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Example external switch setup using drive control

Short Command Forward — Tap
Short Command Right — Move to Next
Short Command Left — Move to Previous
Short Command Reverse — Scanner Menu
Long Command Reverse — Home

1.  Press and hold softkey #1 (upper left corner) to 

enter settings menu (Image 1).

2.  Using joystick, scroll down to “Bluetooth”, right 

command of joystick to select.

3.  Scroll to enable desired iDevice (“iDevice 1” or “iDevice 

2”), right or left command of joystick to turn <on>.

4.  Scroll to “Exit” at bottom of screen, right command 

to “Exit” to settings menu.

5.  Scroll to “Exit” at bottom of settings menu, right 

command to “Exit”.

6.  Power cycle wheelchair, wait approximately 8 

seconds, power cycle again.

1.  Press and hold softkey #3 (upper right corner) to enter 

Bluetooth Mode (“M3”). Option to use power/mode 
toggle to access Mode 3.

2.  If more than one device paired, scroll to desired device 

and select with right command of joystick.

3.  Put in discoverable mode by holding joystick forward 

for 10 seconds until you hear a beep, repeat by holding 

joystick in reverse for 10 seconds until you hear a 
second beep.

4.  Enter Bluetooth settings on device being paired, and if 

required search for new device. Pair with “iDevice 1” or 
“iDevice 2”.

1.  Enable Accessibility shortcut for switch control: 

Settings > Accessibility > Accessibility Shortcut

2.  Add Switches: 

Settings > Accessibility > Switch 

Control > Switches > Add New Switches > External

 

— Short = 0.1-2.0 sec; Medium= 2.0- 3.5 sec; Long= 
3.5-5.0 sec

3.  Name Switch and assign command (Example 

Short Forward = Tap)

4.  Recommend Scanning Style: Manual

5.  Turn Switch Control On

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Pairing Permobil Joystick Module (PJSM) with device

Setting up iDevice switch control on iOS device

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Permobil Joystick Module quick start guide

iDevice Bluetooth™ switch access for iPhone, iPad, & iOS software version 13.0 or later; applies to PJSM and CJSM

Activating Bluetooth mode

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