Whirlwind B5 Manuale utente
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B5 Manual
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Contents
1.!Introduction!.........................................................................................................................................!2!
2.!Preparation before riding!..................................................................................................................!4!
3. Safety!....................................................................................................................................................!7!
4.Getting Started!.....................................................................................................................................!8!
5. Kickstand!...........................................................................................................................................!13!
6. Remote Controller!............................................................................................................................!14!
7. Maintenance!......................................................................................................................................!16!
8. Limited warranty!..............................................................................................................................!17!
9. Technical Parameters!......................................................................................................................!18!
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1. Introduction
The smart balanced wheel is the most advanced means of transportation adopting aerospace attitude control theory,
fuzzy software algorithm and gyroscope system to maintain balance by leaning forward and backward. Riders can
control the vehicle to accelerate, decelerate, brake, etc. by leaning forward or backward. Also, turning is controlled by
the presence of a handlebar and a vertically ascending shaft.
The lateral movement of the handlebar will cause different rotational speeds on both wheels, e.g. when the shaft is
swung to the left, the rotational speed on the right wheel will be faster than that on the left wheel, thus the unit will turn
left. It is the greenest and lightest smart balanced wheel, which can be easily carried into buses or trains, facilitating
daily commute.
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2. Preparation before riding
2.1 Check Packing Contents
Open the packing box and carefully take out the handle bar and control shaft. Please use caution and take out the wheel
board. Please pay attention to your hands and avoid lifting it by the dirt covers, otherwise you may injure your fingers
Check Tyre Pressure:
The Standard tyre pressure parameter is recommended to be a 240KPa. Please check the tyre pressure before use
and ensure that the pressure meets the recommended tyre pressure parameter.
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2.2 Install the Handlebar and Control Shaft
Before installation, please find in the standard
accessories a set of 2 hexagon wrenches. Please
retain this tool kit; it is useful for maintenance and
transportation of the unit. A pair of work gloves is
recommended to protect your hands from dirt and
scratches. Take out the handlebar and control shaft,
insert the handlebar into the slot as shown below.
Fix them together using the small fixing nob. Then
install the handlebar and shaft assembly onto the
wheel assembly and fasten with the large fixing
knob. Make sure to install the control shaft with the
handlebar by lining the inner hole with the outer
hole.
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Important Note:
Rapid acceleration or deceleration is not advised. Do not use when the kick stand is down as this may break and can
cause the rider to lose balance and fall off
Attention:
1. Do wear helmet, gloves, elbow/knee pads or other necessary protection gears.
2. Do not ride the balanced wheel on busy roads or crowded streets.
3. Do not ride the balanced wheel on rough or bumpy surfaces.
4. Do not ride the balanced wheel on wet, slippery surfaces, especially icy ones.
5. Do not ride the balanced wheel on slopes of over 20 degrees gradient.
6. Do not allow children under age 15 to ride the balanced wheel.
7. Do not ride the balanced wheel in bleak winter conditions.
8. Do not ride in the rain.
9. Please ride slowly on and off slopes.
Other unpredictable risks may occur during usage please ride with caution.
The company will not take responsibilities for any injuries caused by misuse of the product
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3. Safety
Please learn to abide by local laws and regulations when riding this balanced wheel. Be careful and considerate of
others to avoid accidents and collisions.
Please ride at a safe and controlled speed. Take care of
vehicles and always be prepared to stop. Respect pedestrians
and avoid scaring pedestrians. When approaching from
behind, announce yourself and slow down your speed when
passing. When approaching a pedestrian from the front,
please slow down. Keep a safe distance from other riders and
always avert from obstacles.
Please avoid riding in poor light unless necessary, and make
sure in this scenario you ride at slow, safe speed with care.
Please relax your body when riding; bend your knees and
elbows slightly and look straight ahead. Riding backward can
be dangerous. Please lean forward slightly to accelerate
instead of lunging forward suddenly. You may lose balance
and injure yourself.
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4.Getting Started
4.1 Charging
Charging Notes: Plug the balanced wheel to the charger before connecting the charger to power supply. Please
continue to charge for 20mins after the LED indicators are on green for the first time. Please keep calm and relaxed. It
helps imagine the platform as flat ground and trust that you will regain your balance with the help of the built-in gyro-
system.
Please stand upright and rely on your learning partner to hold on to the handlebar for balance initially. After getting used
to standing on the wheel you should be able to ascend and descend form the balanced wheel independently.
a. Hold on to the handlebar with two hands. Step on and look straight ahead.
b. Put one foot onto the platform first.
c. Shift your centre of gravity on the platform gradually before lifting another foot (imagine going up a flight of
stairs).
d. Please try not to move the handlebar laterally and put another foot onto the platform.
e. Keep calm and relaxed and look forward as shown below.
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4.2 Going Forwards and Backwards
Push the handlebar gradually forward to feel the motion of the balanced wheel and then restore to the centre. Push and
pull the handlebar to feel the balanced wheel accelerate and decelerate. Steer at a slow speed and feel the motion
controlled by your centre of gravity.
Look back and lean gradually backward to control the deceleration and then lean forwards to restore balanced wheel to
its neutral position. Keep practising and pay attention to the wall and other obstacles to avoid falling over. For starters,
please steer in a slow and mild manner.
Remember that the more relaxed your body is; the easier it will be. Please avoid drastic shakes or an abrupt shift in your
centre of gravity, which might cause you to slip or fall over.
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