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Originally Posted by Don Rotolo
I agree, if there's a way to get him some aerobic exercise in the deal, it's good. But we don't want to tire him out just yet.
Instead of complex electric motors, sensors and and chains and stuff, maybe just a linkage between a foot plate for steering and the original steering shaft. Left foot steers, right foot gas/brake. Simple is usually best.
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I completely agree with this. Simple and solid is absolutely better in this situation.
My suggestion would be to install a 2nd steering wheel at foot level, directly attach it via rubber belting (or chain) to the original drive shaft. BAM there you have it!
This allows the cart to still be steered by its original wheel as well.
Now if you want to get extra fancy with it, you could also attach the accelerator to the steering wheel. This will make the steering wheel act as the gas pedal.
(ie. When he pushes in on the steering wheel, it causes the cart to accelerate.)
This would allow him to use both feet for steering, instead of just his right or left and thus, makes it safer. <-just an idea