The Rocket-Switch-Interface is a switch interface device which enables users to operate their computer or smartphone devices using adaptive switches. Rocket-Switch-Interface supports up to two input 3.5mm adaptive switches.
Both switches can be used as inputs when short pressed, switch 1 can be used to change the operation mode when it's pressed and hold for 4 seconds. The device can operate in several modes:
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Switch Mac Mode: This mode can be used along switch control software available for Windows, Android, iOS, and Mac Operating Systems. Switch 1 outputs the Space key and switch 2 outputs the Enter key.
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Switch Mode: This mode can be used along switch control software available for Windows, Android, and iOS Operating Systems. Switch 1 outputs the 1 key and switch 2 outputs the 2 key.
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Mouse Mode: This mode can be used to simulate a mouse button click. Switch 1 performs left mouse click and switch 2 performs right mouse click.
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Settings Mode: The settings mode allows the user to adjust the reaction time between switch presses. There are 10 levels in total and the default reaction level is set to 9. The minimum reaction time is 50ms ( Level 10 ) and maximum reaction time is 500ms ( Level 1 ). Switch 1 decrements the reaction level by 1 level and switch 2 increments the reaction level by 1 level as well.
This is an open-source assistive technology, so anyone is free to build it. All of the files and instructions required to build the device are contained within this repository. Refer to the Maker Checklist below.
If you would like to obtain this device, you may submit a build request through the MMC Library Page. The requestor is responsible for the cost of materials and any shipping.
If you have the skills and equipment to build this device, and would like to donate your time to create the switch for someone who needs it, visit the MMC Maker Wanted section.
The Makers Checklist provides an overview of the steps required to build this device.
The Bill of Materials lists all of the parts and components required to build the Rocket Switch Interface.
All of the files and individual print files can be in the /Build_Files/3D_Printing_Files folder.
Reference the Assembly Guide for the tools and steps required to build each portion.
| Document | Version | Link |
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| Design Rationale | 1.1 | Rocket Switch Interface Design_Rationale |
| Maker Checklist | 1.1 | Rocket Switch Interface Link_Maker_Checklist |
| Bill of Materials | 1.1 | Rocket Switch Interface Link_Bill_of_Materials |
| 3D Printing Guide | 1.1 | Rocket Switch Interface Link_3D_Printing_Guide |
| Assembly Guide | 1.1 | Rocket Switch Interface Link_Assembly_Guide |
| User Guide | 1.1 | Rocket Switch Interface Link_User_Guide |
| Changelog | 1.1 | Rocket Switch Interface Link_Changelog |
Designers:
- Milad Hajihassan, Makers Making Change
Contributors:
- Derrick Andrews, Makers Making Change
Everything needed or used to design, make, test, or prepare the Rocket Switch Interface Link is licensed under the CERN 2.0 Weakly Reciprocal license https://ohwr.org/project/cernohl/wikis/Documents/CERN-OHL-version-2 (CERN-OHL-W) .
Accompanying material such as instruction manuals, videos, and other copyrightable works that are useful but not necessary to design, make, test, or prepare the Rocket Switch Interface are published under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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