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Article #11664Re: Wheelchair operated light switch…
From: burgerman
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 12:55
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 12:55
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"Rob W" <rw@cyclone-events.com> wrote in message news:d80563ed.0201160841.7813585e@posting.google.com... > I hope to design a light switch that can be used by people in > wheelchairs without having to reach up to a standard switch. I am > looking into developing a system that is triggered by the wheelchair > entering a room. > > To do this I would like to know what you think about this idea and if > there are requirements that you think the system should cater for. > > Your views would be most appreciated. > > rw@cyclone-events.com A normal PIR (passive infra red) switch works well for everyone. Or a pressure switch under the door mat. Or a photocell/beam across the door. Or a lower light switch, although I have yet to find one I cant reach. Or a pull cord one? Or a day/night sensor - like a street light. Or Or I have a little remote control unit that works mine, and it has a dimmer built in too... Ace when you are in bed. Or you could combine all of these or none with a simple time switch that is programmable. But these are all already available? I'm baffled, what are you going to design? -- For info on the IBOT 3000 stair climbing balancing powerchair, movies, pics (of my nurse!) , miniature jet engines, DDA act, VR6 MPV Disabled converted van, Bikes, V8 powered Ford Sierra with Nitrous!, Tuned Powerchairs and more! http://www.burgerman.info/ www.fatnfast.com/otherwebs/ My Paranoid Server Marvin! www.nitrous.info My DIY Nitrous Systems www.fatnfast.com/otherwebs/overclocked/ My single massive slow loading overclocked watercooled details etc for nurds.
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