projects for nathan lamb
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Projects for Nathan Lamb. Team 2: Hunter D'Addeo Saif Ejaz Diana Manivong. SmartKart Modifications Mobile Stander Porch Glider iHome Controller Client Contact: Janice M. Lamb 142 Barnes Road Stonington, CT (860)-460-1394, [email protected]. Outline. Background - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Projects for Nathan Lamb
SmartKart ModificationsMobile StanderPorch GlideriHome Controller
Client Contact: Janice M. Lamb 142 Barnes Road Stonington, CT (860)-460-1394,
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?