Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Motorized wheelchair as parts for CNC?

washcomp wrote:

>I wrote a long post this morning that apparently Yahoo ate, so
>here's a short version:
>
>Just an idea:
>
>I think that with a minimum of work, the two servo drives,
>controller, power supply and control mechanisms off of a motorized
>wheelchair can be adapted to the X and Y axis of a CCNC machine.
>The motors are usually NEMA 42 with gear reducers. While the
>joystick connections are a closely guarded secret,
>

If these are the Everest & Jennings chairs, I have some of those
joysticks. they are inductive, and should never wear out, like a
mechanical pot. I can get the pinout (or wire colors) if someone
needs them.

Jon