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DIYAT: Coroplast Double Capacitive Switch
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.
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Holiday Adapted Toy Hackathon
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 generous donation of toys from Second Chance Toys, the chapter was able to adapt about 15 toys and distribute them to local organizations around the city. Makers Making Change aims…
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DIYAT: Foam Board Adapted Mouse
Learn about how to merge low tech supplies like foam board and an affordable board to create a custom mouse for young learners.
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DIYAT: Cardboard Enabled Switch
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 device. The materials cost for this project is around $12. The programming is completed on Adafruit’s TrinketM0 board using the Maker MakeCode platform. MakeCode supports block-based programming which allows you…
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DIYAT: Two Switch Mouse Adaptation
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. The ergonomic design of the mouse helps support the arches in the hand while the two buttons provide a low activation force while supporting the hand. This adaption is similar…
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DIYAT: BLE Switch Interface
This project is geared towards a novice user using Circuitpython which supports drag and drop functionality for the needed code and library files. The case design is a remix using the Ruiz’s brothers case for the Emoji Keyboard project. The STL and Fusion360 files are available through Thingiverse as well.
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QTPy: Make a QTPiano
Learn how to make a conductive piano using the Adafruit QTPy and Scratch. Build materials under $10! Instructions: Link to slide instructions Files: Link to the folder Scratch Project: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/489774163/
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Awesome Foundation + DIY AT Lending Library = Access for All
Zero Day Camp has been supporting the Makers Making Change movement through its local chapter programs. To further support the mission of making assistive technology accessible regardless of geography or financial means, we are happy to announce a partnership in developing a growing lending library of DIY switches and devices from the Makers Making Change…
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DIYAT: Joystick Mouse Emulation
A joystick may be used by persons with motor related disabilities as an alternative method of navigating a mouse. Mouse clicks may occur through a button press usually available in most mini joystick models. A user may also set a dwell duration through their operating system which will register a mouse click once the mouse…
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DIYAT: Switch Interface
A switch interface is a common device used by persons with motor disabilities to connect their switches to a computer. Although most switches have an 3.5 mm jack output, simply connecting this output to a computer’s audio jack will not be recognized by a computer. A switch interface works as a relay that reads the…