Portable AC Power outlet
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Hey @Future-Motion , I had a great 7-8 mile ride this morning in Griffith Park. Got to my destination okay but I went so far into the park, I began to worry if I would run out of battery power. It's amazing how the uphill ride used 70% of the battery, and down hill w/ regenerative braking used only 11%.
There's so much to explore further in at Griffith Park, that I'm thinking about buying a portable AC outlet to charge my Onewheel if I need it.
Charge Tech sells a small and large unit. Here's the description:
The world's smallest battery pack to include an AC wall outlet. Available in two sizes, large 18000mAh and small 12000mAh and two colors, white and black. Power anything, anywhere. The large 18000mAh version is recommended only for devices using 85 watts or less power. The small 12000 mah version is recommended only for devices using 65 watts or less power. ChargeAll gives you enough power to charge your cell phone or laptop. Extremely compact and small enough to fit in your pocket.@Future-Motion I'm no power expert, so I wanted to ask if you think this could charge the Onewheel, and if so, would you recommend the small or large version?
Thanks!
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I am be interested in the technical requirements of such an additional battery too.
LG MaxTex
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How heavy is that engerybar?
I was going to open my onewheel up and see if you can swap or batteries somehow for extra distance...
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@parrothd Do not open up the battery. Will throw everything off. I'll let the official Onewheel peeps explain from here...
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Ok I just did another thread on this similar one. What is needed to charge the Onewheel while at a park... etc etc. Can I use a vehicle inverter to charge the Onewheel?
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@DocBlock Thanks for the info on your charger! Great to know that will work. I wonder if there's a smaller/lighter unit out there, that is also strong enough for the Onewheel charger.
@Future-Motion I guess what I'm asking is if you know how many watts does the OneWheel charger pull, or any specs I should look out for when choosing a portable AC outlet.
Thanks!
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Voltage x amp = watts
58 x 3.5 = ?????????????
200 plus watt
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The link above is what I am going to try to charge it with tomorrow running of my vehicle. It will run 750 watts which I think should be plenty but mine is not a battery just an inverter.
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The OW charger need 200 watts to work.
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Did anybody buy a portable charger that states 100w or less?!
does it still work on onewheel which requires 203watts
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@aikhong16 I have this as a portable charger as well http://www.craftsman.com/diehard-platinum-portable-power-1150/p-02871688000P.
It will draw 400 watts or less but it is a little heavy to carry around.
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@BradK that's too heavy!!!
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@aikhong16 The thing is even a 250 watt inverter/charger will still have weight. I want something that can take me all the way through the Appalachian Trail hahaha.
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Hey @Wayne,
You would need to get a portable inverter that can provide at least 250W and has a minimum capacity of 135Wh.
The Onewheel requires a good amount of power, the chargers meant for portable electronics won't be capable of supplying it.
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@DocBlock So this works? That's great to know! good for one charge only I take it?
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@Julian Thanks for the info! And thanks to everyone who chimed in!
The company that makes the charger that @DocBlock owns also makes a 250 watt version. I might get that for charging my Onewheel and for camping trips.
Even though those chargers are heavy I think I'd rather carry a heavy charger than a heavier Onewheel... but I do hope a Onewheel hiking backpack is in the works for when you need to cross terrain that is too rough, steep, etc. ;)
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@Wayne If you want to share a link for that one i can take a look at it and advice you more if you still have questions.
Also, feel free to send a note to info@rideonewheel.com or support@rideonewheel.com to ask about compatibility of inverters with the Onewheel. We are always happy to help
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Don't worry, it'll be modded sooner or later.. Already been doing research on the charger and getting them.. :)
