Recently Eelke Verschuur, our distribution partner in The Netherlands asked whether we could build device that would allow two children to play together with the switch adapted toys we produce.
We thought it was an excellent idea and set about it immediately; this is how it turned out.
We call it the “2 Player Game Extension Box” and this is how it works.
2 Player Game Extension Box
Two switches are plugged into the sockets on the side and the patch lead is connected to the toy controller, such as the one used for the Tolo train set. Both players can now share control of the toy but only one player has control at one time.
The Extension box features two bright LEDs: one red and the other blue which light-up to show which player is in control of the toy.
The Extension Box uses momentary switch mode. This means that the player has control whilst their switch remains pressed. When the player releases their switch it allows their partner to take control. Or, if the first player is faster to regain control by pressing their switch first.
A recipe for good fun or fireworks!
Visit the Dream-Racer website for more details of this and all the other fun and technical products we produce.
Mike
