a road of possibility before us, and we plan to

skate it. We’re glad you decided to come along for the ride.

Welcome to Inboard.

Sincerely,

Ryan Evans, Theo Cerboneschi, and the rest of the Inboard Team.

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The Inboard M1 is the ﬁrst skateboard with motors in the wheels. From its

streamlined look to its feel under foot, every detail of the M1 is based on rider

ﬁrst design. The M1 is an electric skateboard designed from the ground up for

riders of all skill levels.

• Top Speed: 20 mph / 32 kph

• Power: 1000 watts continuous, 1600 watts max

• Battery Range: 7-10 miles / 11-16 km (43.2v / 97 Wh / Lithium-ion)

• Board Weight: 14 lbs / 6.4 kg

• Max Rider Capacity: Tested to 280lbs / 127 kg

• Braking System: Electronic Regenerative Braking

• Throttle Control: RFLX Remote or Vision Mobile App

• Connectivity: Bluetooth Low-Energy

• Wheels: 80mm

• Charge Time: 90 min

• Batteries: Swappable - Never wait to ride

• Deck Material: Lightweight wood-core composite

• Deck Flex: Sti- designed for speed and stability

• Deck Dimensions: 37.5” x 10.25” / 95.25 cm x 26 cm

• Temperatures between 0-40 °C / 32-104 °F

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Let us help you get riding! Visit inboardtechnology.com/quickstart for a

quick, step by step guide to get you up and moving on your M1.

Be safe, have fun, and stay in touch!

INTRODUCTION

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Similar to any skateboard, whenever you ride an Inboard M1 electric skate-

board, you may risk death or serious injury from loss of control, collision and

falls. All riders should read, understand, and abide by the terms and conditions

of the user guide when riding. For the most up-to-date version of this user

guide visit support.inboardtechnology.com.

• ALWAYS wear a helmet and protective gear such as knee pads, elbow

pads, wrist pads and a padded jacket when riding.

• DO NOT ride your M1 in environments, or at inclines and speeds where you

would not safely be in control of an unpowered skateboard. In the event

of wireless interference or battery fault, you may need to rely on skating

techniques like foot-braking or sliding to stop. For more information, visit

the online tutorials at support.inboardtechnology.com.

• AVOID riding on wet/uneven surfaces, steep hills, cracks, railroad tracks,

gravel, rocks, in trac, or on any obstacles that could lead to a loss of

traction and cause a fall.

• DO NOT ride the board if you are under the inﬂuence of alcohol or drugs.

• DO NOT ride the board if you are under the age of 16 years old.

• DO NOT ride in places with poor visibility.

• KEEP ﬁngers, hair, and clothing away from motors, wheels and all moving

parts.

• DO NOT open or tamper with electronics housings; doing so will void the

warranty.

• USE CAUTION around the Manta Drive™. It is capable of rotating the

wheels at very high speed. KEEP loose clothing, hands, and other body

parts AWAY from the Manta Drive whenever operating. This may cause

serious injury and/or damage to the M1.

• DO NOT touch the Rear truck or the Manta Drives after extended use.

Manta Drive and truck will get HOT and may cause serious burns. Allow

time for these areas to cool before touching.

• The Inboard M1 is not a toy.

• Be prepared to stop by a means other than the RFLX™ Remote or Inboard

Vision mobile app as braking power will be reduced above 24 mph / 38

kph.

• It is expected that you, the user, are able to stand on and operate a stan-

dard non-powered skateboard before riding the M1.

• DO NOT RIDE THE M1 AT SPEEDS OR IN ENVIRONMENTS YOU WOULD

NOT NORMALLY RIDE A STANDARD NON-POWERED SKATEBOARD.

PLEASE CONSIDER IMPORTANT SAFETY TIPS BELOW

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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DANGER: RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY

Use caution around water.

The exterior of the M1 is water resistant. That means you can ride through

puddles, occasionally splash the M1 with water, and not worry about damaging

it.

But the M1 is NOT waterproof. That means you can’t take a bath with your M1,

or take it swimming in a lake or a pool. Think of your M1 like a cat, cat’s are

water resistant, they’ll drink water, maybe tolerate some light splashing...but

don’t try and give a cat a bath, you’ll have a bad time. The same goes for your

M1.

Keep in mind wet conditions could be potentially dangerous, resulting in loss

of traction.

Keep water away from the interior of the M1, especially the Battery Bay. The

presence of moisture or water inside the battery bay poses a serious risk of

electrical shock or ﬁre. Keep this area clean and dry at all times. THE INSIDE

OF THE BATTERY BAY IS NOT WATER RESISTANT. If water DOES get inside

the battery bay, it is best to immediately remove the battery, wipe up excess

water, and put the M1 in a cool, dry place and allow the M1 enough time to dry

out.

WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE

The presence of moisture or water in the battery bay poses a serious risk of

electric shock or ﬁre. Keep this area clean and dry at all times.

WARNING: RISK OF INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE M1

Overcharging may occur if you brake for a long period of time with a fully

charged battery. Avoid excessive braking down long, steep hills or mountains

on a fully charged battery. Discharge some energy before braking downhill for

an extended period of time to avoid this.

DANGER: BURN RISK

DO NOT touch the Rear truck or the Manta Drives after extended use. Man-

ta Drive and truck will get HOT and may cause serious burns. Allow time for

these areas to cool before touching.

THE M1: WATER RESISTANCE vs. WATERPROOFING

BATTERY BAY

BATTERY OVERCHARGE

MANTA DRIVE

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T H E M 1™

Nose

Tail

Manta Drive™

Truck Cover

Tail Lights

Touch Sync

Deck

Front Wheels

REV Lock

Wheel

Rear Truck

Front Truck

Battery Bay

Battery

Bay Latch

Battery Bay

Door

Headlights

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M1™ Electric Skateboard PowerShift™ Battery Battery Charger

RFLX™ Remote Case

RFLX™ Remote

Skate Tool

RFLX™ USB Charging Cable

Magnetic Power

Link Connector

IN YOUR BAG

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CONNECTING YOUR POWERSHIFT BATTERYSTEP 1

Rotate the Battery Bay latch

counter-clockwise. Open and

remove Bay Door.

DO NOT RIDE M1 WITHOUT A

BATTERY INSIDE THE

BATTERY BAY. YOU MAY

CRACK OR BREAK THE

BATTERY BAY DOOR.

Place PowerShift Battery directly

down into the Battery Bay. Align

hole at top of battery with post

in the battery bay.

Gently slide back until engaged.

Close Door and secure latch.

Bay Door will not close unless

battery is fully engaged.

Do not force door closed.

When the battery is properly

installed, your M1’s LEDs will

ﬂash once.

Your board is ready to be

paired.

START RIDING

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The Inboard Vision App allows you to control

the following from your mobile phone:

PAIR YOUR RFLX REMOTE

NOTE: The M1’s LEDs dim while pairing. When the remote and board

are paired, the LEDs will return to ON and the remote will beep. Your

M1 is now ready to ride!

Your M1 and RFLX remote will only need to be paired once. They will remember each other

after being powered oor having the battery removed. There may be circumstances where

you need to repair the M1 & RFLX remote, if that happens follow the above steps.

Make sure you check to see if there is a new version of the M1 ﬁrmware via the Inboard Vision

Mobile App. Inboard will be rolling out more features and functions over time through ﬁrmware

updates, only available via the Inboard Vision Mobile app. Go to the App Store to download the

Inboard Vision Mobile App!

WARNING: Whenever using the Inboard Vision Mobile App, set your phone to Airplane

Mode. If you receive a call or notiﬁcation while operating the in-app throttle, you will

lose your ability to control the M1. Always be prepared to stop by a means other than

the RFLX Remote or Vision App.

STEP 2

DONE !

Turn on RFLX Remote With 3 ﬁngers, tap the Touch

Sync, then tap again and HOLD.

• Turning LEDs on/o

• Using M1 throttle

• Receiving ﬁrmware updates and more!

DOWNLOAD THE INBOARD VISION MOBILE APP

A. B.

COMING SOON

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RFLX™ REMOTE

Power Button

Throttle ControlStatus LEDs

Ride Trigger

Mini-B USB Port

(Charging Port)

(Removable) RFLX™ Tail

How to Hold

THE FUNDAMENTALS

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(+) Accelerate

(-) Brake

Must engage

Ride Trigger

to control

board.

Double click Power Button on RFLX Remote to see M1 Battery life.

Hold Ride Trigger and tap Power Button to turn the LEDs on or o.

Green = Good 20-100%

Red = Low 20%

Blinking Red = DANGEROUS Very Low 0%

M1 Battery Life

RFLX Remote Battery Life

Turn On / OLEDs

100%

25%

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The RFLX Remote’s Ride Trigger button is a safety feature of the M1. The

Manta Drive will not spin if the Ride Trigger is NOT depressed.

To move the M1 Forward:

Press & hold the Ride Trigger, then push forward on the Throttle Control (away

from your body). You’re M1 will now move forward and continue to accelerate

as long as you have the Ride Trigger & Throttle pushed forward.

To move the M1 in Reverse:

Press & hold the Ride Trigger, then pull the Throttle Control backwards (toward

your body). Your M1 will now move in reverse and continue to accelerate as

long as you have the Ride Trigger & Throttle pulled back.

To Brake the M1:

Press & hold the Ride Trigger, then pull the Throttle Control in the opposite

direction of travel. For example, if you’re moving forward, you can brake by

pulling the throttle towards your body while holding the ride trigger.

If you’re moving forward, pull back on the Throttle Control, this will cause the

M1 to brake.

TO OPERATE REMOTE

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The Inboard M1 has dierent riding modes that can be easily accessed. We

built the riding modes to accommodate dierent levels of rider experience.

All M1’s ship in Beginner mode, to give everyone the easiest learning curve.

You can easily change the M1 through the RFLX Remote of the Inboard Vision

Mobile App.

1. Beginner Mode (DEFAULT):

• Maximum speed of 5 mph / 8 kph

• Acceleration curve - Moderate

• Braking - Standard

2. Intermediate Mode (MAX IN GERMANY):

• Maximum speed of 14 mph / 22 kph

• Acceleration curve - Standard

• Braking - Standard

3. Advanced Mode:

• Maximum speed of 20 mph / 32 kph

• Acceleration curve - Maximum

• Braking - Maximum

Changing Modes with the RFLX Remote:

• Press Power Button 3 times.

• Audible beep will sound. Status LEDs will illuminate according to

current mode.

• Repeat until you are in your desired mode.

Changing Modes with the Inboard Vision Mobile App:

• Open the app.

• Make sure your app is paired with the M1.

• Click on the “MODE” section on the home screen of the Vision App.

• Across the bottom of the app are the mode selector buttons. Select

your desired mode and click DONE.

The M1 will remember your chosen mode after it has been turned o, even if

the PowerShift Battery has been removed.

M1 RIDING MODES

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Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

NOTE: In order to change modes, the M1 must NOT be moving.

WARNING: More advanced modes will have more aggressive braking and acceleration. Always

accelerate and brake GENTLY, until you are accustomed to the new mode settings.

How to Remove RFLX Tail (Optional)

INSERT USB PORT

With a Torx T6 Screwdriver, remove the lower

2 screws and pull out tail. Store parts safely

in your RFLX Case.

CHARGING YOUR RFLX REMOTE

Step 1: Take the RFLX USB Charging cable and plug it into a USB port or USB

wall outlet adaptor (Not included).

Step 2: Gently attach the RFLX USB charging cables Male-end Mini-B USB

Port into the Female Mini-B USB Port on the RFLX Remote.

• The RFLX Remote will now start charging.

• The Green LED will slowly pulse to indicate it is charging.

• Once the RFLX Remote is fully charged the Green LED will stop pulsing

and glow constantly. (Full charge is reached in approximately 3 hours).

NOTE: A fully charged RFLX Remote oers approximately 12 hours of use.

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SAFETY TIPS

Am I wearing a helmet and other protective gear?

Is my M1 battery and RFLX remote fully charged?

Is my M1 paired to my RFLX remote or mobile app?

Is my M1 on a ﬂat and safe (clean and dry) riding surface?

• The throttle on your remote is sensitive. Accelerate & brake gently.

• Maintain a wide and low stance on your board - keep knees bent.

• Lean slightly forward when accelerating.

• Lean slightly backwards when braking.

• Keep your eyes facing forward when riding. Scan both far ahead and

in front of the M1 - your eyes are your best tool for safely avoiding

obstacles and slippery surfaces.

• Practice controlled stopping.

For more help and tutorials, visit support.inboardtechnology.com

FIRST RIDE CHECKLIST

TIPS FOR FIRST TIME RIDERS

L R

Goofy Footed Regular Footed

NOTE: The foot you instinctively use on the ﬁrst step of a ﬂight of stairs is your dominant

foot. Your dominant foot should be your front foot on a skateboard.

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The Inboard M1 is highly maneuverable and allows you to easily navigate

around obstacles. However, to prevent the loss of traction, you must be care-

ful when riding and learn to identify and avoid slippery, icy, or wet surfaces,

loose materials (sand/gravel), steep slopes, and obstacles. Stop and step o

your M1, pick it up and move it over unsafe surfaces or terrain.

If you or any other user of your Inboard M1 is involved in an accident, or if your

M1 performs in a way that you do not intend or in a way that it is not sup-

posed to, contact Inboard Support via email. support@inboardtechnology.com

AVOIDING HAZARDS

REPORT ALL INCIDENTS

RIDING ETIQUETTE

• Avoid Collisions

• Be careful and considerate of others.

