Multidisciplinary Senior Design Project

Hands-free Adapted Keyboard Kit

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Our adaptive keyboard offers foot pedals to help those with disabilities with alternative method of controlling their computer. Using 3D printing and Arduino, we've made a cheap, DIY device that can be customized based on a user's specific needs.

Initial Concept Design

First concept for an adjustable height and angle design.

Early Version 1 concept

View of an early V1 showing height adjusting bars.

Version 1 side view

Side view of the V1 design.

Version 1 perspective view

View of V1 that shows height adjusting spars were added to change the angle.

Completed 3D print

Version 1 part that has finished printing.

Early test with microcontroller.

Initial testing with an Arduino Micro microcontroller.

Version 2 bottom view

Bottom view of V2, shows routing holes for cables to run underneath buttons.

Version 2 perspective view view

View of V2 which shows the placement of the microcontroller and the position of the buttons.

Team Members
Ryan Moulton
Alexander Loui
Evan Bilafer
Esther Millas
Maximillian Yu
Ries Scerbin
Mavis Irwin