My friend Roy Bluementhal who does portraits and other nice things on a Tablet PC and did the portrait on me up the top of this blog is working on developing a new logo/badge for Lifekludger. He’s being open and naked with his approach and documenting the process and encouraging ideas from viewers. So ifContinueContinue reading “Lifekludger logo workup”
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Barriers to Input
Came across this slide when flicking through the stack Laurel used for her presentation on Mobile Social Networks at Web Directions South. Try as I might I couldn’t get past this one slide. In a bit of context-shifting (something my brain does very well all of its own accord) I realise that this succinctly pointsContinueContinue reading “Barriers to Input”
Cameras without wires
I notice Scoble’s testing Nikon’s S51C camera that has wifi built in. This has prompted me to write what’s been on my mind about the usefulness of cameras having wireless connectivity – of any kind. I use a Dopod 810 PDA. It’s my work and personal diary, phone, mobile web browser and doubles as aContinueContinue reading “Cameras without wires”
Talking about Tools to OTs
The group of Occupational Therapy students at UNISA I spoke with yesterday about how to use tools to do life with disability. The course title is “Enabling Occupation” Occupation being any activity in this case. I like to simplify that to mean “Helping to do stuff”. Which ain’t a bad definition of what a toolContinueContinue reading “Talking about Tools to OTs”
Emporia Life Phone info sought
Back here I wrote about the Emporia Life Phone. The other day I got an email asking me about where to get one in Australia, which it appears you can’t. Can anyone help shelly? Are you listening Emporia? shelly wrote: EMPORIA PHONE These are not available in Australia at present and nobody I have spokenContinueContinue reading “Emporia Life Phone info sought”
Lifekludger Links Weekly #27
Embedded Linux Router Hacked for Sprinkler ControlIf this hacked sprinkler controller can be controlled from a computer just think of the other devices that could be controlled i the same way. [Hacked Gadgets]Try the Tater Mitts gloves for potato peeling woesGood idea for arthritic hands or those who can’t hold a peeler. [Popgadget]Futura laptop standContinueContinue reading “Lifekludger Links Weekly #27”
The Digital Pencil – finally a solution to the touch pad finger-only issue
Finally, someone has tackled the problem inherent with ‘finger touch’ devices that I’ve written about before a few times. SUCK UK has developed a Touch Pad stylus, designed as a stubby little pencil, to use on those finger touch devices becoming so prevalent. Popgadget reports: Made from a “special space age” silicone material that exactlyContinueContinue reading “The Digital Pencil – finally a solution to the touch pad finger-only issue”
Bluetooth SoundBall potential for blind soccer
SoundBall is a ball with sensors that make it emit sounds according to what it’s movement is. The ball transmits what it’s doing via Bluetooth, enabling it to control music and sound through motion. It’s creator, Aleksei Stevens, calls it a toy. But I reckon if you put it onto a field for blind soccerContinueContinue reading “Bluetooth SoundBall potential for blind soccer”
Lifekludger Links Weekly #26
# Main Page – Disapedia A growing wiki of disability related matters. # Google wants you to help create maps » This idea should be used to photograph and map access obstacles in the built environment! [via mathewingram.com/work] # Using an iPhone with no finger- Fly Me To The Moon: First Aerial iPhone Photo FromContinueContinue reading “Lifekludger Links Weekly #26”
Lifekludger Links Weekly #25
Market Umbrellas, Cantilever umbrellas, Gazebo shade; Shade Australia I’ve actually been seriously considering using this arm for mounting a computer moniotor for bed. It needs to swing out the way and back against wall when not in use. This is the best off-the-shelf thing I’ve seen. Mac OS X Hints: Create speakable Safari bookmarks UseContinueContinue reading “Lifekludger Links Weekly #25”
More on PowerSwitch kludging – an Australian lead
After Dave Faxon’s post about what he’d been up to with remote controlled power switches, I got an email from Ian from my own hometown. Geez, never know who’s watching! Ian writes: Hi David, Jaycar Electronics have an RF remote switch similar to the Super Switch in their new catalogue. Also available are small in-lineContinueContinue reading “More on PowerSwitch kludging – an Australian lead”
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”
Lifekludger Links Weekly #24
LevelStar’s organizer for the visually impaired Interesting device. Brilliant docking idea. Can have QWERTY or Braille KB on dock (if only they’d made 1 dock that can flip with QWERTY one side – Braille the other!) Crystal concept phone Ultimate feedback from phone buttons. Keys U See | first STREET Large print keyboards.
