The Tecla Shield is a device that enables connection of powered wheelchairs and adapted switches to Bluetooth-enabled electronic devices. Together with the Tecla App for Android, the Tecla Shield may be used to access and control Android-powered devices. The Tecla Shield will also be available soon for the iPhone and iPad.
Any device manufacturer or software developer can make their products compatible with the Tecla Shield in order to make them accessible to people with mobility impairments.
The Tecla Shield is now available for sale from the Komodo OpenLab Store!.
Features:
- Transmit switch events wirelessly (up to 100m range)
- Connect up to six independent switch inputs compatible with the Simple Electrical Transducer (TRACE) Standard.
- No delay in switch event transmission
- Rock solid connection
- Built-in switch noise filtering
- Transmits both switch press and release events
Technical Specifications
Diagram of Tecla Shield Connections
- Size (L x W x H): 82 x 76 x 44 mm [3.25 x 3 x 1.75"]
- Weight: 150g
- Radio Type: Bluetooth Class 1
- Radio Protocol: Serial Port Profile
- Switch Port 1: 3.5mm mono socket
- Switch Port 2: 3.5mm mono socket
- ECU Port: D-Sub 9-pin male connector
- Power Port 1: USB Type B socket (5V)
- Power Port 2: 2.1mm center-positive barrel socket (6–12V)
- Based on the Arduino open-source hardware platform
