Sharper Image Electric X²/2 A.K.A ‘Snuffles’

VTEC JUST KICKED IN YO

What happens when you combine a dinky little electric scooter with a queen-sized outrunner brushless motor?

This.

Build report posts are here.

Vehicle Sharper Image Electric X2 scooter
Drivetrain 5mm HTD belt drive, 3.75:1 drive ratio
125mm polyurethane wheels
Mechanical ShitLuminumâ„¢ frame (alloy unknown)
Steel forks and folding joint
Cushy handlebars
Motor 80mm diameter outrunner brushless DC motor
2000W tested power
Controller 100 amp HV Brushless ESC, 5K potentiometer-to-RC interface
Battery 33.6 volt, 3AH NiMH high-current pack
Instrumentation Astroflight “Whattmeter” R/C power analyzer
Displays Amp-hours, volts, watts, amps
Top Speed 22mph
Acceleration ?
Range 3 miles
Curb Weight 23 pounds

3 Responses to “Sharper Image Electric X²/2 A.K.A ‘Snuffles’”

  1. Ian G Says:
    August 7th, 2007 at 18:53

    Hi, fantastic idea. I have built an electric chopper with a 250w motor and was all along wishing I had a massive brushless outrunner. Were did you get yours?
    Here’s mine pride and joy… http://www.austinev.org/evalbum/1194
    Many thanks,
    Ian

  2. Anders Says:
    September 27th, 2007 at 16:44

    We wnat videos :D looks super awsome. Please put up a video

    Best regards / Anders Molin

  3. Izhak Sirota Says:
    August 24th, 2008 at 17:58

    Where can I find a battery and charger for this scooter?