Good points. I have put some advertised costs in below.. I think the switch you mean James is the Impulse which Ablenet have stopped selling - would like to know if it is available elsewhere!

(I should clarify too - EMG or Piezo like switch - I do realise I'm being a little loose with the term.. )

- PluxSwitch: http://www.plux.info/,  £??? But needs the PC.
- EMGSwitch: http://emgswitch.com, $2100 USD
- Twitch switch: http://independent-life-technologies.co.uk/Home_page/CapabilitySwitches/Hand_Finger_And_Body_Switches.html, £202.80 GBP
- Sound operated switch – with a Piezo muscle switch.:http://www.inclusive.co.uk/sound-operated-switch-p5307, £179
- NeuroSwitch: http://neuroswitch.net/, $17,000 USD (approx) ?Needs a Mac
- Brainfingers: http://brainfingers.com/, $1498 USD (But needs a PC/Mac)
- Ablenet Impulse Switch: http://www.ablenetinc.com/Assistive-Technology/Switches/Impulse-switch, No longer Available


On 25 Mar 2014, at 12:02, James Dean <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Hi,
> I could be wrong, but I thought the Neuro switch had to be purchased
> bundled with a Mac computer?
> It would be worth adding indicative costs to the selection matrix.
> Ablenet was selling a stand alone Bluetooth linked EMG switch. I don't
> know why it's no longer in their catalogue, however I think it is
> available through other channels.
> We have worked with Brainfingers, and supply it in Australia. It only
> works with Microsoft operating system currently, and would need
> additional hardware to connect to a non-pc function.
>
> Cheers,
> James Dean
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> Hi All
> I am trying to pull together what EMG switch options are available -
> ideally ones that don't rely on a software package running. Have I
> missed anything?
>
> - PluxSwitch: http://www.plux.info/ - But needs the PC.
> - EMGSwitch: http://emgswitch.com
> - Twitch switch:
> http://independent-life-technologies.co.uk/Home_page/CapabilitySwitches/
> Hand_Finger_And_Body_Switches.html
> - Sound operated switch - with a Piezo muscle
> switch.:http://www.inclusive.co.uk/sound-operated-switch-p5307
> - NeuroSwitch: http://neuroswitch.net/
> - Brainfingers: http://brainfingers.com/ (But needs a PC/Mac)
>
> Are there any that have a really reliable connection?! Are there any
> that have a wireless connection?!
>
> I feel I've missed something?! Any ideas much appreciated!
>
> Will
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