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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…
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Making a Capacitive Board for Interactive Scratch Games
This project takes advantage of the new Adafruit QTPy board’s 6 capacitive pins to create platform for creating an interactive board that may be connected to Scratch for games and activities or other computer platforms. This is a step by step beginner tutorial and uses the CircuitPython language and library which has a smaller learning…
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Fun Things For Kids to Do During the Pandemic
We are compiling and occasionally updating a running list of resources and ideas for what to do with the kids during the stay at home directives. Have something cool to add? Leave it in the comments below. MakeCode: Created by Microsoft, MakeCode offers kids a block and text based ways to program which may also…