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Pinch Switch
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Item # 800

Pinch Switch

$48.95

Small enough to be held in the hand of a child, this simple, sensitive switch activates toys and devices with the gentlest pressure.

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Size: 3"L x ¼"W

Weight: 2 oz.

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Small enough to be held in the hand of a child, this simple, sensitive switch activates toys and devices with the gentlest pressure. The perfect way to teach grasping, fine motor and prehension skills.

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    Wondering if this switch works with a tablet by just plugging into the system to access a communication app?
  1. Q Wondering if this switch works with a tablet by just plugging into the system to access a communi...... Read more
    Asked by Rachelle on January 7, 2025 3:13 pm
    A

    o. Mainstream consumer products do not make accommodations for special switch use like the pinch switch. You will need to use it along with what is called a switch interface to connect the two devices. Our # 1166 is made to work with the iPad and can work with an Android device but the iPad has more function with switch friendly apps made for switch use. Here is a link to the product. You can also watch the video we have posted on the product page to see how it works. 
     https://enablingdevices.com/product/ipad-wireless-switch-interface
    2. Is this switch water proof?
  2. Q Is this switch water proof?
    Asked by Michelle on November 20, 2021 11:35 am
    A

    The pinch which is technically not waterproof it is more realistically water resistant. If the switch got a little bit of water on it or liquid it would be fine if it was cleaned off if it was completely submerged in water water would get inside and damaged the electrical components and ruin the switch. This would also avoid any warranty for the switch.
    3. Can this switch be used for scanning and selection using a progressive or sequential communicator?
  3. Q Can this switch be used for scanning and selection using a progressive or sequential communicator?
    Asked by Laura on November 15, 2021 1:51 pm
    A The Pinch switch works like any other standard momentary capability switch. If you are using any standard switch with the device you're referencing than the pinched Woodshed also work fine
    4. Does it need to be mounted to pinch it? If not, would smacking it with an open hand active it?
  4. Q Does it need to be mounted to pinch it? If not, would smacking it with an open hand active it?
    Asked by Anonymous user on October 15, 2020 8:20 am
    A No it does not need to be mounting, but it does need to pinched or flexed for the switch to work. If it was mounted you could swat at it.
    5. Does this switch work with an iPad?
  5. Q Does this switch work with an iPad?
    Asked by Anonymous user on February 11, 2020 4:50 pm
    A Not by itself. You will need what is called a switch interface like our #1166 here: https://enablingdevices.com/product/ipad-wireless-switch-interface
    6. Hi does this work with the Xbox adaptive controller ?
  6. Q Hi does this work with the Xbox adaptive controller ?
    Asked by Anonymous user on November 17, 2019 8:12 am
    A Yes.
    7. How much pressure is required to activate device?
  7. Q How much pressure is required to activate device?
    Asked by Anonymous user on December 6, 2017 9:46 am
    A The switch requires 100 grams of force to activate. You can also view all of our switches activation force requirements by viewing or Capability Switch comparison chart here: https://enablingdevices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Capability-Switches.pdf