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That is 12.5 mph... so all we have to do is 13-15 mph. Ahh the power of Chiaphuas! or the 1/2" drill with a custom transmission would have power enough to reach that speed but It would not leave any extra power for recovery of rider or terrain bobbles.

It would be a combined effort of the gyro control system and the riders effort similar to the Craigway prototype...if the rider doesn't allow the machine to get in a fight for balance it could be coaxed to get up to a higher speed.

The real Segway won't get up to it's speed potential if the rider doggedly leans forward trying to force it to go...
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