SITWAY

Step 10: CONCLUSION

I built the SITWAY entirely out of steel, mainly because I had the steel available and I love to weld. It could be built out of wood, but I don't think it would be quite as substantial.. This is an on going project. I am still tweaking the code to get the smoothest performance. I will publish improvements as the are ready. The present code will at least assure that the machine will Balance, Move, and Steer.

This version is a little slow at this time and that is alright by me for now. I plan to raise the front wheel a little for more forward speed.
Eventually I might eliminate the front training wheel all together when my confidence factor builds up.

The most important to learn is that the machine should balance you, not the other way around. Try to remain in a stiff position and let the machine do the work instead of fighting it.

SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY I take baby steps with any changes I make If you try to go too fast, this thing could hurt you. There is a lot of power with these motors. I have not tried to navigate over any large objects as yet. I plan to test it by running it over a 2X4 and see what happens.

It is a fun project. The neighborhood  kids are crazy about it and zip around the yard with ease. Thar's the main reason I have limited the speed for now. The wheel chair motors are very frugal with battery use. I have actually run on 12 VDC. It was a little sluggish but operated just fine.

Comments

[rlarios]

Nice job, sir ! I read the book about the development of segway which was very descriptive with all aspects of it. There's a lot of work on something like this and I can only say that you are awesome !

[mickydee]

Thank you very much. I appreciate your thoughts. This is a great community, and every one seems to work together. This is my first attempt at a self balancing project, and I owe most of my success to Xenon John and his balancing skateboard and his software.
Mickydee

[mahsa arian]

WOW!
realy good