Ozpeter Posted June 28, 2016 Posted June 28, 2016 About the only problem I'm finding in using the Mini Pro is the risk of it running away on its own if you dismount unexpectedly. Or if you don't keep a hand on it after an intentional dismount. I've been experimenting with attaching a tether - actually a lightweight dog lead - to the top or bottom of the steering post, which I can have in my hand if I'm in a situation where it would be particularly unfortunate if the Mini Pro escaped - for instance, on a hill next to a major road, where the Mini Pro might end up in the traffic. Has anyone else got any ideas or thoughts on this? Of course with any tether you have to be sure that you wouldn't get entangled in it in an accident and perhaps make matters worse. It would be useful to have an optional "dead man's handle" mode, which would apply the lock mode ("no alarm lock mode") as soon as there was no rider aboard. I notice that in this mode the wheels only turn with difficulty. The device stops self balancing, but it would be better to have it stop itself and fall over than to have it running away into people or traffic.
Cloud Posted June 29, 2016 Posted June 29, 2016 There have been several discussions on the forum regarding this. Several options were discussed, but I dont believe a universal solution was reached in terms of tethering an euc. however, mini pro should be different, i would think it is perfectly feasible to have some kind of brake system kick in once the rider is off the wheel. It would need to be calibrated so that the brakes dont kick in during short term jumps off the curbs, etc
leoncoolmoon Posted June 30, 2016 Posted June 30, 2016 https://www.google.com.au/search?q=surfer+board+cored&rlz=1C9BKJA_enAU671AU671&hl=en-GB&prmd=isvn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjUv4Co9s_NAhUD9YMKHZz2BKQQ_AUIBygB&biw=1024&bih=653&dpr=2#hl=en-GB&tbm=isch&q=surfer+board+rop&imgrc=YRs1KO5h-5RAxM%3A thats what I did.
jojo33 Posted June 30, 2016 Posted June 30, 2016 3 minutes ago, leoncoolmoon said: https://www.google.com.au/search?q=surfer+board+cored&rlz=1C9BKJA_enAU671AU671&hl=en-GB&prmd=isvn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjUv4Co9s_NAhUD9YMKHZz2BKQQ_AUIBygB&biw=1024&bih=653&dpr=2#hl=en-GB&tbm=isch&q=surfer+board+rop&imgrc=YRs1KO5h-5RAxM%3A thats what I did. Really it's not a surprise from an AUSTRALIAN surfer !
Stanrss Posted July 12, 2016 Posted July 12, 2016 After my first 5 miles.. I decided to put a 14" tether or leash on my mini for all the reasons on previous posts. It also helped as a learning aid until I mastered the lean steer.
MetricUSA Posted July 13, 2016 Posted July 13, 2016 I only tether when I am close to water/on a dock, never trust 'it wouldn't happen to me'... I use basically a 'leash' and do a half hitch with loop to the top and then tie to belt. Only two times I had to jump off the front of the mini, I hit a driveway ramp across a sidewalk going too fast, and during a night ride there was a section of sidewalk the some how lifted 5 cm from the last time I went over it...
Pezman Posted May 12, 2017 Posted May 12, 2017 I wonder if one of those retractable keychains would work? Or something similar? or a retractable dog leash!!
RooEUC Posted May 12, 2017 Posted May 12, 2017 This is what I used while learning. It won't tangle because it retracts into the handle on a spring. The thing is, I never had a runaway and have never fallen off, so I never used it.
Pezman Posted May 12, 2017 Posted May 12, 2017 I fell off once. Now sure why exactly but I think it was because I hit some loose gravel. There was a transport truck come up the road right in front of me. Scary stuff.
kasenutty Posted May 12, 2017 Posted May 12, 2017 I've read that if you give your mini love, support, encouragement, and a stable home life, it will be less likely to run away.
Carlos E Rodriguez Posted May 12, 2017 Posted May 12, 2017 Put a self destruct mechanism. And then buy a EUC.
RooEUC Posted May 12, 2017 Posted May 12, 2017 1 minute ago, Carlos E Rodriguez said: Put a self destruct mechanism. And then buy a EUC. I have an EUC and while it's more fun, I think I prefer the MiniPro because it can do more.
kasenutty Posted May 12, 2017 Posted May 12, 2017 Here, here, three cheers for things that are less fun.
RooEUC Posted May 12, 2017 Posted May 12, 2017 That's why I have the EUC now, for fun. And the MiniPro is the sensible, boring workhorse for getting things done.
kour Posted May 12, 2017 Posted May 12, 2017 it seems like the minipro would be pretty cool for cruising around an office/multilevel building.. but i've never been on one
kasenutty Posted May 12, 2017 Posted May 12, 2017 I'll trade you mine for that terrible scuffed up Msuper
kour Posted May 12, 2017 Posted May 12, 2017 41 minutes ago, kasenutty said: I'll trade you mine for that terrible scuffed up Msuper how is it on hills?
steve454 Posted May 12, 2017 Posted May 12, 2017 On 6/28/2016 at 4:23 PM, Ozpeter said: About the only problem I'm finding in using the Mini Pro is the risk of it running away on its own if you dismount unexpectedly. Or if you don't keep a hand on it after an intentional dismount. It sounds like it is not balanced correctly. If it is factory stock, you have no worries. if you have added even a small amount of weight to it, bye bye MiniPro I saw a video where someone added a taller than stock steering bar, and when the rider fell off, the Mini went coocoo! Run, catch it!
Ozpeter Posted May 13, 2017 Author Posted May 13, 2017 Current firmware is better at handling runaways than the earlier versions.
Mike P Posted May 13, 2017 Posted May 13, 2017 I have a disability. Just received my Minipro and installed handlebars and kickstand. What is best way to dismount and not have a runaway?
RooEUC Posted May 14, 2017 Posted May 14, 2017 20 hours ago, Mike P said: I have a disability. Just received my Minipro and installed handlebars and kickstand. What is best way to dismount and not have a runaway? When you dismout, don't let go of the MiniPro until you have powered it off. Otherwise the weight of the handlebar may make the MiniPro drive forward. Something else you can try is to go into settings in the app and adjust the balance assistance mode setting so that it does not drive away when you're not holding it. I don't know if it can be adjusted enough that it will not roll away with the weight of the handle bar, but it's worth trying.
vivzkice Posted July 17, 2017 Posted July 17, 2017 bolt on a counterweight on the rear to offset the forward action of the steering handle weight. a large padlock is enough hanging on the rear
Shad0z Posted October 16, 2017 Posted October 16, 2017 hello! i found a low profile effective way to make it not run away there is this little reflector near the back of the steering stick there is a little fixing hole for it on top if you cut away the reflector(i overdid it) then you can put a little wire through the hole i pointed a green arrow on the hole so you can see where it is and then i just attached a retractable keychain to the wire perfect! (i drilled my hole to fit a bigger wire)
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