Answering Some Hoverboard / Mini Segway Questions

So we were recently contacted and asked to answer a few questions about these Hoverboard Self Balancing Scooters.

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Let's get into these questions..

So, I have a few questions. Here they are:

1. Is it done charging when the light on the chargers box is green? When you first plug in your Mini Segway the light on the charger will be red. As soon as it turns green it means the device is fully charged. Take it off the charger as letting something overcharge is not only unhealthy for the battery, it's actually been reported to have started fires.
   
2. Would it survive under water? Can it go through a puddle, probably not a problem, should it be submerged in water, absolutely not. There are open computer boards and ships in there and the board is not waterproof sealed. If you were to submerge a board in water it would definately break it.
   
3. How bad is it to drive it while the alarm is on? Not the low battery one, but the other one. An alarm is clearly telling you something whether your board is not charged, your riding too fast, etc. I would suggest not riding with alarms on. Are you trying to torture test these things? What's with the questions about riding through alarms, sinking them in water?

3.1 What does the other alarm mean? Sometimes it activates when I'm going to fast, other times it activates in hills, or when I'm turning quickly.There is an alarm which will sound if your approaching top speed. Most people can't stay on boards at these speeds. If this alarm goes on slow down. Sometimes boads will shut off and you can be injured if thrown from a fast moving board.

1. Is it bad if I get things like leaves stuck on the wheels? Keep in mind anything stuck to the wheels rides up the wheels into the wheel well. Though rolling over a few leaves or a bit of dirt won't hurt your board I typically clean my wheels after riding outdoors and try not to roll through excessive rocks, dirt, leaves, etc.
   
2. Is it bad to spin in dirt? Seriously, what is with you asking about things which "may" damage the board. Why would you be spinning in dirt? These things are fairly durable but don't abuse them and don't try to break or ruin them or you will have issues.
   
3. How much electricity is left when the battery on the mini-swegway starts blinking? I know it's 10% when it gets red. Some are 15%, some are 10%.
   
4. Is it bad to roll it? I have a lot of scratches on mine :p The most damage will be done to the shell, will probably crack. If you have the guards on it that will protect a bit.
   
5. The charging time is 2-3 hours right? They quote it at 3 hours, however I find mine is more like 1.5 hours. As soon as the light turns from red to green it's fully charged. Don't overcharge it.