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Originally posted by Jnadke
Putting the base below the axle screws up the entire balancing mechanism. It can't balance the rider if the mass is below the axle.
The CG will not be below the axle (after the rider gets on because they weigh more than the Segway), but if the base is below the axle, it will be more inclined to balance w/o any gyros, etc.

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