Vibrating device in cellphones

Aug 23, 2005 3 Replies

I need to source a transducer capable of imparting a vibration to a (blind) user, probably in the 5..25Hz region, for use on a blind navigation device in situations where the users ears are otherwise occupied

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Was thinking of the transducers used in pagers and cellphones. Does anyone know of an OEM source of such devices ?. cheers M



yep google for pager motors

tons of stuff out there e.g.

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martin

They are available to retrofit into some mobile phones. Ebay would be worth a go.

sponix

Bingo ! I had no idea what pagers used to wobble - There even seems to be a healthy trade in these itty bitty motors out there. Thanks ! M

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