Power wheel chair joystick AOTA 2016 presentation

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This is the power wheelchair joystick from the 3D Printing in Practice presentation at AOTA 2016. The source 123d files are included for your use. Print Settings Printer: Prusa I3 Rafts: No Supports: Yes Resolution: .2mm at the swivel, .3 everywhere else Infill: 15% or greater Notes: Use PETG or another bio-safe, washable material for best results. Nylon and polycarbonate also work well, but PET is the easiest to print by far. Post-Printing Bill of Materials Additional parts will run between $5 and $45 depending on if you want to include sound or not. In addition to the 3D printed parts, you'll need 4 uSwitches (http://www.amazon.com/Micro-Limit-Switch-Roller-Action/dp/B00H8TIEHW/ref=sr_1_1?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1459951417&sr=1-1&keywords=micro+switch) 1 M8 bolt of whatever length you want to use for the stick itself 1 AA battery holder (http://www.amazon.com/WAYLLSHINE%C2%AE-Dozen-Battery-Holder-Black/dp/B013GNC08C?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s06) 1 spring that will fit over your bolt (5mm diameter) and at whatever spring rate you want 1 sound trigger, if you want sound (http://www.amazon.com/Adafruit-Audio-FX-Sound-Board/dp/B00Q3U42DM?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00) 1 RJ45 keystone (http://www.amazon.com/Generic-10-pack-Keystone-Punch-Down-Ethernet/dp/B014RAT7ZC/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1459951580&sr=1-3-spons&keywords=RJ45+keystone&psc=1)