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Open Wheelchair Part List
The parts list is broken into 3 parts:
- PVC Frame,
- Gear Train, and
- Electronics.
When you press the "Size Parts" button, below you will be give a total list of all the PVC segments that will need to be cut for the wheelchair. This will also calculate the total length of PVC that you will need to purchase. You should buy extra PVC, because there will be remnants from each stock piece that is cut.
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1/2" PVC Connectors Pricing for both plain white and colored PVC is listed as of 2019. Colored PVC costs about 33% more. |
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| Part | Description | Part Number | Quantity | Cost White | Cost Colored |
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| PVC-CON-A | 4-Way Tee Connect 1/2" | F0124WT-COLOR | 10 | $1.70 ($17.00) | $2.20 ($22.00) |
| PVC-CON-C | 3-Way Elbow Connect1/2" | F0123WE-COLOR | 6 | $1.50 ($9.00) | $1.95 ($11.70) |
| PVC-CON-D | 90 Degree Connect 1/2" | F01290E-COLOR | 6 | $1.10 ($6.60) | $1.45 ($8.70) |
| PVC-CON-E | Tee Connect1/2" | F012TEE-COLOR | 2 | $1.30 ($2.60) | $1.95 ($3.90) |
| PVC-CON-F | Slip Sling Tee Connect1/2" | F012STE-COLOR | 9 | $1.90 ($17.10) | $2.50 ($22.50) |
| TOTAL | $57.50 | $76.60 | |||
 PVC-CON-A |
 PVC-CON-B |
 PVC-CON-C |
 PVC-CON-D |
 PVC-CON-E |
 PVC-CON-F |
All prices are in $USD. Note that because the design is evloving part numbers, prices, or suppliers may change without notice.
Main Parts List |
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| Part | Description | Part Number | Supplier | Cost | QTY | Freight | Total |
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Frame |
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| PVC pipe and fittings | Furniture grade PVC | See PVC Parts List. (Cost here is for White PVC.) | www.formufit.com/ | $57.50 | 1 | $20 | $77.00 |
| Seatbelt | Auto-Style Positioning Belt | 45928 |
www.1800wheelchair.com or smile.amazon.com |
$12.50 | 1 | $4.00 | $16.50 |
| Fastener Pack | Pack of screws, and clamps. | FASTENER-PACK | www.openwheelchair.org | $14.95 | 1 | $0.00, if purchased with controller, below. | $14.95 |
Cushion/SeatNote that you can purchase a cushion or make one yourself. | |||||||
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Seat |
Hand Made, or Comfort Company Curve Pediatric Cushion |
Multiple sizes are available. 10"x10", or 12"x12"
is a good size if you are unsure. Note that if you use this option you will need to use
these dimensions in the calculator above for the hip width M1, and the femur
length M2. The seat cushion can be sewn and assembled, or optionally a more expensive off the shelf seat cushion can be purchased. |
http://www.medicaleshop.com/ | $61.68 | 1 | $18.28 | $79.96 |
| Seat and Back Panels Note that you can use any available durable flat material such as plywood or plastic. |
High Density Polyethylene Sheet, 1/4" Thick | The size depends on your chair dimensions. 24"x24" will accomodate most chairs. | smile.amazon.com | $28.12 | 1 | $0.00 | $28.12 |
| Velcro | Velcro is used to hold down seat panels, battery, and the controller board. | 1" Self Adhesive Black Hook and Loop | smile.amazon.com | $7.89 | 1 | $0.00 | $7.89 |
Drivetrain |
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| Motor | 12V 45mm Diameter Gear Head Motor with 10mm Diameter Shaft |
PG45M775126000-32.5K | www.openwheelchair.com These can also sometimes be found on www.aliexpress.com but are more expensive, in small quantities. | $30 | 2 | $0.00 | $59.95 |
| Motor Bracket | Mounts motor to wheelchair | MOTOR-BRACKET | www.openwheelchair.org | $14.95 | 2 | $0.00, if purchased with controller, below. |
$14.95 |
| Wheels | 6" Wheel Pair |
www.openwheelchair.org | $28.95 | 1 | $0, if purchased with controller, below. | $28.95 | |
| Casters | 5" x 1-1/4" Swivel Caster with 7/16" diameter grip ring connector. | PRES5024ZN-TPR |
Hardware Store, or A1-Casters Phone or email Order to sales@a1casters.com or smile.amazon.com |
$7.50 | 2 | $10 | $25.00 |
Electronics |
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| Motor Controller Board and Joystick | Joystick Motor Controller Board with Joystick | JOY_MOTOR_CTRL | www.openwheelchair.org |
$139.95 | 1 | $9.95 USA, $47.00 International |
$149.90 USA, $186.95 International |
| 5 Ah SLA Battery | Any 12VDC light weight battery may be used. It should have a capacity of 5 - 12 Ah. DO NOT EXCEED 12V. | B000YA7SQU | smile.amazon.com | $14.99 | 1 | $0.00 | $14.99 |
| Battery Charger | Power Stream: PST-3P10-12VA with alligator clips, or Amazon: Battery Tender Junior 12V Battery Charger |
PST-3P10-12VA, or 210123 | www.powerstream.com smile.amazon.com | $26.92 | 1 | $0 | $26.92 |
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The Open Wheelchair hardware design is licensed under CERN Open Hardware Licence v1.2 and the Software is licensed under the GNU General Public License Version 3. By viewing or using the design posted on this website you are agreeing to these licenses. To view the license see our license page.
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