Archive for the ‘Switching’ Category
Sunday, May 31st, 2009
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This remote has no buttons. Instead it uses an accelerometer to enable activation by movement.
About the accelerometer:
[Via: Make: Online : Arduino powered buttonless remote control]
Related posts:Talking Remote Holder
Hardware prims
Puff activated kick pedal mod for Guitar Hero
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Sunday, April 5th, 2009
More and more uses are surfacing for RFID chips and I can foresee many practical applications for alternative access to a myriad of life related activities.
Hackaday reports on a phone prototype which uses RFID tags to dial.
It is common for our motor skills and eyesight to deteriorate as we get ...
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Thursday, March 19th, 2009
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There's been discussion previously on the blog about some off the shelf, usb controlled power outlets that a few readers were chasing.
I recently received the below email from a reader, Tom Stephenson, about USB control of devices using relays.
Thanks Tom.
Hello Dave - Lifekludger,
I think you ...
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Wednesday, March 4th, 2009
[caption id="attachment_332" align="alignnone" width="290" caption="{puff switch for gh}"][/caption]Ben Heck has modded the kick pedal on the drums of guitar hero so it can be operated by puff of the mouth by someone who uses a wheelchair.
Ben shows exactly how he went about the awesome mod over on his blog in ...
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Friday, December 26th, 2008
Control 8x240v outputs via mobile/web. sydney guy.
Even without wap, offers great step-by-step DIY environmental control idea.
[Link]
Related posts:XEG, the mobile phone pad
More medical applications for mobile technology
Old Phones Made Mobile
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Sunday, July 27th, 2008
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June 30, 2008
A new assistive technology developed by engineers at the Georgia Institute of Technology could help individuals with severe disabilities lead more independent lives.
The novel system allows individuals with disabilities to operate a computer, control a powered wheelchair and interact with their environments simply by ...
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Saturday, February 23rd, 2008
I came across this site called 5min.com. It's a how-to style video sharing site with heaps of neat tricks and tips.
This video below got me thinking about emergency backup sources for such things as alarms etc. Watch it to the end.
How to Get Free Electricity
Watch more DIY videos on 5min.comhttp://www.5min.com/Video/How-to-Get-Free-Electricity-12198
Near ...
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Tuesday, November 27th, 2007
There exists assistive technology devices that use tracking of a reflective dot by infrared to control a computer. They cost in vacinity on USD $4-500.
Now take a look at this video and think about the unforseen possibilities of general purpose 'stuff'. And what happens with mass market uptake and ...
Posted in Access, Computing, Living, Makers, Playing, Switching | 3 Comments »
Saturday, July 28th, 2007
Lifekludger correspondant Dave Faxon sent in this report on some mods he's been doing on remote control access of power outlets.Dave first came to my attention when we were talking about the USB PowerBar when he, amongst many others, contacted me, everyone seeking such a device that has control of ...
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Tuesday, March 13th, 2007
Last June I wrote about a USB controlled power bar that seemed like it would be beneficial for environmental control in a 'plug and play', off the shelf package.
However the device written about was in Japan.
Since then I've had multiple people contact me asking about where to get it and ...
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Thursday, March 9th, 2006
ETech Audience
Matt Cottam
Originally uploaded by x180.
Was looking through some Etech links and photos. I came across these."
Now I don't know what it is they're looking at exactly but it looks awfully like some kind of environmental control Lifekludge ...
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Wednesday, December 14th, 2005
TouchCD is ultra simple CD player software that is controlled using a single switch or the keyboard's space bar.
TouchCD is part of the Open Source Assistive Technology Software, or OATS project.
Simon's CD Player - control CDs with single switch
Related posts:Rotary switch adaption
Dasher – Single Finger Alternative Text Input
Make Open ...
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