Lifekludger Links Weekly #23
Ok, so I missed a couple weeks of weekly links…. Desk Lips speakerphone moves with voice I wonder if something like this perfected could be used by the deaf to lip read. [Popgadget] Wi-fi and RFID used for tracking I reckon this type technology will be used especially in aged circles in years to come.ContinueContinue reading “Lifekludger Links Weekly #23”
Thinking about Three Levels of Technology Access
Overview: * Getting hold of technology, operating it and getting value from it are challenges when the mode of access falls outside the intended design parameters. * Access to technology needs to start with a person focus not a technology focus. * Gaps in access should be approached from the bottom up with an opennessContinueContinue reading “Thinking about Three Levels of Technology Access”
Mobile phones, PDAs and Bluetooth with a disability.
Photo by agg.alex Operating Mobile phones, PDAs and Bluetooth with a disability. I often get questions about different devices and things via email. I will as much as possible answer these publicly here so we all can benefit from each other’s experiences via comments etc. So if ever you write email to me and don’tContinueContinue reading “Mobile phones, PDAs and Bluetooth with a disability.”
Lifekludger Links Weekly #22
I think I may’ve missed a week somewhere in the haze that’s my life at the moment. Anyway, here’s a few more interesting things I’ve seen. A few of these links I’d really like to offer some more detailed thoughts about but unfortunately you can’t scale time. # Car Laptop Holder Adjustable arms. Could possiblyContinueContinue reading “Lifekludger Links Weekly #22”
Lifekludger Links Weekly #21
# Computer picture frame for cubicle workers Could be used for so much more. Memory cues, instructions etc. [Popgadget] # DIY A/C zone controls Example of possibilities for electronically controlled ventilation etc. see also DIY zoning [Hack a Day] # The DIY Zoning Project DIY temperature control site. Information about designing and implementing the DoContinueContinue reading “Lifekludger Links Weekly #21”
Lifekludger with the olpc
I’ve had a guest living with me the last two weeks – his name was SparkySparky is a laptop from the olpc people. Called an XO, it is one of the 2500 BTest-2 hardware units built by Quanta, sparky had 128Mb RAM, Sugar interface and is green.I was keen to see if someone with abilitiesContinueContinue reading “Lifekludger with the olpc”
Lifekludger Links Weekly #20
# THE GALLERYDRIVE PROJECT HOMEPAGE // WHEELCHAIR MODDING DIARY A modified wheelchair that follows a line automatically. Built for a gallery robot. Schematics, videos, images, descriptions etc. [via Hackaday] # iPod Laptop AKA iTop An ipod modded so screen flips up. More devices need a fold up screen like this. When they’re flat on aContinueContinue reading “Lifekludger Links Weekly #20”
Robot arm makes my brain ping
Something about this makes my brain go ‘ping’. [link]There’s some potential real world usefulness for disability, even for those without the range of motion, out there on the fringe somewhere for this kinda stuff. Just can’t pin it down yet.[via hacked gadgets]Technorati Tags: robot, arms, servo, makers
Lifekludger Links Weekly #19
Yes, I know. I’m really, really late with this weeks links. I been busy with work, blogging other things on my personal blog, and podcasting. And then my connection went down for 24hours.# Remote Controlled Switch SocketRemote controlled power sockets, plug and play. US only as far as I can see. Great things for cheapContinueContinue reading “Lifekludger Links Weekly #19”
New media activism
A brilliant example of new-media activism from Texan, Greg Hewlett, on YouTube. Link for more info. Hat tip Kent. Reminds me of the audio mashup I did back here to get attention of Cam and Father Bob. More reason to make sure people are empowered to have a voice.
Lifekludger Links Weekly #18
# Flexability Crutches make limping fashionable Wonder how these cater for different height people. Nice to see design coming into these devices though. Now, if they could just make my wheelchair look spiffy. [Pop gadget] # BT uses Gaming Tech for PC The BT Balance is a device that plugs into a USB port andContinueContinue reading “Lifekludger Links Weekly #18”
Maker Faire – Lifekludger heaven
I have been looking with envy at the creativity going on over at Maker Faire 07. So many great ideas made just for the fun of it. A plethora of kludges and hacks to express the creativity and enginuity of everyday folk. So much potential juice for solving life’s little problems and enjoying doing so.ContinueContinue reading “Maker Faire – Lifekludger heaven”
