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Point-It!

admin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:13:02 +0000

Point-It! is an attractive rugged USB joystick for use as an alternative to a mouse input. It gives smooth accurate proportional control of a Windows mouse pointer. This small unobtrusive unit can be located close to a user or operated on a desktop. In addition it has fixings in its base so that it can be attached to a Super Mount and positioned effectively for chin control.

Morwena Pleines getting to grips with a Point-It!

Four buttons are used to operate mouse button functions left click, double click, right click and mouse speed. 3.5mm jack sockets allow connection of standard switches for those who find it difficult to operate the switches on the unit itself. Drag-Lock feature allows a user to drag without having to keep the left button pressed.

The joystick is a professional non-contacting type as found on powered wheelchairs and is available in standard and ball knob versions. The standard version has a switch on top of the knob that operates the left mouse button. The ball knob can be interchanged with knobs including chin, sponge, wrist plate etc.

Mini Point-It!

admin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:17:22 +0000

The Mini Point-It! is a compact version of the popular Point-It! joystick and is designed to be attached to a Super Mount or similar so that it can be located close to a user. The Mini Point-It! includes features which enable the advanced user to access all mouse button functions from the switch on top of the joystick knob or by simply “flicking” the joystick – no external switch is required!

Alternatively two external switches can be connected and used to operate the mouse button functions. The left hand switch input operates the left click whilst the right hand switch input can be set to operate either the right click, left double click or mouse speed.

To use the Mini Point-It! effectively it must be mounted. A circular mounting plate with a ¼” thread is available which attaches to the bottom of the joystick and screws into any camera mounting bracket.

Knob Options

admin — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:45:49 +0000

A range of knob alternatives are available for the Point-It! joysticks including T-Bar, Sponge Ball, Chin Cup, Dynamic Knob and Carrot Knob. The alternative knobs are only interchangeable with the Ball Knob versions of the Point-It!

Wireless Mouse Mover

admin — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:26:49 +0000

The Wireless Computer Interface is a derivative of the Wireless Point-It! Functionally it is the same device but instead of a joystick you can connect any multiple switch, such as a TASH star, wafer or penta switch. Four of the five switches are used to make non-proportional mouse movements whilst the fifth switch is used to operate the left button. In advanced mode all mouse button functions can be accessed from the fifth switch.

Wireless Point-It!

admin — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:20:34 +0000

The Wireless Point-It! is a wireless version of the popular Point-It! joystick. It offers greater flexibility in that it can be mounted permanently to a person’s wheelchair and be used in more than one location, for example at home or in the workplace.

The joystick is battery powered and comes complete with charger and mouse receiver. The mouse receiver connects to the USB port of a computer and is best positioned facing out from the edge of the table. Then, when positioned in front of the computer an invisible link is made between the joystick and the computer.

Three buttons are used to operate mouse functions, left click, right click and mouse speed. The function of the right button can be set to be either right click, double click or drag lock. 3.5mm jack sockets allow connection of standard switches for those who find it difficult to operate the buttons on the unit itself. For people who find it difficult to operate any switches, advanced modes allow all mouse button functions to be accessed by pressing just one switch or by simply “flicking” the joystick.

A special extended version of the Wireless Point-It! can be interfaced to any device that can already be controlled by one or more switches. The joystick movements simply replace the action of pressing switches. This enables a user to have integrated control over both their computer mouse and an external device such as a communication aid or environmental control.

USB Interface Cable

admin — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:44:50 +0000

Allows you to use any TASH multiple switch as an alternative mouse. Simply plug the USB cable into a PC and instantly start using the switches to move the mouse around the screen and make selections. Up, Down, Left, Right and Left Mouse Click functions are supported. No special software required.

USB Mini Joystick

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:55:57 +0000

A USB version of the TASH Mini joystick. Move in any direction like a traditional joystick, press down on the shaft to send a left mouse click. Two tips included: flexible rubber and hard plastic. Tactile and auditory feedback. Requires mounting.

USB Penta

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:53:58 +0000

A USB version of the TASH Penta switch. Requires a small range of motion, light touch and targeting ability. For people with fine motor skills and good targeting ability. The five switches are small (.3″ / 1 cm diameter) and activated by pressing down on buttons. Tactile and auditory feedback. Not meant for harsh or rugged environments.

USB Wafer

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:52:22 +0000

A USB version of the TASH Wafer switch. Five low-profile membrane switches slightly recessed into the housing. Each switch is 2¼-inches in diameter and printed with a different arrow direction for cursor control or joystick emulation.

USB Star

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:50:01 +0000

A USB version of the TASH Star switch. Each switch is 2¼-inches in diameter and slightly recessed. Comes with five colored stickers. Slight tactile and auditory feedback. No software required.