Navigation

    Onewheel Home Page
    • Register
    • Login
    • Search
    • Recent
    • Tags
    • Popular
    • Users
    • Groups
    • Search
    1. Home
    2. lieutenantglorp
    3. Posts
    • Profile
    • Following
    • Followers
    • Topics
    • Posts
    • Best
    • Groups

    Posts made by lieutenantglorp

    • RE: Any local laws against Onewheel?

      In California, AB-604 seems to classify the Onewheel as an “electrically motorized board”, and has it's own set of rules. Segway is classified seperately as an “electric personal assistive mobility device”. There are also different specific rules for Electric Bikes, and clarification that an electrically motorized board is NOT an electric skateboard. There is still a lot of grey area in the bill, but the primary problem I found is CVC 21113, allowing any government agency or local authority to make their own rules overriding any state regulations. Unfortunately it's easier for those in power to just say no with a blanket ban discriminating on anything not human powered until technology becomes more formally adopted and accepted, or not :-( Rental E-scooter and bike/ e-bike regulations in urban areas could also impact future regulations for better or worse. I say claim ignorance and ride in bliss unless you see a specific sign posted

      posted in General Discussion
      lieutenantglorp
    • RE: Helmet for oval shape head

      Thanks @groovyruvy and @MichaelW. Wow skate helmets have come a long way since I last shopped for one many years ago when there wasn't much selection, especially in sizing. I finally had a chance to go to a proper skateboard shop that had a full supply in stock of S1. They had all 3 shell sizes and 7 liner sizes enabling me to pick a good fit. I was able to fit a S1 Lifer shell by using the 3xl liner with it to get a near perfect fit. The mega lifer shell was surprisingly a bit too big for me unless I used the thickest liner, but I looked like the Dark Helmet with it on lol. For anyone else looking for a good helmet, I also recommend S1 and Bill's Wheels if you are in the SF bay area and want to try before you buy. Only negative I could find would be the ear cutouts could be cut just a little bigger so the top of my ears don't rub, but so far no big deal.

      posted in General Discussion
      lieutenantglorp
    • RE: Installed the Hoosier tire. A little disappointing.

      Maybe you got the wrong size combined with air pressure is too high. I have tried the 5.5 once. It was "interesting" at the high pressure I tested. Would be interested to try it with normal pressure range. I have the 6.5 with 15-20 psi depending on terrain. I'm not sure the reasoning for people to desire such high pressure. My car is thousands of pounds and doesn't even need that much. Sure you might get better range but unless you only ride on flawlessly smooth pavement with no obstacles, it's just not practical IMO. I'm also the guy only riding the powder at the ski area, steering clear of any groomed so rider preference I guess.

      posted in General Discussion
      lieutenantglorp
    • RE: Hoosier Treaded Tire & Rubbing (w/ solution)

      @goodblake-eskate Not really a big deal to sand down the battery module flange. I'm at 19 psi with no rubbing although I prefer 15psi for dirt. Lay a piece of course sandpaper flat on the tire and rotate back and forth until you can air it up more. Sand and repeat :-)

      posted in General Discussion
      lieutenantglorp
    • RE: OneWheel Car Charger

      T-minus 2 hours left!

      posted in General Discussion
      lieutenantglorp
    • RE: OneWheel Car Charger

      @groovyruvy said in OneWheel Car Charger:

      @lieutenantglorp I think the real question some of us have is: will this device actually be able to power up the Onewheel, given the specs of a typical car battery; or will it not charge the OW because the car battery isn't powerful enough (I'm not knowledgeable enough to talk in specifics re: amps, draw, etc.)

      There isn't any reason why it wouldn't work. It's just a step up transformer. The real question is how much longer will it take to charge compared to the ac charger. Even taking up to twice as long is reasonable when you are out on the road with no other source available.

      posted in General Discussion
      lieutenantglorp
    • RE: OneWheel Car Charger

      @bsulla said in OneWheel Car Charger:

      @akraut order placed. Thanks for doing the leg work on this.

