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AbleNet Jelly Bean Switch

Large single-action wired switch for communication aids, scanning interfaces, and adapted controllers.

Original local schematic of AbleNet Jelly Bean Switch; not a product photograph
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MODEL IDENTIFICATION: Exact model / identifier: Jelly Bean (wired switch). Confirm label, package suffix, region, and revision against manufacturer documentation.

Model specifications

Catalog subcategoryAdaptive and switch-access controls
Exact model / IDJelly Bean (wired switch)
Physical mechanism and primary specifications2.5 in / 6.4 cm activation surface; 2.5 oz / 71 g activation force; tactile and audible feedback; wired 3.5 mm mono plug; passive switch closure. Cap colors do not change protocol.
Host, interface, and driver caveatsRequires compatible 3.5 mm switch-input port and access software; it is not a USB keyboard and cannot connect directly to a standard computer without an interface. Distinguish from Jelly Bean Twist.
Revision identificationRecord the complete printed SKU/PID, hardware revision, regional layout, and supplied accessories; similarly named variants may use different interfaces, drivers, or components.

Preservation and service notes

Test switch closure before connecting assistive equipment. Keep plug clean and cable strain-relieved; mount using a compatible plate and clean top without liquid ingress.

Record unit condition, accessories, host OS, software/firmware version, and test conditions separately from manufacturer-published specifications.

Primary manufacturer documentation

  1. AbleNet Jelly Bean SwitchManufacturer product or support documentation; verify exact model and regional revision against the device label.
  2. AbleNet product and switch-access supportManufacturer product or support documentation; verify exact model and regional revision against the device label.

Support pages can change; preserve the applicable manual and its revision with the physical equipment record.