Event Focus: Assistive Switches

Switches are used to create access for users with mobility difficulties for devices such as adaptive toys, environmental control units, computers/ tablets, adaptive gaming and communication devices.
Switches may either be simple and mechanical, closing a circuit. Or more complex, containing a sensor to trigger the switch activation. Users who use assistive switches may benefit from these devices. 

An image of internal parts that go inside assistive switches
Here are some switch styles you can look up in our assistive library
·      Interact
·      Low Profile
·      Raindrop
·      Light Touch
·      Rocker
·      Unibody
·      MMC 60
·      Proximity

Assorted 3d printed switches

Steps to find the files you need to build a device
  1. Ensure you are logged into your mmc account
  2. Click the assistive devices tab of the website
  3. Search your build example: low profile switch
  4. Click into the device and scroll until you find the project link.
  5. Click the project link, if the project is on GitHub you will find
    1. Build Files: This is where you will find the 3D print materials
    2. Documentation: This is where you will find the Maker/Assembly Guide and the Bill of Materials (BOM)
A screen shot of an assistive device from the MMC library showcase the project link

Shopping Kits for Parts: 
Raindrop, Light Touch, Rocker Switch, Low Profile Cart: https://www.digikey.ca/short/j592pdbq