I attended a robotic user group called RoboMo in St. Louis and I showed off the skateboard. I got a better idea for the deadman switch force sensor. Instead of 2 strips, I’ll be using 4 sensors. 2 will be paired on either side to create a separated “super” sensor. With the strips, I could technically be on with only 1 foot and still have it register. I just ordered some 1.5” force sensors along with some rubber pads for grip.
I had two people ride it too!