http://www.instructables.com Member Feed Thu, 23 May 2013 18:59:34 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Adaptive-Equipment-Non-Profit-Dream-Project/ /files/deriv/F0R/W26Q/H63P45IA/F0RW26QH63P45IA.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F0R/W26Q/H63P45IA/F0RW26QH63P45IA.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F0R/W26Q/H63P45IA/F0RW26QH63P45IA.SMALL.jpg EK9Y6BJH63P45I5 ktow My dream is two-fold: -teach others how to make affordable adapted toys and switches for kids with motor delays/impairments -provide low or no-cost toys and switches to families, hospitals, and schools. Lots of kids need help communicating and playing and adapted equipment is crazy expensive compar...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 3 Oct 2012 22:00:04 PDT Adaptive-Equipment-Non-Profit-Dream-Project http://www.instructables.com/id/Switch-Adapted-Toys-Basics/ /files/deriv/F60/9JKQ/H6918TBM/F609JKQH6918TBM.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F60/9JKQ/H6918TBM/F609JKQH6918TBM.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F60/9JKQ/H6918TBM/F609JKQH6918TBM.SMALL.jpg EZIAQ03H6918TBQ ktow A basic overview of how to adapt a toy to operate with a communication switch.  Not a lot of specifics, but hopefully a helpful primer before you jump into your first project.   While the innards of most toys these days have more than just a wire, if you can trace the "activate" button back to the ...
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Wed, 3 Oct 2012 22:00:03 PDT Switch-Adapted-Toys-Basics http://www.instructables.com/id/Ipod-CoverCase-Cheap-Easy-Toilet-Paper-Roll-/ /files/deriv/FTQ/74N4/GZ6I5G01/FTQ74N4GZ6I5G01.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/FTQ/74N4/GZ6I5G01/FTQ74N4GZ6I5G01.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/FTQ/74N4/GZ6I5G01/FTQ74N4GZ6I5G01.SMALL.jpg EIVEMWPGZ0BWHT2 ktow Here's a really fast, easy, and free cover for your ipod touch. Get toilet paper tube. Smash it in half. Insert ipod touch. If you want a snazzy look to it- decorate the outside. The dimensions ( if you're printing something out ) are about 4 1/4" tall and about 5" around (wide).
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Continue Reading »]]> technology Sat, 26 Jan 2013 23:30:09 PST Ipod-CoverCase-Cheap-Easy-Toilet-Paper-Roll- http://www.instructables.com/id/Lost-Foam-Casting-a-basic-walk-through/ /files/deriv/F1U/BNZO/GTQVOXKP/F1UBNZOGTQVOXKP.SQUARE2.jpg /files/deriv/F1U/BNZO/GTQVOXKP/F1UBNZOGTQVOXKP.SQUARE.jpg /files/deriv/F1U/BNZO/GTQVOXKP/F1UBNZOGTQVOXKP.SMALL.jpg EKQGFX0GTUG0WK9 ktow I made this walk through of lost foam casting for my high school students in my metals course. I hope this gives you a good feel of the process! Be safe and enjoy!
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