# Latest **URL:** https://www.gbgconnect.com/latest.md [Latest](https://www.gbgconnect.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.gbgconnect.com/categories.md) --- ## [Welcome to GoBabyGo! Connect](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/welcome-to-gobabygo-connect/8)
**Author:** [@system](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 3:41am UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/welcome-to-gobabygo-connect/8 "2017-08-09T03:41:39Z")
The mission of GoBabyGo! is to provide innovative, accessible, and practical options to improve the lives of children with limited mobility. GoBabyGo Connect is a forum designed to connect chapters, families, robotics te… --- ## [GBG Nassau Community College (NY)](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/gbg-nassau-community-college-ny/799)
**Author:** [@NicoleSchiffmacher](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/NicoleSchiffmacher)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 2:58pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/gbg-nassau-community-college-ny/799 "2026-09-14T14:58:37Z")
Hello! I’ve started a GBG program with the Physical Therapist Assistant Club at Nassau Community College. We modified and donated a car to the Children’s Learning Center at United Cerebral Palsy of Nassau County in May… --- ## [Has anyone modified a Elemara bumer car to a single switch or joystick?](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/has-anyone-modified-a-elemara-bumer-car-to-a-single-switch-or-joystick/978)
**Author:** [@KC2021](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/KC2021)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 12:48am UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/has-anyone-modified-a-elemara-bumer-car-to-a-single-switch-or-joystick/978 "2026-09-12T00:48:10Z")
Any help or guidance would be appreciated! I am new to this and am trying to figure things out as we go. We are trying to modify an Elemara bumper car to a single switch (preferably) or a single joystick on the right s… --- ## [Go baby go circuit board - Version 2](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/go-baby-go-circuit-board-version-2/980)
**Author:** [@joshua-8](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/joshua-8)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 4:53pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/go-baby-go-circuit-board-version-2/980 "2026-09-08T16:53:00Z")
Hi, This is an update to my previous circuit board for making it easier to build joystick controlled go baby go cars. Circuit Board for Solderless Joystick Cars The two main improvements of these “version 2” boards are… --- ## [Relay Help: Modifying Big Red Button Switch on 12V Forklift Ride-on Car](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/relay-help-modifying-big-red-button-switch-on-12v-forklift-ride-on-car/968)
**Author:** [@cdruckhammer](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/cdruckhammer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 3:59am UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/relay-help-modifying-big-red-button-switch-on-12v-forklift-ride-on-car/968 "2026-07-17T03:59:15Z")
Hi all! I am working to learn how to modify a Big Red Button as an activation switch to replace the pedal on a 12V car. I have reviewed some previous posts, and found this one to be the most helpful: Wiring for McLaren … --- ## [First Ride On Hardware Collaboration](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/first-ride-on-hardware-collaboration/967)
**Author:** [@mollyerickson](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/mollyerickson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 7:22pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/first-ride-on-hardware-collaboration/967 "2026-07-07T19:22:26Z")
Hello! Go Baby Go! Milwaukee received the following email from First Ride On. We are excited by the thought of a commercially available option for children and families but would want to ensure that it is going to be a… --- ## [GoBabyGo China Initiative](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/gobabygo-china-initiative/965)
**Author:** [@otfengyi01](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/otfengyi01)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 8:06am UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/gobabygo-china-initiative/965 "2026-06-11T08:06:32Z")
Greetings everyone, My name is Fengyi Kuo, and I am an occupational therapist by training. With the generous support of colleagues, mentors, and friends across the United States and China, we are working to establish Go… --- ## [GBG of South Central Indiana](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/gbg-of-south-central-indiana/964)
**Author:** [@Rscholl](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/Rscholl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 6:46pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/gbg-of-south-central-indiana/964 "2026-05-22T18:46:59Z")
Hello! I wanted to people know that our not-for-profit Go Beyond Limits has partnered with Purdue Polytechnic and other community agencies and volunteers to help adapt cars! We are located in Columbus, Indiana, but work … --- ## [Austin, new chapter interest](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/austin-new-chapter-interest/910)
**Author:** [@gbosques](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/gbosques)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 2:37pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/austin-new-chapter-interest/910 "2026-04-09T14:37:00Z")
Good morning all, I have browsed through different posts and some of the links are broken and can’t find the information I’m looking for. I am a pediatric rehab physician and Chief of the peds rehab program at Dell Chil… --- ## [GoBabyGo Valpo: Enhancing Family-Centered Practice in GoBabyGo](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/gobabygo-valpo-enhancing-family-centered-practice-in-gobabygo/959)
