I8-module_open°lights

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How can everyday life for wheelchair users become simpler and more enjoyable? A team consisting of wheelchair users, technicians, and designers has collaborated to conduct a needs analysis, develop ideas, create prototypes, and test solutions for wheelchair attachments. The usability and aesthetic appeal were both taken into account: "We want the wheelchair not to resemble outdated medical equipment but rather look cool and contemporary," says Raul Krauthausen, a project participant. One of our designs is the lighting set called open°lights, which we developed and refined through several testing rounds. We offer two common shapes, which we refer to as the I and the O. The I shape is used for front lights and floor lighting, while the O shape is used for backlighting. The interface of the lights is easy to operate. With the aid of open-source instructions and maker technologies in Fab Labs, our products can be built and customized by users themselves. To get started, please download the Thing Files and open the Open Lights DIY Manual. The "Made for my Wheelchair" project is supported by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. Project partners include Makea Industries GmbH, Beable e.V., Otto Bock Mobility Solutions GmbH, and Sozialhelden e.V. Visit http://www.madeformywheelchair.de/ to learn more about the project.