How Do Hoverboards Work? A Closer Look at the Self-Balancing Boards
People are buying hoverboards all around the globe and they sell like hot cakes during the holidays. They have been a huge hit, but there are safety concerns. Some people claim that hoverboards can explode because of the unstable power control levels and lithium ion batteries. However, these toys are safe and reliable. Here's everything you need to know. A hoverboard's basic principles of operation are that it has frames that pivot in their center, and electric motors and sensors in its wheels. The hoverboard will never tip over or fall down thanks to tilt angles, gyroscopes, and other sensors. The switches are located under each footpad. They are activated by your feet's movements, which are monitored by infrared LED sensor that send signals depending upon the state of your feet. The hoverboard will stay stationary as long as your feet are flat. However, if you lean forward, the motherboard will send a signal to the motors that you want it to move. Once the mo