**Author:** [@pthrow](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/pthrow)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 6:12pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/gobabygo-valpo-enhancing-family-centered-practice-in-gobabygo/959 "2026-03-30T18:12:01Z")
As the capstone student for my occupational therapy doctorate at Valparaiso University, I developed this resource to support the integration of family-centered practice within GoBabyGo programming. This project was creat… --- ## [Muskegon, Michigan We want to help!](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/muskegon-michigan-we-want-to-help/352)
**Author:** [@jkauppil](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/jkauppil)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 8:14pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/muskegon-michigan-we-want-to-help/352 "2026-03-04T20:14:22Z")
We have experience in adapting ride on vehicles for single switch access, recently converted a Wild Thing for joystick use. Have good experience in custom seating using Triwall cardboard as a construction medium. Have st… --- ## [Jeep Modification Manual!](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/jeep-modification-manual/278)
**Author:** [@gavin.wood](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/gavin.wood)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 12:52pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/jeep-modification-manual/278 "2026-02-13T12:52:53Z")
Check out this awesome Jeep Manual made by students on our FIRST Robotics Team! We just held a Community Build and Hackathon where 7 of these jeeps were built. They worked great and they have a handy remote. I’ll put pic… --- ## [Best Car to Adapt for a 6 year old?](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/best-car-to-adapt-for-a-6-year-old/950)
**Author:** [@mgriffin](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/mgriffin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2025, 6:56pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/best-car-to-adapt-for-a-6-year-old/950 "2025-10-10T18:56:49Z")
Hello! I am writing a grant to purchase all of the materials needed to adapt a ride on car for a 6 year old boy who is about 45 pounds and 42 inches long. He will be using a switch that will be activated by the back of … --- ## [Exploring Interest in a Go Baby Go Slack Community](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/exploring-interest-in-a-go-baby-go-slack-community/951)
**Author:** [@mikey](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/mikey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2025, 5:59pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/exploring-interest-in-a-go-baby-go-slack-community/951 "2025-10-06T17:59:09Z")
Hi, I wanted to ask if there’s currently a Slack workspace or channel for the Go Baby Go community — or if there might be interest in starting one. A shared Slack space could provide a more modern, connected way for ch… --- ## [Exploring Wireless Control Adaptations for Ride-On Cars](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/exploring-wireless-control-adaptations-for-ride-on-cars/948)
**Author:** [@mikey](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/mikey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 3:17pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/exploring-wireless-control-adaptations-for-ride-on-cars/948 "2025-09-29T15:17:12Z")
I’m currently investigating the integration of wireless control systems into ride-on cars to enhance accessibility for children with disabilities. Traditional adaptations often involve physical modifications, but I’m exp… --- ## [Go Baby Go Colorado!](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/go-baby-go-colorado/739)
**Author:** [@thomas\_weathers](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/thomas_weathers)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2025, 4:44pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/go-baby-go-colorado/739 "2025-09-19T16:44:53Z")
Hi All, my name is Thomas, I moved to Colorado about a year ago for work and have been missing working with GoBabyGo. I worked in a research lab at Oregon State University on designing some new cars and features for GBG… --- ## [Salute to all on here](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/salute-to-all-on-here/940)
**Author:** [@Pete-from-POP](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/Pete-from-POP)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2025, 1:45pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/salute-to-all-on-here/940 "2025-07-04T13:45:31Z")
On a day where “independence” is celebrated, I ,just wanted to give a shout out to each and every one of you who dedicate yourselves to the cause of the freedom/independence we’re trying to provide. It’s an honor to be p… --- ## [Circuit Board for Solderless Joystick Cars](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/circuit-board-for-solderless-joystick-cars/939)
**Author:** [@joshua-8](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/joshua-8)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2025, 6:42pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/circuit-board-for-solderless-joystick-cars/939 "2025-06-26T18:42:26Z")
I’ve worked on a couple instructions for making joystick controlled cars https://gobabygocarswithjoysticks.github.io/index/. A joystick can help a kid practice driving at different speeds and spinning in place. The joyst… --- ## [Kidzone to joystick](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/kidzone-to-joystick/674)
**Author:** [@jessOT](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/jessOT)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 6:31pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/kidzone-to-joystick/674 "2025-05-08T18:31:26Z")
we are adapting a kidzone and are leaning to move towards using this instead of cars, so the family can use indoors. We are in Chicago. Also want something EI therapists can put in their cars. I saw some directions on wi… --- ## [Adding an oxygen bottle to a 6v car](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/adding-an-oxygen-bottle-to-a-6v-car/787)
