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A great
resource:
The Oklahoma ABLE Tech.
comprehensive
list
of switches with photos, descriptions and
prices. This is a 'don't miss' resource!
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1)
Grasp
- Grip and Puff - A squeeze of the
handle generates a puff of air, activating the switch.
- Grasp
- Squeezing this momentary switch closes the contacts internally.
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2)
Joystick
- Large Joystick and Pushbutton -
Larger controls are located on a 10 inch by 6 inch base.
- Hand Joysticks - These are joysticks
intended for use by the hand.
- Chin Joystick - These joysticks can
be activated via chin movement.
- Tongue
Switch - A minimal amount of tongue movement is required to
control this switch.
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3)
Leaf
- Leaf Paddle Switch - A large contact
surface is mounted on a stem.
The switch is activated when pushed in one direction.
- Leaf Stick Switch - Bending the
flexible stem of this switch activates the switch.
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4)
Low Pressure
- Membrane Switches - These switches are activated by touch and require low
pressure.
- Wafer - This device consists of five
membrane switches which allow for directional control.
- Star - Multiple switches are
incorporated into this large cross-shaped configuration.
- Light Touch Switches
- L.T. Switch - This switch can be
operated by a person with little strength.
- Micro Lite Switch - This a small
pushbutton switch requiring very little pressure for activation.
- Contact Pad Switch - This switch is
activated by touch of the skin; no pressure is required.
- Ellipse Switches
- Touch Switch
- Pushbutton
-
Rocker
-
Sip and Puff
- Tilt
- Wobble
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5)
Muscle twitch
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Finger Flex Switch - This switch is
activated by the bending of the finger.
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P-Switch - This switch can be
located at various points of the body
and is activated through
muscle contractions.
- Twitch Switch - This switch is
activated by muscle twitch.
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6)
No Contact
- Untouchable Buddy - This switch
activates when a hand or other body part is in close proximity.
- Cylindrical Touch Switch - This
switch is sensitive to touch and requires
no pressure for
activation.
- Fiber Optic Switch - This switch is
designed for use by individuals with limited finger movement.
- Adjustable Proximity Switch - This
switch is activated when a hand
or body part is detected within an
activation range near its sensor.
- Adjustable Photoelectric Switch -
When a beam of light is broken, this switch is activated.
- Eye-Blink Switch - This infrared
switch is activated with the blink of the eye.
- Voice Activated Switch - This switch
is activated when the user
speaks into a microphone worn near
mouth.
- Vibration Switch - This switch can
be placed on a table and activated
by light finger tapping on the
table.
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7)
Push button
- Adjustable Pinch Switch
- Small Push Buttons
- Jelly Bean Switch
- Buddy Button
- Large Pushbuttons
- Pillow Switch
- Microlite Switch
- Body Switch
- Rocking Lever Switch
-
Treadle
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8)
Rocker
- Rocker Paddle - This flat switch can
open and close two circuits.
- Rocking Plate - This plate switch
can open and close two circuits.
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9)
Sip and Puff
- Sip and Puff (Long and Short) -
These pneumatic switches are
controlled by the intake and outflow
of air via the user's mouth.
- Lip Switch by Adaptive Switch Lab.,
Inc.
- Grip and Puff - Air movement can be
provided by the user breathing or through a hand grip.
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10)
Tilt
Switch
- Mercury tilt switch - The
orientation of the switch causes the mercury
to flow, opening or
closing the contacts.
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11)
Wobble Switch |