John Eucist Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 I wish there were an established name for this class of device (hoverboards that have a short steering column in the center) so that I don't have to name this sub-forum "Ninebot Mini, Segway MiniPRO, Xiaomi Mini, Airwheel S8 or equivalent ". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 Just call them euc wannabes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozpeter Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 I suspect that using an all-embracing name might confuse incoming members and lead them to post in the wrong place. The current list is perhaps not so elegant, but practical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik's Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 ^What he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojo33 Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 smart little/shrunk/miniaturized gyropode smart = bms+apk+firmware+smart users Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HermanTheGerman Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 On 14.10.2016 at 5:34 AM, John Eucist said: I wish there were an established name for this class of device (hoverboards that have a short steering column in the center) so that I don't have to name this sub-forum "Ninebot Mini, Segway MiniPRO, Xiaomi Mini, Airwheel S8 or equivalent ". You could delete the Segway forum (after moving the posts to here), and rename this forum here to something like: "Segway and segway-like vehicles with knee- or handsteering" Or keep the Segway forum and rename this here to just: "segway-like vehicles with knee- or handsteering" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P99Guy Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 How about Minisegs or MPTs ? shows it is not a full Segway device but not a hover board or EUC MPT means "mini personal transporter" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Eucist Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 19 minutes ago, P99Guy said: How about Minisegs or MPTs ? Miniseg is catchy and sounds good but it's brand-name associated. MPT seems a little too broad and means about the same as PLEV and PEV (Personal (Light) Electric Vehicle). Anyways, unlike EUC (which I coined), I don't think we have enough influence or authority to decide or influence what this class of device should be called (although we can try). My original post was merely wondering if "they" decided a name yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunka Hunka Burning Love Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 I like to call these things "TWEBS" short for Two Wheeled Electric Balancing Scooters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P99Guy Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Ok i will go for that. In the U.S. the Department of Justice calls them OPDMD for "Other Power Driven Mobility Devices" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetricUSA Posted October 31, 2016 Share Posted October 31, 2016 I'd go with the MPTs thank you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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