How fast will that buggy go ? Gus On Sep 16, 2009, at 11:11 AM, Dave Lagzdin wrote: > Cool, looks like he has the same problem I have, the unpainted hammond > endplates are always out of stock :) > > 2009/9/16 Sean Breheny : >> Hi all, >> >> First a disclaimer: I work with this guy and he has entered a contest >> for the most Youtube hits for any user of a certain company's >> products, so I am trying to get Youtube clicks for him. >> >> A co-worker of mine built an awesome electric-powered beach buggy for >> his disabled daughter. It has all-wheel steering, independent >> suspension, electric power steering, safety remote control override >> via RF link, roll bar, and it easily disassembles into parts of a >> manageable size for carrying and transportation in a car. It uses >> multiple PIC microcontrollers on a rugged, fault-tolerant networked >> bus. It automatically detects and compensates for most unsafe >> conditions (like stuck wheels, overly-aggressive acceleration by the >> driver, wheel slip, etc.) Letting go of the control joystick >> automatically engages first dynamic brakes and then upon complete >> stop, mechanical brakes (which also engage should the electronics >> fail >> or the battery go dead) The frame is welded steel tubes. The buggy >> has >> an on-board E-STOP switch and key lock. It is powered by two >> deep-cycle sealed lead acid batteries which are placed low to help >> with stability. The seat is tailored specifically for the occupant >> (his daughter Katie) and has a full harness for safety. >> >> Please check it out here: >> >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1oY8ruCRyM >> >> Sean >> - -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist