How do I Use a Joystick with My Vantage/Vanguard?
Joystick as a Selection Technique
Summary: A joystick allows you to scan up, down, left, right and diagonally.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are using a serial joystick you must have an adapter to use a joystick with your device. Call the PRC Rehab Department for complete information: 800-262-1990.
A Joystick is the most versatile scanning device. You can push a Joystick in any direction to scan up, down, left, right or diagonally. You can also use an Arm Slot Control instead of a Joystick. The Arm Slot Control allows Joystick-type scanning for people who do not have enough fine motor skills to use a Joystick.
You need an adapter that will allow you to connect to both the A and B switch connectors, as well as an option to connect a third switch for manual entry. The other end of the adapter must fit your joystick connector.
To Scan:
Move the joystick to scan to the location you want. Your device will automatically select the location after the Acceptance Time has passed or you can activate a separate switch to select the location.
To Set-up Scanning in Joystick Mode:
Activate the TOOLS button on the case to go to the Toolbox screen. Activate SELECTION TECHNIQUE MENU. Select Joystick in the Selection Technique box.
SPECIAL NOTE: If you are using a USB joystick, you can plug that directly into the USB port on the side of the device. You will need to set your Selection Technique menu to Headpointing instead of Joystick however, because these types of joysticks are recognized as a mouse rather than a joystick.