• Based on a very sensitive inductive force sensor.
  • Operation by force alone or by force and movement.
  • Removable rigid or flexible sticks available.
  • Rigid sticks are for control by force without movement.
  • Rigid sticks break at a controlled force to protect the sensor and the user. It will automatically restore itself because of built-in magnets.
  • Flexible sticks make the Skipper behave like a normal joystick.
  • Various combinations of force and movement possible.
  • Minimum force necessary for full output 10 grams.
  • Maximum force for full output adjustable to 700 grams.
  • Adjustable non-linear Force/Speed relationship gives users more precise control at low speed and more responsive control at high speed.
  • Adjustable tremor damping low pass filter.
  • A dealer can make adjustments with a wireless programmer while the user drives around freely. Optimal values found quickly and easily.
  • During adjustment, the dealer can stop the wheelchair immediately if anything goes wrong. This means safety for an inexperienced user.
  • Automatic compensation of sensor drift caused by temperature changes.
  • Automatic protection against unwanted wheelchair movement if the stick is outside the zero position on power up.
  • Compatible with the R-net Omni joystick standard.