Hey brother I know this video is half ad ecade old by now, but its EXACTLY what I was looking for! I want to do this same thing, except I am going to drop a badass lithium battery in it, along with a super powerful sabertooth ESC to push the motors. Havent decided on tires or not yet!
Hi Jan, Yes i have some boards and parts to populate the board. I can build one, test and post to you if you like. I am going to University and other things so as long as you aren't in a hurry for it.
@@anthonymatthews4955 yes please, can you give me a price? I keep trying to leave my email address but I think its getting my comment blocked - do you have a website where i can contact you?
@@janramonmartin I have updated my contact info in the about section. I don't have a current price for the cost of materials and my time to assemble and post.
This only works for the Dynamic Shark joysticks, there are a few different models in the Dynamic Shark joystick range and it would work for all of them. Some of the code works with the Invacare GB range of joysticks and brush-less motors but I did not investigate it enough to get it fully functional with the Invacare GB motor/controller combinations.
@@450mijaou1 I think a Q6 Edge is the chair I was using at the time to build this up, it was my only chair, thats the reason for the videos of the emulator with me in the chair. If yours has a Shark Controller then yes it will work. Look under the joystick at the sticker that has the model and you will know if it will work or not. Alternatively have a look on Wheelchairdriver.com , lots of good people there and threads on how to repair your own power chair mobility device.
@@anthonymatthews4955 thank you very much, I see all the components needed; I'm building a similar stuff but I encounterd some trouble, could you gently share me your email address so I can explain you what I'm building, for sure your better than me because you already built it
@@paolodirenzo96 Hi my build is on wheelchair driver.com : I’ve two threads there with many of the issue’s I faced and responses and assistance from forum members. If you post on the threads, together we might be able to help others whom may be experiencing similar build issues.
Hey Tony, those videos are reasonably clear, good fun hey! What is the drone? I have about 10 really cheap ass drones, and now have a DJI Mini 2, and I must admit that since buying the DJI I haven't flown any of my others, as they are just rubbish compared to it, though at a cost of course. Good to see you enjoying yourself, and it will be boating weather again soon 😁
Not much boating or fishing for me at the moment, I started a Bachelor of Science at Griffith. It's a DJI FPV drone, I'm getting a DJI Avata soon I hope.
@@gcebiker Wow the Avata is a real step up, should be a lot of fun. It's way beyond what I need however, I'm really happy with my mini, just for taking sedate shots of our campsites and surroundings. Bachelor of Science, wow, there you are gaining all that knowledge, well done mate, I'm now retired and losing all my knowledge, it's just disappearing into thin air! 🤣 Stay safe Tony 😃
Every single person on RU-vid making something (ESPECIALLY ELECTRONICS) will not tell you how it is built, to include parts, schematics, codes. Almost ready to tune out of RU-vid and spend my valuable time elsewhere.
Hi Wayne, I show how it's built in other videos I have done and link to the code and forums that helped me along the way. In the Arduino code on those forums is the link to the PCB i built, which has a screen print of all the components.
Hi mate, any more info on your arduino sketches and how you interfaced with the controller? I’m looking to do the same with a kurtis driver if you have any ideas?
Thank you, the Gold Coast of Australia is an amazing place to live, I am very fortunate to be born in this amazing place, I've now sold the boat but have the plans for the deck if you liked the design.
Hi, Its Tony, I contacted you a while back about the SD card for the programming and we emailed back and forth, this is my CH and my username (gcebiker) if you are ever over on wheelchairdriver.com :) I have done another video...its a bit of a ramble but i hope it clears it all up, I will upload it later today. Short answer is : That I used the original Shark Bus cable, cut the end off and wired it to the emulator board. The emulator/remote is designed that it can be easily swapped with the original joy and plugged into the chair while you are sitting on it ( if you have a Shark Bus cable that is double ended ) . Its not been designed as a toy (tho even an unborn child could see the potential ), it was purely designed to be able to use my only (at that time) chair to pull double duty. As a vehicle to get me about on land and to launch my kayak or boat to be mobile on the water. As time permits , will also try to get the remote to be able to be run in parallel as an ATTENDANT joystick...and then if i can do that, have it so that it can be locked and unlocked remotely. The lock/unlock is for if i get to a stage where i leave the Original Joystick attached to the chair, while i am out fishing, i dont want anyone to be able to drive off with it :) ...will hinder my ability to get home :)
These pontoon boats are sold with a 30hp Tohatsu outboard , that is the maximum size you can put on . I`m from the same country where they are made , NZ .
Can this pull a 21 foot boat weighting about 2500lbs? Was thinking of making an electric dolly but if this works then i can buy 1 for about 300 n save me some time.
