Controller for People Affected by Paraplegia

To provide an adaptable and accessible typing experience for individuals with paraplegia, this custom controller utilizes a diverse suite of inputs tailored to limited mobility. The system maps a standard push button to the W key and a high-sensitivity microswitch to the A key. For hands-free operation, a sip-and-puff mechanism is integrated to trigger the S key, while an infrared (IR) sensor is mapped to the D key for touchless activation. Finally, an integrated joystick handles mouse emulation, granting the user full, independent control over both keyboard inputs and cursor navigation.

Wires

HotGlueGun

Joystick

Microswitch

IRSensor

Button

Arduino

ArduinoBoard

Connect the button to GND and D2

Connect the Microswitch to GND and D3

Connect the Sip & Puff to GND and D4

Connect the IR Sensor to GND, 5V, and D5

Connect the Joystick to GND, 5V, A0, A1, and D6

Organize the inside and glue the top piece as displayed in the image using a glue stick. You have now completed all the steps necessary in order to create the controller.