Compusult Jouse3 User manual

Jouse3

User’s Guide

Revision 2.0

Prepared by:

Compusult Limited

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http://www.jouse.com

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Document No. 01235-008

January 2015

JOUSE is a trademark of the Neil Squire Foundation.

(http://www.NeilSquire.ca)

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Table of Contents

1.0 WHAT IS THE JOUSE3? ....................................................................................................1

2.0 GETTING STARTED ..........................................................................................................3

2.1 Unpacking the Jouse3 ....................................................................................................3

2.2 Attach the Jouse3 Arm to Your Desktop .......................................................................4

2.3 Adjust the Jouse3 Arm...................................................................................................4

2.4 Insert the Puff Tube into the Mouthpiece ......................................................................5

2.5 Connecting the Cables ...................................................................................................6

3.0 CONFIGURING THE JOUSE3..........................................................................................8

3.1 DIP Switch Configuration .............................................................................................8

3.1.1 DIP Switch Control Modes................................................................................9

3.1.1.1 iOS Mode..........................................................................................11

3.1.1.2 Configuring iOS7 Switch Control Mode ..........................................11

3.1.1.3 Dwell Cursor Mode ..........................................................................14

3.1.2 Disabling the Sip and/or Puff Input(s).............................................................16

3.1.3 Jouse3 Front External Switch Inputs ...............................................................17

3.2 Jouse3 Front Potentiometers........................................................................................17

3.2.1 Adjust Sip/Puff Sensitivity ..............................................................................18

3.2.2 Speed Settings..................................................................................................19

4.0 CONTROLLING SWITCH-ENABLED DEVICES WITH THE JOUSE3 .................20

4.1 Using the Jouse3 External Switch Control Ports .........................................................20

4.2 Using the Optional USBox Accessory and Software ..................................................20

4.2.1 Using the Jouse3 with the USBox Accessory..................................................21

5.0 INSTALLING THE JOUSE3 ON YOUR COMPUTER OR MOBILE DEVICE .......24

5.1 Installing Under Microsoft Windows ..........................................................................24

5.2 Installing Under Macintosh .........................................................................................24

5.3 Installing Under Linux.................................................................................................24

5.4 Configuring the Jouse3 for Android Devices ..............................................................25

5.5 Other Operating Systems .............................................................................................25

5.6 Test the Jouse3 .............................................................................................................25

5.7 Using Another Mouse with the Jouse3 ........................................................................25

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6.0 OPERATING THE JOUSE3 .............................................................................................26

6.1 Jouse3 Front LED Indicators .......................................................................................26

6.1.1 At Startup .........................................................................................................26

6.1.2 LED Operation in Mouse Emulation Mode (Normal Mode) ..........................28

6.2 Operating the Jouse3....................................................................................................28

6.2.1 Moving the Cursor ...........................................................................................29

6.2.2 Left Clicking (Puff)..........................................................................................29

6.2.3 Right Clicking (Sip).........................................................................................29

6.2.4 Double Clicking (Puffs)...................................................................................29

6.2.5 Adjust Cursor Speed ........................................................................................29

6.2.6 Adjust Double-Click Rate................................................................................30

6.2.7 Dragging Items ................................................................................................30

7.0 EXTERNAL OPTIONS / ADD-ONS................................................................................31

7.1 On-Screen Keyboard....................................................................................................31

7.2 Voice Recognition Software ........................................................................................31

7.3 Add-On 2-Switch Option.............................................................................................31

7.4 Add-On Mounting Options..........................................................................................32

8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................................................................................33

9.0 TECHNICAL SUPPORT...................................................................................................35

Appendix A - Cleaning the Jouse3

Appendix B - Adding an Extension to the Joystick Mounting Arm

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1.0 WHAT IS THE JOUSE3?

The Jouse3 is the third generation of a modified joystick. It acts as an alternative pointing device

and control unit for computers, tablets, and other electronic devices. The mouthpiece and sip/puff

tube are attached to a joystick, which, in turn, is attached to an arm and desk mount. By deflecting

the joystick you can navigate the cursor on the screen. By sipping and/or puffing, you can make

selections from menus and drag objects from one place to another on the display screen. See

examples below:

• Sip for a right mouse click.

