'Universal' joysticks
Under no circumstances (as for instance happens in the automobile sector with the CAN bus) efforts are being made to create a standard communication protocol that allows controlling all the wheelchairs on the market from different peripherals with a universal protocol.
(Barriuso et al., 2018)
There is no universal protocol for power wheelchairs. Often, alternative controls are made for a single model or brand. At mo-vis, we are faced with this reality too. However, we try to be as ‘universal’ as possible.
R-net Electronics (Curtiss-Wright)
R-net is a multi-module control system for the control of rehab-type power chairs. R-net is the most common type of wheelchair electronics, so it is available on a wide range of power wheelchairs.
To pair a mo-vis joystick with one of their joystick modules (JSM - e.g. a CJSM2), you need a mo-vis R-net joystick, with R-net bus cable.
With the R-net programmer, you can choose whether the mo-vis joystick can control only 1 dedicated profile or more/all profiles.
The following mo-vis products are compatible with R-net
- P002-52 Micro Joystick R-net
- P002-62 Multi Joystick R-net
- P002-75 All-round Joystick R-net
- P002-76 All-round Joystick Light R-net
- P002-77 Heavy Duty Joystick R-net
- M002-24 Heavy Duty Kit R-net Standard Joystick
- M002-44 Heavy Duty Kit R-net CJSM2
- P015-61 Scoot Control R-net
To pair a mo-vis joystick with an Omni (2) display, you need a mo-vis Omni Joystick with SUB D9 connector:
- P002-51 Micro Joystick Omni
- P002-55 Micro Joystick Omni (5gr adapted)
- P002-61 Multi Joystick Omni
- P002-71 All-round Joystick Omni
- P002-72 All-round Joystick Light Omni
- P002-73 Heavy Duty Joystick Omni
With the R-net programmer, you can choose whether the mo-vis joystick can control only 1 or more dedicated profiles OR all profiles.
LiNX / DX Electronics (Dynamic Controls)
LiNX is the newest control system of Dynamic Controls that allows to configure & tailor power wheelchairs. There are several remotes (joysticks modules) available, such as the REM 400 and REM 500.
To pair a mo-vis joystick with LiNX electronics, you need a mo-vis Omni joystick with SUB D9 connector and a DLX-IN500A interface (available through Dynamic Controls). In the LiNX Programmer you can add 1 or more profiles for the mo-vis joystick.
mo-vis also still supports the older DX electronics. To pair a mo-vis joystick with DX electronics, you need a mo-vis Omni joystick with SUB D9 connector and a mo-vis Omni-DX Joystick Interface (P002-31).
- P002-51 Micro Joystick Omni
- P002-55 Micro Joystick Omni (5gr adapted)
- P002-61 Multi Joystick Omni
- P002-71 All-round Joystick Omni
- P002-72 All-round Joystick Light Omni
- P002-73 Heavy Duty Joystick Omni
The following wheelchair joysticks are available in LiNX version (no additional interface required).
- P015-71 Scoot Control LiNX
- P021-53 Foot Control LiNX
- P002-54 Micro Joystick LiNX
- P002-64 Multi Joystick LiNX
Q-Logic (Curtis Electronics)
To pair a mo-vis joystick with a Q-Logic Enhanced Display, you need a mo-vis Omni joystick with SUB D9 connector.
To pair a mo-vis joystick with Curtis electronics without an Enhanced Display, you need a mo-vis Omni joystick with SUB D9 connector and a Specialty Control Interface Module (SCIM) (available through Pride).
- P002-51 Micro Joystick Omni
- P002-55 Micro Joystick Omni (5gr adapted)
- P002-61 Multi Joystick Omni
- P002-71 All-round Joystick Omni
- P002-72 All-round Joystick Light Omni
- P002-73 Heavy Duty Joystick Omni
- M002-40 Heavy Duty Kit Curtis Standard Joystick
Special Cases
There are always special cases possible. For instance, some of the Ottobock wheelchairs have their own Curtis electronics. In this case, you can combine a mo-vis Omni joystick with a Joystick Interface Omni-Otto Bock (P002-37).
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Further Reading
Barriuso, A.L.; Pérez-Marcos, J.; Jiménez-Bravo, D.M.; Villarrubia González, G.; De Paz, J.F. Agent-Based Intelligent Interface for Wheelchair Movement Control. Sensors 2018, 18, 1511.