The device in question (Ginger) is a revolutionary form of motorized transportation. Totally clever.

It is an electric scooter, - like a unicycle, - that has only one (pneumatic) wheel, and is stabilized in the pitch plane by gyros - that apply a controlling torque to the driven wheel to position the centre of gravity over the wheel, so as to maintain proper balance.

The rider stands on a pedestal above the wheel, and holds onto handlebars, that are attached to a vertical shaft that rises from the pedistal.

Looks like magic.

Marshall Ruskin
84 Westy "Leader of the Pack"

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Dave Baker 
  To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
  Sent: Friday, January 12, 2001 9:54 AM
  Subject: Some Friday Sleuthing

  Everybody loves a good mystery. What do you know about "ginger," a reputed revolutionary gadget that will change the world?  (Where have we heard that before?)  My only question is, will it work in my Westy? 
   
  http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/20010111/tc/ginger_dc_1.html

  Dave in KC
  85 Westy

  http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1/westy/westy.htm

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