This absolutely has to be the most convenient, well-timed thing on the planet.
MIT has a program known as “UROP” – Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program – which allowes undergrads to do research and such when it is usually reserved for graduate students.
Here’s a posting I found today.
Though granted that the technology will be a slight tiny bit more sophisticated than dear Snuffles, and probably infinitely more controllable, I think I may have a good head start…
Over the past 24 hours or so, I have learned a few things.
One, giant outrunners are insanely powerful.
Two, this one is far too powerful for a small frame like the ElectricX2.
Three, I need a running start before jumping on or else the motor will torque so hard as to wheelie backwards and throw me off. That or I need to lean across the handlebars, Motocross style, so the most leverage possible is exerted againt the motor. This, however, looks really retarded.
Snuffles, so far, is completely uncontrollable and is a monster. This is a good thing, as it was the original design goal, but I have yet to tame this monster. I have a few days to practice, though!