Riding: Turning the SE-3 Patroller
The SE-3 Patroller is inherently stable. However, you are responsible for
maintaining proper vehicle/rider balance by leaning into turns (Figure 27).
If you fail to actively maintain vehicle/rider balance, the SE-3 Patroller can tip
sideways and fall over.
WARNING
The ability to turn is dependent on front wheel traction; do not overpower the
front wheel with the front brake while turning. Doing so may result in traction
loss and turning ability. Over-aggressive braking while turning may result in a
tip-over.
Adhere to the following guidelines while turning the SE-3 Patroller:
• Always turn slowly and with caution.
• Always lean into turns.
• Look through the turn, to where you want to go. Do not stare directly
ahead of the vehicle or at the ground.
• Do not attempt a turn or other maneuver if you are unsure of your
ability to safely nagivate the maneuver.
The SE-3 Patroller features yaw control, which will reduce motor power if an
unsafe turning speed is detected. However, if you are coasting through a turn,
yaw control has no effect since the motors are not driving the wheels. Thus,
while the yaw control functionality can prevent a rider from accelerating too
fast in a turn, it cannot prevent a tip-over as a result of too fast a turning speed.
Figure 27: Lean into turns
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