John, it strikes me that there might be a computer program that does this. Your physical therapist might know of something of this nature. Also, check out computer games intended for other purposes. I think some include such an element as part of competition. Here's wishing you a speedy recovery. David ---- John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Dear Volks, > > Since my stroke, I find I need a therapy device that is not generally > available and maybe someone here who is into electronics can point me in > the right direction. > > I need to exercise my hand and arm by pointing. It is actually a > coordination exercise. I need to actually touch what I am pointing at > repeatedly and the object pointed at needs to change positions randomly. > What I propose to have made is a panel with lots of little LED lights which > will light randomly and stay lit long enough for me to extend my arm and > touch the light. Needed is a random pulse generator to work the lights. I > have no idea how that would work or how it would need to be wired but > surely there must be a way. The length of time the lights stay on must be > adjustable. > > I solicit your suggestions, comments and help. > > Thank you, > > John -- David McNeely |
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