**Author:** [@ddegrendel](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/ddegrendel)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2025, 12:12pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/adding-an-oxygen-bottle-to-a-6v-car/787 "2025-05-01T12:12:01Z")
I have a build that will require a 7 pound oxygen bottle. Does anyone have ideas on the best way to secure the bottle behind the seat? I want to make sure the bottle does not move around, is easy to install/remove, and t… --- ## [The Core Build Kit](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/the-core-build-kit/893)
**Author:** [@mikey](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/mikey)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2025, 1:44pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/the-core-build-kit/893 "2025-04-27T13:44:53Z")
Hey everyone! A while back, I reached to some other chapters about the idea of creating a common CORE Build Kit after noticing a major pattern in many of our GoBabyGo car adaptations. Not getting much responses I decide… --- ## [Best Practices for Build Guides](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/best-practices-for-build-guides/926)
**Author:** [@jennajadlot](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/jennajadlot)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 3:12pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/best-practices-for-build-guides/926 "2025-04-03T15:12:52Z")
Hi everyone! Attached is a document outlining best practices for creating build guides for modified ride-on cars. This information was gathered through meetings with experts in the fields and data collected via electron… --- ## [GBG Connect Tips & Updates!](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/gbg-connect-tips-updates/929)
**Author:** [@alakin](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/alakin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2025, 4:04pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/gbg-connect-tips-updates/929 "2025-04-01T16:04:16Z")
Discover Our New Website Features: Explore the exciting new features of GBGConnect designed to enhance your experience! While you may not see a big difference, there are certain little changes that are easy to miss! Her… --- ## [East aurora Project for Max](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/east-aurora-project-for-max/906)
**Author:** [@Tsteele814](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/Tsteele814)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2025, 5:50pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/east-aurora-project-for-max/906 "2025-03-30T17:50:35Z")
Hello, our son was part of a news story this past spring. We brought him to East aurora a few times to be fitted for a vehicle that would be able to accomodate his disability. After the news story was shot we haven’t bee… --- ## [So you want to start a chapter?](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/so-you-want-to-start-a-chapter/98)
**Author:** [@kendragagnon](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/kendragagnon)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2025, 5:33pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/so-you-want-to-start-a-chapter/98 "2025-03-06T17:33:58Z")
This publication may help you learn more about what makes a successful chapter, and how you can start one in your community! 11/21/20 - updating this post with a new article link (since the old one looks to be dead): ht… --- ## [GBG locations/chapters in North Carolina](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/gbg-locations-chapters-in-north-carolina/122)
**Author:** [@Pete-from-POP](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/Pete-from-POP)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 3:27am UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/gbg-locations-chapters-in-north-carolina/122 "2025-02-27T03:27:24Z")
I was contacted by a mom of a youngster w MD looking for GBG assistance. They live in Monroe, near Charlotte NC. Anybody aware of a chapter near there that I could direct them to? --- ## [Help Us Build the Ultimate Guide!](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/help-us-build-the-ultimate-guide/878)
**Author:** [@jennajadlot](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/jennajadlot)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 9:25pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/help-us-build-the-ultimate-guide/878 "2025-02-20T21:25:13Z")
Hello everyone! My name is Jenna Jadlot, an occupational therapy doctoral student at the University of Missouri. I am currently working on my capstone project, which focuses on GoBabyGo and developing best practices for … --- ## [Use of PVC pipe for alternative switch placement](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/use-of-pvc-pipe-for-alternative-switch-placement/899)
**Author:** [@velascoc2](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/velascoc2)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2025, 7:53pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/use-of-pvc-pipe-for-alternative-switch-placement/899 "2025-02-17T19:53:14Z")
Hi! I am looking for some guidance. I’d like to find a way to use PVC pipe to create alternative switch access points on an adapted car. Does anyone have any builds they can share that includes specific sizing and suppl… --- ## [Joystick Jeep - Aosom 370-038WT](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/joystick-jeep-aosom-370-038wt/888)
**Author:** [@joshua-8](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/joshua-8)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2025, 3:47am UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/joystick-jeep-aosom-370-038wt/888 "2025-01-22T03:47:01Z")
--- ## [Motor controllers](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/motor-controllers/720)
**Author:** [@Mattnauman](https://www.gbgconnect.com/u/Mattnauman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2024, 7:12pm UTC](https://www.gbgconnect.com/t/motor-controllers/720 "2024-11-05T19:12:23Z")
We have been using Spark Motor Controllers in most of our builds. I see that Rev Robotics lists them as out of stock currently, and we have two wild things that lack only that part to be completed. Does anyone have a sug… [Next page](https://www.gbgconnect.com/latest.md?page=1)