DIY Electronic Controlled Motorized Wheelchair - Question

Hi,

I recently stumbled upon the DIY wheelchair gam3t3ch created ( DIY Electronic Controlled Motorized Wheelchair -- Episode 550 ), I loved the idea and wanted to create something similar. I am hoping to make the wheelchair a bit faster/stronger. I was wondering if you know of any motors and motor drivers that can help me out. I am looking for a little more torque and speed within $100. I am using an Arduino for this. Please let me know if you know any!

Thanks!

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beacon_dave 1 day ago in reply to robogary

Motors from manual handling equipment might be another potential source. A small motorised pallet jack will usually be able to move at a walking pace while carrying a load much heavier than a person.

As well as windscreen wiper motors there are also cordless electric drill motors.

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Kingbob01 1 day ago in reply to robogary

I was going to use those, but I need to hook it up to an Arduino. I am a student who is working on a small project. I hope to create an EEG-powered wheelchair where, if we think of an action, the wheelchair will do it (e.g. if we think of moving forward, we will move forward). So for that to work, I need to hook up the motors to an Arduino. I am trying to use a simple, but strong enough motor. to get the job done and eventually have it controlled via brainwaves. In the video they used https://www.newark.com/trinamic-analog-devices/qsh4218-51-10-049/stepper-motor-2-ph-1a-49n-cm/dp/24M6628. It looks good in the video, I am just not sure if it can move around 180-200 pounds, including the wheelchair.
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