Latest Version: 2.1 2022-June-29
The Open Rocker Switch is an inexpensive 3D printable accessibility switch. The switch consists of two separate buttons that are activated by pressing on either side. The switch is 167 mm L x 79 mm W x 16 mm H and uses two standard mono 3.5 mm cables. Using the model of tactile switch specified, the activation force is about 1.3 N (130 gf) for each side. This switch is comparable in size, activation force, and travel to the discontinued AbleNet Rocker Switch. The Open Rocker Switch has interchangeable button pieces and center divider pieces for users to customize and personalize their switch.
The Bill of Materials lists all of the parts and components required to build the Open Rocker Switch. The electronic components may be available locally, but will probably need to be ordered online.
Print the components for the Open Rocker Switch. The button pieces and the divider can be redesigned to customize each user's preference.
All of the files and individual print files can be in the /Build_Files/3D_Printing folder. Refer to the 3D Printing Guide for printing instructions.
Reference the assembly guide for the tools and steps required to build each portion.
| Document | Version | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Design Rationale | 2.1 | ORS_Design_Rationale |
| Bill of Materials | 2.1 | ORS_BOM |
| 3D Printing Guide | 2.1 | ORS_3D_Printing_Guide |
| Assembly Guide | 2.1 | ORS_Assembly_Guide |
| Maker Checklist | 2.1 | ORS_Checklist |
| Quick Guide | 2.1 | ORS_Quick_Guide |
| Changelog | 2.1 | ORS_Changelog |
Fusion 360 Files:
Step Files:
Version 2.1 July 2022
The Open Rocker Switch is inspired by the design of the now discontinued Ablenet Rocker Switch, originally created by TASH.
Design:
- Gabriel Chiu
- Jake McIvor
Everything needed or used to design, make, test, or prepare the Open Rocker Switch is licensed under the CERN 2.0 Permissive license https://ohwr.org/project/cernohl/wikis/Documents/CERN-OHL-version-2 (CERN-OHL-P) .
Accompanying material such as instruction manuals, videos, and other copyrightable works that are useful but not necessary to design, make, test, or prepare the Open Rocker Switch are publshed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Makers Making Change is an initiative of Neil Squire, a Canadian non-profit that helps people with disabilities.
We are committed to creating a network of volunteer makers who support people with disabilities in their communities through 3D printing assistive devices. Check out our library of free, open-source assistive technologies with parts and build instructions.
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