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[Kickstarter] Onewheel, the self-balancing electric skateboard

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Xerobull, Jan 7, 2014.

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  1. Xerobull

    Xerobull ...and I'm all out of bubblegum

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    Battery: 48V Lithium Nano-phosphate. The best batteries on the market with the maximum power density, fast charging and best overall lifetime

    Control electronics: Custom 6 DOF MEMS IMU and BLDC driver. Self balancing using PID control system.

    Motor: Hub motor, direct drive. After 3 years of refinement, the design became simpler and simpler. There's literally only one moving part--the wheel. No gears, belts or chains to maintain. The direct drive motor provides power and stability.

    Speed: up to 12 MPH

    Ride time: 20 minutes (varies with terrain and riding style)

    Recharging time: 20 minutes (fast charger) 2 hrs (standard charger)
     
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  2. Harrisment

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    #2 Harrisment, Jan 7, 2014
  3. SwoLy-D

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    With a motor? Lazy *sses. :eek:
     
    #3 SwoLy-D, Jan 7, 2014
  4. Cannonball

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    I want a Hoverboard already.
     
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  5. DonkeyMagic

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    i see nip
     
    #5 DonkeyMagic, Jan 7, 2014
  6. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    Word.
     
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  7. JuanValdez

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    20 minutes of ride-time? I'm not seeing the point. Maybe a fun toy (for 20 minutes), but then what?

    I think the Copenhagen Wheel is cooler. Slap it on your bike wheel and it helps provide power if you're heavy-laden, going uphill, need to go fast, too tired, or too lazy. Braking charges the battery while you ride. And, your bike isn't useless when the battery runs out.

    https://www.superpedestrian.com/
     
    #7 JuanValdez, Jan 7, 2014
  8. Juxtaposed Jolt

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    Hmm...

    With the wheel in the middle, and one foot pushing off, where are you going to put your other foot?

    :eek:
     
    #8 Juxtaposed Jolt, Jan 7, 2014
  9. SwoLy-D

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    Juxtaposed Jolt: Have you heard of the RIPSTIK? :confused:

    What "other foot"? You wouldn't use ONE to push off.

    How To Ride The Ripstik

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    Use the same principles. You don't need a motor. They're not pushing off, yet they still GO.
     
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  10. Harrisment

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    Damn that chick is hot.
     
    #10 Harrisment, Jan 7, 2014
  11. GanjaRocket

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    came for the skateboard..

    stayed for the nip
     
    #11 GanjaRocket, Jan 7, 2014
  12. ElPigto

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    Does the chick come with the fancy board with a wheel?
     
    #12 ElPigto, Jan 7, 2014
  13. R0ckets03

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    I'm on board if she comes with it.
     
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  14. fallenphoenix

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    for $1200, she better
     
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  15. Yonkers

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    Love the nip. 20 minutes run time, not so much.
     
    #15 Yonkers, Jan 7, 2014
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