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Another Cool DIY Segway!

max — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:21:12 +0000

Here’s another really cool DIY Segway. Of course, if you want to build one yourself, don’t forget to check out this blog post on how to make your own segway here. (and custom segway mods here)

The frame was modeled in CAD and then welded together. For propulsion [Mark] has installed two 750 Watt motors which will use sprockets and chains to turn the wheels. The machine balances based on data from both a gyroscope and an accelerometer, with the entire packaged tied together using an Arduino.

via hackaday

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Another Cool DIY Segway!

Segway on steroids

David Allen — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:00:18 +0000

There have been a lot of variations on the Segway recently but this one goes that extra mile by the looks of it, the machine appears to be a sort of crossover between a hovercraft and a Segway.
Personally I cannot imagine too many of these being driven around the streets yet they do look like nice bit of fun.

Features – Speed and braking are controlled through two levers located on the steering bar. A kill switch automatically deactivates the Air Board in case you unexpectedly jump off, and steering is accomplished by simply shifting your body weight (like a surfboard or skateboard). The gas capacity is 1.3 gallons, which is good for 1 hour of use. Ideal if seeking very unusual gifts or ideas for those with it all. Priced at $14,000!

Source [Techna Bob]

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Segway on steroids

The YikeBike a Segway with a seat

David Allen — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:10:36 +0000

This is a brilliant idea that has come all the way from New Zealand, it’s called the YikeBike and it works on a similar way as the Segway does, except this time it has a seat.
This means it is ideal for all sorts of people who would probably not go near a Segway, so maybe the YikeBike could pick up on those consumers who like to sit down on the job!

Check the video out!

Spec Sheet; Weight: 9.8 kg (21 lbs), Frame: Carbon composite, Drive: Electric chainless, Brakes: Electric anti-skid, regen, Speed: 20 km/hr, Power: 1.2 kW, 30min re-charge, Battery: LiFePO4 – fast charge, Range: 10 km, Fold size: Super compact 43 litres, Seat: Leather super comfort, Height: 163 cm – 193 cm limit, Wheel: 20” hubless, Weight limit: 100 kg and Lights: Built in LEDs. Priced at between $5,180 to $5,772 ($148 deposit required)

Source [Techna Bob]

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The YikeBike a Segway with a seat

Before the Segway there was Legway

David Allen — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:00:34 +0000

We are all great fans of the Segway especially when the President has a go on one, but have you ever considered what came before the Segway?

It seems that the during the steampunk era the Legway may have preceded the hi tech Segway and was made in the style that only steampunkers could think up.

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Before the Segway there was Legway

Segway DIY – How to Build a Legway, the Poor Man’s Segway!

max — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:36:17 +0000

I personally think Segways can be useful in some highly populated areas such as downtown San Francisco/LA/New York, but these things are probably a waste of resources otherwise. If you cannot afford a real segway, there’s a much more eco-friendly option of building your own “Legway”, it doesn’t really work well on turns but heck, sure beats buying a segway for no reason.

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Segway DIY – How to Build a Legway, the Poor Man’s Segway!

GM + Segway = PUMA

David Allen — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 17:00:56 +0000

This is latest development in personal transport and by just looking at the design you can tell there is something of the Segway in there somewhere and with the influence of GM and we are not talking genetically modified here.

Project PUMA as has become known is cool ideal, but like the Segway is the PUMA likely to catch on or simply be the butt of more jokes. In theory as with the Segway and the Sinclair C5 from years back, these personal transporters are limited by the imaginations of local authorities who would need to provide suitable provisions for PUMA lanes for them to travel on.

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GM + Segway = PUMA

Toyota’s Segway Killer – The Toyota Winglet!

max — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 01:12:02 +0000

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Check out this cool Toyota Winglet, pretty much a miniture-version of the Segway. This Winglet might do really well since it’s smaller and perhaps cheaper than Segway.

Winglet is powered by an electric motor, these Winglets are capable of up to 3.73mph or 6km/h for up to 6.2 miles or 10km in the case of the L or M models, or half that in the case of the smaller S version. You control the Winglet by leaning in the direction you wish to move. The Toyota Winglet takes an hour to fully recharge.

Toyota is planning to start consumer testing at the Central Japan International Airport later this Fall of 2008, before graduating onto increasingly crowded environments sometime in 2009. Unlike some of the company’s earlier (and more bizarre looking) personal transporters, the Winglet is actually expected to go into production in 2010.

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See Toyota Press Release on the Winglet

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Toyota’s Segway Killer – The Toyota Winglet!

Chinese SWAT Team trains on Segways

max — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:31:35 +0000

Here’s a humorous pose of the Chinese SWAT team practicing on segways. (Or maybe it was a scene in the movie shooting…)

I really think this is a really good idea as parts of busy Chinese metropolitan streets will let the segway travel much faster than anything other than motorcycles and bikes.

As for shooting shot guns from a segway, I’d have to say you need more training though.

via engadget

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Chinese SWAT Team trains on Segways

Custom Segways in Oakland, California

max — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 07:27:49 +0000

Check out some of these really cool custom segways from a company in Oakland, California!

[via] enGadget

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Custom Segways in Oakland, California

DIY HACK – Homemade Balancing Skateboard!

max — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 15:33:45 +0000

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Wow, check out this awesome homemade balancing skateboard. As a skateboarder myself, this is way too cool…

It’s very similar to a snowboard to ride, requiring no user input other than the movement of your body mass. Leaning forwards and backwards controls the velocity and moving your weight from heal to toe controls the turn radius. It’s easy and very intuitive to ride.

