Nerf Vulcan Modded Wheelchair, Wii Nunchuck and Arduino

I didn't know how to do this Arduino thing 8 months ago. Professionally, I have an electrical background which means I can install a plug in your wall or install a light in your bedroom. Maybe show you what those little buttons are for on your receptacles in the kitchen and bathroom. 8 months ago I didn't know much of anything about electronics. And then somebody introduced me to Arduino and its potential.
I found this Wheelchair at Goodwill in February 2011 for 65 bucks with all intentions to convert it to some sort of Halloween prop. I was gonna make it wireless, (still am) throw a Zombie in the seat, and chase kids with it. After lots of tinkering, it began transforming into something completely different. Mostly due to what my friends and brothers handed me and said; "Hey, put THIS on your chair!. . . . " So it evolved. And is still evolving. That's why Arduino is so fun. Ideas change. Oh well.
Eventually it'll be wireless, have video and sound feed. Who knows what I'll mount on this damn thing.
Make one.
Best "platform" you'll ever buy.
10 mile range and can carry 350 pounds.
Make a remote control Golf club caddy.
Why not?
Oh yeah, I call it a W.B.I.C. Mark I.
Stands for: "Why? Because I Can."
. . . And the whole zombie thing? I'll get to that eventually. . .

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[boganinasuit]

YOU ARE A GENIUS!!!

[pokeswithstick]

@boganinasuit Wow. Thanks man. Your diggin' the Nerf thing huh?

[sbonkosky]

Wow man that thing is awesome, great work!!

[pokeswithstick]

@sbonkosky It was a lot of fun to build. I'm probably taking to Seattle MIni Maker Faire this June.

[philbrick5]

Did you have any experience writing code? So far thats been my biggest issue with my project is learning how to write and implement code.

[pokeswithstick]

@philbrick5 The code was the hardest part for me as well. I started REALLY basic. Incredibly basic. Read that "Starting with Arduino" book. Super easy read. I also spent some time in the Arduino Forums messing around with other peoples code. Its fun to learn. Good luck.

[klaus21211]

That is so cool!

[Drewbox360]

U could design assult drones for the military

[jamarjones]

Fam, I gotta say....YOU DIRTY AS HELL!!!!!!!!!!

[JKLNproductoins]

Put an airsoft gun on it like an M60 or something like that

[ace20123]

cool keep the nerf gun on it though looks great