• Puff for a left mouse click.

• Double puff for a double left mouse click.

Figure 1-1: The Jouse3

The Jouse3 also provides other specialized features that can be enabled if desired, such as a dwell

cursor and the ability to control external switch-enabled devices. These features can be configured

according to an individual user’s preferences, or they can be turned off to prevent inadvertent

activation.

The Jouse3 consists of a high-quality mounting arm with a sturdy desk mount, a joystick with a

mouthpiece and sip/puff tube attached, a variable friction arm and a control unit, which houses all

the Jouse3 electronics. The unit is USB-based and requires no external power or installation of any

software and/or custom drivers on the host device. Simply connect the Jouse3 device to a computer

or tablet using the USB cable to activate it. The Jouse3 acts like a standard USB mouse to control

computers running Microsoft Windows, MacOS, Linux or Unix, tablets running Android OS, and

augmentative devices that support a USB mouse. By changing a DIP switch, the Jouse3 can also

act like a USB keyboard to control iOS devices such as the iPad and iPad Mini.

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Note: Some tablets require a USB adapter.

Summary of Jouse3 features include:

• provides 100% compatible, full mouse emulation;

• Jouse3 has been fully tested for USB compatibility on Windows, MacOS, Linux,

Unix, Android, and iOS. It will work with any operating system that supports

USB-based devices;

• self-calibrating for center position at start-up;

• allows adjustment of the sip/puff sensitivity;

• provides a user-selectable dwell cursor for left, right and double-clicks with

adjustable delay from 1 second to 2.5 seconds (in four stages);

• timing parameters for sips and puffs in iOS mode are user-defined;

• provides two standard 1/8 inch connectors for switch inputs, which can be used

as alternatives to sip/puff input and provides the capability to turn sip and/or puff

inputs off completely; and,

• provides two standard 1/8 inch connectors for External Switch Control, which

can be used to control external switch-enabled devices.

In addition to the above features, Jouse3 provides a stable platform for computer access. Unlike

some systems, which must be physically attached to the operator, Jouse3 is mounted to the desktop.

The control unit is placed on the desktop near the Jouse3. Cables connect the control unit to the

computer and to the Jouse3. The person operating the Jouse3 has the freedom to come and go at

will. Alternatively, the Jouse3 can be mounted to a wheelchair using an optional Super Clamp

mount.

The mounting arm allows the joystick to be positioned exactly where it is needed and to be fixed

in place. The variable friction mounting arm is standard equipment with the Jouse3.

Note: The Jouse3 is not intended for use in critical control applications where failure might

cause physical injury or harm.

Note: Many different electronic devices can produce radio frequency (RF) interference

which could potentially cause the Jouse3 to operate incorrectly. Although the Jouse3

is fully CE certified and shielded to reduce the possibility of this occurring, devices

that produce RF energy, such as mobile phones, should be kept out of direct contact

with the Jouse3.

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2.0 GETTING STARTED

Setting up the Jouse3 only takes a couple of minutes and requires no tools. There is no software to

install on the host device and no power supply is required. Simply clamp the mounting arm to an

appropriate surface, adjust settings as required, and plug in to activate. The following sections

describe these procedures in more detail.

2.1 Unpacking the Jouse3

Remove the Jouse3 components from the carton. These include:

• electronics unit;

• arm assembly; and,

• accessory pack which includes:

• USB cable;

• bag of assorted puff tubes;

• spare air filter assembly; and,

• two spare air tube fittings.

The Jouse3 arm is folded over on itself. To unfold it, loosen the large knob on the side of the arm

and lift up on the upper part of the arm until it’s approximately 90 degrees. Tighten the large knob

to make the arm rigid.

Remove the plastic that is covering the joystick assembly. This is attached with a warning tag.

To protect during shipping, the air filter assembly has been disconnected from the joystick module.

