The advent of hovercraft was a breakthrough in the field of smart transport. It has a convenient design and easy operation, which will appeal not only to children but also to adults. To date, many manufacturers are engaged in the production of this type of personal transport. Among them, the leading position is held by the world famous company Xiaomi.
Brand history
The brand announced itself in 2010, its founder was entrepreneur Lei Jun in the Chinese city of Beijing. The motto of the company was the phrase "innovation for all", as the creators of the company sought to produce products that combine high quality products, technological excellence and affordable price.
Xiaomi now produces a huge variety of products - smartphones, television and computer accessories, routers, smart home technologies, clothes, etc. The brand operates in 30 world countries, and the number of countries is growing every year. The company has offices not only in China, but also in India and Brazil.
Xiaomi's team consists of young promising guys who work tirelessly to improve their products, using new ideas and experimenting.
Advantages and disadvantages
Xiaomi Scooter - This is a convenient device for moving around the city. It looks like an electronic platform on wheels, the movement of which is due to the battery and motor installed inside. For beginners, there is the possibility of installing a convenient handle, which helps to maintain balance when controlling the device, minimizing the possibility of falling from it.
Each device has a good complete set, which includes, in addition to the device itself, a pen, a box with screws and a wrench, a charger, assembly and operating instructions, and a warranty from the manufacturer.
In terms of design, manufacturers adhere to minimalism, using classic white and black colors, the texture itself can be matte.
The material of which the platform and the handle is made is a magnesium alloy, which is characterized by lightness and excellent wear resistance. For additional parts such as caps and wings, good quality plastic is used. The devices are equipped with a convenient LCD display, which displays information about charging the device, connecting to the phone, and locking.
The design of the hoverboard is moisture resistant, therefore it can be washed without any problems, but before that, it is better to familiarize yourself with the instructions in detail so as not to cause irreparable harm to him.
Some models of gyro scooters have the function of self-balancing, that is, when a person is not standing on it, it does not fall, like other devices of this type, but retains its vertical position. Special sensors with which the product is equipped read out the parameters of people and adjust the gyro scooter control for each individually.
Wheels made of high quality rubber and an optimal chassis height make riding on tiles and pavers comfortable and safe for humans. Xiaomi people can ride gyro scooters with a height of up to 200 centimeters and a weight of up to 100 kg. The device platform is equipped with a touch LED backlight and a lighting system, like a car.
The control of the gyro scooter is quite simple, the main thing is to remember a few basic principles:
- to accelerate driving forward, you need to lean forward a little;
- in order to move back, you need to lean back;
- for turns, knees and tilt of the body are used. When the handle is clamped between the legs, the body leans in the necessary direction.
The gyro scooter can be controlled via Bluetooth, and a special application that is installed on the smartphone will help monitor the technical condition of the equipment. There are also some interesting functions - protection from a beginner (for learning how to control the device), the function of locking / unlocking the gyroscope, the dynamics of turns (sharp / smooth), and backlight control.
Only a rather high cost can be distinguished from the shortcomings, although those who are willing to spend such money will certainly not regret their purchase.
Actual models
In the modern world, technology is developing at a tremendous speed, some new products are rapidly replacing others. Therefore, it is extremely important for firms to monitor this process, and most importantly, to manage to display these changes in their product. Xiaomi scooter manufacturer is constantly engaged in technological improvement of its products. More than once a year the company releases new products that instantly gain popularity among consumers.
Among gyro scooters, two models of the device are produced in different color schemes and with a different set of technical characteristics.
- Gyro scooter Xiaomi Ninebot mini. Convenient model with a handle, has a good charge permeability (up to 22 km). It has a top speed of 16 km / h. The device is equipped with two fairly powerful engines of 350 watts each. The time required to fully charge the battery is 4 hours. The hoverboard is equipped with a dashboard and the ability to remotely control from the phone using the Bluetooth system. It is also possible to install a special application on the smartphone through which you can monitor the technical condition of the device. The unique sensors that are installed in the “Haomi Nenobot Mini” read your personal data (weight, nature of movement, speed, etc.) and adjusts the device control individually for each rider.
Small dimensions make it easy to place the product in the machine for transportation.
- Hoverboard Xiaomi Ninebot Plus. An advanced model of a hoverboard with a handle, equipped with even more powerful motors, with a total power of 800 watts, which allow you to reach speeds of up to 18 km / h. The distance that the device can travel without recharging is 35 km. A sturdy magnesium alloy frame and large 11-inch wheels make it possible to move comfortably and steadily even on unpaved roads. The maximum allowable weight of a person is 100 kg. After a person got up from the device, it does not fall to one side, but maintains a vertical position, thanks to the built-in stabilizer. Moisture-resistant material of the platform protects the device from excessive moisture and rain. It is possible to additionally install the Xiaomi Ninebot Plus camera with a stabilizer that records video in Full HD quality.
Using the application that is installed on the phone, the owner can not only control the device, monitor its status, but also monitor the surrounding objects.
Owner reviews
Based on the reviews left by the owners of the two main models of gyro scooters from Xiaomi, we can conclude that the quality of the company's products, its technical aspects, fully justifies its value. For example, people who purchased a Xiaomi Ninebot mini gyro scooter notice a number of advantages that were identified during the operation of the device - good build quality, moisture resistance, ease of control, multifunctionality.
Several shortcomings of the product were noted - for many, the device turned out to be rather heavy, for some, the rather high price of the product became a minus, and few people were pleased with the instructions in Chinese.
As for users of Xiaomi Ninebot Plus gyro scooters, they are completely satisfied with the purchase. The device is not only fast, easy to manage, has many interesting functions and “chips”, but also has a stylish appearance and is quite unpretentious in maintenance. The only significant minus is the high cost of such models.
Review of the Xiaomi Ninebot Mini gyro scooter in the video.
