Wondering how to calibrate a hoverboard? Or, more importantly, when and why, you might need to calibrate your hoverboard from time to time?
In this guide, we’ll be taking a quick look at one of the easiest routine maintenance tasks every hoverboard owner should know about. Even if you’ve no experience with electronics whatsoever, calibrating a hoverboard is surprisingly simple and takes just seconds to carry out.
What is Hoverboard Calibration?
It may sound complex, but hoverboard calibration is really easy to get to grips with. It’s essentially just another name for the process of ‘resetting’ your device, restoring its initial settings, and eliminating any issues that may have crept into the equation. Just as would be the case when a computer or mobile phone crashes, resetting it can get it back into the business in no time.
Best of all, the calibration process for most self-balancing scooters is exactly the same. You’ll want to check the manufacturer’s guidelines to be safe, but most can be calibrated (or reset) by way of the same simple process detailed a little further below.
Why and When Should You Calibrate a Hoverboard?
You’ll only need to recalibrate your hoverboard if it begins functioning differently, or develops performance issues. For example, common indicators that a board needs to be reset include vibrating, shaking, shuddering, pulling to one, or and a general feeling of reduced control.
In all such instances, you’ll probably think your board is broken. Or at least, in need of relatively extensive repairs. In reality, calibrating your board will almost always eliminate such issues.
How to Calibrate/Reset a Hoverboard
As stated, the vast majority of hoverboards can be calibrated in exactly the same way. Feel free to check the instructions that came with the kit, but the general recalibrating/resetting process works like this:
- Make sure your self-balancing scooter is turned OFF before getting started
- Find an appropriate area, with a smooth and level surface with no obstacles
- Ensure the foot pedals are level with each other and place the board on the ground
- Press and hold the power button until it beeps (usually 3 to 10 seconds)
- The board’s lights will start to flash, and the recalibrating process will start
- When complete, press the power button again to turn the device off
- Power up the board as normal and test it in a safe area with minimal hazards
It’s worth noting that if your hoverboard won’t calibrate the first time, this doesn’t necessarily indicate a problem. It sometimes takes two or three resets to recalibrate a board properly, so try repeating the process a couple more times. This will almost always rectify the most common hoverboard performance issues.
How to Reset a Hoverboard via Bluetooth
If you have a hoverboard with an accompanying Bluetooth app, the calibration process can be even easier. There will usually be a ‘hoverboard calibration’ option in the app, which will guide you through the process step by step. Resetting a hoverboard via Bluetooth looks a little like this:
- Connect your scooter to your mobile device via Bluetooth
- Make sure both pedals on the scooter are level with each other
- Place the scooter on a flat surface with no hazards nearby
- Choose the ‘calibrate hoverboard’ option or equivalent on the app
- Follow the guidelines to begin the calibration process
- When complete, press the power button to turn the device off
- Power up the board as normal and test it in a safe area with minimal hazards
Again, you may need to repeat the process up to three times to fully reset your board and correct any errors. Also, be sure to consult the ‘troubleshooting’ section in the manufacturer’s guidelines for more specific information.
Hoverboard Continuous Beepin
Continuous beeping indicates that there is a problem of some kind with your hoverboard. Some boards are designed to beep and flash in a variety of different ways/patterns, in order to provide a clear indication of what’s wrong. In this case, this will be detailed in the instructions that came with the board.
However, when a board beeps continuously and becomes unresponsive, this usually means it needs to be calibrated. Try one or both of the above methods to reset your board, which should resolve the beeping issue. If your board is continuously beeping and the recalibrating process doesn’t work, there may be a more serious error to address.
One that concerns the motherboard, the recharging system, perhaps the self-balancing circuitry, etc., You could try removing the cover of the board, disconnecting the battery, and waiting 30 seconds before reconnecting it. This is a form of ‘manual’ reset that can sometimes work but shouldn’t be performed without at least some experience. If in doubt, contact the board’s manufacturer for advice.
Hoverboard Not Working?
If your hoverboard won’t calibrate and doesn’t seem to be responding to the usual fixes, expert support may be required. It could be something as simple as a loose wire, a disconnected component, or a single resistor that needs to be replaced.
Of course, it could also be that your mainboard is fried. Always remember that when a hoverboard malfunctions, it becomes unsafe to charge and dangerous to ride. If you notice anything unusual about the way your hoverboard performs, it should NEVER be overlooked.
Calibrating your hoverboard will usually do the job and takes seconds to carry out. However, if your board still isn’t working after calibration, it’s advisable to contact the manufacturer (or seller) for advice.
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