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Segways

The Segway PT (Personal Transporter) is a self-balancing, two-wheeled, personal transportation device. Invented by Dean Kamen, the vehicle is driven by an electric motor that provides a speed of up to 12.5 mph or 20.1 km/h.

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How much money for a Segway?

The Segway® Personal Transporter (PT) i2
Designed for easy operation over a variety of terrains, the i2 features our new LeanSteer technology as well as the new InfoKey controller. The perfect synthesis of form, function and fun, the i2 lets you glide through your daily commute or zip from errand to errand, indoors and out, without worrying about parking.
(Available in Black or Metallic)
MSRP: $6,200.00(+tax)


The Segway Patroller i2 and x2
Designed with the direct input of trusted law enforcement and security professionals. Their recommendations informed high visibility, integrated lighting systems, durable components, surfaces for insignia, stowage area, and other enhancements. From the wristband for the InfoKey controller to the improved bumper, the Segway Patroller was built with the patrolling officer in mind.
MSRP: i2 $6,695.00. (+Tax)
MSRP: x2 $7,765.00 (+tax)


The Segway® (PT) i2 Commuter
Fun and practical way to navigate your daily life, whether going to and from work or running errands around the neighborhood. Based upon the versatile Segway i2, it features the new LeanSteer technology, the wireless InfoKey controller, long-lasting Saphion® lithium-ion batteries and includes a variety of added components.
(Available in Black or Metallic) MSRP: $6,650.00 (+tax)


The Segway® Personal Transporter (PT) i2 Commercial Cargo
Based upon the versatile Segway i2, it features the new LeanSteer technology, the wireless InfoKey controller, long-lasting Saphion® lithium-ion batteries and includes a variety of components.
(Available in Black or Metallic)
MSRP: $6,760.00 (+tax)



The Segway® Personal Transporter (PT) x2 Adventure



The off-road machine that is ready for anything. Standard on the Segway x2 are the LeanSteer technology, wireless InfoKey controller and long-lasting Saphion® lithium-ion batteries, and includes a variety of components like the handlebar bag, universal cargo plates, 5W LED light, and the Lean Steer quick release..



(Available only in Black)


MSRP: $7,330.00 (+tax)

Do you have to have a license to ride a segway?

No a segway is like a bike. You don't need a license, all you need to do is buy and ride, and its recommend that a helmet is worn since many can reach speed of 20 mph.
No

How do a gyroscope work?

The fundamental idea behind the working of a gyroscope is that of conservation of angular momentum. But to understand this idea more fully, it may help to explain a few things, so let's dive in by talking about a wheel and axle and how its mounted.

If a wheel or disc spins about a center on a axle, that spinning wheel carries with it some kinetic energy. The wheel has mass, it took energy to set it spinning, and it is now spinning, hence the energy of its spin (momentum). If we then mount the axle in a ring, we can hold the ring and the wheel will spin on the axle. Now we'll mount the ring with the spinning wheel in it.

When we look at the ring with the spinning wheel in it, we can find two points on our ring that are in the plane of rotation of the wheel. We then put two small "stubs" out from there and mount our first ring in another ring. The mount will allow us to hold the outer ring and allow the inner ring to move independently. Lastly, we take a third ring and mount the whole thing inside that one. But we need to be sure to pick two points on the plane of rotation of the wheel, but 90 degrees from the points where the innermost ring mounts to the second ring. We have set up gimbals so the outer most ring can be mounted to an object and the inner rings will allow the axle of the spinning wheel to always point in the same direction.

The use of very low friction components in our mountings and the application of electromagnetic pulses to keep the gyroscope spinning will insure things keep working. And by using sensors to keep track of the orientation of the rings, we can use this device to keep track of movement. The Wikipedia link below will allow an investigator to jump to the gyroscope article posted there. It is extremely helpful because the moving diagrams there will allow inspection of a gyroscope in action. With the outermost frame mounted and the gimbals operating properly, the axle, which is the axis of rotation of the wheel, will always point in the same direction regardless of the orientation of whatever the frame is mounted to.

Are razor electric bikes legal in New York?

No. Motorized electric bikes and scooters are not at this time legal on any public sidewalk, street or highway in New York State.

http:/www.nydmv.state.ny.us/dmvfaqs.htm#motor

Note that this class of vehicles includes the Segway, Razor electric bikes, Go-Peds, etc.

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What are the positive aspects of multimedia?

There are actually quite a few positive aspects of multimedia. Some media sources promote healthy living and proper exercising for example.