Above is a quick and fairly easy hack I made to bring switch access to PS2 Konami Dance Mat games. The lovely thing about Dance Dance Revolution games is the range of accessibility options, including standard and alternative control methods, easier play options (including a play to the end of the song option) and contrast options for visually impaired gamers.
This set-up has been added to the SpecialEffect loan library for people to borrow.
Labels: Special Effect, switch equipment
SpecialEffect: Game On For Charlotte
Published by OneSwitch.org.uk Sunday, 11 March 2012 10:19 PM.
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The video above links to support SpecialEffect are giving to a charming four-year old girl, Charlotte Nott, to help her find more games to play.
The Wii set-up features an adapted Wii remote, similar to Ellie's mentioned before here, but with A,B,1 and 2 switches made accessible via switches. This adaptation is a royal pain in the back-side to do, but as with most D.I.Y. adaptations, the end result makes it worth it.
The Kinect game is called Fruit Ninja by the way. Note to self: Stop using fat soldering iron tips. Life would be easier.
Labels: Special Effect, Wii
Musician Luke Lundin talking about performing and his use of the Yamaha Tenori-on. One-switch musicians can use something similar with the PC title "Tink" by William Pilgrim.
Labels: music, one-switch music
It was so nice to catch up with Ellie and family earlier this month. She uses a controller I modified for her a while back for SpecialEffect. Great to see it still working, and to hear from her what a difference it made. There's a video interview to follow with Ellie and her Mum later, for which they both did a top job.
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Hands Up! is a ten episode mini-series broadcast by Channel 4 in 1990 to teach British Sign Language. It uses Teletext standard graphics and I have to say, I think it does a brilliant job.
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Console Switch Interface Deluxe (C-SID)
Published by OneSwitch.org.uk Wednesday, 15 February 2012 12:38 PM.
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In this month's Disability Magazine (due out 17th of February 2012) there's a feature of computer based assistive technology. I'm told my C-SID will be getting a slot too, so if so, thank you! Not sure if it will make the interview, but if ever anyone finds a way to make these simpler, cheaper but just as versatile, I'll honestly be delighted!
The video above is of Enable Ireland's C-SID. Very tidy I have to say. A few more C-SID videos can be viewed in the main-post below.
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Labels: Accessible Gaming Shop, game, one-switch games, switch equipment
Although the iPad is currently a poor platform for switch access until any kind of standard is adopted, the iPad itself can be an excellent switch itself when paired to a Switchamajig so it seems. The video above pretty much explains it all. Very nice!
I'd love to see something like this stretching out in versatility to give greater access to games consoles, or at least allowing for a broader range of input methods beyond the touch screen.
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Labels: Apple iPad, switch equipment, switch toys
Just seen that MERU's brand-new Double Flexzi / Flexzi 2 are available on eBay UK. Available in Hot Pink, Electric Green or Midnight Black in three different sizes, with velcro or clamp base. They look like a very nice solution for heavier items. The eBay description says from £53, but the but-it-now price is £67.60.
Find other mounting solutions at the Accessible Gaming Shop.
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DIY Switch Access to Infrared Devices
Published by OneSwitch.org.uk Saturday, 4 February 2012 5:30 PM.
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Have just added a DIY guide for switch adapting the Doro EasyHandle 321rc. This device allows you to clone specific infrared signals from the likes of TV remote controls, and assign them to a switch.
There's only room in this remote for two-switch sockets, but by rehousing the guts of it you can give access to all of the available buttons (although six sockets is about the limit for reliable use I'm guessing).
So what can you do with it? Some quick ideas are: To give switch control over some of the Robosapien line of toys, control a train-set (such as the LEGO City Passenger Train - Set No 7938) and of course control many different types of TV and music remotes.
Labels: D.I.Y. assistive technology guides, switch equipment, switch music player, switch toys
Switch Accessible RC Tumbler Car
Published by OneSwitch.org.uk Friday, 3 February 2012 10:41 PM.
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The video above is of one of my switch adapted Hitari Tumblers available in the OneSwitch shop. One switch to spin, and the other to go forwards. To my knowledge these are the most powerful radio controlled cars for use with accessibility switches.
In the spirit of balance and probably my bad business sense, here are some alternatives.
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