SegVator SegPlow Video

DarthSegVator · 06-02-2007, 12:53 AM

The SegVator SegPlow video is now available at www.segvator.com

Click on SegPlow

then Product Info.

bottom of the page has the video link.

You just won't believe it!!!!

wwhopper · 06-02-2007, 03:01 PM

Now to bring out the Seg mosquito catcher by Segvator.

Glide around the back yard and the thing devoures bugs! Then we get Dave to turn them into paving, and we have a truly environmentally friendly machine...

Always nice to see something cool as the summer starts to heat up!

gbrandwood · 06-02-2007, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarthSegVator

You just won't believe it!!!!

You know what - I saw the pictures of this device when they were on here a while back and I laughed. I thought: crazy idea, whatever next? It'll never work. Having now seen the video, I really didn't believe just how effective it is! I thought it was a bit of a joke but this thing rocks! Congratulations on a great product.

joe · 06-03-2007, 08:22 AM

Same here! Seeing the pictures only, I thought "nice idea, but probably not very useful", but that video convinced me of the opposite.

Are the tires stock? Very impressive traction!

--
Johannes

PS: The function of the lifting mechanism and the ground clearance without the plow are still not very well illustrated...

DarthSegVator · 06-03-2007, 08:45 AM

Joe,

Yes, the XT is totally stock.

I added a thermostatically controlled battery blanket on mine to keep the batteries warm during charging and when not in use. I have to store mine in an un-heated garage.

Worked well during testing this last winter. It is, however, intended for the expert glider. You have to know the machine limitations and how to quickly & safely respond if you exceed them.

It was designed mainly to show what the Segway is capable of doing although it may not be practical for most users. Anyway, it has been an interesting and fun project.

DarthSegVator · 06-03-2007, 09:15 AM

Joe,

The lifting mechanism is a heel bar you simply step on at the rear of the platform to raise the SegPlow. You can use either heel as the bar goes across the rear of the platform.

I have attached a series of photos showing the mounting plates. The rear battery was removed to give a better view from the rear. Ground clearance is only limited just inside of the tires where the plate drops about 2 inches below the batteries. The mounting plates would be removed after the winter season and then re-attached when the weather turns again at the start of the next seanson.

Here are the photos:

SegPlow1.jpg

SegPlow2.jpg

SegPlow3.jpg

SegPlow4.jpg

SegPlow5.jpg

DarthSegVator · 06-03-2007, 09:27 AM

Here is the last photo.

You can see the flip-down locking lever that secures the SegPlow when attached.

SegPlow6.jpg

S&R26-8 · 06-04-2007, 12:30 PM

Wow...that is absoluately amazing...what a super invention.
Does it work on the new X2 models?

nickyboy · 06-05-2007, 02:12 PM

Guys, that is so cool (ooops, sorry no pun intended).
The amazing thing is that 1/2 that amount of snow in the UK and the whole country would come to a standstill. And I'm NOT exagerating.
I just wonder what's being developed next?

gbrandwood · 06-05-2007, 03:26 PM

You can also use it to clear pavements of pedestrians and bicycles to make space for the Segways

06-02-2007, 12:53 AM	#1
DarthSegVator Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 688	SegVator SegPlow Video The SegVator SegPlow video is now available at www.segvator.com Click on SegPlow then Product Info. bottom of the page has the video link. You just won't believe it!!!!

06-02-2007, 03:01 PM	#2
wwhopper Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Washington, DC, USA. Posts: 4,894	Just when we need it most ;-) Now to bring out the Seg mosquito catcher by Segvator. Glide around the back yard and the thing devoures bugs! Then we get Dave to turn them into paving, and we have a truly environmentally friendly machine... Always nice to see something cool as the summer starts to heat up! __________________ Will W Hopper DCSEG Washington, DC, U.S.A.

06-03-2007, 08:45 AM	#5
DarthSegVator Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 688	Yes, it is stock Joe, Yes, the XT is totally stock. I added a thermostatically controlled battery blanket on mine to keep the batteries warm during charging and when not in use. I have to store mine in an un-heated garage. Worked well during testing this last winter. It is, however, intended for the expert glider. You have to know the machine limitations and how to quickly & safely respond if you exceed them. It was designed mainly to show what the Segway is capable of doing although it may not be practical for most users. Anyway, it has been an interesting and fun project.

06-03-2007, 09:15 AM	#6
DarthSegVator Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 688	SegPlow Mounting Plates Joe, The lifting mechanism is a heel bar you simply step on at the rear of the platform to raise the SegPlow. You can use either heel as the bar goes across the rear of the platform. I have attached a series of photos showing the mounting plates. The rear battery was removed to give a better view from the rear. Ground clearance is only limited just inside of the tires where the plate drops about 2 inches below the batteries. The mounting plates would be removed after the winter season and then re-attached when the weather turns again at the start of the next seanson. Here are the photos: SegPlow1.jpg SegPlow2.jpg SegPlow3.jpg SegPlow4.jpg SegPlow5.jpg

06-03-2007, 09:27 AM	#7
DarthSegVator Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 688	One more photo Here is the last photo. You can see the flip-down locking lever that secures the SegPlow when attached. SegPlow6.jpg

06-03-2007, 08:22 AM	#4
joe Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Munich, Bavaria, Germany. Posts: 440	Same here! Seeing the pictures only, I thought "nice idea, but probably not very useful", but that video convinced me of the opposite. Are the tires stock? Very impressive traction! -- Johannes PS: The function of the lifting mechanism and the ground clearance without the plow are still not very well illustrated...

06-04-2007, 12:30 PM	#8
S&R26-8 New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Princeton, New Jersey Posts: 3	Wow...that is absoluately amazing...what a super invention. Does it work on the new X2 models?

06-05-2007, 02:12 PM	#9
nickyboy Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South East England Posts: 738	Guys, that is so cool (ooops, sorry no pun intended). The amazing thing is that 1/2 that amount of snow in the UK and the whole country would come to a standstill. And I'm NOT exagerating. I just wonder what's being developed next? __________________ Nick Southern Segway Tel: 0845 619 0007 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

06-05-2007, 03:26 PM	#10
gbrandwood Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North west England, UK. Posts: 3,043	You can also use it to clear pavements of pedestrians and bicycles to make space for the Segways __________________ Gareth Brandwood The comments posted are made by the fat figners of the individual and do not necessarily represent the views of the brain.

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