Zedomax Maker Faire 2007 Coverage - Electric Skateboard
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Check out this cool electric skateboard these guys made. Thanks Frank for letting me get on it. I was about to take off with it to my house…
It’s an electric skateboard that goes forwards and backwards by simply putting your weight towards where you want to go. It seems to be using some kind of accelerometer. If they start selling these to kids, these would be way more cool than any Segways for sure.
Check out MetroMotive.com for more information. (Although it’s not updated right now, there’s an email contact)
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May 23rd, 2007 at 2:28 pm
Unfortunately the board was stolen on the way back from the Faire in Portland, OR sometime on Tuesday night (the 22nd). If you have any information on its whereabouts, please contact us!
May 23rd, 2007 at 2:40 pm
Oh no. That’s horrilblE! I wish you the best luck in finding it Frank.
August 8th, 2007 at 11:48 am
Hey there Frank,
Sorry to hear about the board being stolen. That sucks dude, but at least you can make a better one now. I am building a board for myself pretty similar to this one, but with a few different specifications. I was wondering if you could let me know a little more how it works. I’m probably going to use strain gauges to sense the weight dist. My email’s j_sartee@yahoo.com. Let me know,
Thanks
August 17th, 2007 at 7:06 pm
i think that jared took it… jk…
August 28th, 2007 at 1:58 pm
Looks weak and I’d probably step on it :S
August 28th, 2007 at 2:45 pm
no it has a full metal bar under it…
August 30th, 2007 at 8:54 pm
meh still wouldnt :S
October 21st, 2008 at 8:08 pm
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