Balloon Switch

The soft balloon is easy to hold and will mould to the shape of your hand. Adjustable sensitivity - from less sensitive to extremely sensitive.

Technical Solutions’ Balloon Switch is the most sensitive squeeze switch we’ve ever seen.

Minute changes in air pressure are generated when a user squeezes the balloon. An electronic sensing system feeds measurements to a specially programmed computer circuit which constantly compensates for background pressure and ‘non-switch’ signals such as the user’s heart beat. The Balloon Switch will operate for over a week on a 9 volt battery. When connected to a power supply it automatically changes to a more responsive program which can be used for switch scanning.


We supply a kit with three balloons, each with a light density foam insert. The foam insert gives the balloon a self inflating function and also provides some back pressure for the user to press against. Balloons can be replaced when they wear out. Any balloon, squeeze bulb or similar device can be connected to the Balloon Switch.

Balloon Switch: SW-BALLOON