Electric skateboards-what will they think of next?

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Specs
a.. Motor power - 2000W
b.. Top speed - around 20mph
c.. Range - 6 miles
d.. Maximum grade - 15%
e.. Charge time - 2 hours
f.. Battery - Lithium ion
g.. Weight - between 12 and 15 pounds
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/170315130/boosted-boards-the-worlds-lightest-electric-vehicl

It would have been better if the LIon were smart enough to recharge
downlill.
 
On 15-Apr-13 3:25 PM, Vote 99% Greens wrote:
Specs
a.. Motor power - 2000W
b.. Top speed - around 20mph
c.. Range - 6 miles
d.. Maximum grade - 15%
e.. Charge time - 2 hours
f.. Battery - Lithium ion
g.. Weight - between 12 and 15 pounds
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/170315130/boosted-boards-the-worlds-lightest-electric-vehicl

It would have been better if the LIon were smart enough to recharge
downlill.
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here is one that has been around for a while, and many may not be aware:

Powerboards - Motorized Powered Surfboards - Electric !!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BbE0rR4ADQ

Mind you, I saw this on TV a few nights ago.

Don...



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Don McKenzie wrote:
On 15-Apr-13 3:25 PM, Vote 99% Greens wrote:
Specs
a.. Motor power - 2000W
b.. Top speed - around 20mph
c.. Range - 6 miles
d.. Maximum grade - 15%
e.. Charge time - 2 hours
f.. Battery - Lithium ion
g.. Weight - between 12 and 15 pounds
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/170315130/boosted-boards-the-worlds-lightest-electric-vehicl


It would have been better if the LIon were smart enough to recharge
downlill.

here is one that has been around for a while, and many may not be aware:

Powerboards - Motorized Powered Surfboards - Electric !!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BbE0rR4ADQ

Mind you, I saw this on TV a few nights ago.

Don...



Dick smith had petrol powered pogo sticks,did not seem to take on.
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On 15/04/2013 3:25 PM, Vote 99% Greens wrote:
Specs
a.. Motor power - 2000W
b.. Top speed - around 20mph
c.. Range - 6 miles
d.. Maximum grade - 15%
e.. Charge time - 2 hours
f.. Battery - Lithium ion
g.. Weight - between 12 and 15 pounds
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/170315130/boosted-boards-the-worlds-lightest-electric-vehicl

It would have been better if the LIon were smart enough to recharge
downlill.
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That would inevitably slow the skateboard down, which defeats the
purpose of the design, which is clearly to obtain maximum lethality for
the owner.

Sylvia.
 
On 15/4/2013 3:25 PM, Vote 99% Greens wrote:
Specs
a.. Motor power - 2000W
b.. Top speed - around 20mph
c.. Range - 6 miles
d.. Maximum grade - 15%
e.. Charge time - 2 hours
f.. Battery - Lithium ion
g.. Weight - between 12 and 15 pounds
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/170315130/boosted-boards-the-worlds-lightest-electric-vehicl

It would have been better if the LIon were smart enough to recharge
downlill.


Someone should look up the legalities of this. My understanding is that
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a max power of 250 watts is allowed, otherwise its considered a vehicle,
subject to all the road rules and roadworthiness conditions, and must be
registered.

But on the other hand if the claimed power is only peak power ( very
likely IMHO ), then branding the motor as 249 watts probably fixes the
problem.

Neat gadget.

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Regards,

Adrian Jansen adrianjansen at internode dot on dot net
Note reply address is invalid, convert address above to machine form.
 
On 16/4/2013 9:19 AM, Adrian Jansen wrote:
On 15/4/2013 3:25 PM, Vote 99% Greens wrote:
Specs
a.. Motor power - 2000W
b.. Top speed - around 20mph
c.. Range - 6 miles
d.. Maximum grade - 15%
e.. Charge time - 2 hours
f.. Battery - Lithium ion
g.. Weight - between 12 and 15 pounds
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/170315130/boosted-boards-the-worlds-lightest-electric-vehicl


It would have been better if the LIon were smart enough to recharge
downlill.


Someone should look up the legalities of this. My understanding is that
a max power of 250 watts is allowed, otherwise its considered a vehicle,
subject to all the road rules and roadworthiness conditions, and must be
registered.

But on the other hand if the claimed power is only peak power ( very
likely IMHO ), then branding the motor as 249 watts probably fixes the
problem.

Neat gadget.

Mind you, there is already this:
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http://evolveskateboards.com.au/




--
Regards,

Adrian Jansen adrianjansen at internode dot on dot net
Note reply address is invalid, convert address above to machine form.
 
Adrian Jansen wrote:
On 15/4/2013 3:25 PM, Vote 99% Greens wrote:
Specs
a.. Motor power - 2000W
b.. Top speed - around 20mph
c.. Range - 6 miles
d.. Maximum grade - 15%
e.. Charge time - 2 hours
f.. Battery - Lithium ion
g.. Weight - between 12 and 15 pounds
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/170315130/boosted-boards-the-worlds-lightest-electric-vehicl


It would have been better if the LIon were smart enough to recharge
downlill.


Someone should look up the legalities of this. My understanding is that
a max power of 250 watts is allowed, otherwise its considered a vehicle,
subject to all the road rules and roadworthiness conditions, and must be
registered.

But on the other hand if the claimed power is only peak power ( very
likely IMHO ), then branding the motor as 249 watts probably fixes the
problem.

