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But again, this is your opinion. You're entitled to your opinion. There are certain things that do make his experience more unique, but he's not going to brag about them, and I'm not going to mention anything he's chosen not to mention. Beyond that, these boards are here for people to take what they feel is good for them, and they can ignore the rest. Better to ignore than get your guts all churned up about something, in my book.(Not saying yours are all churned up, mind you.) Pam |
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Casterman, according to Lipinsky's post
http://www.segwaychat.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3061 Segway originally had the turn control on the right side. I haven't seen these pics before, for all I know they could be mirror copies of some originals Segway let out early on, or they could have been on the right. Don't know, but could be possible and does make sense to switch it because of people thinking its a throttle... But for a Lefty it almost would be a necessity. Wouldn't you think? For Segway to get around the FDA approval side helping you as an amputee (in your case) all they would need to do is make it an option, back on the right side for the sake of Left handed people. It would also fit your situation by doing this. No FDA approval at all needed to retrofit say for a Left handed person. They supposedly had it on the right at one time, so I really dont think they would have went and re-engineered the handlegrips to switch it to the other side and change back to something else. As far as I can tell they assemble the same way on both sides except for the steering part, but look the same. It would be to cost prohibitive from a manufacturing standpoint I think to change it back on forth. Also according to Segway's website in the assembly pdf files it shows how easily the handle grips come off. I believe I saw somewhere, on someones dis-assembly pics that both sides of the handlebars has the slots down the center. I could be wrong. With switching the handle grips to the other side the only thing I think that needs to be addressed is what determines when the grip is twisted. Assumedly, at the base of the handlebars with the grips removed on the left side there is a sensor or contact switches that determines this. All one would have to do is figure out how to switch the wiring of it and place it on the other side of the handlebars. This would mean taking the handlebar assembly apart. Which someone has suggested, is not a good idea. I'm assuming because it may be real difficult to align everything up inside before closing the unit up. Perhaps tapeing up everything up inside before assembly, would work. I don't know untill I would be able to see the guts. Then at that point, if switching them is a go, then you would most likely need to reverse the wiring at the switch or sensor for the proper directional twists needed. Another need of yours might be perhaps a stabilizing device to help you keep your balance some how. I'm thinking a short horizontal pole with a large belly pad attached to the Segway control shaft to lean against, and if needed a wide belt with velcro or somesort of breakaway set of snaps to help with leaning an turnig attached to the pad. So in case of an emergency you could forcefully dissable yourself by excess inertia. Following me? Something to help you stay stable while turning because, when turning your right hand would be less as secure and your holding on grip would be minimized. So you need some left side stability, right?. Perhaps a long 2 piece belt with velcro strips in the middle attached to the base on the left side near the wheels and the other end connected to a clip on your belt. I don't know just theorizing on what things could be tried. This would have to be something someone else would have to design because this would fall under the FDA thing Segway is staying clear of at this time. "Wouldn't it be cool, if?...is like Folgers in my cup" |
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Hi I am also intereted in it's use for people with limited mobility and have received "cool" responses from Segway (due to the issues already mentioned).
This will be a "boon" for anyone with mobility issues (everything from angina to amputation - assuming that their balance and reaction responses are OK! Bill Contoyannis Manager / Rehabilitation Engineer, REHAB Tech Centre for Biomedical Engineering - Monash University |
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Bill C - even the balance issue isn't such a big one with the Segway. While I am walking around my balance is not brilliant, especially as I get tired. Yesterday I stumbled several times while working at the mission but as soon as I got on my Segway I was just fine.
I also find a lot of things trigger true vertigo (not just dizziness) for me, but as yet, I have not had this happen while on the Seg. I do have to be careful showing people how it turns in place - one turn in one direction is my limit Linda at this forum (Lazarus) has been surprised that she has had a very similar experience. On two feet she is unsteady and gets dizzy. On the Seg this doesn't happen. Jill Nothing is inexplicable, merely unexplained..... Dr. Who |
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