Motorised Easel
A multi-way motorised easel for a Mouth Painting artist
Leisure
Drum Stool Removable Backrest
Professional drummer with MND needed a droppable backrest so that he could get onto his drum kit stool independently, so he can play at his leisure.
Bike race inspired sensory project
“Wheels of Light and Sound” is a sensory project inspired by the UCI Road World Championship bike race held in Harrogate in 2019.
Card Craft Cutting Board
A very creative lady with physical challenges makes beautiful cards as a hobby and for sale. However with her disability affects her dexterity and strength. This was making it hard to hold her work down to cut the card straight and place decorations.
Electrically Controlled iPad Support Arm
Colin wanted an existing iPad stand to be motorised to allow the iPad to be moved in front or away from him as required.
The solution was to use a 12 volt linear motor, controlled by very sensitive switches that Colin could operate, as he had very little movement in his hands due to his MND.
I can jump waves on holiday!
Twin with Cerabral Palsy wanted to use his âKâ walker on their 1st seaside holiday on the sand and in the sea.
Push Button Sewing Machine, Juki
A tetraplegic client acquired a JUKI sewing machine in order to continue his work sewing gloves for wheelchair users. The machine is equipped with a digital servo drive with foot control. Can it be adapted for push button control?
I can make a hot cup of tea for my friends & I am Blind!
A young blind man living alone, wanted to make hot drinks with milk for his friends.
Rotating Camera Mount
An electronically controlled, motorised camera mount was created and fixed to the client’s wheelchair to help her film videos for her YouTube channel. A toggle switch attached to the arm rest controls the motorised mount, allowing the camera to be rotated slowly in either direction whilst filming […]
Wheelchair Armrest Bracket
The plastic bracket which held the armrests in place on a manual wheelchair broke. The client’s friend milled me a new one in aluminium for the right hand side. This worked well for years, but then the bracket for the left arm broke, and the client’s friend was no longer able to create a new one for him.
Modified Bike
An 8 year old girl with muscle weakness needed help to ride her bike. Modifications to her bike enabled Dad to help her by pushing & steering as required.
Scalextic Lever Adaptor
Custom made adaptor to convert trigger mechanism of controller to a large lever
Raincover for a wheelchair/buggy
A modified wheelchair attachment to support a raincover for a child.
Earswitch: assistive technology switch
Description : Ear switch as an assistive communication and control device / gaming switch and HCI
Wheelchair sun & rain cover
The client’s visual impairment means that he is very suseptible to bright light. The design of his wheelchair means that the usual parasols do not work. A custom tubular steel canopy gives the necessary shade.
Fishing Trolley Stool
Malcom would love to go fishing again and he has a fishing cart to carry all his gear but he needs to sit down often when he pushes it to the lake. I made him a folding seat that is easy to fold down so he can rest at regular intervals.