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=Our Mission= | =Our Mission= | ||
| − | ''To design, build, and publish plans for a power wheelchair utilizing parts which are readily available, non-proprietary, low-cost, dependable, user maintainable, and adaptable.'' | + | '''''<big>To design, build, and publish plans for a power wheelchair, utilizing parts which are readily available, non-proprietary, low-cost, dependable, user maintainable, and adaptable.</big>''''' |
==What does this mean?== | ==What does this mean?== | ||
WHIM Unlimited has a goal to design a power wheelchair which can be '''built''', '''customized''', and '''repaired''' using '''local resources''', ''with a minimum of customized parts''. We will then prove and refine the design by building the chair, and finally publish the designs, software and notes on a website, for anyone to use. The designs will be freely available for all. | WHIM Unlimited has a goal to design a power wheelchair which can be '''built''', '''customized''', and '''repaired''' using '''local resources''', ''with a minimum of customized parts''. We will then prove and refine the design by building the chair, and finally publish the designs, software and notes on a website, for anyone to use. The designs will be freely available for all. | ||
| − | WHIM Unlimited is researching potential power wheelchair designs using common components found in your local hardware, bicycle, and automotive parts store. | + | WHIM Unlimited is researching potential power wheelchair designs using common components found in your local hardware, bicycle, and automotive parts store. Our intention is for a finished product which can be built by anyone with some [[wikipedia:DIY|DIY]] experience - if you can use a wrench and a screwdriver, you should be able to build and maintain one of these chairs. |
We're working with local engineers and other experts to find some potential answers. We realize that there is not going to be one answer for everyone, however we feel that we can help make the choices easier. We have already identified some components which may need to be customized (particularly the motor-wheel interface), but are working to keep these to a minimum, and are planning to provide plans for these so that they can be manufactured at a local facility. | We're working with local engineers and other experts to find some potential answers. We realize that there is not going to be one answer for everyone, however we feel that we can help make the choices easier. We have already identified some components which may need to be customized (particularly the motor-wheel interface), but are working to keep these to a minimum, and are planning to provide plans for these so that they can be manufactured at a local facility. | ||
