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Re: small joysticks for MD lads

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Matthew Pepper <[log in to unmask]>

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A discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals.

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Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:00:47 +0100

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Barry,



We have mounted mini-joystick on the tray - using an ABS former and velcro.

For one client the joystick was mounted in the conventional upright position.



For the other on its side and activated via the patients index finger knuckle.



In both cases we also manufactured arm supports/troughs to velcro onto the tray so that the arm/hand was at the correct height and in the correct position.



We found that with both patients the 10gm activation force was ideal and they managed proportional control. The challenge was to provide reliable and repeatable positioning for access.



Regards,



Matthew



Dr M.G. Pepper

Head of Clinical and Rehabilitation Engineering

Medical Physics Department

Kent & Canterbury Hospital

East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust

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or ext 74801





>>> On 17/08/2010 at 10:39:29, in message <[log in to unmask]>, "Taylor, Barry" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:



Dear all

I'm casting around for ideas following a trial with PS2 & Wii joysticks

for driving wheelchairs.  Technically they work fine, but my client

doesn't have enough movement for them.



What are people using?  He hasn't tried the DX mini, because so far, he

won't accept mounting it in a hole in the wheelchair tray.  Does the 10g

deflection give us a better chance than the 50g of the Wii?  



I don't think he's tried the DX "finger in the hole" joystick.  Have

people had success with this in Muscular Dystrophy?



Barry



Barry Taylor, Clinical Scientist

Medical Physics Service

Tulley Medical Physics Building, Hull Royal Infirmary

Anlaby Road, Hull HU3 2JZ



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