Joybox to control computer

Joybox is a keyboard input device suitable for persons without arm or hand function who want to play computer games

Switch interface with 12 connection possibilities. Eight cables are connected.

Joybox

JoyBox is a switch interface that can control a keyboard, mouse, or joystick. Up to 12 switches can be used simultaneously via the joybox. The user has connected the joystick (6 switches) and the extra sip/puff control (2 switches) to the joybox. The accompanying software makes it possible to program the keys/key combinations controlled by each switch and the programming can easily be modified as needed.

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The user

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The user

Editors comments
Joyboxen is not available anymore, but there are similar switch interfaces, for example at  enablemart.com (last checked March 2020).

The Joybox software is displayed on the computer screen

The Joybox software is displayed on the computer screen

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Author: Kalle

Kalle bor i en lägenhet och studerar på deltid. Han skadade sig 2001 och har en hög tetraplegi (C4). Han har personlig assistans dygnet rund, därav 4 timmar dubbelbemanning.
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Type of disability

High tetraplegia without function in arms and hands (C2-4)

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