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Electric off-road wheelchair
I have designed an 48 VDC off road wheelchair and have collected most of the parts. I am using a pair of hub motors with 16“ off road tires, two motor controllers, joystick, ardiuno control and a steel frame for the major components. I am in a wheelchair and I enjoy hunting and trail riding. I have used several different type of machines for adaptive outdoor travel, from commercially available ATV/UTV's to specialty built “Trak” chairs. I would like something smaller and cheaper than an ATV, with similar off road mobility. The Trak chair is slow, has low ground clearance, and rides very rough due to the track design and lack of suspension. The ATV and some of the other off road mobility devices are much to big to be used in a normal hunting environment. My design is a larger version of an electric wheelchair, with independent suspension and much greater power and traction. It maintains a similar width to a standard wheelchair and a slightly longer wheelbase. This should allow it's use in spaces where a wheelchair can fit, like ramps, doors, and hunting blinds.
Bill of Materials
| Part Desc | Vendor | Part Nbr | Qty | Unit Cost | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | Vendor 1 | Nbr 1 | Q1 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
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Project Tasks
| Task | Status |
|---|---|
| Design and drawings | Basic drawings done |
| Collect material | all major components are purchased |
| Machine and fabricate rear suspension components | Pending |
| Test controller and motor, develop software | Pending |
| Fabricate framework and suspension components | Pending |
| Assemble framework, suspension motors and controls | Pending |
I need to machine some steel components, but I am not sure if I can operate any of the lathes from my wheelchair.
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