Switch Adapted Air Hogs Zero Gravity RC Car

This is a commercially available Air Hogs Zero Gravity Sprint RC Wall Climber Car that has been adapted for use with assistive switches. The car can drive on the floor, the walls, or the ceiling, and can move forward and backwards, and turn its wheels left and right. This toy requires four assistive switches.

Plug four assistive switches into the four cables coming out of the remote control. Each switch will perform the action labeled on the cable clamp, and will act as if you pressed the original button on the remote

This adapted toy may be suitable for individuals with physical or developmental disabilities who are unable to activate the small buttons on the standard toy. It supports users who rely on assistive switches due to limited fine motor control, strength, or coordination.

Switch-adapted toys can promote independent play, cause-and-effect learning, and accessible engagement for children and adults who use switch-based access methods.

This toy is an intermediate level difficulty which requires soldering, the use of a power drill, and access to a 3D printer.

This build involves disassembling the toy remote, drilling four holes, soldering in four switch plug cables, and reassembling the toy.

Detailed step-by-step instructions are available at the Project Link or via the Download Link (requires log-in).

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