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Controller for quadratic friend.

thematman92
thematman92 over 6 years ago

So I am trying to make a controller for a friend who is quadratic ( no motor function below the neck) I want the controller to be operated by mouth. The idea is the controller will be like a mouth guard that you can bite on and use your tongue to manipulate.

I want there to be a dpad in the front you came manipulate with your tongue as well as start/select buttons.  Then a A and B button on either side you can bite to activate. I them want a rubber shell it goes into that can be removed and cleaned due to the fact that it's going into someone's mouth and should be cleaned

I don't know a lot about electrical stuff but I can solder and read some schematics so I think I can do this but I was hoping some one one here could help me select the things I'll need. Such as buttons that are sturdy enough l, a material I can build it on that can stand up to being bitten a lot. I also have no idea how to make a rubber shell for it. If anyone can help me I would really appreciate it.

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  • a531016
    a531016 over 6 years ago +5
    Matthew sounds like you have quite a challenge on your hands! I assume you have gone with the "in mouth" solution as you know your friend's abilities, and have established that is the best solution for…
  • dougw
    dougw over 6 years ago +4
    How about this: Get a commercial mouth guard. Cut as many notches on the inside edge as the number of switches you want. Glue a small Hall effect switch into each notch using food grade silicone sealant…
  • Fred27
    Fred27 over 6 years ago +4
    There is definitely going to be a lot of trial and error, but all the above suggestions sound good. I suspect you'll discover some great sounding ideas that fail and some odd ones may work surprisingly…
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  • Fred27
    Fred27 over 6 years ago

    There is definitely going to be a lot of trial and error, but all the above suggestions sound good. I suspect you'll discover some great sounding ideas that fail and some odd ones may work surprisingly well.

     

    The thing that springs to mind for me is to involve your friend in the process. I'm not sure whether it's possible to bite on just one side of you mouth without dislocating you jaw. A tongue operated D-pad sounds tricky to operate. Maybe a capacitive touch sensor (not necessarily as screen) definitely sounds easier. The things is that's just me though - your friend will be in the best position to know what he can and can't do easily or comfortably.

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    Fred27 over 6 years ago

    There is definitely going to be a lot of trial and error, but all the above suggestions sound good. I suspect you'll discover some great sounding ideas that fail and some odd ones may work surprisingly well.

     

    The thing that springs to mind for me is to involve your friend in the process. I'm not sure whether it's possible to bite on just one side of you mouth without dislocating you jaw. A tongue operated D-pad sounds tricky to operate. Maybe a capacitive touch sensor (not necessarily as screen) definitely sounds easier. The things is that's just me though - your friend will be in the best position to know what he can and can't do easily or comfortably.

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