How to set up the Swifty USB switch interface and an Indi device with Core First

How to set up the Swifty USB switch interface and an Indi device with Core First



How to set up the Swifty USB switch interface and an Indi device with Core First


The Swifty™  USB switch interface can be used with the Indi device and Snap + Core First App to use a switch for scanning selection method.

This example is setting up 1 switch auto scanning. To setup 2 switch step scanning there is additional adapter needed. You can reference the manual here http://www.orin.com/access/docs/SwiftyUserGuide.pdf

Items needed:


  1. A Micro - B USB 3.0 to USB adapter cable that is included in the box with the Indi device
  2. A Swifty™ USB switch interface
  3. A standard single switch

If you have an "on the go adapter", you can use it on the right side of the device and utilise the micro usb port.

The switch settings on the Switch interface will need to be set up first. Use the Keyboard inputs. You can use the Enter, Space, Tab or 1,2,3 options with Snap + Core First.



The Swifty™ USB Interface Switch Interface has four white DIP switches on the side opposite its name. If necessary, use one end of a paper clip to adjust the DIP switches.
In this example The last option is used, 1,2, 3. Set the Dip switch 1 and 2 to the OFF position.

 

 

  1. Attach the USB 3.0 Micro to Standard USB adapter cable to the indi device in the left side.
  2. Attach the Swifty™
  3. Attach the switch to the 3.5-mm (1/8 - inch) Stereo Jack

Change the settings in Snap + Core First to match the settings select above.

  1. Access the Edit Icon in the upper Right Corner.




  1. Select User in the bar across the bottom. 




  1. Select Access Method in the pane on the left. If it is not already set to scanning, set it to scanning in the pane on the right.













  1. Select the Access Method again so you can see the scanning options





  1. Select the Scan type


  1. Select the Switch Options Switch input 1




  1. Set the keyboard key that you set the Swifty™ interface to previously, in this example 1


You are all setup. Exit the Settings by selecting the Done option in the top right corner. The page will be scanning. select the switch when the highlight is over the desired button.