Posts made by lieutenantglorp

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

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.

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.

@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 :-)

T-minus 2 hours left!

@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.

@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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

@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.

@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?

@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.

@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.

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.

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.

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