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A Thank You To Ben

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Former Member over 11 years ago

First of all i'm 14 years old and very interested in computing, I am knowledgeable in java programming and computer hardware. I have a friend named Jordan who is 16 and suffered a stroke while playing hockey a few months back. he lost the ability to move his left arm and has limited use of his left leg. Thanks to you Ben *If you read this* because you are the person who got me intrigued in circuitry, wiring, etc. I am now building him a single handed controller from the skills i've gained through practice and watching you. I have also spoken to my local child rehabilitation center for children with disabilities and I plan on working with them to bring accessibility controllers, that I will be making, to anyone who needs one. If it wasn't for you I would be unable to bring these controllers to people who need them so I thank you for both getting me interested in circuitry and I thank you on the behalf of my friend as if it wasn't for you he would not get the controller he needs.

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  • benheck
    benheck over 11 years ago in reply to Former Member +2
    Happy Birthday!
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    benheck over 11 years ago +1
    Thanks for your message Camron! It's great to know that you've been inspired by what we do on the show and that you're using that inspiration to help others. Best of luck on your project, Ben
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    Former Member over 11 years ago in reply to benheck +1
    I did not think you would see my message but I'm so glad you did. Its actually my birthday today and I thought that would be the best part of today but seeing that you saw my message made it that much…
  • colecago
    colecago over 11 years ago

    This might interest you, former HackaDay editor, is working on accessibility projects as well

    http://thecontrollerproject.com/

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    Former Member over 11 years ago in reply to colecago

    Thank you for the link, it is greatly appreciated.

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    supper_slash over 11 years ago

    Camron Warren.

    First I would like to say that you are doing such a great thing.

    Next, I was hoping to see some finished product photos, when you have a chance.

    It would be awesome, to see your work, and how you over came the challenge's.

    Keep up the good work, and stay with the hobby. Its a dyeing art, and the more we have the better.

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    Former Member over 11 years ago in reply to supper_slash

    It won't be done for a while as I'm still waiting on parts but I will be sure to post some pictures of the finished product when I'm done. Thank you for the reply as it means alot.

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    Former Member over 11 years ago

    Hi Camron,

    Thank you for sharing. You are an inspiration.

     

    Laureen

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    Former Member over 11 years ago in reply to Former Member

    Thank you as its people like you who give me positive feedback that makes me want to continue to help people however I can.

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    benheck over 11 years ago

    Thanks for your message Camron!

     

    It's great to know that you've been inspired by what we do on the show and that you're using that inspiration to help others.

     

    Best of luck on your project,

     

    Ben

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    Former Member over 11 years ago in reply to benheck

    I did not think you would see my message but I'm so glad you did. Its actually my birthday today and I thought that would be the best part of today but seeing that you saw my message made it that much better

     

    Thank you

    Camron

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    benheck over 11 years ago in reply to Former Member

    Happy Birthday! image

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    Former Member over 11 years ago in reply to benheck

    Thank you very much!

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