Why is My Hoverboard Spinning? (All You Need To Know)
Is your hoverboard moving oddly? Does it respond according to your movement? or is it spinning and keeping you uncertain about riding it?
Hoverboards are pretty smart and adventurous transport devices. However, it becomes difficult to ride whenever there are issues with your hoverboard.
However, if your answer is yes to one or more of those questions, this article will help you understand the cause of the problems and possible ways to fix your spinning hoverboard.
If your hoverboard is spinning in circles, it could be that your body weight is not distributed evenly on the device. To resolve this problem, ensure your feet balance well on the hoverboard to evenly distribute your weight. For example, if you have one leg on the hoverboard, it will cause it to move in a circular motion.
This article will explain why your hoverboard is spinning and how you can fit it. You will also find out fixes for different faults in your hoverboard.
After reading the article, you’ll also learn how to recalibrate your hoverboard.
Why Is My Hoverboard Spinning?
One of the main reasons your hoverboard is spinning is due to a lack of balance and enough weight on your hoverboard.
You must maintain a strong foothold on your hoverboard to stop it from spinning uncontrollably.
To maintain this balance, you must place both of your feet firmly on the foothold platform on the hoverboard. In this way, you will distribute your weight evenly through the hoverboard.
The minimum weight a hoverboard can hold is about 20 kg. Therefore, you must exceed this weight limit to keep your hoverboard from spinning in circles.
Also, ensure the hoverboard is on an even surface before placing your feet on the hoverboard platform.
The sensor system instructs the hoverboard how to move, in what direction–forward, backward, or reverse- and at what speed.
There are two sensors in the hoverboard–one for each foot. If the sensors stop responding as they should, your sensors may be out of sync.
After you place your feet firmly on the hoverboard, the boards should stop spinning.
However, if the board still keeps spinning, then there is a problem with some other component of the hoverboard.
Here are some other reasons your hoverboard is spinning:
#1. Loose Wires
The inner workings of a hoverboard are not what you would expect them to be. The inner part of the hoverboard mainly consists of wiring, microchips, and a battery.
At times, some wiring may come off or become loose inside. Once this happens, it can interrupt the connection between the sensors and the platform, causing an imbalance in the hoverboard.
To inspect the inner part of your hoverboard for any loose wiring, purchase a Phillips head screwdriver. Use the screwdriver to unscrew the screws holding the device together.
Take a careful look inside the hoverboard box and check if there are any loose wires or disconnections. Be careful not to tamper with exposed wires.
#2. Gyroscope
The gyroscope at the side wheel is usually a culprit for a spinning hoverboard. Once the gyroscope gets faulty, it can cause the hoverboard to spin uncontrollably.
However, fixing it might not be as easy as finding the faulty gyroscope. Earlier, when hoverboards were not very popular, a few companies created microchips for the devices.
This low popularity allowed for easy gyroscope matching; thus, fixing a spinning hoverboard was easy.
Different companies manufacture hoverboard microchips, making it difficult to find matching gyroscopes for your faulty one.
It should not be difficult to fix if you find an identical gyroscope. However, replacing the gyroscope with a non-identical one could cause damage to your device.
#3. Circuit Boards
The reason your hoverboard is spinning might be due to a problem with the circuit boards. However, this is a more straightforward fix than the other faults.
You can purchase a replacement circuit board kit to change the circuit board. You can use the replacement kit to change the faulty circuit board in your hoverboard.
There are different kinds of circuit boards for various hoverboard products. Therefore, ensure you get a circuit board with a similar configuration to that of your circuit board.
Compare the kit in your hoverboard with the one in stores before purchasing it.
#4. Wheel
If you don’t find any faults with the parts above, your wheels might be why your hoverboards spin out of control.
All you have to do is to replace the faulty wheel of your hoverboard, and you are good to go. First, however, you must purchase the right wheel for your hoverboard.
To do this, open your hoverboard and check the inner parts for your device wheel type. Once you have confirmed the wheel type, order a similar type and size for your hoverboard.
Here are the reasons why your hoverboard spins and the possible solutions:
| Cause | Solution |
|---|---|
| Loose Wires | Refer to an expert to fix the loose wiring |
| Poor Feet balance | Place your weight firmly on the boarding platform |
| Faulty gyroscope | Replace the gyroscope with an identical one. |
| Defective Wheel | Replace faulty wheel |
| Bad circuit board | Purchase a replacement circuit board kit and install the circuit board |
How Do You Fix a Spinning Hoverboard?
Apart from the fixes above, you can fix your spinning hoverboard by calibrating your bird or performing a master reset.
Here is a detailed explanation to perform these fixes:
#1. Calibration
Calibrating your hoverboard resets the device and clears all its previous data. This fix will help your hoverboard correct any circuit system errors.
Once you have calibrated the board, you can restart the hoverboard.
Here are the steps to calibrate your hoverboard:
- First, switch off your device and place the hoverboard on a flat surface.
- Press the power button of the hoverboard for a few seconds until a LED light comes on. This setting sets the hoverboard in calibration mode.
- After a few seconds, please turn off the hoverboard and let it rest.
- Test the board on different flat surfaces to ensure it is working correctly.
If it still has the same issues, wait for some minutes before calibrating the device again. Unfortunately, you may have to calibrate the hoverboard repeatedly before it responds properly.
#2. Master Reset
If calibration does not work on your device after multiple tries, the next step you could try is to perform a master reset on the board.
To perform this reset, place your hoverboard on a flat surface and hold the power switch for ten seconds until you see a red light.
Then turn on the hoverboard and refer to your user guide for further instructions to master reset the board.
Why Is My Hoverboard Not Straight?
If your hoverboard is not straight, it is usually due to loose wires or an error code from the hoverboard. However, it also means that the hoverboard is unable to balance properly.
In this case, your hoverboard will not be able to balance at all, and you will be unable to recalibrate the device.
Since it would be a bit difficult to reset or calibrate it, you can fix this issue by checking for the following:
- Loose wires
- Sound when you press the platform footpads
- Flashing light from the device
- Bluetooth goes off
- Board lights stay on
If there are blinking red lights, count the repetition and check the error code for the error display lights on your user manual. The manual will give you an idea of the problem and how to fix it.
How Do I Recalibrate My Hoverboard?
You can recalibrate your hoverboard by turning off the board, turning it on, and locking the calibration by turning the device off.
You can calibrate your hoverboard when you notice an imbalance in the device. However, you must ensure your board is on a level surface before recalibrating.
To recalibrate your hoverboard:
- Check your user manual to see if there is an instruction for recalibration.
- Completely turn off your board and ensure the board is on a flat surface.
- Hold the power button for a few seconds until you hear a beep sound.
- After the sound, you will see a red flash on the device. Wait for about 10 to 30 seconds and avoid moving the hoverboard.
- Hold the power button to turn off the hoverboard.
