JAZZ Joystick

Article contents

1. Overview
2. Key Features
3. Who is it for?
4. What's in the box?
5. Before you start
6. Setting up the JAZZ (step-by-step)
7. Overview video
8. Using the JAZZ Joystick
9. Adjustments and Options
10. Compatibility & Connections
11. Mounting the JAZZ Joystick
12. Warranty

1. Overview

The JAZZ Joystick is a light-touch desktop joystick designed for learners who struggle with small, precise movements. It allows simple, gross movements to control either a computer cursor or switch scanning on AAC devices. The joystick only activates once pushed past a gentle movement threshold and gives an audible click to confirm that movement or scanning has begun.

Using Pretorian’s analogue technology (0.5N force), it provides both ease of movement and accurate control. You can switch between Mouse Mode and Switch Scanning Mode, adjust cursor speed, choose whether diagonals are allowed, set left-handed controls, use double-click or drag-lock functions, and turn the buzzer on or off.

The JAZZ Joystick works with PCs, Macs, Chromebooks, AAC systems, and with iPad/iPhone using a suitable USB adapter. Two handle options (T-Bar and Soft Ball) are included so you can pick the most comfortable grip.

2. Key features

• Unique option to be used for Switch Scanning
• Easily switchable between Mouse and Switch Scanning modes (either by user or during set-up)
• Four Cursor speed settings (with audible alert)
• Double click option
• Left handed option
• Buzzer may be turned off if not required
• Low profile providing a natural hand rest for comfortable operation
• Left/Right and Drag Lock buttons
• Socket to operate Left button
• Easy ‘plug and play’ installation, does not require driver software
• Light touch joystick movement (0.5 Newtons).

3. Who it's for

This joystick is designed for:

• Learners with limited fine motor skills
• People who cannot manage small joysticks, trackballs or touchscreens
• AAC users who rely on accurate switch scanning
• Teachers, therapists and parents supporting access across PC, Mac, tablet and AAC devices

4. What's in the box?

• JAZZ Joystick
• T-Bar handle
• Soft Ball handle
• User manual

If anything is missing, please contact Inclusive Support.

5. Before you start

• Find a free USB port.
• For iPad/iPhone, use a good-quality, Apple-licensed USB adapter.
• Decide if the learner will be using Mouse Mode, Switch Scanning Mode, or both.
• If switching modes during use is needed, plug a switch into the right-hand 3.5mm socket.

6. Setting up (step-by-step)

Connect the joystick

• Plug into a USB port (or into your tablet’s USB adapter).
• The first connection may take a few seconds while the device builds its own driver.

Fit a handle

• Push the T-Bar or Soft Ball handle onto the joystick stem.

Check the mode

• Out of the box, the joystick starts in Mouse Mode.
• If you move the stick and nothing happens, it may be in Switch Scanning Mode.

(Optional) plug in external switches

• Left socket: same function as left button
• Right socket: switches between Mouse ↔ Switch Scanning Mode

7. Overview video

8. Using the JAZZ Joystick

Mouse Mode

• Moves the cursor up, down, left, right (diagonals can be enabled).
• Click sound confirms when movement begins (can be turned off).
• Speed starts slow then accelerates.
• SmartTrack adjusts the starting speed based on how long the cursor has been still.
• Buttons/sockets can be:

Switch Scanning Mode

• Sends scanning steps in the four main directions (diagonals optional, off by default).
• Click confirms that scanning has started.
• Buttons default to Switch 1, 2, 3 (or reversed when left-handed mode is active).
• Designed for scanning in grid-based AAC systems such as Grid 3.

9. Adjustments and Options

Settings are changed through Learn Mode.

Learn Mode behaves differently depending on whether the unit is currently in Mouse Mode or Switch Scanning Mode.

Entering Learn Mode

1. Ensure you are in the correct mode for what you want to change.
2. Hold the middle button until a warbling tone sounds.
3. Make your changes.
4. Hold the middle button again to save (warbling tone confirms).

If left for 1 minute with no changes, Learn Mode exits and discards changes.

Mouse Mode settings

Cursor Speed & SmartTrack:

To change the cursor speed setting, press the middle button briefly. Each time you do so, the unit emits a number of beeps according to the table below. There are four speed settings and you may also choose whether SmartTrack is on or off. The speed of the cursor changes immediately, allowing you to experiment until the best setting is found.

Beep patterns correspond to the speed table in the manual:

Left-handed operation

Press left button:

• 1 beep = right-handed
• 2 beeps = left-handed

Double-click

Press right button:

• 1 beep = right click
• 2 beeps = double-click

Diagonal Cursor Movement

Hold left button:

• Falling tone = diagonals OFF
• Rising tone = diagonals ON

Buzzer on/off

Hold right button:

• Falling tone = OFF
• Rising tone = ON

Switch Scanning Mode settings

• Left-handed operation (same as above)
• Diagonal scanning:

              Falling tone = OFF

              Rising tone = ON

• Buzzer on/off (same as above)

10. Compatibility & Connections

Works with:

• Windows PCs
• Macs
• Chromebooks
• AAC devices built on PC platforms
• iPad/iPhone (iOS 13+) - USB adapter required
• Some Android devices (depending on specification)

Note: Some tablet/phone devices do not support Switch Scanning.

11. Mounting the JAZZ Joystick

We supply two mounting plates for the JAZZ Joystick:

Manfrotto Medium Triangular Mounting Plate (7393)

REHAdapt Medium Triangular Mounting Plate (6409)

The following image shows which arms are compatible with each plate:

12. Warranty

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