Wheelchair for people in third world countries 'HU-GO'

by hugo

#AssistiveTech This will be my entry to the AssistiveTech competition. Its a wheelchair for people that need one! I call it 'HU-GO' I am adding more parts daily. I have modelled most of it now, I used ArchiCAD 18 which is the software I use for my Architectural work. I have just started 3D printing the first bits. update 1: I have finished printing all the parts now (25th oct 2015 and the cutting of the MDF started today ( my jigsaw ability leaves a lot to be desired) update 2: I am printing one small wheel and if I have time I will print the other (28th oct 2015). update 3: arm for chair has been modified (the new one uses less material and quicker to print) I will leave the other file in case someone wants that one instead. update 4: I have almost finished (31st oct 2015), I learned how to do sewing today. So I did the cushions and the armrests. update 5: what next now that it is finished ?(Sunday 1st Nov 2015 Australia) update 6: Its fits in the back of my little car (so if it fits in a MINI then it fits in most cars(photo added to gallery) update 7: We have a very short youtube video here of the 3D printed wheelchair in action (dont mind my friends at work who are a little shy): http://youtu.be/9n2WbFhp-DU update 8: I am adding the sizes of nuts and washers I used for every connection(see photo added below). (the holes are bigger and could take a large bolt if you need to secure it more, but from my experience they are strong enough update 9: I have added more photos with a wide angle lens and much closer shots. update 10: Today I got a response from the Mens shed (a government organisation that helps men suffering depression and helps them with projects and company). update 11: I was contacted by a Sydney based Australian organisation today who have offered a lending hand. update 12: I have made a new video on youtube to explain this project from my own words, excuse the heavy spanish accent. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDljuV9umbE update 13: main photo cove