Primary Driving Controls are those that directly affect the motion of the vehicle. They are broken down into 3 categories: Steering Only, Gas/Brake Only, and Steering and Gas/Brake. If your needs should change in the future, simply plug in a different input device. These devices greatly reduce the mechanical input and range of motion required to operate the motor vehicle. The inputs are grouped into series.
Steering Only
W-Series
The W-Series is a vehicle steering control that utilizes a 5″ diameter wheel input device. Due to its ease-of-use, it is favored among 2-handed drivers. The total number of rotations from full left steer to full right steer is 5-6.7 turns depending upon the vehicle. This equates to approximately a 2:1 ratio between the W-Series input device and the OEM steering wheel. The input force required to turn the wheel is approx. 0.2 lbs. The W-Series measures 5.0” x 4.0” x 2.5” and weighs approx. 3 lbs.
Wheel
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Just below the wheel, a spring tensioned friction sleeve is used to provide a smooth feel to the driver and prevent motion of the wheel due to inertia without an input from the driver. A durable worm gear drive, supported by two, 3/8″ ball bearings underneath the wheel, is coupled internally to 3-independent and redundant electronic devices for unsurpassed safety and reliability. All electronics are completely isolated from the forces applied to the wheel, and a unique clutching device is incorporated to protect the mechanism and to allow the forward position of the orthotic to be adjusted to any location on the wheel. The flexibility of the software allows the turn-ratio of the W-Series to be programmed to the OEM steering wheel by a certified dealer.
X-Series
The X-Series is a vehicle steering control that utilizes a single-axis joystick input device positioned for an x-axis joystick motion. The exposed height of the joystick is approximately 4.25” and only requires 3.7” of input movement from full left steer position to full right steer position. The mechanism is extremely low-effort, requiring a maximum input force of only 0.2 lbs, and is spring-loaded to return the steer position to center. The joystick is coupled internally to 3-independent and redundant electronic devices for unsurpassed safety and reliability.
Single-Axis Joystick
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The Single-Axis Joystick input device can be positioned for either left hand or right hand operation. The input control measures 5.0” x 4.0” x 2.5” and weighs approx. 1.5 lbs. The software flexibility within the system provides four (4) unique control algorithms developed by EMC specifically for joystick steering. These allow on-screen programming in the display by the dealer and evaluator to maximize the clients input strength and range of motion. Speed-sensitive steering feature is designed to reduce over-steering scenarios at high speeds. Audible feedback to assist the driver as to the rate of steering change is selectable on-screen. Sensitivity of the joystick can be tailored to you with multiple joystick band adjustments that are selectable on-screen.
Gas/Brake Only
L-Series
The L-Series is a gas & brake control that utilizes a lever input device. The exposed lever height is 2.5″, with the total travel from full gas to full brake being approximately 4”. The device requires a minimum input force that can be adjusted from approximately 2.4 – 5.0 lbs. Input force is managed by two horizontally opposed internal dampeners that provide the return-to-center mechanism and produce a smooth feel that can be adjusted independently for both the gas and brake direction.
Lever
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The lever itself rotates a 3/8″ stainless steel shaft supported by shielded ball bearings on each end, and is coupled internally to 3-independent and redundant electronic devices for unsurpassed safety and reliability. The L-Series input device can be positioned for either left hand or right hand operation. The control input enclosure measures 8.0” x 3.0” x 3.25” and weighs approx. 3 lbs. The flexibility of the software allows for a selectable gas & brake input direction, effort, and sensitivity curves, that can be programmed by a certified Dealer or professional driver rehab specialist to suit each individual.
Y-Series
The Y-Series is a gas & brake control that utilizes a single axis joystick input device. The joystick is constrained to motion only in the Y-axis. The exposed height of the joystick is approximately 4.25” and only requires 3.7” of input total travel from the full-gas to full-brake position. The mechanism is extremely low-effort, requiring a maximum input force of only 0.2 lbs, and is spring-loaded to return the input position to center.
Single-Axis Joystick
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The Single-Axis Joystick input device can be positioned for either left hand or right hand operation. The control input enclosure measures 5.0” x 4.0” x 2.5” and weighs approx. 1.5 lbs. The joystick is coupled internally to 3-independent and redundant electronic devices for unsurpassed safety and reliability. The flexibility of the software allows for a selectable Gas & Brake input direction, and sensitivity curves, that can be programmed by a Certified Dealer or professional driver rehab specialist to suit each individual.
Steering and Gas/Brake
J-Series
The J-Series input device is a gas, brake & steering control that utilizes a multi-axis joystick. Motion in the X-axis is for steering and the Y-axis handles gas & brake. The exposed height of the joystick is approximately 4.25” and only requires 3.7” of input travel from the full left steer position to full right steer or from the full gas position to full brake. The gas & brake input direction can be programmed by your dealer to be either gas forward or brake forward.
Two-Axis Joystick
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The Two-Axis Joystick mechanism is extremely low-effort, requiring a maximum input force of only 0.2 lbs, and is internally spring-loaded to return to the center, or null, position. The joystick is internally coupled to 3-independent and redundant electronic devices on each axis for unsurpassed safety and reliability. The J-Series input device can be positioned for either left hand or right hand operation. The input control enclosure measures 5.0” x 4.0” x 2.5” and weighs only 1.5 lbs. The software flexibility within the system provides four (4) unique control algorithms developed by EMC specifically for joystick steering. These allow on screen programming in the display by the dealer and evaluator to maximize the clients input strength and range of motion.
Combo Series
WL-Series
The WL-Series is a gas, brake & steering control that utilizes the same wheel input device as the W-Series for steering and the same lever input device as the L-Series for gas & brake. These input devices are designed to be mounted on either side of the driver. However, they are interchangeable so that the system can be tailored for right or left hand steering.
XL-Series
The XL-Series is a gas, brake & steering control that utilizes two separate control inputs. A joystick constrained to the X-axis (same as the X-Series) is used as the steering input and a lever input device (same as the L-Series) is used for operation of the gas & brake.
WY-Series
The WY-Series is a gas, brake & steering control that utilizes two separate control inputs. A wheel input device is provided for steering (same as the W-Series) and a Y-axis joystick for gas & brake (same as the Y-Series). This system is well suited for persons requiring extremely low-effort gas & brake control and a low-effort steering wheel control.
XY-Series
The XY-Series is a gas, brake & steering control that utilizes two separate control inputs. A joystick input device constrained to the X-axis is used for steering (same as the X-Series) and a separate joystick input device constrained to the Y-axis is for gas & brake (same as the Y-Series). This system is well suited for persons requiring joystick controls but able to utilize dual input devices.