Projects for Nathan Lamb

SmartKart ModificationsMobile StanderPorch GlideriHome Controller

Client Contact: Janice M. Lamb 142 Barnes Road Stonington, CT (860)-460-1394,

Janice.lamb@linde.com

Team 2:Hunter D'Addeo

Saif EjazDiana Manivong

Outline

• Background

• Purpose for projects

• Completed Projects

• Budget

• Acknowledgements

Client Background

• Nathan was born with spina-bifida; a birth defect that prevents the backbone and spinal canal from closing before birth. This causes him to have a weak torso.

• Nathan has no control over his legs, and has sole use of his left arm.

• He presents with hydrocephally, and has a cerebral shunt to drain excess fluid.

• Nathan is also cognitively impaired and has slight autism.

Purpose for Projects

• Nathan’s parents want him to enjoy the sensation of movement, as well as have some independence in his choices of auto-locomotion and music in his room.

• These projects are aimed at allowing Nathan to enjoy the pleasures often experienced by boys his age

Smart Kart

• Adjusted turning radius - Adjusted tie rod attachment to be closer

to the turning axis allowing for a larger range in motion

Smart Kart

• Replaced corroded circuit board with Chipkit max32 integrated circuit board- Interfaces more appropriately with power supply and components

Smart Kart

• Replaced biaxial joystick on Nathan's side

• Took out xbox controller on passenger side -Utilize rotational potentiometer for steering- Uniaxial joystick for throttle and brake

Mobile Stander

• Added left handed One Arm Drive mechanism to mobile stander

-Mechanism normally designed for wheelchair wheels and frame

Mobile Stander

• Extended Lever arm and main support shaft

• Extended width of cushioning pads

iHome Remote

• Built iPad interface that allows Nathan to choose desired playlist

-Chooses from his favorites:-Big Bird-Elmo-Barney

iHome Remote

• Uses Apple Airport Express to communicate from iPad to iHome

• Buttons on iPad app interface with the media library and play songs from the specified playlists in a random order

iHome Remote

• Implemented Apple's "Xcode" program to design and build the remote app

-Objective C and Cocoa Touch languages

Porch Glider

• Added support planks and casters

• Added padding

• Added seatbelts

Budget

Total allocated budget: $1000.00Total Spent: $510.17Glider: $117.50Mobile Stander: Metal stock: $29.87Smart Kart: Joysticks: $275.80

Circuit board:$87.00

Acknowledgements

• Lamb Family: Janice, Harvey, Nathan, and Hannah

• Dr. Debra Widmer-Reyes

• Dr. John Enderle

• Marek Wartenberg

• Serge Doyon and Peter Glaude

• Don at NEAT Marketplace

• Pat Boyd for all his help

• Antonio D'Addeo J.D. for transportation

Questions?