Reconnect the air filter by screwing it onto the white connector on the bottom of the joystick

module.

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2.2 Attach the Jouse3 Arm to Your Desktop

There is a desk clamp at the bottom of the Jouse3 arm. Place this over the edge of the work surface

as seen in Figure 2-1. Tighten the clamp by turning the swivel screw clockwise.

Optionally, the Jouse3 can be ordered with a Super Clamp base instead of the desk mount. When

equipped with a super clamp, the Jouse 3 can be attached to a desk or a the frame of a wheelchair.

Figure 2-1: Jouse3 Desk Mount

2.3 Adjust the Jouse3 Arm

Adjust the arm to position it correctly for the person using it by doing the following:

1. Loosen the knob on the side of the arm by turning counter-clockwise. This

loosens all three joints of the arm at once.

2. Position the joystick, mouthpiece and sip/puff tube in a position that allows

the user to move their lips slightly to enclose the puff tube.

3. When correctly positioned, tighten the knob by turning it clockwise.

4. Optionally, there is a six-inch extension arm available to optimally position

the puff tube for the user. Information about adding an extension is provided

in Appendix B - ADDING AN EXTENSION TO THE JOYSTICK

MOUNTING ARM.

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2.4 Insert the Puff Tube into the Mouthpiece

There are two styles of puff tubes included with the Jouse3, white disposable puff tubes and black

cigarette style puff tubes, as shown in Figure 2-3. There are two lengths of each style. The choice

of mouthpiece is dependent on the user’s preference. The longer puff tubes give more leverage,

which reduces the amount of force required to move the joystick. On the other hand, the shorter

puff tubes allows the cursor to be moved with a smaller head movement.

Screw in one of the cigarette style threaded puff tubes or insert one of the disposable puff tubes into

the end of the mouthpiece of the Jouse3. If the puff tube does not fit tightly into the mouthpiece,

discard it and replace it with a new one.

Figure 2-2: Joystick Assembly

Joystick

Mouthpiece

Sip/Puff Tube

Puff Tube

Joystick

Air Filter

Mouthpiece

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Figure 2-3: Puff Tubes

2.5 Connecting the Cables

There are two cables that must be connected on the Jouse3. One cable connects between the

joystick/mouthpiece and the Jouse3 control unit and the second cable, the USB cable, connects

between the Jouse3 and the host device.

Note: There is no ON/OFF switch on the Jouse3. It receives its power from the USB cable

when this cable is plugged into the host device. Connecting this cable activates the

Jouse3.

Both cables connect to the back of the Jouse3 control unit. These connections are labelled as shown

in Figure 2-4

Long Cigarette

Disposable Puff Tube

Medium Cigarette

Style Puff Tube

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Figure 2-4: Jouse3 Connector Endplate

1. Connect the beige cable from the joystick to the connector labelled Joystick.

2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the host device and connect the other

end to the connector labelled USB.

When making the cable connections, a number of points should be noted.

1. When the USB cable connection is made, the Jouse3 unit will turn on

because it receives its power from the USB port on the host device. At this

time, the two indicator LEDs on the front of the control unit will flash in

sequence with a combination of tones (see Section 6.1). The Jouse3 is then

enumerating with the host device. If both LEDs turn off, the Jouse3 is ready

to use.

2. Before connecting the Jouse3 controller to the host device via the USB cable,

ensure that the joystick is not deflected away from the center position. The

joystick should not be moved at this time and the cable should not be

deflecting the joystick. The Jouse3 will calibrate itself based on the position

of the joystick when it enumerates. If the joystick is NOT in the center

position, the unit may not operate properly.

3. After connecting the cables, you may want to anchor them to the swing-away

arm so they are out of the way. Adjust the velcro straps that are on the Jouse3

arm to do so. Ensure that the cables have enough “play”, so that the Jouse3

mounting arm can be adjusted into any position without straining the cables.

The cables should be neatly strapped to the arm, but not pulled tight.

Straining the cables may damage them.

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