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Crick USB Switch Interface
ILC Reference NO 62:25:006
Item sourced from ILC VIC database
Short Description
The Crick USB Switch Interface is a switch connector for PC or Apple computers. It allows connection of 4 switches. It is automatically detected by many switch accessible programs. Using the accompanying USBKeys 2 software switches can be configured for a range of software and can be set to emulate mouse or keyboard functions.
More Details
Features
Connect up to four switches via computer USB port
Detachable 2m USB cable
Includes software that automatically configures the switches for use with most switch software
Can be used as both a keyboard and a mouse interface
Can be used with most single switch programs
Compatibility
Macintosh OS X including 10.6
Windows 98 or higher, including Windows 7
USB port
Method of Use
The software can be set up to start automatically when the computer is turned on and it remembers the settings last used.
The USB Keys 2 software is used to configure switch functions allowing the user to determine which keyboard or mouse function will be entered with each switch press. Switches can send any of the following actions:
Space, Return, Tab
Number keys: 1,2,3,4
Cursor keys: up, down, left, right
Mouse: left-click, right-click
The software can be set up to start automatically whenever the computer is started up, and is reported to recall the settings it was last using.
Factors to Consider
Ability to configure switches allows use with a range of programs, broadening the number of programs a person can access without the support team having to change connections or set up. This may help in reducing the complexity of the set up and the support time required.
Models
Only one model available.
Dimensions
Overall Width..................................... 65 mm
Overall Depth..................................... 64 mm
Overall Height (Min).............................. 28 mm
Place of Manufacture
Crick, UK
Maintenance
Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.
Standards
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Price Guide
Refer to supplier details for pricing.
Supplier Information
Name: East-West Computers Pty Ltd
Price: POA
Postal Address:
P.O. Box 53
Riddells Creek
VIC 3431
Phone: 03 8682 9945
FAX: 03 9017 8931
Website: www.east-west.com.au
Name: Novitatech
Price: POA
Address:
Novitatech
Days Road
Regency Park
SA 5942
Postal Address:
PO Box 2438
Regency Park
SA 5942
Phone: (08) 8243 8348
FAX: (08) 8243 8337
Toll Free: 1300 855 585
Email: assistivetech@novita.org.au
Website: www.novitatech.org.au/at
Name: Spectronics
Price: POA
Address:
Unit E1 Commercial Court
130 Kingston Road
Underwood
QLD 4119
Postal Address:
PO Box 88
Rochedale
QLD 4123
Phone: (07) 3808 6833
FAX: (07) 3808 6108
Email: mail@spectronicsinoz.com
Website: www.spectronicsinoz.com
Name: Technability
Price: POA
Address:
The Spastic Centre of NSW
189 Allambie Road
Allambie Heights
NSW 2100
Postal Address:
PO Box 184
Brookvale
NSW 2100
Phone: (02) 9975 8419/8
FAX: (02) 9975 5932
Email: technability@tscnsw.org.au
Website: www.technability.com.au
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