5th December, 2020

Electra Live!

Electra is a simple stimulating app for people with special/complex needs of all ages. It is visually stimulating and suitable for a range of abilities. One of our best downloading apps over the years.

Click or tap the button and the app will launch filling the screen or window.

If the app fills the window, maximise the window to full screen and the app will run as full screen.

Press ESC key or click/tap the X button to close the app.

How to Use

Electra responds to taps/clicks/presses and multi-touch movements. Tap or click the screen to see the effect. Tap the silver buttons to change position, color and height.

Make sure your Windows PC, or Apple Mac has either the Google Chrome Browser or new Microsoft Edge Chromium Browser installed. Your Chromebook will already have the Chrome browser. Below we use our SandBox app as an example, which applies to all our apps.

Click the app icon above, whilst using Chrome or Edge browser, which will open and launch the Sensory App in a new browser tab

Look for the “Install” button (+ or ↓) that appears in the browser address bar, in top right area of the screen. Press this Install button and the installer pop-up will appear. See the examples screenshots below on Chrome and Edge browsers on a Mac.

Chrome Browser

 

Edge Browser

You will find the Sensory app icon added to your desktop or programs list/folder. Once installed the app does not require a web connection, and will run large screen on launch from the app icon.

Here is a video showing the install and uninstall process on a Chrome browser.

Sensory Web App (PWA) Install on Chrome

Click the app icon above using the Safari browser, which will open and launch the Sensory App in a new Safari browser tab/window. The app will launch and run.

Press the Share icon () and you can add the Sensory app icon to the Home Screen.

Once installed on an iOS device, the app may require a web connection (depends on the device), and will run large screen on launch from the app icon. We recommend holding the device in landscape orientation for most Sensory Apps, for the best experience.

Here is a video showing the install and delete process on an iPhone/iPad

Run and Add a Sensory Web App to Safari iOS

Click the app icon or the install link in Chrome Android browser, which will open and launch the Sensory App in a new Chrome browser tab. The app will launch and run.

Press the Action Menu (3 vertical dots) and you can install the App from this menu.

Once installed the app does not require a web connection, and will run large screen on launch from the app icon. We recommend holding the device in landscape orientation for most Sensory Apps, for the best experience.

Here is a video showing the install and uninstall process on an Android device.

Install Sensory PWA on android phone (and tablet)

Many of our apps are also available from the main apps stores, free and low cost. Click the logos below to visit our App Stores pages.

ios app store downloadGet it on google playGet it from Microsoft

You can view short videos on most of our apps on our Youtube Channel.

Sensory Apps Playlist

Electra can be controlled by assistive technology switches that produce character codes (1, 2, 3, 4, Space, Enter & ~1, ~2, ~3, ~4) – all produce a reaction. Electra can also be controlled by a bluetooth keyboard, using 1,2,3,4, Space and Enter

  • Switch 1: Shock and change effect.
  • Switch 2: Change left anchor for effect.
  • Switch 3: Change left and right anchors for effect.
  • Switch 4: Change right anchor for effect.

Electra also now supports the XBox controller or Microsoft Adaptive Controller on many devices (including Chromebook). The spark can be changed by hitting A. B, X and Y control other app effects.

Read more about the Bluetooth switch access and the Microsoft Adaptive Controller here

 

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