Parameter settings

Setting Description Parameters
Mounting direction It can be easier to mechanically mount the joystick under an angle. This function swaps the joystick axis per 90° clockwise, to compensate for the rotation of the joystick. 0° Default
0° Min.
270° Max.
90° Step
Dead band Neutral zone around the joystick center position. Prevents creeping of the wheelchair after releasing the joystick.
Note: Most wheelchair electronics have their own dead band setting. It is advised to keep the default setting of the mo-vis device.
 5% Default
5% Min.
10% Max.
1 Step
Compensation mode Defines activation of the compensation algorithm.

For R-net: can be set individually for each profile.

 Off Always deactivated
Manual (De)activated manually by the user
On Always activated
Compensation factor Lowers forward/backward (Y) driving speed on rough terrain.
Wheelchair type and weight have an impact on this factor:
  • Heavy loaded wheelchairs may need to lower the setting to 'Weak'.
  • Light wheelchairs may need to increase the setting to 'Strong'.
  • If the joystick is mounted on a location that may multiply the value of a shock (e.g. on an arm), the setting should be lowered to 'Weak' or 'Very weak'.
  • Frontwheel-driven wheelchairs are less affected by this factor than rearwheel-driven wheelchairs.
 Very weak Almost no slow down
Weak Slows down less compared to normal
Normal Default setting
Strong Slows down more compared to normal
Very strong Slows down more compared to strong
X compensation To limit the steering reaction if the wheelchair overreacts on steering commands. This may happen due to compensation on the X direction that prevents the wheelchair to overcome an obstacle due to the loss of torque. The value is based on the compensation in Y direction. None No compensation
1/2 Y X = 50% of Y level
2/3 Y X = 66% of Y level
Equal Y X = 100% of Y level
(De)activation pattern Active if compensation mode is set to 'Manual'.
To activate/deactivate: nudge the joystick Forward + Backward + Forward.
  • Agile users may be able to execute this pattern quite quickly.
  • Set this parameter according to the agility of the user.
Note: 'Slow' may cause the wheelchair to drive while executing the pattern.
 Fast Fast executing speed
Normal Normal executing speed
Slow Slow executing speed
Tilt The joystick can detect the joystick tilt.

The wheelchair will stop driving when the parameter is set to 'On' and the joystick is tilted more than 70° in any direction (LED will flash orange).

The tilt sensor inhibit becomes inactive again when the angle becomes less than 60° (green LED is on, see Omni Joystick Connection and R-net Joystick Connection).

The use of this functionality certainly makes sense when a mo-vis joystick is integrated in a tray or other tilting surface/mounting aid.

Note: The tilt sensor response time is less than or equal to 1s.
 On
Off