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DIY HACK – Homemade Balancing Skateboard!

Video – Hoverbike, Hoverboard + Segway

max — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 21:44:05 +0000

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Here’s hoverbike, which is basically a mix of a hoverboard and segway.
Actually we have been developing our own too. Well we just got
our prototype started so… we will see about the next Zedomax Hoverbike…
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Video – Hoverbike, Hoverboard + Segway

CNET’s James Kim and family missing — have you seen them?

max — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 21:14:55 +0000

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We’ve received word that a respected member of our tech community, James Kim (whom many of you may know as CNET’s senior editor of digital audio), and his family have gone missing. As we understand it, last weekend James, his wife Kati (above right), and his very young girls Penelope (left) and Sabine (baby), drove from their home in the SF Bay Area to Seattle. They were expected back some time Sunday, but were last seen by a hotel clerk at 5:45 PM on Saturday in or between Gold Beach or Portland, Oregon. We sincerely do hope they are all safe, and our hearts go out to the Kim family.

We’ll have more information as we get it. If you have any information as to the Kim family’s whereabouts, please contact the SFPD at 415-558-5508 during normal business hours, and 415-553-1071 after hours.

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Video – Segway X2 on rugged terrains

max — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 01:53:24 +0000

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Cool video of Segway X2 on rugged terrains via uniquedaily and techeblog. You can sometimes buy segway in bulk at ebay if you are thinking about starting a Segway Tour company.

….the rugged Segway x2 will go practically anywhere in the wild that you want to go, whether it’s along nature trails, over hilly terrain or on the beach. The Segway x2’s low-pressure tires cushion the ride on bumpy surfaces and minimize trail impact, while a continuous center rib provides a smooth ride on paved surfaces.

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Video – Segway X2 on rugged terrains

ZikiWiki – Technology wiki for hackers, diyers, mcu users, plc users, etc…

max — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 06:17:15 +0000

ZikiWiki is a technology wiki I created for technology. Well, right now I am just posting some stuff for my work but hopefully, it will get bigger and bigger and become a free useful tool for diyers, hackers, engineers, and etc…
Right now it’s in beta testing period, so if you need a place for your information organization, this might be a good place to start.

I thought about how restricted wikipedia was becoming, it’s like a free place that’s not free anymore, but here’s a wiki that is free, at least for now.

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ZikiWiki – Technology wiki for hackers, diyers, mcu users, plc users, etc…

the new segway i2, way too cool

max — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 17:37:23 +0000

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The segway goes on a diet…

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the new segway i2, way too cool

PDA Bluetooth controlled Segway Robot ROVIN

max — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 21:36:58 +0000

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Here’s PDA Bluetooth controlled Segway Robot ROVIN at a Robot Show in Korea, which also can run by itself and play with kids…

This would be a good platform to get started, except $15,000 is kinda pricey…

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PDA Bluetooth controlled Segway Robot ROVIN

Segway Robot ROVIN Update – Line-tracing Video

max — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 21:27:02 +0000

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Here’s a line-tracing video of the segway robot ROVIN mentioned couple weeks ago that uses a cutouch from comfile.

Kinda cool.

I found some pricing for these segway robots:

I guess the company robo3 is right now working on a humanoid version, which will help you clean your house and do entertain your kids…
ROBIN 1500/$15,000 (ROBIN RMP 800+ABS body + Touch screen)
ROBIN 2500/$25,000 (ROBIN 1500 + ARM)
ROBIN 3500/$35,000 (ROBIN 2500 + Vision system + PDA remote controller) + Charger
ROBIN 4500/$45,000 (ROBIN 3500 + Customization)

I guess you can get it without the arm and the vision system if you wanted to customize it…heh,
send me a sample please!!!

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Segway Robot ROVIN Update – Line-tracing Video

What are people doing with Segways these days…Segway-ting

max — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 18:27:36 +0000

Here’s a cool video I found on google video, it seems like they are using it on skateboard ramps and really funny how people are using emerging technology as an everyday fun toy like skateboard…

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What are people doing with Segways these days…Segway-ting

Robot – Balbot

max — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 22:58:38 +0000

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Awesome balbot w/ segway structure!

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Robot – Balbot

Robot3 – Segway Humanoid Robot that can dance, run, and wake up at the right time!

max — Wed, 27 Sep 2006 06:06:03 +0000

Here’s a video, the robot seems to play good w/ kids…

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robo3 website link

Just in from Chosun news in Korea, robo3 just developed a robot based on Segway structure. The robot can dance, run, and wake you up in the morning. It has 2 axis control to balance itself and can detect surrounding objects and obstacles.

The robot can be remote-controlled or manually driven. The controller being used in the robot is a touch PLC from Comfile Technology, where I work, I didn’t even know you could make something like this…

Yes, it can be customized and programmble via RS232 it says…

Hmmm, maybe I can convince them to send me a sample…

It seems like the company also sells the segway platform for building robots w/ any embedded computers…

I guess you can get one now, the pictures seems to suggest either the robot can drink a beer or maybe it can bring you a beer… (better!)

The segway robot uses ultrasonic sensors, has 28 digital inputs, 26 relay outputs, sound, voice, dancing capabilities.

It weighs 80 kg but the battery on it can last upto 8 hours.

The robot is controlled via a remote controller or in automatic mode. Average operating speed is

around 4km/hr. Hmm…pretty cool…

via chosun

* Rise of the Robots: Segway Platform Gives Mechanoids Motion

* Segway robot opens doors

* Segway RMP

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Robot3 – Segway Humanoid Robot that can dance, run, and wake up at the right time!

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