Electro Rocky: The Electric Unicorn Built with FORMUFIT PVC
When a group of coworkers jokingly challenged Charlyn — a coder, maker, and electronics enthusiast — to build an electric, drivable unicorn, they likely didn’t expect her to actually do it. But if you’re a creative in the maker movement, every wild idea is just another opportunity to innovate.
What began as a simple rocking horse quickly became something extraordinary: Electro Rocky — the world’s first electric unicorn vehicle.
From Rocking Horse to Rolling Marvel
Charlyn started with a humble rocking horse named Rocky. Her first attempt involved zip-tying a hardwood dolly to a hoverboard — but the results weren’t quite “magical.” Determined to improve, she sketched out a full design plan, documenting her materials, structure, and build process.
Discovering FORMUFIT PVC
That’s when Charlyn found FORMUFIT Furniture Grade PVC — the perfect material for her build. Its lightweight yet sturdy structure made it ideal for creating the frame, handlebars, and mounting points for the unicorn body. The hoverboard serves as the drive base, while FORMUFIT Caster Fitting Inserts support the front casters for steering and balance.
Cutting the pipes with a hacksaw, she customized the frame to include brass flanges and pass-through bolts for rigidity, while integrating T-plates to form a unique “rocking” mechanism for the hoverboard base. The finishing touches included brass fasteners and matte black accents — a sleek, modern contrast that made Electro Rocky worthy of its mythical name.
The Finished Electric Unicorn
After reattaching the unicorn body and adding decorative touches — from floral garlands to a phone holder for navigation — Charlyn officially brought Electro Rocky to life. What started as an office dare became a shining example of DIY engineering, creativity, and FORMUFIT durability.
Follow the Magic
Charlyn continues to inspire makers everywhere with her blend of tech and creativity. You can see more of her amazing work on her blog, her Instagram, or follow her on Twitter. This is exactly the kind of innovative spirit that drives FORMUFIT to keep building better materials for creators.
