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This repository contains complimentary digital resources for constructing an electric unicycle from e-waste, designed for my Bachelor's dissertation at the University of Edinburgh.

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E-waste-Electric-Unicycle

This repository contains complimentary digital resources for constructing an electric unicycle from e-waste, designed for my Bachelor's dissertation at the University of Edinburgh.

Bill of materials

  • Arduino Nano RP2040 Connect
  • PWM motor driver with min. 30A current capability
  • Wood structural section and board, for example from a shipping pallet
  • ~250W Brushed DC Motor/Wheel/Chain combination from washing machine, scooters, industrial machines...
  • 2x 12V Lead acid batteries, for example old car/motorcycle battery, home alarm system battery, electric fence battery...
  • Some sheet metal, thickness about 4mm, from automotive paneling, furniture...

Instructions

Can be found in the "instructions" document

Tools

  • Electric drill/screwdriver
  • hacksaw
  • soldering iron
  • spanner depending on axle nut size

CAD model

The CAD model was created in Autodesk Fusion 360 and can be accessed/edited here: https://a360.co/4aIOp0o

Code

The Arduino code was written in MicroPython and is named PID_microPy.

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This repository contains complimentary digital resources for constructing an electric unicycle from e-waste, designed for my Bachelor's dissertation at the University of Edinburgh.

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