Friday, June 29, 2012

Switch Interface Round Up




 Access to Software on a Computer
  • Hitch by Ablenet
    • Access to most accessible software
    • Mouse emulation
    • 5 switch ports
    • USB connection
    • $99
  •  Multi Switch by Inclusive
    • Access to most accessible software
    • Change settings using provided software
    • Automatically adjusts to most commercial switch software
    • Six switch ports
    • Switch testing through interface box
    • USB Connection
    • $155
  • Switch Hopper and Switch Hopper by RJ Cooper
    • Frog shaped interface with 3 switch ports, or interface with built in button
    • sends mouse clicks or install software to change mouse button settings (affects all connected mice)
    • $99/$119
  • Crick USB Switch Box
    • Works with most accessible software
    • Created to work with Crick/Clicker 5 and 6
    • use software to change settings
    • website to assist with finding settings
    • 5 switch ports
    • USB Connection
    •  $159
  • Stealth Switch 5
    • Must be programmed to work with chosen software using software, settings then saved in interface so it can be moved without resetting
    • Use as a mouse emulator
    • 5 switch ports
    • USB connection
    • $79
  • Intelliswitch by Madentec
    • Works with most accessible software
    • Works with Discover Pro
    • Change settings using software
    • Wireless or wired, RF wireless up to 20 feet, wired uses USB
    • Heavier and bigger than most other interfaces
    • $299
  • Swifty by Orin
    • Thumb drive size interface
    • 1 switch port
    • Connect the Swifty Beam for wireless access to up to 3 switches
    • Mouse Emulator with Swifty Beam
    • $79.95
Mouse Emulators on a Computer
  • Hitch by Ablenet
    • Access to most accessible software
    • Mouse emulation
    • 5 switch ports
    • USB connection
    • $99
  •  X-Keys USB by Pi Engineering
    • Mouse emulator or custom controls
    • Use software to control settings
    • Includes software development kit
    • USB connection
    • 12 switch ports
    • $129.95
  • Swifty by Orin
    • Thumb drive size interface
    • 1 switch port
    • Connect the Swifty Beam for wireless access to up to 3 switches
    • Mouse Emulator with Swifty Beam
    • $79.95

For iOS (iPod, iPad, iPhone)
  • Hook by Ablenet
    • gives access to music only
    • use a computer to adjust settings
    • $149.99
  • Switchamajig
    • turns iPad into a switch to control attached, adapted items
    • $279 
  • Blue2 by Ablenet
    • works with Ablenet and Blue2 compatible apps only
    • built in switches or connect other to 1 or 2 switch ports
    • also works with a computer with included dongle
    • $149
  • The Shield by Tecla
    • Connect switches and or controllers to iOS devices
    • Use with Tecla app
    • Controls the entire device and certain apps
    • starts at $289 (add accessories and training if needed)

For Android
  • The Shield by Tecla
    • Connect switches and or controllers to Android devices
    • Use with Tecla app
    • Controls the entire Android device and certain apps
    • starts at $289 (add accessories and training if needed)
Misc
  • PageBot by Orin for Kindle
    • Works with Kindle Keyboard, DX and Kindle 2
    • Activate switch to turn to next page or previous page
    • Includes mount for Kindle and PageBot
    • $279.95-299.95

2 comments:

  1. Terrific roundup. Thanks for sharing such a great resource!

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  2. What an amazing resource! This will be shared with my AT grad students at Simmons!! Thank you!

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