Monowheel, device and types

A monowheel is an electric vehicle that can carry one person weighing up to 120 kg. This is a modern means of transportation that allows you to overcome the distance not only on the asphalt surface, but also on dirt roads, sand, snow.

From an environmental point of view, such transport does not harm the environment, does not pollute the air, as it works without gas, gas and other fuel. Its work is based on the battery.

Before buying it is better to monitor specialized sites, and order from them already.

High-quality plastic is used for the body of the unicycle. The handle is arranged on top to make it convenient to carry. Below, under the case there is a place for charging, a control panel. There are folding footboards, and on the sides there are inserts made of soft material to make the legs comfortable.

Inside there is a wheel with a tire, spokes, a rechargeable battery. Depending on the model and the installed battery, on average, a monowheel can travel at a speed of 25 km / h up to 65 km. 1.5 hours is enough to fully charge the battery. If the battery is of high quality, then it is not affected by weather conditions, low air temperature. An electric motor, gyroscopes and a computer board are also installed.

In the kit, the monowheel consists of a hose for inflating tires and a charger, there is a training belt to keep balance. Every year, models become more sophisticated and interesting, so the equipment may be different and slightly different. This is a standard set, but in addition, in this set there can be lights for night skiing, a spare battery, parking stands, a bag for convenient transportation, stickers on the case so as not to damage it so much.

There is nothing complicated and unusual in management. We can say that the body works automatically, all actions, such as when riding a bicycle. If the body leans forward, the speed will increase, and backward, braking will occur. Gyroscopic sensors detect the movement of body mass and signal to the monitor. The result of all this is to keep upright.

Gyroscope sensors initially determine which position of the wheel in space. Then the computer receives a signal, gives a command to power the rotor coils. An electromagnetic field arises, it affects the magnets placed on top of the wheel hub.

Monowheels consist of the same components, the difference in models is only in design and parameters. They may differ in the number of wheels. There is a classic version with one, but there is a double wheel. Two combined among themselves are used by beginners. It’s easier to maintain balance, because from two wheels the area of ​​contact with the road is much larger. The only drawback is that they weigh a lot and move poorly on rough roads.

The moment of rotation of the electric motor on the wheel can have a direct drive, or it can be driven through a gearbox. Direct drive creates little vibration, noise, has high efficiency, high dynamic characteristics, quickly gain speed, the device is simple, reliable. The gear drive generates noise, has small dimensions, the weight of the motor is small, and can move over a long distance coasting. The power of such wheels is high, despite the small dimensions. When choosing a drive, the operating conditions are taken into account. The direct-drive monowheel is a good option if you want to avoid repair, maintenance and replacement of the gearbox.

The speed also varies. They can be slow 12-14 km / h, such are well suited for children or beginners. From 18-20 km / h, these are medium-speed and 24-26 km / h are fast.

The most basic technical parameters that you should pay attention to are power, speed and battery. Of course, it is better to buy in a special store. For such products, the case is made of durable plastic, if you are told that the case is carbon, this is a hoax, it is only painted with carbon. Do not forget to check the operability of the purchase, inspect it for damage, defects and scratches. It is best to choose a dark-colored monowheel, pollution, scratches will not be so visible and this is a more practical option. The seller must provide a guarantee for the purchase and its service.

Do not give the unicycle to children under 14 years of age. It is necessary to use protection when riding - a helmet, elbow pieces and knee pads. The battery must be charged. When driving on a unicycle, do not talk on the phone. If you are going to wash the electric wheel, do not use high pressure. On a wet and slippery road, you should be extremely careful and careful.