I was very confused about the 3D printed tubes on your model not being conventional carbon fiber, thinking perhaps that was part of the agreement they had with Braskem. Relieved to see it wasn't used on the actual chair. Still a bit surprising they wouldn't just use the same tubing for the demo. I guess they must have been able to sneak them in on the build table while printing other parts, but it seems like it might have been easier to tweak the connector geometry (if needed) for a different tube size for really cheap pvc pipe, or just make adapter bushings. You could even use carbon look vinyl to hide the pvc... I guess when the only tool you have is a giant printer all your problems look like filament? (I think that's the saying) Great heartwarming video, and congratulations to all involved in helping the animals live richer and happier lives!
Wow this is so cool! I love it! I just made my dog a wheelchair out of a baby stroller and I have some suggestions to streamline this. My dog has degenerative myopathy which is a genetic disease that is incurable and will slowly paralyze them from their hind legs to their front til eventually breathing and eating become an issue😢 Great job everyone!
It´s great helping handicapped dogs with a wheelchair. But what I do not unterstand: this pp-part has no attachement to the wheel chair apart of sitting on the structure? It would make sense if it was hanging in the structure and thus distribute the pressure evenly. But as I understand it, the dog´s weight is still carried by its ripp cage/sternum?
It was nice to see the use of Autodesk Fusion 360 and Meshmixer in this design.
This is the coolest thing ever!
Hi, is it possible to get the model of this?
I was very confused about the 3D printed tubes on your model not being conventional carbon fiber, thinking perhaps that was part of the agreement they had with Braskem. Relieved to see it wasn't used on the actual chair. Still a bit surprising they wouldn't just use the same tubing for the demo. I guess they must have been able to sneak them in on the build table while printing other parts, but it seems like it might have been easier to tweak the connector geometry (if needed) for a different tube size for really cheap pvc pipe, or just make adapter bushings. You could even use carbon look vinyl to hide the pvc... I guess when the only tool you have is a giant printer all your problems look like filament? (I think that's the saying) Great heartwarming video, and congratulations to all involved in helping the animals live richer and happier lives!
Do you know what vr software they where using to rough sketch the design of the equipment. 8:19 in the video.
Wow this is so cool! I love it!
I just made my dog a wheelchair out of a baby stroller and I have some suggestions to streamline this. My dog has degenerative myopathy which is a genetic disease that is incurable and will slowly paralyze them from their hind legs to their front til eventually breathing and eating become an issue😢
Great job everyone!
Nice to see this one! AM makes new possible!
It´s great helping handicapped dogs with a wheelchair. But what I do not unterstand: this pp-part has no attachement to the wheel chair apart of sitting on the structure? It would make sense if it was hanging in the structure and thus distribute the pressure evenly. But as I understand it, the dog´s weight is still carried by its ripp cage/sternum?
how much does it cost to make one?
It depends on the type of device and case but they start at $1500!
Funny 🤣