Neat gadget.

200 watts, unless they have changed it.
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different states have their own rules.
Queensland does not allow petrol motors.
NSW does allow petrol 200watts or less.
 
Don McKenzie wrote:
On 15-Apr-13 3:25 PM, Vote 99% Greens wrote:
Specs
a.. Motor power - 2000W
b.. Top speed - around 20mph
c.. Range - 6 miles
d.. Maximum grade - 15%
e.. Charge time - 2 hours
f.. Battery - Lithium ion
g.. Weight - between 12 and 15 pounds
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/170315130/boosted-boards-the-worlds-lightest-electric-vehicl

It would have been better if the LIon were smart enough to recharge
downlill.

here is one that has been around for a while, and many may not be
aware:
Powerboards - Motorized Powered Surfboards - Electric !!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BbE0rR4ADQ

Mind you, I saw this on TV a few nights ago.

Don...
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Its already on TV, I must be behind the times?



--
Don McKenzie

$30 for an Olinuxino Linux PC:
http://www.dontronics-shop.com/olinuxino.html

The World's Cheapest Computer:
DuinoMite the PIC32 $25 Basic Computer-MicroController
http://www.dontronics-shop.com/the-maximite-computer.html
Add VGA Monitor/TV, and PS2 Keyboard, or use USB Terminal
Arduino Shield, Programmed in Basic, or C.
Click to expand...
 
F Murtz wrote:
Don McKenzie wrote:
On 15-Apr-13 3:25 PM, Vote 99% Greens wrote:
Specs
a.. Motor power - 2000W
b.. Top speed - around 20mph
c.. Range - 6 miles
d.. Maximum grade - 15%
e.. Charge time - 2 hours
f.. Battery - Lithium ion
g.. Weight - between 12 and 15 pounds
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/170315130/boosted-boards-the-worlds-lightest-electric-vehicl


It would have been better if the LIon were smart enough to recharge
downlill.

here is one that has been around for a while, and many may not be
aware:
Powerboards - Motorized Powered Surfboards - Electric !!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BbE0rR4ADQ

Mind you, I saw this on TV a few nights ago.

Don...



Dick smith had petrol powered pogo sticks,did not seem to take on.
I suspect this fad is going to die in the arse too.
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Sylvia Else wrote:
On 15/04/2013 3:25 PM, Vote 99% Greens wrote:
Specs
a.. Motor power - 2000W
b.. Top speed - around 20mph
c.. Range - 6 miles
d.. Maximum grade - 15%
e.. Charge time - 2 hours
f.. Battery - Lithium ion
g.. Weight - between 12 and 15 pounds
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/170315130/boosted-boards-the-worlds-lightest-electric-vehicl

It would have been better if the LIon were smart enough to recharge
downlill.



That would inevitably slow the skateboard down, which defeats the
purpose of the design, which is clearly to obtain maximum lethality
for the owner.

I suppose with enough electronics it could engage a charging mechanism when
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stopping, or cruising.

Otherwise if it runs out of charge after 2 hours its not much of an Electric
skateboards.


> Sylvia.
 
Adrian Jansen wrote:
On 16/4/2013 9:19 AM, Adrian Jansen wrote:

On 15/4/2013 3:25 PM, Vote 99% Greens wrote:
Specs
a.. Motor power - 2000W
b.. Top speed - around 20mph
c.. Range - 6 miles
d.. Maximum grade - 15%
e.. Charge time - 2 hours
f.. Battery - Lithium ion
g.. Weight - between 12 and 15 pounds
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/170315130/boosted-boards-the-worlds-lightest-electric-vehicl


It would have been better if the LIon were smart enough to recharge
downlill.


Someone should look up the legalities of this. My understanding is
that a max power of 250 watts is allowed, otherwise its considered a
vehicle, subject to all the road rules and roadworthiness
conditions, and must be registered.

But on the other hand if the claimed power is only peak power ( very
likely IMHO ), then branding the motor as 249 watts probably fixes
the problem.

Neat gadget.

Mind you, there is already this:

http://evolveskateboards.com.au/
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This fad seems to be about re-inventing how to extract ~$1000 for a
skateboard.

--
Regards,

Adrian Jansen adrianjansen at internode dot on dot net
Note reply address is invalid, convert address above to machine form.
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200 watts, unless they have changed it. different states have their
own rules. Queensland does not allow petrol motors. NSW does allow
petrol 200watts or less.
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But only on bicycles. Powered boards, kick-scooters, and everything else
is illegal.

--
Chris
 
On 27/04/2013 11:26 PM, bruce56@topmail.co.nz wrote:
On Monday, 15 April 2013 21:18:56 UTC+8, Sylvia Else wrote:
That would inevitably slow the skateboard down, which defeats the

purpose of the design, which is clearly to obtain maximum lethality for

the owner.

Sylvia.

So why don't we have hoverboards? Surely a device with only vertical force
would be really unstable - just what thrillseekers want.
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Cost. Even thrill seekers don't want to spend more than they have to to
kill themselves.

Sylvia.
 
On Monday, 15 April 2013 21:18:56 UTC+8, Sylvia Else wrote:
That would inevitably slow the skateboard down, which defeats the

purpose of the design, which is clearly to obtain maximum lethality for

the owner.

Sylvia.
Click to expand...
So why don't we have hoverboards? Surely a device with only vertical force
would be really unstable - just what thrillseekers want.
 
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