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Hi,

I'm working with a user who is controlling their power wheelchair with five Jellybean switches one switch for forward, left, right, and backwards and the fifth switch for mode change. The switches are terminated with 3.5 mm plugs. The leads then go to a switch interface that converts to a nine pin D type connector which connects to the Omni controller of the power wheelchair. However I have a concern around the switch sticking in a closed position and the switch manufacturer has stated that their switches should not be used to control a power wheelchair.

What is best practice in this case for somebody who uses five switches?

What switches are people using?

Regards,

Sean.

Seán Loughran

National Assistive Technology Training Service

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