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Hoverboard Plans

The hoverboard uses high performance hovercraft technology to lift a 200+lb rider 1 inch above the ground. A 6 horsepower 4-stroke gasoline engine spins a multi bladed propeller to force air under the craft.

A special flexible skirt (which acts like an air bag) is used to help trap air under the craft to increase efficiency. There is a slight gap between the flexible skirt and the surface while it's hovering. When hovering, the craft is virtually friction free and only requires a small thrust to move at high speeds. The craft hovers best over smooth flat surfaces.

  • Uses high performance hovercraft technology
  • Can lift a 200+lb rider 1 inch above the ground
  • Has been used over a variety of terrains
  • Handheld control allows for steering and speed
  • 5ft long by 2ft wide
  • Can move forward at high speeds

Although we have been designing and building Hoverboards since 1997, we have finally decided to offer construction plans for anyone interested in building their own. This design was one of our most successful and easy to buils. The plans are easy to follow and a working Hoverboard can usually be built for under $500 including the engine.

This design uses a single vertical shaft lawnmover engine. It can hover and can move forward and turn left and right. Handheld controls are used to steer and change engine speed. It can be built in approximately 24 to 36 hours depending on the builders skill level.

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Hoverboard Video
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Hoverboard Video
DVD video of various hoverboard designs in action. Shows a rider performing various turns and spins in summer and winter. A must have for anyone interested in our hoverboards. Approximately 6 minutes.
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Hoverboard Concept
The Hoverboard concept was first introduced in the movie "Back to the Future 2". In the movie, the hoverboards were the size of skateboards and were completely noiseless with no moving parts. They could support the weight of a human rider and hover him several inches above the ground on a mysterious cushion of invisible magnetic energy. They could even hover over water. During a televised interview with the movies director, Robert Zemeckis, he explained that "hoverboards float on magnetic energy". He also added, "they've been around for years, it's just that parent groups havn't let toy manufacturers make them. But we got our hands on some and put them in the movie". He was only joking of course but interesting enough, Mattel(whose logo appeared on the hoverboard props) soon found themselves overwhelmed with callers asking where they could buy one. Although they looked pretty convincing in the movie, the hoverboards were simply wooden props attached to the actors feet. To make the boards fly, the actors were suspended by cables.
How it works
This personal hoverboard uses high performance hovercraft technology to lift a 250+lb rider 3 inches above the ground. A 6 horsepower 4-stroke gasoline engine spins a 5 bladed propeller to force air under the craft. Some air is diverted into a flexible skirt around the perimeter of the craft. The skirt is a type of air bag which helps to trap air under the craft to increase efficiency and hover higher. The higher it can hover, the better it can pass over obstacles. This is especially helpful over terrain that is not completely flat. There is a slight gap between the flexible skirt and the surface while its hovering. When hovering, the craft is virtually friction free and only requires a small thrust to move at high speeds. The craft hovers best over smooth flat surfaces. The hoverboard has been used over a variety of terrains such as pavement, dirt, grass, snow, ice and even shallow water.

Thruster
The unit is propelled forward by a rear mounted thruster assembly that uses a mini 3 horsepower 2-stroke gasoline engine to spin a 14 inch ducted propeller. The thruster produces about 20 lbs of forward thrust at full throttle. Steering is accomplished by a small movable electronic rudder mounted inside the rear thruster. The directional thrust is capable of pushing the hoverboard forward at 20+ mph.

Controls
A hand controller is held by the riders and is used to control the rudder position and engine speed and hover height. By using the hand controls, the rider can cause the hoverboard to turn left and right, speed up, slow down and stop.

Safety
In the event that the rider jumps off the hoverboard, the hand controller will simply unplug from its cable. This causes the engines to shut down and the hoverboard to stop. This prevents the hoverboard from continueing off on its own. The propeller ducts are covered with 1/4" metal mesh screens to protect the rider from the fast spinning propellers and to prevent debree from falling inside. A rubber anti-slip pad is attached to the hoverboard to allow the rider to achieve good footing traction when riding in any climate conditions.

Construction
The hoverboard is made using sandwich foam core construction and has a hard fiberglass outer shell for light weight and high strength. The unit weighs approximately 80 lbs.

Specifications

Footprint size------96 inches x 30 inches
Weight------80 lbs
Lift engine------6 horsepower 4-stroke
Thrust engine------3 horsepower 2-stroke
Lift engine fuel------unleaded gasoline
Thrust engine fuel------50:1 oil gas mix

Performance

Capacity------1 person
Maximum lifting------250 lbs
Hover height------2 inches
Top speed------20+ mph
Steering------rear mounted rudder
Terrain------concrete, sand, grass, ice, snow, water

Allow up to 8 weeks for delivery. Shipping is handled by freight carrier. Shipping prices are determined at time of order and vary depending on location.

We do not accept credit card orders on this item. Payment must be made by check or money order.
#HBRD Fully Assembled Hoverboard----$9000.00
#HBSK Replacement skirt----$225.00

Click below to view various videos of our Hoverboard in action


Hoverboard Design Notes
Hoverboard Design Notes
An incredible look at future hoverboard developments and how they will work. Info on Building a magnetic containment field capable of containing a column of ionized air up to several PSI.

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Electric Hovercraft
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Electric Hovercraft
Capable of lifting up to 200 lbs and hovering 1" above the ground. This hovercraft is powered by a vacuum cleaner motor. Complete plans. Makes a great science
fair project.
Construction Plans
 
   


Hovercraft
1 man Hovercraft. Plans show how to build a 5ft x 10ft hovercraft that can hover over land snow or water. Has a seat for a single rider. Uses a single 10hp mower engine, it can carry a payload of up to 250 lbs and reach speeds of up to 30 MPH! Empty weight is about 150 lbs. Cost to build is about $250-$700. Detailed construction blueprints.
Construction Plans and Blueprints