On the flat ground with rolling weight only....possibly. It would be easier/cheaper/quicker to use the same sort of base as a power assist for manual steering and manual turning to overcome the inertia of the load.
@@anthonymatthews4955 i went ahead and ordered the winch and sprockets to make the dolly since im not sure about the power of the wheelchair but thank u for the info
Thanks for the informative video, we would like to ask about the following points: * We have an offset of approximately 1.2V in the inverted signal in the RS-485 bus coming from the Power Module. do you have any clue why is this happening? * When we tried to connect the MAX485 to get RS-232 protocal communication signal, we have noticed that the joystick shuts down and the fault code indicates a communication bus error (Flasing 9 times). We have put 22kohm resistance between A and B at the input of the MAX485 as you described in one of your videos, however, we are still getting the same issue. Note that we are using a DC-DC conveter called TSR-2415 to power the MAX485 from the chair battery. * Also, in one of your videos, you talked about a switch called DG419, we did not exactly understand why were you using it, and we would like you to elaborate more on that point. Finally, we appreciate any further information you provide.
Awesome man! dumping boat into the water this way is pretty cool. How much can this wheelchair actually tow? I would thought that kayak and trailer would pull the wheelchair into the watter. Shiba Inu puppy at the end makes this video even more awesome :)
Hi, it can tow my previous boat a Polycraft Tough tender and was also able to tow my Zego, the Hobie can launch from my local creek's Kayak ramp in the picture and its easier for me to access. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Ta24wr3IecQ.html video of the chair towing my polycraft.
Hi Tony, I live in Darwin and would like to get a zego but want to be croc safe-ish. If you can drop me an email and send me your number to coryn.tambling@yahoo.com.au I would like to give you a call to get some tips regarding your mod process for you zego. Regards Coryn
The Zego is a great platform but its designed for a much bigger motor than i had on it...my Hobie Pro Angler is out able to out pace it.... (with two people on board the zego). Its a very heavy, strong pontoon boat. Croc Safe i would be but very heavy to load if you have a boggy ramp.
I've got Jim Conner's channel and Github repo. Tony, could you please post your repo as well? I have been hacking a few wheelchairs for mobile transport, and love the Wii Nunchuck idea!
Summary here, gctek.me/dynamic-controls/shark/rc-wheelchair-controller/ . I have the code and the working thread over on www.wheelchairdriver.com, I'll post a new video soon, there have been further refinements to code and to the implementation.
Nice project, I have a couple of Shark power modules here but no joystick's One is a DK-PMB11 and would love to try and get an arduino communicating with it. Sadly there seems to be little in regards to information as to what communications protocol they use.
Hi I replied to your question earlier Via the Arduino CC website or you may look at gctek.me/dynamic-controls/shark/rc-wheelchair-controller/ or www.wheelchairdriver.com where i have a build thread.
Thanks for that. I cant seem to get in to the wheelchair.com forum as my IP has been permanently blocked for some reason. You really have some amazing projects !
The page for the RC unit is complete but only works for SHARK Power Modules, you have a 'VSI' controller on the Jazzy 1133 and would need a different system, there is information on various methods on wheelchairdriver.com
"they throw away all the good stuff" - you're not kidding. I got a chair recently to do an R/C conversion and I'm really impressed with the quality and precision of the controller and motors.
This is the web page i have done up to bring all the stuff together for my the project, gctek.me/dynamic-controls/shark/rc-wheelchair-controller/ , gcebiker is my forum name. I have a link there for anyone wanting code or the boards i had made up to neaten this version up.
Hi Yes, i have more and parts to fully populate and test if you have the need. Here is a link to the build thread ... www.wheelchairdriver.com/board/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=4867&sid=81ca920eaab6b64fe0e6b75ab83dcc31&start=560#p106649
What a great device Tony, I want one!! However I would be a little concerned if it was on a steep ramp that it might all end up in the drink! I'd love to watch the testing :-)
The base is load rated to 136kg with automatic electromagnetic brakes, so the base can handle it but not sure there would be enough grip on the tyres....so yeah a dunking is definitely a possibility. The rig is only for getting the boat out to the car for towing, down the track i plan on adding 'beach wheels' to the Polycraft and towing the boat on its own with out the trailer. Moving the Ball hitch forward and adjustable 'anti tip' wheels and i should be good to go.
4:32 shows where i inject the emulator serial data. This is the next video, it shows where i power and connect the board, i just tap the Shark Bus High/Low Differential Serial lines inside the joystick. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-6x7QHqmzDK8.html
No need to do that on my behalf. What you already showed was clear enough for me, and I'd be able to work out the exact pinouts you're using on the arduino from the code directly. Cheers!!
Watched these 3 you put up about the boat. Some nice shots of the water and the land, but it might be nice if you really showed what you did to the Zego.
