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I recently watched a video from Veritasium about how bicycles stay upright. A special bike was made for this video which allowed the handlebars to be limited in motion.
As well as preventing the handlebars from being turned in one direction, the handlebars could also locked entirely, so the rider could only go straight, but the bike was impossible to balance on in this case, even when just trying to go in a straight line.
Since watching that video Iāve been thinking about other ways to make a bicycle steer. Thereās not really any need to make the design of the bicycle any more complicated, but Iāll discuss some ideas for further development of the idea at the end.
For now, Iām going to make a balancing bike robot which uses a wheel mounted perpendicular to the main drive wheel so it can drive sideways to steer.
CAD and Code: github.com/XRobots/OmniBike
You can support me on Patreon or buy my Merchandise:
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Patreon: patreon.com/xrobots
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Affiliate links - I will get some money of you use them to sign up or buy something:
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Matterhackers 3D printing supplies: http://www.matterhackers.com?aff=7500
Music for your YouTube videos: share.epidemicsound.com/xrobots
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Other socials:
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Instagram: instagram.com/xrobotsuk
Facebook: facebook.com/xrobotsuk
Twitter: twitter.com/xrobotsuk
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CAD and Code for my projects: github.com/XRobots
Huge thanks to my Patrons, without whom my standard of living would drastically decline. Like, inside out-Farm Foods bag decline. Plus a very special shoutout to Lulzbot, Inc who keep me in LulzBot 3D printers and support me via Patreon.
HARDWARE/SOFTWARE
Below you can also find a lot of the typical tools, equipment and supplies used in my projects:
Filament from: 3dfuel.com
Lulzbot 3D Printers: bit.ly/2Sj6nil
Bearings from: simplybearings.co.uk
Lincoln Electric Welder: bit.ly/2Rqhqos
CNC Router: bit.ly/2QdsNjt
Ryobi Tools: bit.ly/2RhArcD
Axminster Micro Lathe: bit.ly/2Sj6eeN
3D Printer Filament: bit.ly/2PdcdUu
Soldering Iron: bit.ly/2DrNWDR
Vectric CNC Software: bit.ly/2zxpZqv
Why not join my community, who are mostly made up of actual geniuses. Thereās a Facebook group and everything: facebook.com/groups/287089964833488
XROBOTS
Former toy designer, current YouTube maker and general robotics, electrical and mechanical engineer, Iām a fan of doing it yourself and innovation by trial and error. My channel is where I share some of my useful and not-so-useful inventions, designs and maker advice. Iron Man is my go-to cosplay, and 3D printing can solve most issues - broken bolts, missing parts, world hunger, you name it.
XRobots is the community around my content where you can get in touch, share tips and advice, and more build FAQs, schematics and designs are also available.
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I recently watched a video from Veritasium about how bicycles stay upright. A special bike was made for this video which allowed the handlebars to be limited in motion.
As well as preventing the handlebars from being turned in one direction, the handlebars could also locked entirely, so the rider could only go straight, but the bike was impossible to balance on in this case, even when just trying to go in a straight line.
Since watching that video Iāve been thinking about other ways to make a bicycle steer. Thereās not really any need to make the design of the bicycle any more complicated, but Iāll discuss some ideas for further development of the idea at the end.
For now, Iām going to make a balancing bike robot which uses a wheel mounted perpendicular to the main drive wheel so it can drive sideways to steer.
CAD and Code: github.com/XRobots/OmniBike
You can support me on Patreon or buy my Merchandise:
***************************
Patreon: patreon.com/xrobots
***************************
Affiliate links - I will get some money of you use them to sign up or buy something:
***************************
Matterhackers 3D printing supplies: http://www.matterhackers.com?aff=7500
Music for your YouTube videos: share.epidemicsound.com/xrobots
***************************
Other socials:
***************************
Instagram: instagram.com/xrobotsuk
Facebook: facebook.com/xrobotsuk
Twitter: twitter.com/xrobotsuk
***************************
CAD and Code for my projects: github.com/XRobots
Huge thanks to my Patrons, without whom my standard of living would drastically decline. Like, inside out-Farm Foods bag decline. Plus a very special shoutout to Lulzbot, Inc who keep me in LulzBot 3D printers and support me via Patreon.
HARDWARE/SOFTWARE
Below you can also find a lot of the typical tools, equipment and supplies used in my projects:
Filament from: 3dfuel.com
Lulzbot 3D Printers: bit.ly/2Sj6nil
Bearings from: simplybearings.co.uk
Lincoln Electric Welder: bit.ly/2Rqhqos
CNC Router: bit.ly/2QdsNjt
Ryobi Tools: bit.ly/2RhArcD
Axminster Micro Lathe: bit.ly/2Sj6eeN
3D Printer Filament: bit.ly/2PdcdUu
Soldering Iron: bit.ly/2DrNWDR
Vectric CNC Software: bit.ly/2zxpZqv
Why not join my community, who are mostly made up of actual geniuses. Thereās a Facebook group and everything: facebook.com/groups/287089964833488
XROBOTS
Former toy designer, current YouTube maker and general robotics, electrical and mechanical engineer, Iām a fan of doing it yourself and innovation by trial and error. My channel is where I share some of my useful and not-so-useful inventions, designs and maker advice. Iron Man is my go-to cosplay, and 3D printing can solve most issues - broken bolts, missing parts, world hunger, you name it.
XRobots is the community around my content where you can get in touch, share tips and advice, and more build FAQs, schematics and designs are also available.
