Options
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TetraMouse mounted on TetraMount. Please note that
the TetraMount has been discontinued in favor of the Articulted
Arm mounting system. |
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Frosted ball knobs are standard equipment. |
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Cup knobs mounted on the TM04 (close-spaced
joysticks) can be operated with the tongue for people with no head movement. |
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Smooth ball knobs option have a hard, but good-feeling
surface. |
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"Dropper" knobs are soft and flexible. |
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"Dropper" knobs bend and keep the joysticks
from undergoing too much stress. Great for people with CP. Shown here
on the close-spaced TM04 model. |
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Suction cup knobs are soft and pliable, shown here
on the 1-3/4 inch spaced joysticks of the model TM03. Note that suction
cup knobs are too big to use on the close-spaced model TM04. |
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Pliable suction cup knobs. |
The TetraMouse may be configured in several ways with options at the time
of manufacture. Any options should be discussed with TetraLite Products before
ordering. Some of the various options are pictured on this page.
Two basic models, the TM03 and the TM04, have different spacing between the
two joysticks. The TM03 has joysticks spaced 1-3/4 inches apart, while the TM04
has joysticks spaced 1 inch apart. The TM04 then, is better suited for people
with less head movement or, when equipped with cup-shaped knobs, can be used
by people with no head movement by using their tongue. See other knob options
on the left side of this page.
Every TetraMouse is supplied with a USB connector (on the cable) and a PS/2
adapter.
The Articulated Arm is very sturdy, is eay to adjust to any position and holds
it's position firmly. Please see the Articulated Arm
page.
Custom Options
The external switch jack options are meant for people who want to use external
switches of any type to control the TetraMouse rather than using their lips
or tongue, for example, by using foot switches. The jacks accommodate assistive
technology industry standard 1/8" (3.5mm) miniature phone plugs usually
supplied by makers of these switches.
Please note that the external switch jacks do not add more functionality to
the TetraMouse other than providing an alternate means of controlling the functions
that are already accessible by using the two joysticks.
External Switch Option, Four Functions
Four external switch jacks can be added to the TetraMouse allowing industry
standard external switches (equipped with 1/8" miniature phone plugs) to be
connected to the TetraMouse for external switch control of left, middle and
right mouse button clicks and pointer motion speed control. These are the four
functions available on the left (clicker) joystick
External Switch Option, All Eight Functions
Eight external switch jacks can be added to the interface box allowing industry
standard external switches (equipped with 1/8" miniature phone plugs) to be
connected to the TetraMouse for external switch control of all TetraMouse functions
including left, right, up and down pointer position (the functions of the right
joystick), and the left, middle and right button clicks and pointer motion speed
control (the functions of the left joystick).
Other Options
Other custom options may be available. Custom options should be discussed by
email (see the "Email" page). In many cases, your ideas
for modifications may be built into the TetraMouse.