projects for nathan lamb

Projects for Nathan Lamb

SmartKart ModificationsMobile StanderPorch GlideriHome Controller

Client Contact: Janice M. Lamb 142 Barnes Road Stonington, CT (860)-460-1394,

Janice.lamb@linde.com

Team 2:Hunter D'Addeo

Saif EjazDiana Manivong

Outline• Background• Purpose for projects• Completed Projects• Budget• Acknowledgements

Client Background• Nathan was born with spina-

bifida; a birth defect that prevents the backbone and spinal canal from closing before birth. This causes him to have a weak torso.

• Nathan has no control over his legs, and has sole use of his left arm.

• He presents with hydrocephally, and has a cerebral shunt to drain excess fluid.

• Nathan is also cognitively impaired and has slight autism.

Purpose for Projects• Nathan’s parents want him to enjoy the

sensation of movement, as well as have some independence in his choices of auto-locomotion and music in his room.

• These projects are aimed at allowing Nathan to enjoy the pleasures often experienced by boys his age

Smart Kart• Adjusted turning radius - Adjusted tie rod attachment to be closer

to the turning axis allowing for a larger range in motion

Smart Kart• Replaced corroded

circuit board with Chipkit max32 integrated circuit board- Interfaces more appropriately with power supply and components

Smart Kart• Replaced biaxial joystick

on Nathan's side• Took out xbox controller

on passenger side -Utilize rotational potentiometer for steering- Uniaxial joystick for throttle and brake

Mobile Stander• Added left handed One Arm Drive

mechanism to mobile stander-Mechanism normally designed for

wheelchair wheels and frame

Mobile Stander• Extended Lever

arm and main support shaft

• Extended width of cushioning pads

iHome Remote• Built iPad interface that allows Nathan

to choose desired playlist-Chooses from his favorites:

-Big Bird-Elmo-Barney

iHome Remote• Uses Apple Airport

Express to communicate from iPad to iHome• Buttons on iPad app

interface with the media library and play songs from the specified playlists in a random order

iHome Remote• Implemented Apple's "Xcode" program

to design and build the remote app-Objective C and Cocoa Touch

languages

Porch Glider• Added support planks and casters

• Added padding

• Added seatbelts

BudgetTotal allocated budget: $1000.00Total Spent: $510.17Glider: $117.50Mobile Stander: Metal stock: $29.87Smart Kart: Joysticks: $275.80

Circuit board:$87.00

Acknowledgements• Lamb Family: Janice, Harvey, Nathan,

and Hannah• Dr. Debra Widmer-Reyes• Dr. John Enderle• Marek Wartenberg• Serge Doyon and Peter Glaude• Don at NEAT Marketplace• Pat Boyd for all his help• Antonio D'Addeo J.D. for transportation

Questions?