Popular Post FriedBacon Posted August 24, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted August 24, 2016 Cool and very easy! No mods or complex procedures! One zip tie 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedBacon Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solar_Segway_Mini_Pro Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 3 hours ago, FriedBacon said: Cool and very easy! No mods or complex procedures! One zip tie Thumbs up! I like the idea of using zip tie for the light. I may copy that idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLyleJeep Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 3 hours ago, FriedBacon said: Cool and very easy! No mods or complex procedures! One zip tie Like the idea, I have not ridden at night yet so I don't know if the headlights on the minipro are bright enough to see with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakebite Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 The biggest problem is the stock headlights are too low. I was thinking of using a head mounted led the kind you wear on your forehead. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solar_Segway_Mini_Pro Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 3 hours ago, snakebite said: The biggest problem is the stock headlights are too low. I was thinking of using a head mounted led the kind you wear on your forehead. I've used a LED headlamp. That works fine. Much better to see. Use a bright one that projects far out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tengtengvn Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 @Solar_Segway_Mini_Pro: I'm in Sunnyvale. Where do you live in the Bay Area? @FriedBacon: your set up is very similar to mine. I initially mounted the speaker the same way but I found a better way to secure it with the wristbands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedBacon Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 @Solar_Segway_Mini_Pro setup is similar... just different equipment :)) no wristbands... Jus zip tie same cool ride ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synap Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 (edited) 10 hours ago, snakebite said: The biggest problem is the stock headlights are too low. I was thinking of using a head mounted led the kind you wear on your forehead. i just got idea.. the arm could be filled with lithium pack.. and have a usb input and output at tope? Edited August 25, 2016 by Synap 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedBacon Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 @synap Yes!! More battery power!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tengtengvn Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Battery is heavy. It may not be a good idea for heavy objects to go to the steering bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedBacon Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 I am sure the batteries can be on the lower part of the steering that would not influence the movement or steering. Hmmm... now i have some new ideas...:) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synap Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 14 hours ago, tengtengvn said: Battery is heavy. It may not be a good idea for heavy objects to go to the steering bar. 2 lithium cells are not that heavy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tengtengvn Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Worth a try. Please keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synap Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 now that i have myself a 3d printer.. i am going to starte making some fun stuff.. and i was thinking that if i need to.. i can send the file to a commercial 3d printing service to print in aluminum if i need it to be stronger piece.. i am thinking of making the attachment piece for the arrm.. then i can attach my own arms at will.. and if i need to i can have it printed in aluminum for more strength.https://www.stratasysdirect.com/promos/direct-metal-laser-sintering-dmls-b.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solar_Segway_Mini_Pro Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 19 hours ago, Synap said: i just got idea.. the arm could be filled with lithium pack.. and have a usb input and output at tope? Let's clarify. Are you suggesting the use of an external lithium pack to power lights/headlamps/speakers for the Segway? Or are you suggesting adding external battery power and linking it to the internal battery pack of the Segway to extend the range of Mini Pro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synap Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Solar_Segway_Mini_Pro said: Let's clarify. Are you suggesting the use of an external lithium pack to power lights/headlamps/speakers for the Segway? Or are you suggesting adding external battery power and linking it to the internal battery pack of the Segway to extend the range of Mini Pro? I thought it was obvious. perhaps you mised my earlier posts and thread of my thoughts. I am suggesting for use to power external accesories. like lights.. and cell phone. I am thinnkng to make it like a standard usb power pack.. which can be recharged using usb standard input and would have standard usb power output.. THe main reason for this is that Segway have not designed their power pack with a way to output USB power for external accessories for some reason.. Many electric bicycle batteries now come with a USB output.. I hope this answers your question. additionally.. I have ideas on recharging the pack perhaps with a small generator either attached to one of wheels or as a small trailing wheel.. to be used as back up option for the usb power pack Edited August 25, 2016 by Synap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synap Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 (edited) 7 hours ago, FriedBacon said: I am sure the batteries can be on the lower part of the steering that would not influence the movement or steering. Hmmm... now i have some new ideas...:) What are your ideas? I was thinking also they don't have to be inside the tube.. which would be more stealth and sleek looking.. they can be mounting to the outsdide of the tube like the lights. and like friedbacon says they can be mounted down low for low center of gravity.. and away from the legs. Edited August 25, 2016 by Synap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedBacon Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 This also would open the possibility for adding external battery to increase the range from 30km to maybe 40-50km. The steering bar is hollow anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedBacon Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 I am going to add at least one of these inside the steering stick!!! Looks like a no brainer! Even just to have one in case of emergency. How about a life saving kit?? Bandaids anyone for that nasty faceplant?? Just look inside the stick... Well you know what I mean I am actually going to try to "power" my stick as much as I can 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tengtengvn Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 I have the exact same Anker battery stick at home. 2200mAh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedBacon Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 Cool. Need to find a way to mount inside the stick with some opening for charge port Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synap Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 3 hours ago, FriedBacon said: This also would open the possibility for adding external battery to increase the range from 30km to maybe 40-50km. The steering bar is hollow anyway. i just learned there are now 3d printers that can print in carbon fiber.. so minipro folks cud print lite weight strong handle parkes of their own design.. and even embed them with compartments for storage.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tengtengvn Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 (edited) Here's the inside of the Kmashi battery pack. It's exactly the same as the Anker but gains the flashlight in the other end. The cell is 2800 mAh LG 18650. If I do it, I'd probably reuse the board, retrofit the flashlight, and upgrade the cell to 3000 mAh. The problem is drilling to the metal steering bar to make the ports accessible and water-proof the whole thing for safety. Edited August 26, 2016 by tengtengvn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synap Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 12 hours ago, tengtengvn said: Here's the inside of the Kmashi battery pack. It's exactly the same as the Anker but gains the flashlight in the other end. The cell is 2800 mAh LG 18650. If I do it, I'd probably reuse the board, retrofit the flashlight, and upgrade the cell to 3000 mAh. The problem is drilling to the metal steering bar to make the ports accessible and water-proof the whole thing for safety. i was thinking about way to put the ports at the endof the tube and use those existing opening in the tube. some of the ends have plastic sleeves or caps.. they have have existing points for penetration of the positive and negative lead. I am also thinking.. why not this segway does not have onboard gps which can be accessessed via bluetooth.. and way to measure wheel rotation to measure sepped ( i think it already does use wheel rotation to measure speed?) and and and onboard compas. . as it is now, I think the segway relies on the cmpas of the smart phone to give sense of direction. . I am also intrested in using the laser safety lighting technology to give better safety like this one 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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