The Microbit board is a compact, feature-filled microcontroller designed for learning and prototyping projects. It features an ARM Cortex-M0 processor, a built-in 5×5 LED display,… Read More »Microbit: Morse Code Typewriter
This March 25th, Zero Day Camp was happy to have hosted the first annual Arcade Switch Hackathon. Our platform of choice… Makecode Arcade! This hackathon… Read More »Arcade Switch Accessible Gaming Hackathon
The Makers Making Change holiday toy hackathon was back in full swing this year thanks to our good friends at MakerspaceNYC and Second Chance Toys.… Read More »2nd Annual Toy Hackathon
Overview Mobile device and computer users with motor disabilities may have difficulty direct selecting and activating their devices. Switch access allows these users to access… Read More »DIYAT: BluBit = Microbit Wireless Switch Access
Learn how to build a double switch for computer or mobile access using a low cost Adafruit board and common household items. This switch provides a no pressure activation method.
On December 12th, 2021 the NYC chapter of Makers Making Change ran its first ever adapted toy hackathon at MakerspaceNYC in Brooklyn, NY. Through a… Read More »Holiday Adapted Toy Hackathon
Learn about how to merge low tech supplies like foam board and an affordable board to create a custom mouse for young learners.
This project uses the materials readily available such as cardboard, bubble wrap, and foil to create a switch that can activate a computer or mobile… Read More »DIYAT: Cardboard Enabled Switch
This project is a great way to reuse some of your old mice sitting around and repurpose them as two switches for assistive technology users.… Read More »DIYAT: Two Switch Mouse Adaptation
This project uses the Adafruit Feather nRF52840 Express board to create a Bluetooth switch interface to allow users with disabilities the functionality of a wireless… Read More »DIYAT: BLE Switch Interface