Self-balancing scooters a.k.a. Hoverboards are a great source of parts for such a project. Their high torque, direct drive brushless motors can drive loads of 100 kg or more. In addition ...

Hoverboards - or, as they are also known, "self-balancing two wheel boards" - were one of the biggest gifts this Christmas time, but safety concerns arose after a number caught fire due to faulty ...