      :+1:

      I already have the 288wh UPS (chafon/ yellow box), but ordered one of these to use for backup. It is basically doing the same thing as the solar charge controller DC-DC using your car's battery/ electrical system. For the cheap price, it will be nice to have when I forget to recharge my UPS, or I don't want to use it all up. More convenient and portable than wiring up an inverter to use the ac charger. Could be used in a rental car, etc. Why has this campaign not met the minimum yet?

      posted in General Discussion
      lieutenantglorp
    • Digital Shaping modes on Plus?

      I can't remember where I saw the names, descriptions and differences. I think maybe it was in the app? I guess it won't show without board connected but I don't have it with me right now.

      posted in FAQ
      lieutenantglorp
    • RE: Tire change! Here is the tutorial..

      I'm about to upgrade to Hoosier. I read somewhere else another tip for not damaging the rim while using the tire spoons is to use a piece of leather between the spoons and the rim. Seems like a good idea.

      posted in Technical Support Forum
      lieutenantglorp
    • RE: Helmet for oval shape head

      Thanks for the recommendations. I was able to modify the liner in my snowboard helmet to fit a little better to use until I can get something else. Would be great if someone actually made a more oval shell instead of padding up a larger rounder shell on the sides.

      posted in General Discussion
      lieutenantglorp
    • Helmet for oval shape head

      I have about 23" circumference. Nearly all helmets are tight front to back and loose side to side. Anyone similar with recommendations? I guess I will have to order/return a few times until hopefully getting lucky.

      posted in General Discussion
      lieutenantglorp
    • RE: Traveling with Onewheel. There's hope.

      @arnlej

      I guess we fall in the "UN 3481 Lithium ion batteries
      contained in equipment".

      Of course we suffer from those hoverboards in fire using the "dangerous type" of Lithium Ion. But from what i read IATA apply no distinction whether it is LifePO4 or others lithium ion: they all fall under Lithium Ion. I hope I am wrong but I found nothing.

      The reasoning is lame but is par for the course in blanket restrictions. Just like H2O is not the same as Hydrogen or other compounds containing Hydrogen, LifePO4 shouldn't be treated the same as the exploding batteries but it will take time for regulations to catch up with technology.

      posted in General Discussion
      lieutenantglorp
    • RE: Another foot pad mod for v1

      @timvdp said in Another foot pad mod for v1:

      @lieutenantglorp
      the sensor is a flexible sheath with a bit of glue on the wood

      Yes, but since nothing is between sensor and plastic, I don't see how the concave won't cause a small gap between the two unless it is single concave like on the plus?

      posted in General Discussion
      lieutenantglorp
    • RE: Another foot pad mod for v1

      @parrothd said in Another foot pad mod for v1:

      Also, you don't need to drill/screw new holes, just use longer screws in the original foot pad mount points..

      My kick pads are 2 piece and the foot pad holes are in the wrong place for them anyway. You definitely have a simpler solution.

      posted in General Discussion
      lieutenantglorp
    • RE: Another foot pad mod for v1

      @timvdp I have been thinking about that but worried to damage the sensor trying to peel it up and also not sure the plastic piece over the sensor would work well with concave, especially bowled concave like I would prefer.

      posted in General Discussion
      lieutenantglorp
    • RE: Another foot pad mod for v1

      Like I said, "Thanks to forum members here for the inspiration" :-) Without the modding pioneers, where would we be?? :-) @parrothd How do you like the tire? I want one the same shape but a slick.

      posted in General Discussion
      lieutenantglorp
    • Another foot pad mod for v1

      Thanks to forum members here for the inspiration :-) I decided to experiment a little while having the foot pads off for Vicious regrip upgrade. Installed T nuts and 3d printed some custom kick pads. The surfboard kick pads seem too big for me. I just want to have more secure footing on sensor for off road riding and something to keep foot migration in check without having to look down. With this mod I can take off the kick pads or attach something else. Might try gripping the kick pads too, changing size/ shape or replacing with custom concave if I get around to it.

      0_1494977962108_20170516_105349 (Small).jpg

      0_1494978046318_20170516_105435 (Small).jpg

      0_1494978103873_20170514_202041 (Small).jpg

      0_1494978122607_20170514_202600 (Small).jpg

      posted in General Discussion
      lieutenantglorp
    • RE: New OneWheel Plus Foot Pads Compatible with V1!

      Agree, this is the best news since plus launch. If only we had an estimated availability date.

      posted in General Discussion
      lieutenantglorp