01-03-2014, 03:16 PM | #11 |
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There are lots of things that look good on the websites that sell them. There are lots of things that look good on paper, or in sales brochures.
I prefer to see what the reality will be, and what the actual device does, and it does not yet seem to be available for people to actually buy and use. Once that happens, I agree, it should be explored and honestly evaluated. I would like a side by side comparison with the segway, as well as with other self balancing conveyances, done by an impartial judge. But we can only offer conjecture till the machine actually is available for consumers to purchase and take ownership.
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01-03-2014, 06:26 PM | #12 |
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Karl did you miss the last part from Airdale See the quote above. seems that he says he has one and rides it all over Portland,OR
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I still do not think anyone has bought one and taken it home yet.
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01-04-2014, 08:03 AM | #14 |
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Karl is correct, unless of course Airdale is an undercover RYNO worker tasked to infiltrate this fine forum of ours...
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Think I would buy one.. no way to get to Oregon for me... really looks like a nice idea.. Just wonder how it does on steep inclines up here in the higher country? Anything that can help me get around and have some freedom is a wonderful thing! |
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We shall see! But I'll make it a point to share if I do get the chance to try one...
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I "preordered" but there has been no news or updates from them.
Hopefully they'll be 4 $ale soon. |
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SLA running serial to provide higher voltage is also a huge potential problem, fundamentally it should be at least 48 or even 60 volts to be efficient for the running motor, otherwise the loss during conversion/switching phase to drive and control the motor would be very inefficient, running SLA just make the circuit design a nightmare to handle the high current and huge voltage drop under load. The range of 10 miles, We all know a half of Segway's range is just a pain, and this is less then half. SLA is dead cheap upfront investment however Li-ion isn't much more expensive nowadays, considering SLA will die within 300 full charge/recharge cycle (if you are extremely lucky), compare with LiFePO4's 1500+ cycle, also LiFePO4 is much safer chemical and environmentally friendly too |
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