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Lego Segway

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the balancing-act dept.

Jeff Lalo writes "This Guy has built a Lego version of Dean Kamens Segway Human Transporter. This thing was constructed using only Legos, two cheap (~$40) custom sensors and some smart programing using the open source BrickOS for the Lego RCX. The LegWay, as the creator calls it, can balance itself on two wheels and follow a line. Pretty cool for few lego blocks!"

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  1. Ahh, the joys of Lego. by E-Rock-23 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Now, if they could only make a Lego Lobbyist for Open Source down in Washington. Seems like the Lego AI would be a whole lot smarter than any politician we have in there at present...

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  2. Sad But True by nsample · · Score: 5, Funny



    I give him about 2 days before being slapped with a lawsuit for patent infringement. And then Lego towns all across the Midwest will pass laws preventing them from riding on sidewalks (at the behest of Ford, GM, and Daimler-Chrysler).

  3. Just what we need by HackHackBoom · · Score: 5, Funny

    Lego Segway accidents on the freeways, Lego gridlock (sounds like a product?:P), Lego getaway cars...

    And I thought I was proud of my lego castle greyskull all those years ago!

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  4. Oh sure, I find out NOW... by Saint+Aardvark · · Score: 5, Funny
    Cust. Service Dept.
    Amazon.com
    customerservice@amazon.com

    Dear Sir/Madam:

    I regret to inform you that I must cancel my current reservation for the Segway, currently listed at $7999.95 (US).

    I would like to place another order for the following items now:

    I trust that a credit to my account will be arranged.

    Thank you in advance for your prompt action in this matter.

    Sincerely,

    Saint Aardvark the Carpeted

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    1. Re:Oh sure, I find out NOW... by Cyno01 · · Score: 5, Funny

      they're always outa flux capacitors at radio shack, i call and they say they'll be getting some in in about two weeks, but they never come

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    2. Re:Oh sure, I find out NOW... by blair1q · · Score: 5, Funny

      You're going to need an Oscillation Overthruster.

      My buddy John can get one for you.

    3. Re:Oh sure, I find out NOW... by a_n_d_e_r_s · · Score: 5, Funny

      Am i the only one wondering how one can build a Segway for $50 when a copy of "How To Build a Segway Human Transporter for only Fifty Dollars" costs $69.95 ?

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  5. He's a wise man by Rui+del-Negro · · Score: 5, Funny

    I always have a mirror with me. People used to say I was vain, so I explained I just carry it in case I get slashdotted... now they say I'm insane.

    RMN
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  6. Re:Not as cool as... by tunabomber · · Score: 5, Funny

    Judging by the indirect slashdotting, I'm also deducing that he built his web server out of legos. Apache for LegOS, anyone?

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  7. Meantime, from AARP... by Corporate+Drone · · Score: 5, Funny
    in other news, AARP met the creator of the Lego Segway as he was walking to work, carrying signs and protesting his creation.

    "Lego was meant for the rumpus room, not the sidewalk!", complained an unidentified senior.

    Another protested, "Hey! The sidewalks are already dangerous enough what with those dang newfangled bicycles! If you add Lego Segways, I could get killed!"

    Among the signs noted at the protest was one proclaiming, "Lego Segways at 11 MPH will injure me!"

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