Projects for Nathan Lamb
SmartKart ModificationsMobile StanderPorch GlideriHome Controller
Client Contact: Janice M. Lamb 142 Barnes Road Stonington, CT (860)-460-1394,
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?