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DIY Electronic Controlled Motorized Wheelchair - Question

Kingbob01
Kingbob01 3 days ago

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
    beacon_dave 2 days ago +1
    I seem to recall a number of makers using wheelchair motors in their projects because they are small, high torque and easy to get hold of, so perhaps start looking there. Other places to look at might…
  • Fred27
    Fred27 1 day ago +1
    If you want to do things on a budget then perhaps you could repurpose the in-wheel motors from a "hoverboard". You know - those two-wheeled fire-hazard death-trap balance boards that everyone soon got…
  • robogary
    robogary 1 day ago in reply to beacon_dave +1
    good point. I believe the ebikes are DC brushless motors with torque regulation, maybe not the best for a beginner https://bikexchange.com/electric-bike-motors-guide/ . I have an ebike, natively it is…
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  • acdc90
    acdc90 3 days ago

    For $100  You are joking ,  now you what more Torque and speed  so you will need more battery power,

    so with bigger motors and battery how heavy this will be when finished

    will it go on a drive way or similar with inclined slope will it need to have a brake

    is this just for inside the house or do you need to think about protection from water 

    how much time in between charging battery is axcepable 

     Hope this helps your decision what you actually want, you should have fun and frustration building this

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    Kingbob01 3 days ago in reply to acdc90

    I mean, like motors under $100. Also, if you don't mind, could you list out all the materials I would need to build this? I am kind of lost...

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    Kingbob01 3 days ago in reply to acdc90

    I mean, like motors under $100. Also, if you don't mind, could you list out all the materials I would need to build this? I am kind of lost...

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