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 filtering out repeat switch presses in a timed period of 2, 6 or 10 seconds. We programmed these times into the switch software to make it work for the largest number of users.

Setting it 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.

Four 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.
3. Turn the Anti-Tremor Switch on.
4. Start 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.

We are looking for volunteers to test it in their work or play situations. Let us know if you would like to try it and we'll send you one. Get in touch via our Contact Us page.

Available: January 2010

Wireless switch Converter

Wireless switches eliminate the need for the user to be linked to the device or application being controlled. Switching wirelessly opens up the possibility for the user to control applications or events over larger distances and within bigger rooms. These wireless switch converters have a working range of around 20 metres which makes them suitable for use at home, in school or outdoors.

Up to four standard "wired" switches can be connected to the transmitter box and up to four toys, such as the adapted Dream-Toys, or other devices plugged into the receiver box. Pressing the "local" switches allows the user to control devices or actions at a "remote" location.

For example, a student participating in a classroom activity on the whiteboard would be able to give input into the lesson "wirelessly" from across the room.