> I was wondering if anyone had built a small tank drive like ev. From my use with chairs, I dont know if its the small motors or retarded programming, but they go with the slope. So, driving on the edge of the road, it pulls to the gutter. On a chair, you just move the joystick to about 10 oclock position to go in a line, but with less speed then before. > > My idea was to use a gyro to sense left and right movement and maybe rig this to the controls so it can compensate for this or for quick jerks in direction like if you hit a pot hole with one side or rut. > > Just an idea > > jeff > > richmond, va > > http://www.wheelchairmodifications.org
Jeff, Interesting idea! If you want to look at gyros for this application you might try Piezo Gyros made for model aircraft. They are used for stabilizing model helicopters so they don't rotate. It appears they cost about $100. The fun part would be integrating the gyro signal to your controller. Mike Pengelly Phoenix, AZ '90 Mustang EV [EMAIL PROTECTED]
