FreedomWing Joystick Adapter
If you are looking to use your powerchair joystick for gaming, the FreedomWing Joystick Adapter provides a way to connect the powerchair joystick as an input into a gaming system.
Custom PCB
3D Printing
Software
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Overview
The FreedomWing Joystick Adapter provides a way to connect a powerchair joystick to a gaming system. This can enable someone to game with the same joystick they use to control their powerchair. This adapter is compatible with joysticks that attach to the powerchair via a DB9 connector.
How To Use
The Freedom Wing Adapter needs to be directly connected to a powerchair with DB9 connector with the wheelchair motors disabled. See the following steps:
- Disable wheelchair motors.
- Disconnect the joystick DB9 connector from wheelchair.
- Connect the joystick DB9 connector to the FreedomWing Adapter Input.
- Connect the FreedomWing Adapter USB cable to the host device. (Use a suitable adapter if necessary.)
Disability Type Description
This device is designed for users in a powerchair that want to use their joystick to interface with a gaming system.
Estimated Cost (CAD)
Maker Information
Skills Description
This build involves moderate levels of soldering, beginner level 3D printing, and programming to upload the firmware to the board. This also requires a custom PCB to be fabricated.
Print Time (hrs)
2.5
Assembly Time (hrs)
1
Tools Needed
3D Printer;Soldering Iron
Build Instructions
The device consists of several off-the-shelf electronic components, a custom printed circuit board, a 3D printed enclosure, and some mechanical fasteners.
Refer to the Assembly Guide and 3D Printing Guide for detailed information.
Project Link
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License
Attribution
The FreedomWing was designed by ATMakers in collaboration with The AbleGamers Charity and GRA-V Robotics. Makers Making Change updated the design of the PCB and created a basic set of documentation for FreedomWing 1.1.
More information available at ATMakers website: http://atmakers.org/featherwing
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