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Buzzball
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I'd be willing to replace my beloved Jeep for this thing.
Tech stuff for the geeks:
At the heart of the Buzzball is a dual motor configuration, enabling the pilot to control the motion and direction of travel via left and right control triggers, which provides power to the driving wheels.
The amount of power applied to each wheel will determine the direction the Buzzball moves. Powering one wheel will spin the pod and pilot on it's axis around the inside of the ball changing the direction of travel. If power is applied equally to both wheels the pod will rear up as the wheels climb up the face of the ball forcing the ball to rotate around the pod and powering the Buzzball forward.
Once the Buzzball is in motion the pod maintains an upright position until the pilot turns, causing the pod to rotate inside the ball against the direction of travel, which applies a braking force and the pod to lock with the ball. This causes the pod to rotate with the ball until the weight of the pilot and pod overcomes the inertia forces and causes the Buzzball to change direction.
This is when the fun starts, as the speed will affect the degree of rotation of the pilot and pod from a partial barrel roll to complete and multiple rotations!
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Kristine's recommendation
Of course I immediately think "Burning Man Art Car!" when I saw this. And then I had visions of knocking down bicyclists like bowling pins. Hmmm. Maybe not...
I kinda like the thought of owning my own personal-sized deathstar, if you ask me.
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Updated Dec 11, 2008
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Miffy's recommendation
In the world where I am Empress, I get to survey my considerable grounds while riding in this thing. Furthermore, In that world it is also a submarine and can fly. Is my world great or what? (via DLP)
Updated Jul 15, 2008
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GreenGrrl
on Jul 17, 2008
This does look like a lot of fun!
GetGoRetro
on Jul 23, 2008
Way cool.
hi1234
on Mar 18, 2009
you're a rabbit
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DLP's recommendation
So, you sit in there. And you pilot this ball as it rolls around with you inside of it! How COOL is that?!?!
I need one of these.
I have no idea where I would put it though. :)
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Updated Jul 14, 2008
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whiskeyandrecords' recommendation
MOTORIZED LIFE-SIZE HAMSTER BALL. no more explanation necessary.
Updated Jul 2, 2008
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Kristine
on Dec 11, 2008
It's not just a life-size hamster ball. It's a personalized plastic deathstar!!!
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I need to have this. Soon. Like today.