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Prototype v1 test and use

A project log for Joytojoy

An Open assistive device design to add mouse or video game stick capabilities to your power wheelchair controller

julien-oudinJulien OUDIN 10/11/2022 at 21:150 Comments

Joystostick is design to play through a video game accessibility interface. We have test it with an XBOX Adaptive controller (XAC) from Microsoft.


We need to plug the device into a USB port for an analog stick on the XAC (we chose the left one to control movement once in game), then connect the XAC to the console

Movements made on the joystick reproduce the movements of the stick in the video game. This allows navigation in the menus and the use of movements in game (character, vehicle…)

The red button is use to calibrate the starting position by taking a reference position for triggering the accelerometer.

To complete the set up, we use switches plugged into the XAC to activate other buttons necessary for games control.

It works perfectly with a retrogaming system on Raspberrypi : Recalbox

And on Nintendo Switch with an adapter placed between the XAC and the console. We used the Mayflash Magic S pro 2 which allows you to connect almost any controller to any console


The device works very easily on PC, smartphone and tablet.

Just have to connect the box on the device to control with an USB cable

Joysticks movements allow to control the cursor on the screen, the buttons act as mouse clicks left and right.


What a joy for users to be able to use their wheelchair controller to play video games and use a mouse.

This is different from traditionals set ups made with external joysticks added to the person's existing installation (it’s more intuitive and ergonomic).

For the accompanying person, the installation time is reduced and allows the person to play faster.

The three testers appreciated the device and the possibility of adapting it to their motor conditions and gripping possibilities.

The  choice of color was also decisive for them.

The personalization dimension seems essential and there is work to be done to multiply and facilitate the possibilities of.

On the negative side, it is necessary to underline the need to connect cables, a wireless version would be a plus, for sure




Joytostick

consolewiringcompatibility
RecalboxXAC + USB cable
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Nintendo Switch
XAC + USB cable + adapter
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PS4XAC + USB cable + adapter
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Joytomouse

DeviceWiringcompatibility
PC WINDOWS 7  and aboveUSB cable
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PC LINUX
USB cable
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MAC OS
USB cable
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ANDROIDUSB Cable
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