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I don't think this is what's happening, at all. Here's a deep dive into what's actually happening, which is people ignoring built in safety, overpowering the mo

by nomel 4y ago

I don't think this is what's happening, at all. Here's a deep dive into what's actually happening, which is people ignoring built in safety, overpowering the motors ability to keep them upright: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGn7iPN07XI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGn7iPN07XI The motor is at maximum power and speed when this happens.

chabons 4y ago
This video is directly produced by Onewheel's marketing department. It does certainly highlight one way user error can lead to injury on a Onewheel, but I don't think this is a credible refutation of the idea that there may be a flaw in the product.
mcrady 4y ago
I had a onewheel that would occasionally just stop. The first time I was going at 15 mph and fortunately came away with only a few scrapes. I sent it in and they fixed it. This is their explanation which I don't know that I fully believe: Our engineers completed the repairs on your board! They found that the power button had broken which led to damage to the controller circuit board. Both have been replaced under warranty for you. After your board passed our post-op testings it was picked up by FedEx!
ccakes 4y ago
Admittedly a marketing video but still a pretty cool deep-dive by the company - great watch!
contravariant 4y ago
I see, assuming that is what's happening here I'm still not entirely certain if this is usage error or a design fault. There's two things I have my doubts about. Firstly, sure pushback seems like it is noticeable but is it really instinctual to push less when something starts pushing back? A counterforce is good at preventing someone from moving something, but I'm not too sure if it's good at preventing them from trying. Secondly, I have my doubts about a system of transportation that cannot slow down without throwing off its rider. I mean the automatic balancing is a fun trick, but it's somewhat concerning when the only response it has in case of problems of insufficient power is to accelerate even more and when that doesn't work it does a nose dive resulting in what looks like a sudden stop.
toddmatthews 4y ago
i own a one wheel and it will occasionally just stop, and not at full speed and power. i love riding it. but it has happened a few times, and only takes once for you to not trust it if an e-bike shuts off, you slow down. when a single wheel dies, you fall down

by nomel 4y ago

chabons 4y ago

This video is directly produced by Onewheel's marketing department. It does certainly highlight one way user error can lead to injury on a Onewheel, but I don't think this is a credible refutation of the idea that there may be a flaw in the product.

mcrady 4y ago

I had a onewheel that would occasionally just stop. The first time I was going at 15 mph and fortunately came away with only a few scrapes. I sent it in and they fixed it. This is their explanation which I don't know that I fully believe: Our engineers completed the repairs on your board! They found that the power button had broken which led to damage to the controller circuit board. Both have been replaced under warranty for you. After your board passed our post-op testings it was picked up by FedEx!

ccakes 4y ago

Admittedly a marketing video but still a pretty cool deep-dive by the company - great watch!

contravariant 4y ago

I see, assuming that is what's happening here I'm still not entirely certain if this is usage error or a design fault. There's two things I have my doubts about. Firstly, sure pushback seems like it is noticeable but is it really instinctual to push less when something starts pushing back? A counterforce is good at preventing someone from moving something, but I'm not too sure if it's good at preventing them from trying. Secondly, I have my doubts about a system of transportation that cannot slow down without throwing off its rider. I mean the automatic balancing is a fun trick, but it's somewhat concerning when the only response it has in case of problems of insufficient power is to accelerate even more and when that doesn't work it does a nose dive resulting in what looks like a sudden stop.

toddmatthews 4y ago

i own a one wheel and it will occasionally just stop, and not at full speed and power. i love riding it. but it has happened a few times, and only takes once for you to not trust it if an e-bike shuts off, you slow down. when a single wheel dies, you fall down