Joystick to control computer

Custom-designed joystick to control computer games with chin

Description
A joystick and 2 buttons are mounted on a custom-made wood block that sits on a camera tripod (see associated tip). The joystick can be connected via the joybox (see associated tip).

Authors comments
The joystick is controlled with the chin. The user can play most games using the joystick, buttons, head mouse and extra sip/puff control. He uses everything simultaneously.

Manufacturer
The user's brother

Purchased from
Elfa, www.elfa.se (joystick), (last checked Febr. 2011)

Idea
The user

Paid for by
The user

Tip is dated from 2007

Categories for this tip
communication » use of computer, recreation, leisure » games, Tips and tricks from people with High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4, ASIA A, B).

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