Key insights

• ⚙️ Building a new omnidirectional bike with Walking Globes and Omni Wheels
• 🔀 Orientation of the wheels for sideways and linear movement
• 🏗️ Using 3D printing for parts, Utilizing O Drives and bearings for the project
• 🛠️ Assembling and testing motorized wheel units
• 🔩 Using 4040 t-slot aluminium extrusion for frame
• 🔌 Sponsorship ad from PCB Way for manufacturing printed circuit boards and contract manufacturing
• 🔋 Demonstration of electronic unit and components of the bike
• 🚗 Experimenting with different driving solutions for the wheels

Q&A

• How is the handling and traction of the wheels being tested and improved?

  The speaker is experimenting with different driving solutions, adding a drive unit to improve acceleration, addressing static electricity issues, testing different controls for steering, and finding a control setting that improves handling after experiencing spin-outs and drifting due to centrifugal force.

• What adjustments are being made to the vehicle for improved performance?

  The adjustments include adding handlebars, a saddle, twist grips for steering and driving, 3D printed components, sensors for control, and fine-tuning P parameters and mass for improved performance.

• What components are being demonstrated in the electronic unit of the bike?

  The electronic unit and wiring of the bike include components such as batteries, circuits, controls, and O Drives. The builder powers up the O drives and tests the balancing function of the bike, with promising initial results.

• What services does PCB Way offer?

  PCB Way offers fabrication and CNC services for various materials, including aluminum, brass, carbon fiber, titanium, and more.

• What materials are being used for the frame?

  4040 t-slot aluminium extrusion is being used for the frame of the bike.

• What is the project about?

  The project involves building a new omnidirectional bike that balances on two balls using Walking Globes and Omni Wheels. The orientation of the wheels will allow for sideways and linear movement, and the creator is using 3D printing, O Drives, and bearings for the project.

• 00:08 The creator is building a new omnidirectional bike that balances on two balls using Walking Globes and Omni Wheels. The orientation of the wheels will allow for sideways and linear movement, but there's uncertainty about slippage and rotation. They are using 3D printing, O Drives, and bearings for the project.
• 03:53 A detailed explanation of assembling and testing motorized wheel units, using 4040 t-slot aluminium extrusion for frame, and a quick ad from the video sponsor PCB way for manufacturing various types of printed circuit boards and contract manufacturing.
• 07:52 PCB Way offers fabrication and CNC services for various materials, including aluminum, brass, carbon fiber, titanium, and others. The lead time for the aluminum plates was 6 to 8 days, and the parts were shipped quickly. The individual discusses the design and testing of a motor reduction unit for a bike, including fitting extrusions, adding right angle brackets, and testing the movement and traction of the wheels. They also mention adding body parts and electronic components to the bike.
• 11:56 A builder demonstrates the electronic unit and wiring of a bike, including components such as batteries, circuits, and controls. He powers up the O drives and tests the balancing function of the bike. The initial test shows promising results, but further adjustments may be needed.
• 16:12 A description of building and fine-tuning a motorized vehicle, from adding handlebars and a saddle to the installation of twist grips for steering and driving the vehicle.
• 20:38 The speaker is experimenting with different driving solutions for the wheels, adding a drive unit to improve acceleration, addressing static electricity issues, and testing different controls for steering. The wheels experience spin-outs and drifting due to centrifugal force. The speaker finds a control setting that improves handling.