/electric-model-wheelchair

Controllable wheelchair that automatically stops in front of obstacles and displays distance travelled.

Primary LanguageC

Electric Model Wheelchair

Controllable wheelchair that automatically stops in front of obstacles and displays distance travelled. The PCB was custom designed and made for this project.

Videos

  1. Driving, turning and obstacle detection
  2. User interface and increasing driving speed

Pictures

  1. Wheelchair and keypad controller close-up

  1. UI when driving in reverse

  1. UI when stationary

  1. UI when driving at max speed

Tools

  • C
  • Code Composer Studio 8
  • DipTrace

Parts List

  • MSP430 Launchpad
  • keypad
  • ultrasonic distance sensor
  • DC motors
  • motor driver

Concepts Applied

  • memory maps
  • timers
  • periodic polling
  • interrupts