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by nxtstep1950
21 Apr 2013, 22:45
Forum: Mindstorms Projects
Topic: Self balancing motor bike
Replies: 16
Views: 38823

Re: Self balancing motor bike

Yes, the handelbar is for the "look" ( :lol: ) and the kick stand helps nicely in order to have the model "in position" behind you. You'r stuck for the hardware, but not for the software. As we commit to realize the project using NXT-G environment, you can already have a deep loo...
by nxtstep1950
21 Apr 2013, 15:31
Forum: Mindstorms Projects
Topic: Self balancing motor bike
Replies: 16
Views: 38823

Re: Self balancing motor bike

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;) Rgds
by nxtstep1950
21 Apr 2013, 15:25
Forum: Mindstorms Projects
Topic: Self balancing motor bike
Replies: 16
Views: 38823

Re: Self balancing motor bike

Here are pictures to highlight the explanation :

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by nxtstep1950
21 Apr 2013, 12:14
Forum: Mindstorms Projects
Topic: Self balancing motor bike
Replies: 16
Views: 38823

Re: Self balancing motor bike

You are right. The left side is a bit confusing. What I did is trying to recreate some symetry with the right side and reinforce the left support of the NXT brick. Instead of using the 13 holes beam, I have used a 5 holes beam, a space and a 7 holes beam. The intermediate space is right enough to ac...
by nxtstep1950
20 Apr 2013, 18:35
Forum: Mindstorms Projects
Topic: Self balancing motor bike
Replies: 16
Views: 38823

Re: Self balancing motor bike

For our coordination, my model shows the following data : Gravity of acceleration : g = 9,81 m/sec2 Mass of Wheel : 0,03 kg Radius of Wheel : 0,040 m Total weight : 0,710 kg Weight on front Wheel : 0,230 kg Weight on rear Wheel : 0,480 kg L-base : 0,240 m L-trail : 0,01 m Head_angle = 70 deg V= 0,6 ...
by nxtstep1950
20 Apr 2013, 07:42
Forum: Mindstorms Projects
Topic: Self balancing motor bike
Replies: 16
Views: 38823

Re: Self balancing motor bike

Hi,
The Lego inventory list shows N° 290301 for the wheels and n°4563182 for the tires.
So, I think, It looks good.

;) Rgds
by nxtstep1950
17 Apr 2013, 16:25
Forum: Mindstorms Projects
Topic: Self balancing motor bike
Replies: 16
Views: 38823

Re: Self balancing motor bike

First, let me say "Thank you" for the inputs provided up to now. I'll take them in account. @ mcsummation : This is OK, and I 'll be happy to share discussions and NXT-G codes about this very challenging but exciting project at the happyness of all MindStorms project builders. As suggested...
by nxtstep1950
14 Apr 2013, 18:36
Forum: Mindstorms Projects
Topic: Self balancing motor bike
Replies: 16
Views: 38823

Self balancing motor bike

Hello everybody, Short presentation : Since 4 years, I am an enthusiast builder of Lego Technic bricks for the frame and MindStorms components for the artificial intelligence. Amongst various relevant réalisations, I have Rex, a GPS/compas driven off-road car and a "SegWay" design from Hi...