Inspired by a Casey Neistat video featuring a motorized couch, I made my own. The project went from experiments with a friend’s motorized skateboard under a couch to a club we founded dedicated to supporting student’s personal projects. And eventually, an absurdly fast motorized couch that’s amassed millions of views across social media.
Frame made of 2x4 wood to minimize cost Two electric scooter motors, attached with homemade metal brackets Custom-designed caster wheels on the front allow for higher speeds than any on the market
VESC controls brushless hub motors Controlled by a computer running python Surplus flight simulator joystick used for control E-bike battery gives 10 miles of range Fully redundant emergency braking system with custom designed circuit board
Emergency Stop Circuit
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