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Re: Alternative abalancing mechanism

The gyro and accelerometer draw milliamps, virtually no impact on battery life.

The drain on the battery comes from the drive motors. Remove them and the segway will power on for weeks. But, it won't move (or it becomes a bicycle?)

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