Interact switch

Interact switch - open-source assistive technology prototype by the TOM International Community community

About this project

The Interact Switch is a high quality, modular 3D printable switch design. The tactile feel of the switch is on par with commercial switches, coming in at about 35 g of activation force across the surface of the switch. The base has the same footprint as a Jellybean switch, and should work with any Jellybean switch mounts.

There is a wide array of different designs: from a simple flat button, to textured designs, to a dome, and even some wobble switch variants.

The switch base incorporates 6 slots that are ideal for a variety of mounting options, including using VELCRO straps.

This design was created by Michael Turvey and featured on Makers Making Change website. For more details see here: https://www.makersmakingchange.com/project/interact-switch/

The challenge

Switches are used to create access for users with mobility difficulties for devices such as toys, environmental control units, computers/ tablets, and communication devices.

Who it helps

This switch was created by Michael Turvey to assist people with mobility difficulties

How it works

Github: https://github.com/mwturvey/InteractSwitch

https://hackaday.io/project/172410-interact

Project details

The build files for Interact switch are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.

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