Wireless switches eliminate the need for the user to be linked by a cable to the toy or application being controlled. Switching wirelessly means the user need not be stationary or restricted to a table or desk and opens up the possibility for the user to play over over larger distances and within bigger rooms.

Wireless switches eliminate the need for the user to be linked by a cable to the toy or application being controlled. Switching wirelessly means the user need not be stationary or restricted to a table or desk and opens up the possibility for the user to play over over larger distances and within bigger rooms.

Our first switch adapted toys to use the wireless technology is the Bubble Musical Thomas and the Tolo First Friends farm tractor and construction vehicle. Musical Bubble Thomas operates in "momentary" mode - meaning he works only when the child presses and continues to press the switch. Momentary mode is recommended for children learning switch skills because it provided excellent scope for understanding "cause and effect".

The farm tractor and construction vehicle work in a "timed" switch mode. Pressing the switch sets the toy going and lets the child watch and study the sounds, lights and actions built into the toys without the need to keep pressing the switch.

Infrared Switches

Look in every home and the chances are you will find a number of infrared switches. They are used to switch on the TV, dim the lights, power-up your MP3 player, close curtains, raise your bed and many other applications. Infrared is well proven technology.

With this in mind we've developed an infrared switch suitable for toys. Our first switch adapted, infrared controllable toy is a train set suitable for young children.

Simply connect and press any standard 3.5mm switch to the control box to make the train chug along. The control box works in "momentary", sometimes called "direct" switch mode which is ideal for helping children to develop switch skills as the train runs whilst the switch is pressed and stops when the switch is released.

Jump straight to the product section by clicking on the train set link or the image.

We will be adding more switch adapted toys equipped with infrared switches in the future.

Anti-Tremor Switch

This Anti-Tremor Switch is designed to help individuals overcome switching problems caused by an involuntary tremor. It works by effectively stopping repeat switch presses over a timed period of 2, 6 or 10 seconds getting through. We programmed these times into the switch software to make it work for the largest number of users.

Set-up is very simple. All that's necessary is to connect the Anti-Tremor device between the user's normal switch (e.g. button, squeeze, blow, lever type etc.) and the equipment being switched, for example a Dream-Mouse or one of our switch adapted Dream-Toys or bubble machines.

Three simple steps:

1. Plug the user's normal switch into one of the sockets on the front of the Anti-Tremor device.
2. Use the cable (supplied) to connect from the Anti-Tremor Switch "output" to the "input" on the device being switched e.g. computer interface. (Plugging in the cable also turns the device on. When finished disconnect the cable to conserve battery life.)
3. Start playing or working.

At step (1) the user can select a filter that gives 2, 6 or 10 seconds delay before the next switch-click is "let through". Selecting the best delay filter will depend on the user's personal circumstances.

Jump straight to the product section by clicking on the Anti-Tremor Switch Filter link or the image.