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Magnetic Levitation Cable Unicycle

Reaction-wheel unicycle balancing on a flexible vibrating steel cable. Reaction-wheel unicycle balancing on a flexible vibrating steel cable.

Components

  • MCU
  • reaction wheel
  • encoder/IMU
  • cable test fixture

Build steps

  1. Inventory the board, actuators, sensors, and power rails listed for F03.
  2. Build and inspect the low-voltage wiring against the supplied connection diagram before connecting actuators.
  3. Flash the firmware, run the startup self-check, and record the printed board and firmware version.
  4. Calibrate the sensors and limits, then run the acceptance tests at the lowest safe energy level.

Test and expected result

Measure cable resonance, slip, body angle, and recovery under a safety tether.

Safety and limits

Use a safety frame and tether; never test above people or unprotected edges.

Download Arduino source code

Download connection diagram SVG

Magnetic Levitation Cable Unicycle project illustration