Joystick to control computer

Custom-designed joystick to control computer games with chin

The user sits in front of the computer. He has a joystick mounted in a custom-made wooden block against his chin.

User controls joystick with chin

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).

Users 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.

Made by
The user’s brother

Purchased from
Elfa (swedish), elfa.se/ (joystick), (last checked March 2020)

Paid for by
The user

Whose idea
The user

Joystick and two buttons built into a wooden block (close-up).

The joystick and two buttons embedded in wood block

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Author: Kalle

Kalle bor i en lägenhet och studerar på deltid. Han skadade sig 2001 och har en hög tetraplegi (C4). Han har personlig assistans dygnet rund, därav 4 timmar dubbelbemanning.
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Type of disability

High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

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