From: Hack a Day
[XenonJon] got a lot of attention for a skateboard/segway style
balancing platform he took to the Makerfaire in Newcastle. He
decided to try to build it the cheapest and easiest possible way in
an attempt to help others build their own. The build is documented
very well, however you have to email him to request [...]
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