Snowl is a wearable ring-shaped device that brings 3D range of motion to devices that are traditionally 2D such as touch screens and computer mice. With Snowl, you can experience precision control over your favorite devices through three motion tracking modes: Air Mouse mode, Gesture Mouse mode Joystick Mouse mode.COXSPACE
Category Archives: Switching
Knocki – Make Any Surface Smart
Knocki – Make Any Surface Smart. Make Anything a Remote Control Knocki is a smart device that gives you control of your favorite functions through the surfaces around you.
The Great Automatic Light Saga or How to control a WeMo light from your PC
Summary: Control a lamp with a script on your PC via WiFi and a WeMo Switch This is going to get a bit convoluted so try and stick with me. I moved house the end of last year and, as happens every time, I left behind all the alterations and small tweaks I’d done toContinueContinue reading “The Great Automatic Light Saga or How to control a WeMo light from your PC”
The Selfie – Remote Switch for Camera Phone
While they might call this a gimmick an its inspiration may be the #selfie, I’m convinced this could be useful to someone unable to hold a phone or press the button on their phone to take a picture. via Coolest Gadgets
Much awaited new Accessibility feature – iOS 7 Switch Control
From the AblenetInc youtube page comes some info on Switch Control in iOS7 “iOS 7 includes a powerful new accessibility feature, Switch Control. For users with significant physical disabilities, Switch Control is a much needed feature that provides access to almost every feature in iOS 7 through the use of one or multiple switches.” [wp_youtube]fqWkNxB27DM[/wp_youtube]
Doorbell sends SMS Message when Pressed
Along the lines of the Notifying Doorbell comes another project to enhance a doorbell. This Project from Martin’s Hobby site has details on a Wireless Doorbell that sends SMS Message when Activated. Includes the code for you to make your own. Via: Hacked Gadgets
The MaKey MaKey configurable input system
It’s amazing how many times some creative, fun thing gets invented for basically ‘play’ that can be used in an alternate scenario for such real world benefit. Such it is with this MaKey MaKey system that allows anything to be an input device. This really got my brain whirring as to how many ways thisContinueContinue reading “The MaKey MaKey configurable input system”
Buttonless remote control – move it
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]
RFID controlled phone dialing
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 older. There areContinueContinue reading “RFID controlled phone dialing”
A myriad of relay controls for Makers incl USB
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 might have interest in a USBContinueContinue reading “A myriad of relay controls for Makers incl USB”
Puff activated kick pedal mod for Guitar Hero
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 a post here. http://benheck.com/03-01-2009/air-pressure-kick-pedal-for-gh4 This is a brilliant example ofContinueContinue reading “Puff activated kick pedal mod for Guitar Hero”
Mobile-controlled Home Automation DIY
Control 8x240v outputs via mobile/web. sydney guy. Even without wap, offers great step-by-step DIY environmental control idea. [Link]
Tongue Control
clipped from gtresearchnews.gatech.edu For Immediate Release 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 movingContinueContinue reading “Tongue Control”
Alarm backup power from phone lines?
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. http://www.5min.com/Embeded/12198/ How to Get Free Electricity Watch more DIY videos on 5min.comhttp://www.5min.com/Video/How-to-Get-Free-Electricity-12198 NearContinueContinue reading “Alarm backup power from phone lines?”
Unforseen custom uses for Wii as input device
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 the effect it has onContinueContinue reading “Unforseen custom uses for Wii as input device”
PowerSwitch kludging by Dave Faxon
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 power outlets via USB. WeContinueContinue reading “PowerSwitch kludging by Dave Faxon”
USB Power bar surfaces
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 over the timeContinueContinue reading “USB Power bar surfaces”
Mmm…guessing!
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 to me! Update: It seems this Matt Cottam and a Michael Kuniavsky wereContinueContinue reading “Mmm…guessing!”
CD control with single switch
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
External Winamp Control
This article shows how to make a switch interface to the popular music playing software Winamp. Handy for playing mp3s without having to access the pc. Or perhaps if you lacked the dexterity to control the pc. HowTo: External Winamp Control at pasteler0
Rotary switch adaption
Was sitting here in my office on a 31C day thinking it feels a bit hot. Was just then I remembered I could turn the ceiling fan on thanks to a switch mod my father did recently. I’d had many similar mods on rotary switches of many types done previously and as I cannot gripContinueContinue reading “Rotary switch adaption”