• Always ride under control at a speed that is safe for you and those around

you.

• Always be prepared to stop.

• Respect pedestrians by always yielding the right of way.

• Avoid startling pedestrians. When approaching from behind, announce

yourself and slow down to walking speed when passing. Pass on the left

whenever possible. When approaching a pedestrian from the front, stay

to the right and slow down.

• In heavy pedestrian trac, slow down and proceed at the pace of pe-

destrian trac. Pass only if there is ample space to do so safely. Do not

weave in and out of pedestrian trac.

• When traveling on streets, be sure to give motor vehicles plenty of room.

Be sure to also wear appropriate safety gear and wear clothing that

makes you highly visible to vehicles.

• Avoid weaving in and out of vehicle trac.

• When riding on streets, obey all posted signs, rules, regulations and traf-

ﬁc laws in your area.

• When possible ride your M1 in designated bike lanes and paths.

• When riding with other M1 riders, maintain a safe distance, identify haz-

ards and obstacles, and do not ride side-by-side unless there is plenty of

room left for pedestrians.

• Cross roads at designated crosswalks or signaled intersections. Do not

jaywalk/ride.

• Only travel on a road when a pedestrian way is not available or when

sidewalk use is not allowed.

• Do not ride your Inboard M1 on private property (inside or outside) unless

you have obtained permission to do so.

NOTE: Always use proper etiquette when riding your Inboard M1.

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Power Gauge

Must align properly to

close Bay Door

Magnetic Power Port

Battery Terminals

DO NOT TOUCH

CHARGING YOUR POWERSHIFT BATTERY

NOTE: Charge time approximately 90 min. Recommended

charging temperature range: 0-50 °C / 32-122 °F.

CHARGING STEPS

1. Connect your PowerShift Battery charger to a power outlet

2. Connect the Magnetic Power Link connector from the charger to

the PowerShift Battery Power Port

The PowerShift Battery charger LEDs will now light up green and run

in a ‘charging’ sequence.

You will know that your PowerShift Battery is fully charged when the

charger’s LEDs no longer light in a sequence. To double check, press

the status button on the PowerShift Battery, 5 Red Status LEDs will

light up indicating the Battery is fully charged.

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WARNING: The PowerShift Battery pack contains lithium-ion batteries that

could explode or cause a ﬁre if they are used incorrectly. Improper use of this

product may result in product damage, excess heat, toxic fumes, ﬁre or explo-

sion, for which damages you (“Purchaser”), and not Inboard Technology, Inc.

(“Manufacturer”) are responsible. Follow all battery safety instructions.

Inboard Technology works with manufacturing partners to utilize the

highest quality and safest materials possible. Therefore, we recommend that

you read the following instructions carefully. Before using your PowerShift

Battery, carefully check the battery pack. Pay close attention to the protec-

tive seal casing to make sure it is undamaged and intact. If in doubt, please

contact Inboard Customer Support at support.inboardtechnology.com

• Always handle your PowerShift Battery with care and never drop it.

• Store your PowerShift Battery in a safe and dry place. Keep the battery

away from all metal objects. Store in temperatures between 0-40 °C /

32-104 °F.

• Only use ocial Inboard PowerShift chargers that have been specially

designed for the PowerShift Battery.

• When charging batteries, keep the charger away from highly ﬂammable

materials or products and never leave the charger unattended when in

use.

• To store your PowerShift Battery for an extended time period, several

weeks or months, ﬁrst charge it fully, and recharge it at least once a year.

This is because lithium-ion batteries that have been left uncharged for

too long can no longer be used.

• Keep out of reach of children and pets. Exposure to Battery voltage could

result in death or serious injury.

• Unplug or disconnect the M1 from AC power before removing or attaching

the PowerShift Battery or performing any service. Never work on any part

of the Inboard M1 when it is both plugged into AC power and the Power-

Shift Battery is plugged into the M1. You risk serious bodily injury from

electric shock as well as damage to the M1.

• Do not use a PowerShift Battery if the Battery casing is broken or if the

Battery emits an unusual odor, smoke, or excessive heat or leaks any sub-

stance. Avoid contact with any substance seeping from the Batteries.

• Do not submerge the PowerShift Battery or Inboard M1 in water. If you

suspect the Batteries or M1 have been submerged or experienced water

intrusion, contact Inboard Support immediately at support.inboardtech-

nology.com. Until you receive further instructions, store the Inboard M1

upright, outdoors, and away from ﬂammable objects. DO NOT plug the

PowerShift Battery into the charger. Failure to follow these instructions

could expose you to electric shock, injury, burns, or cause a ﬁre.

BATTERY SAFETY

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