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Old 09-28-2018, 07:10 PM   #2
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Welcome, thisdave!

First off, yes, this is expected behavior.

When you first start the Segway with the infokey, it just turns on like you said, with no 'happy face'.

When you activate one of the four sensors, you are then putting the machine into what is called 'riderless balance mode', which is useful for having the Segway assist you in moving it when riding it might not be safe, such as up/down stairs, or whatever. If you walk next to it and move the leansteer handlebar, the machine reacts.

Once you step onto the Segway with both feet, it will enter rider mode and be ridden normally. If you step off the machine, it returns to riderless balance mode.

It is also possible to take the machine out of riderless balance mode once you are off of it by pressing the power button once.
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