Wireless Foot-control Page Turner

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<p>Create a foot-controlled page turning system from 3D Printed pieces and an inexpensive wireless add-on keypad.</p> <p> <figure class="media"> <oembed url="https://youtu.be/DjwS2s4lkRA"></oembed> </figure> </p> <p>Check the original to see if that's the set you need: <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4129202">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4129202</a></p> <p>NOTE: This solution is intended to be used with one or more manufactured products.</p> <p>This model shown is equipped for 2.4 GHz wireless operation and includes a tiny USB receiver chip. Depending on how new the iPad is, a USB-A/Lightning adapter or USB-A/USB-C adapter is needed. The wireless connection is handled entirely by the external device, so once it's plugged in, no connection change on the iPad should be necessary.</p> <p>This remix accommodates a second wireless keypad model that is commonly available for purchase. The design is the same as the original except for the substitution of 2 .stl files that have been changed to fit this keypad: pocket_type_2.stl and wakezero-key_type2_supports.stl. The other 4 files are the same as those included with the original design.</p> <p>This model is equipped for 2.4 GHz wireless operation and includes a tiny USB receiver chip. Depending on the type of tablet device used, a USB-A/Lightning adapter or USB-A/USB-C adapter is needed. The wireless connection is handled entirely by the external device, so once it's plugged in, no connection change on the iPad should be necessary.</p> <p>The wake(zero-key) type 2 button can be added to the device (shown in picture) so that the zero key can be pressed in order to wake the keypad's transmission if it goes to sleep to save the battery.</p> <p>If you've priced any full-featured Bluetooth foot-control page turners recently, then you'll know why a low cost alternative might be of interest.</p> <p>Here's a device for using a cheap Bluetooth or other wireless keypad as a foot-operated page turner. Set back to “4” and forward to “+”. The holder (Pocket_type2) for the keypad is designed to trap the square feet at its lower end so that the keypad's own weight keeps it from sliding around.</p> <p>Enough space has been left below "fingers" to apply a rubber or felt foot that will contact the keys.</p> <p>Travel of pedals has been limited by design to prevent damage to the keypad.</p> <h3>Print Settings</h3> <p><strong>Rafts:</strong></p> <p>No</p> <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong> <div><p>Yes</p></div> <p><strong>Resolution:</strong></p> <p>200 (.2 mm)</p> <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong> <div><p>20</p></div> <p><strong>Filament:</strong> Any PLA Any color</p> <p><br/> <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong></p> </p><div><p>3 shells are recommended.</p> Notes: <p>Support information by part. Tree-like supports recommended. Be sure supports are adequately removed in small slots of Overlay.</p> <p>Part name/supports needed</p> <p>Pocket_type2/yes</p> <p>Overlay/yes</p> <p>Left pedal/yes</p> <p>Right pedal/yes</p> <p>Hinge bolts/no</p> <p>wakezero-key_type2_supports/tree-like supports included in .stl file</p> <p>Please remix if you modify for a different type wireless keypad.</p> </div></p></p> Category: Tablet