DIY Switch Adapted Seahorse
by delaneyb in Circuits > Assistive Tech
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DIY Switch Adapted Seahorse
This project is designed to adapt the Fisher Price Sooth Glow Seahorse so that it has switch access.
Supplies
Remove Battery Case
Remove battery case from inside the seahorse.
Separate Toy
Separate top from bottom part of toy.
*This is the most difficult part, It is helpful to carefully pry it apart with a flathead screwdriver.
Cut Cable
Cut end of the cable. (We will be using the female end of the cable for this adaption)
Strip the Cable
Strip the cable so that the wires from both the red and white cables are shown.
Solder
Separately solder the ends of the red and white cables.
Add Hole
Melt or drill a hole into the side of the battery pack.
Thread the Cable
Thread the cable through the battery pack so that the soldered red and white wires are on the inside.
Secure Cable
Tie the end of the cable inside the battery pack, or add a zip tie to prevent the wire from being pulled out when being played with.
Add Solder
Add solder to the areas that are marked with the arrows.
Solder
Solder the red and white cables to the areas that were soldered on the battery pack.
Reattach
Reattach the top and bottom of the battery pack.
Reassemble Toy
Place the battery pack into the seahorse.
Enjoy
Attach to switch and enjoy!