Recent content by bobparadiso

Hello, it's been a while since my last post here. Since then I've designed and built many different pieces of electronics for people with ALS and other MND's. One common device I've built for people is alternate bed controls, usually voice activated. So even if you can't press the buttons on the...

Thanks, yeah, I use Arduino for a lot of it. Makes prototyping stuff really quick. Between that and Raspberry Pi, there's a lot you can get working in short order. Let me know if you ever want to try anything. I used to be an auto mechanic way back, so also glad to hear of another use for old...

I know this type of thing has been done before but wanted to share my version of it. You can stick any remote into it, and it can press the buttons on the remote for you. The button pusher itself can be controlled with any adaptive switch, voice control, or eye-gaze among other options...

Using a HUD is an interesting idea. I could see a version of that working and it's definitely doable. Thanks for the feedback! -Bob

For what it's worth added another video of the chair being used outside, also will continue adding details to the project page. https://youtu.be/L6Zl6OZUdGw There's still some rough spots to how it works, but it seems possible to drive around in it. I'm also probably going to try some of the...

For what it's worth, made a do-it-yourself eye-gaze controlled setup. This just a first attempt but it successfully allows someone do the following with just their eyes: -drive the wheelchair -control appliances remotely -control a robotic arm and grabber Eye gaze controlled wheelchair, robotic...