'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
![This is a picture of a CJSM2](/sites/default/files/styles/text_image/public/2021-05/CJSM2.jpg?itok=Gw1zfccj)
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.
![This is a picture of an Omni 2 Display](/sites/default/files/styles/text_image/public/2021-05/Omni2.png?itok=O_JFCfbC)
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
![This is a picture of a LiNX REM400](/sites/default/files/styles/text_image/public/2021-05/REM400%20LiNX.png?itok=xc86OPAu)
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
![This is a picture of a Curtis Enhanced Display](/sites/default/files/styles/text_image/public/2021-05/Curtis%20Enhanced%20Display.jpg?itok=UbFfQT3H)
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.