Re: Next generation Segway
 

Anyone see the crazy handlebar encoder animation?

:ahh:

Re: Next generation Segway
 

FYI a former FIRSTer made those animations

Re: Next generation Segway
 

CNN Money has an article about the new Segway. The article quotes Marc Hodosh who was the director of the Boston Regional.

Re: Next generation Segway
 

So how do you folks like it?

Re: Next generation Segway
 

From what I've read about it so far, I really think Segway Inc. has done a good job dealing with some of the main issues with the HT (the control shaft cables, the awkwardly placed charge light, the fragile kickstand, etc.), and I really like the look of the PTs. I'm a bit concerned about the scrapping of power assist mode, though - I imagine it's not as easy to drag a Segway up a flight of stairs in balance mode.

I'll reserve judgment on LeanSteer (I don't really like the name - it makes me think of low-fat beef), and how it supposedly makes the Segway more natural to operate, until I've had the opportunity to try it for myself.

Re: Next generation Segway
 

I am very cautious of the new PT without the power assist. Stairs do not worry me as I usually smoothly transition to stairs using balance mode with no problem. The charging port resolution looks great. Handlebar modifications - might take some time to transition to "straight" instead of the wrap around feel. The control shaft "tightener" - (to lower/raise the shaft), so glad that is gone, mines getting to the dysfunctional point.

I'm looking forward to getting out and gliding on the PT and then I'll have a lengthier opinion. Biggest concern is lack of power assist to load up ramps into SUV.

Re: Next generation Segway
 

Actually I prefer bringing the Segway up stairs in balance mode. When you are in power assist if you stop half way up the flight the Segway has the tendency to fall (darn gravity thing) But in balance mode you can stop on the stairs and just hold it up with 1 finger. All it requires is just pulling on the Handel bar which will make the unit go forward, I don't see the loss of this feature as an issue at all.