Building a Better Wheelchair

[TDC57]

Insert your comments here!..

great job man , looks like you have done it

[TexasSP]

Waiting for _paralyzed_'s opinion but looks nice to me!

[pedeboi364]

just needs paint and spinners!!

Looks good to me. The back seems a little short to me, u would have to be a stubby person to push someone in the chair with the push handles that low on the chair. It would be great too if u had an optional headrest for people who have limited to no neck strength to hold their head up on their own for extended periods. Also, u need some type of park break so it won't roll down hill when they stop or roll away from the table while they try to eat.

[TDC57]

Ok so R&D continues but I think I'm close?? What you think?? Once I completed the foundation / design I can add that RCM / TDC flare to it… (I'm looking forward to this!)


FYI!
I incorporated the following into the chair today based off recommendations, comments received early today: (I'm listening and deeply appreciative of your time and comments.).

• Arm rest & helped strengthen the rear push bars (this suggestion came from my DAD!)
• Foot rest (it’s none adjustable) sorry! But I can angel it so it works as a leg rest (not allowing the legs to fall back) if that helps??
• Rear head support (is this correct??) or should I do something different??
• I also added the necessary pathway for the brake system, but I'm drawing a BLANK on how it should works??? Is this a parking brake your referring too?? Or a brake to slow it down?? Do I attempt a brake out of PVC or use other?? If other got any recommendations???

As always thank YOU ALL so much for your time and your HELP on this project!..

Have a great Day!..

Shaun.

P.S.
What else am I missing forgetting about??

P.S.S.
My WIFE wanted to make sure that ask if a 90% sitting angle with a 12% slope is acceptable!, she thinks the seat should reclaim at an angle of 7-10% (less 90%) what do you think???

[TDC57]

[JERRY2KONE]

I have to say Shaun that I have admired your devotion throughout this project. Just like your R/C builds you stick to it until it is completed. I also like the way you are listening to everyones suggestions and trying to incorperate as much inginuity as possible along the way. From what I have seen this is truning out to be a nice chair. The cool thing is the flexibility that is allowed for changes anywhere along the conception and construction of your project making it easy to change directions if something new comes up. You are really doing well with this for someone who has never had to depend on a wheelchair for transportation. The project is looking very nice. If need be you could always have an alterenate setup of tires/wheels for varying mobile situations like sand, snow, gravle or whatever. Hats off to you for the effort up to now and for sticking with it even through the holiday season. Your The Man Shaun.

[TDC57]

Jerry, I want you to let you know that (your comments) brought tears (THANK YOU!) I just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart! (For the outstanding support, and good will you provide me AND MANY OTHERS) But truth be know I'm just following up a dream I had and I haft admit that I actually think I can pull this off!. I'm (ME) a so-cal washout is going to introduce to the world the cheapest, coolest 3rd world wheel chair!....

I'm totally stoked and again it guys like you who make it all worth wild in during the wee hours of the nigt!..

Thank you Jerry, for you being you, Thank you Jerry for being a friend an a supporting for the greater good!...

Shaun.

[rchippie]

That looks incredable . Are you building this for someone or just trying help the people who use them ?.

[TDC57]

Actually I'm trying to build a cheapest, coolest 3rd world chair. Once it’s complete I'm going to unisef, united way, etc and see if they like and want to implement it into production.. I'm not selling it, I'm just giving it humanity!.. it’s my 09 present to the world (so to speak)..

Thanks for the encouraging words though!...

Have a great week..

Shaun.

[TDC57]

bump for next page (sorry).. hheheheee..

[TDC57]

Ok well now the fun really gets to begin!,

Here is what progress has been made today.

What else is missing guys??

My boy asked me If I'm going to stick a grenade launcher or guns or rockets on it!.. I said NO I'm not building the battle Chair..

Got to love kids..

Thanks for your time everybody and have a great week!..

Shaun.



















And heres a shoot of the project supervisor!.. LOL.LOL…

[jayjay283]

Shaun ... Lisa will be done with her electric chair in about 3 weeks she said, still available to check out but seeing now what you are doing her stoopid Laguna cruiser may be a bit useless, still there if you need it... Is that a Husky ? I need to post a pic of my boy Teddy, 140lb big bastard ass, needs a sled or a diet like yours LOL

[TDC57]

Originally Posted by jayjay283

Shaun ... Lisa will be done with her electric chair in about 3 weeks she said, still available to check out but seeing now what you are doing her stoopid Laguna cruiser may be a bit useless, still there if you need it... Is that a Husky ? I need to post a pic of my boy Teddy, 140lb big bastard ass, needs a sled or a diet like yours LOL

;yipi:OOHhhhhh YESSSS PLEASE!!!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!! JAY!... That’s extremely exciting and supper generous!. WOW.. how cool is that!.. Mike rally does have the greatest guys on his site… I'm just about done with my 3rd world chairs and now I can on the BL one!.. YES!!!!! WAY COOL….

If you would Like SIR?? I’ve got this to send you as a small token of deep appreciation.

It a new (never been shoot) Echo p90. it even comes with the factory 30 day warranty.. LOL.LOL…

Of course it fails in compression to your generosity, but I know you and the kids will have a blast with it!.. PLEASE PM me you address and I’ll get it out in the mail..

Thanks again Sir… YOU’RE THE MAN JAY.. I’ll also need to think of way to thank your sister (?) any ideas?? (day at the spa perhaps, nails and pedicure, etc??) Please let me know..

Your new P90: (if you want it??)
2 Words: Stargate and CQB. This airsoft gun is a very popular but fairly rare gun, previously only a few companies made it. Echo1 is known for taking good airsoft gun designs, and requesting a specific run of that design with upgrades. The upgrades on this one include 7 mm metal bushings and an upgraded hop up, so this is just begging for insane rate of fire upgrades. Performs fantastically, with lots of possible upgrades like barrel extensions, your choice of optics or sights, etc.

Specifications:
• Mechbox Type: Version. 6 Hybrid Metal Gearbox
• Bushings: 7mm Metal Bushings (Standard Type)
• Magazine Capacity: Two 68 Round Standard Capacity
• Overall Length: 505mm
• Inner Barrel Length: 247mm
• Motor Type: Long Shaft Type Motor
• Hop Up: Adjustable - Upgraded
• Fire Mode: Semi/Full Auto
• Gun Weight: 4.5lbs with battery and empty magazine
• Muzzle Velocity: 350+fps
• Effective Range: 140 feet
• Battery Pack Size: Mini Type
• Package Includes: Manual, Two Standard Capacity Magazines, Battery, Charger, Cleaning/De-jamming Rod

Features:
• Black Polymer Body
• Integral MIL-STD M1913 Style Rail System
• Adjustable Hop-Up

Metal Parts:
• Barrel Assembly
• Receiver
• MIL-STD M1913 Style Rails
• Flash Hider
• Charging Handles










P.S.
Here what it will look like if you install a silencer and laser site Hheheheheheee…






THANKS AGAIN JAY!...

Shaun.

P.S.

LOLLOL.. That’s TIMBER.. he’s 185lbs Alaskan timber wolf & malamute. The breeder told me he’s 75% wolf (that’s where he gets his size from!) Here’s a picture of my 110 Malamute (frosty) next to Timber… LOL.. She fits on the dog beds, timber needs two of them… Post a pic of you big guy if you have one? I would to see him..