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Did electric unicycles inspire you to buy a electric car?
Joff replied to Joff's topic in Off Topic Discussion
Yeah, it's great in city traffic, and when you fit in a parking spot that wouldn't fit another car that holds less, it is easy to laugh at the haters! -
Didn't solve it. seemed to be an intermittent board problem. I thought it was fixed a few times. Couldn't find a replacement board, and wouldn't bother now because there are much better wheels available. Good luck!
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Did electric unicycles inspire you to buy a electric car?
Joff replied to Joff's topic in Off Topic Discussion
My Wife and I have two other cars and an RV, so not being convenient for a long trip, isn't a deal breaker for us. " it has properly made me decide against buying an electric car. " That's a good point, using a EU for the short trips, actually reduces the need for a electric car. I didn't get one because I needed it more, but because I gained a interest in them. That's when I found that a BMW i3 that sold for $45,000 in 2014, can be had for $13,000 today. I paid less than that for mine, and see no signs of wear and no measurable battery degradation. The price for Li batteries was $1000 per Kw -
Did electric unicycles inspire you to buy a electric car?
Joff replied to Joff's topic in Off Topic Discussion
Absolutely amazing car when kept within it's range. -
Did electric unicycles inspire you to buy a electric car?
Joff replied to Joff's topic in Off Topic Discussion
It told me it didn't have the range to get me home, but I didn't listen....now I listen! I thought I could just turn the heat off and drive gently and get further than it thought I could, but had to run wipers and defrost. -
I found that Lithium batteries and brushless motors are so efficient , precisely controllable and low maintenance that I bought an electric car! BMW i3 - I was not disappointed! My first drive home from the dealer, I was short on range due to cold sleet weather and had to detour to an airport to find a charger. Missed the entrance to the parking building that housed the chargers. Got down to zero available miles - it would still go, but who knows for how long. Parked it, and used the electric unicycle to scope out the most direct path to the charging station!
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Need to find replacement battery for IPS 121 T350
Joff replied to William Bird's topic in Mods, Repairs, & DIY
I have a 121 with a new battery and a bad board. Sometimes it works. whole thing for 150? -
I never tried it! I doubt they have a rule against it. It's not like they need to worry about the risk of fire as much as an aircraft needs to.
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Seems like all IPS unicycles are listed as having 1000w motors. I have been told by a reputable source that the IPS 130a actually can only sustain 350w. Is it that the board and 16 cell battery pack can only sustain 350w?
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I have a 1200 watt Kingsong 18ay which seemed like all the power I could need, until I got a 2000 watt Rockwheel GT16. The wife and I both like the rockwheel better. I like the speed power and agility, she likes that it is easier to turn and balance. I have a 12" IPS 130 on order that I will chop up for a project, but it will be fun to see how we like a small wheel for a while before I do.
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Yeah I don't see a lot of them around Baltimore. What kind ofwheel do ya have? I'm in Gardenville off of Belair rd. I rode around the inner harbor in between stilt walking at the Light City event there earlier this year. All my weekends are booked up till mid November. I hcould meet during the week. I'm not into riding with a large group, but I like to learn things.
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I sent my number to Jason before we met up. I try to avoid posting my number were anyone could access it. Thanks for comming out, it was fun!
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Barring a RV breakdown, i will make it. I don't know ncr trail, but maybe that is better. Parking at inner harbor is expensive and a scenic trail sounds better.
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I'm not a speed demon. I did pick up a 84 volt 2000w Rockwheel gt16 this week, so that might change! I have not been in baltimore a long time so I don't know a lot of places. Inner harbor seems like a good place
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If Sunday after 2pm is a reasonable time, I might be able to make that. I wouldn't want to be the only other person in the meetup in case I have traffic or RV troubles.
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Hi there, sounds like fun! I will be away this weekend performing at Beltane mountain mysteries in VA. Weekends tend to be when my work is, and most of it is not local.
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do your wife n kids ride electric unicycles too? Nina is working on it
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Got it, I will send you a vid clip on that email!
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Thats not far from me. I'm on Biddison, off Belaire in Gardenville. I have not seen many EU in Baltimore. I rode a little last night at the Light City event after stiltwalking and before taking the light up costume off. There should be some photos and video surfacing.
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Car dyno! I was picturing something a lot smaller that could be made economically for the more modest power of a EU. Like a wheel with a pulley that turns a modified alternator to provide an adjustable load. I was also surprised the dyno was only being used to test stock EUs. I figured there must be people out there making modifications that want want to see measurable results.
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I am wondering if anyone has a device for measuring the actual power and torque output at the wheel. Seems like it would be an easier thing to make than an electric unicycle.
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IPS will send me a new board, one with bluetooth for $250 with free shipping. I would do that , but now it is working perfectly. I can leave it on for hours and I took a mile ride with no troubles. It even seems to charge ok.
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I found I can simulate the problem by disconnecting one of the connectors to the bms. 15 seconds after disconnecting it I get the same beeping and flashing switch as I get when it is having the problem.