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1 Client Contact: Janice M. Lamb 142 Barnes Road Stonington, CT (860) , Team 9: Robert Amatuli, Jr. Cameron Fulton Solomiya Teterichko The Smart Kart

2 Overview The Client Limitations Specifications Implementation Budget Conclusion

3 The Client Nathan Lamb Age:11 years old Weight: 44 Pounds Height: 45 Inches Disability: o Spina Bifida o Cognitive Challenges o Slight Autism o Developing Scoliosis Nathan Lamb in his wheelchair.

4 Limitations Spina Bifida o A developmental disability where the neural tube during embryonic maturation did not completely close. Hydrocephalus o Due to Spina Bifida, the client suffers from an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the ventricles of the brain. o Client currently has a shunt to drain excess CSF. Cognitive Challenges o Challenges with the patient processing information. o Keeps his right arm and hand pressed to right ear. Physical Therapist believes it is connected to a need for sensory input. Needs a wheelchair to travel. o Cannot stand or walk. Weak trunk o Unclear if Spina Bifida is the cause. o Constantly leaning towards one side o Physical Therapist believes he may be starting to develop scoliosis

5 Product Specifications Product will be a fully functioning, modified go kart meeting the needs of the client. Major Components Battery powers extensive electrical components Seats a driver and a passenger Seat to stabilize the client o Five point harness/vest Power steering Power braking Ability to reverse Four wheel independent suspension Innovations Smart braking Driver-side game controller Joystick controlled go kart o Left handed client Remote control for go kart o Includes kill switch Withstand off road driving and weather elements o Client lives in open area

6 Mechanical 110cc 4 Stroke Single Cylinder Hydraulic disc brakes Weight capacity: 330 lbs Dimensions: 69x44 in 2 (LxW) Automatic transmission Speed governor adjustment Steel frame All-terrain wheels

7 Throttle and Steering DC motor controls motion of rack and pinion o Feedback potentiometer DC servo motor controls rotary valve o Regulates amount of fuel o o consumption All electrical systems may control mechanical motor Feedback potentiometer

8 Seat Seat and supporting structures donated by NEAT Marketplace. Stainless Steel frame will assemble the seat and supporting structures as one unit

9 Seat Extra leg support installed in seat system Basic SolidWorks sketch of our seat frame Extra head support installed in seat system

On-board Electrical Controls 12V 9 Ah battery Dual axis on-board joystick control o Left side of passenger side armrest o Analog potentiometer voltage

10 On-board Electrical Controls 12V 9 Ah battery Dual axis on-board joystick control o Left side of passenger side armrest o Analog potentiometer voltage Dual axis on-board videogame style controller o Social activity for children o Control for additional passenger o In place of conventional steering/throttle

11 Remote Controls RF design o Kill switch o >400 ft. range Two uniaxial joysticks o 2 channels of the 4- channel system implemented PWM signal Battery life indicator o Rechargeable batteries

12 Smart Braking Ultrasonic sensors detect objects ahead o PTS400W2 o 12V DC 50mA o 8.5 foot range 2 sensors implemented Brakes fully applied when object detected ahead Designed to limit destructive crashes Switch activated o Only used in joystick mode

13 Software Embedded C compiler for Microchip applications Main loop o Process control input o Turn functionalities on/off o Control smart braking o Normal go kart functionality o Detect killswitch input Killswitch loop o Cease power to motor

14 Budget Initial Budget: $4000 Expenses: o Go-kart: $1087 o Seat Parts: $35 Total Expenses: $1112 Net Budget: $2878 Part Initial Cost Shipping 5 pt harness system $50.00 $ cc automatic go-kart $ $ Driver Seat and support $35.00 $0.00 Additional steel for seat frame $100 $40.00 Fiberglass $ $20.00 Rack and pinion $95.00 $10.00 Remote Control Receiver/Transmitter $99.99 $10.00 Gear Motor $285 $25.00 Gear Motor Controller $ $10.00 DC Motor $ $25.00 Motor Controller $ $0.00 Servo motor $ $25.00 Motor controller $ $0.00 Joystick $75.00 $15.00 Wiring $50.00 $0.00 On-Board Control Panel $30.00 $10.00 XBOX Controller $50.00 $0.00 Miscellaneous $ $0.00 Ultrasound Sensors $ $15.00 Total: $3, $ Expected Cost: $3, Budget: $4, Expenses: $1, Net Budget: $2,878

15 Future Goals for the Semester/Break Solomiya: Seat frame SolidWorks Seat upholstery Fiberglass design for waterproofing Rob: Seat frame SolidWorks Fiberglass design for waterproofing Cam: Model and test ultrasonic sensors Microchip datasheet Model system circuitry

16 Acknowledgements Nathan Lamb Janice Lamb and Family Dr. Enderle

17 QUESTIONS?

Go Kart For Nathan Lamb

Go Kart For Nathan Lamb Client Contact: Janice M. Lamb 142 Barnes Road Stonington, CT (860)-460-1394, Janice.lamb@linde.com Team 9: Robert Amatuli, Jr. Cameron Fulton Solomiya Teterichko Overview The Client