Go-llerblades: Motorized Skates - Part 2
Intro: Go-llerblades: Motorized Skates - Part 2
This instructable is an addendum to the previous one, and documents a lot of improvements I made to the original project.
STEP 1: Add a Switch in Line
I sliced one of the power cables and put a switch in the middle.
Now I can turn the gollerblades on and off.
Now I can turn the gollerblades on and off.
STEP 2: Replace the Wire Brush With a Urethane Wheel
I got this wheel from my local hardware store (they have *everything*).
First, I drilled out the center of the wheel to make it fit over the threads of the angle grinder.
I also bought an angle grinder nut to hold it on - they're a little pricy. I could alternatively have salvaged the nut from the wire brush.
The wheel had a curvature that prevented any threads from being exposed above it, so I flattened it a bit with a hammer.
Also, I noticed that if the wheel wasn't pressing against ground, it tended to stretch and fly off the wheel quite a bit.
As you can see, the urethane deforms a lot.
Fortunately, this wasn't a problem.
First, I drilled out the center of the wheel to make it fit over the threads of the angle grinder.
I also bought an angle grinder nut to hold it on - they're a little pricy. I could alternatively have salvaged the nut from the wire brush.
The wheel had a curvature that prevented any threads from being exposed above it, so I flattened it a bit with a hammer.
Also, I noticed that if the wheel wasn't pressing against ground, it tended to stretch and fly off the wheel quite a bit.
As you can see, the urethane deforms a lot.
Fortunately, this wasn't a problem.
STEP 3: Use Bicycle Innertube for Lashing
Last time I used duct tape. Not a flexible or reusable material. If you want this project to be permanent, use something sturdy and reusable, like these handy strips of rubber (available free at every bike store)
STEP 4: Film Yourself [video]
An have a rocking good time, whizzing around a parking lot with your friends.
Motorized roller-hockey?
Results
The switch was definitely wonderful to have, the bike tubes quite convenient.
On the other hand, I learned that urethane grips less-well than a wire brush,. Also, with the actual wheel, I did not go as fast as I did with the wire brush. Possibly a bigger, heftier wheel would do the trick - or I'll just stick to the wire brush.
Motorized roller-hockey?
Results
The switch was definitely wonderful to have, the bike tubes quite convenient.
On the other hand, I learned that urethane grips less-well than a wire brush,. Also, with the actual wheel, I did not go as fast as I did with the wire brush. Possibly a bigger, heftier wheel would do the trick - or I'll just stick to the wire brush.
14 Comments
ancaf33 12 years ago
Hexpigge 14 years ago
vader406 12 years ago
robotguy4 14 years ago
RamDragon 15 years ago
sedicious 16 years ago
anoniemouse 15 years ago
haxor98 16 years ago
Can you upload a better video though? one thats not in the dark so we can see how to stand when using etc.
Thanks for making this by the way =]
wishes 16 years ago
JaqMs 16 years ago
lemonie 16 years ago
L
crapflinger 16 years ago
hay_jumper 16 years ago
stasterisk 16 years ago