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Questions and Answers

How do I connect two adaptive switches to Tapio?
Switch combinations such as Sip/Puff or Left/Right can directly
connect using a single stereo cable. For connecting two switches
with independent cables and connectors, use our optional mono to
stereo Cable Adapter.
How do I plug Tapio into an Apple iOS Device?
Tapio is a native USB device. To connect to an iOS Device use a
Camera Interface Adapter from Apple, or a third party supplier.
Adapters are available for the legacy, 30-pin dock and the new
Lightning connector.
What does it mean if I get a message when plugging Tapio
into an Apple iOS Device?
iOS devices work with USB keyboards, but third party support is
unofficial. If you see a message claiming Tapio is not supported
tap OK, and dismiss the message. If you are using iOS Switch
Control you may use your Tapio to scan to and tap OK to dismiss
this message.
Tapio can emulate a mouse, a joystick, or a keyboard. Which
should I use?
When using an Apple iOS Device with Switch Control, we
recommend using the Tapio-1 (Default) keyboard Mode.
When using a computer, we recommend Joystick Mode.
However, you must set Tapio for the events your application is
expecting. For example, if the iOS app is looking for RJ Cooper
events, then set Tapio for RJ Mode. If a computer application is
looking for mouse buttons then use Tapio's Mouse Mode.
Will Tapio wake up my computer or Apple iOS Device?
Tapio can wake a host that supports USB remote wakeup. Tapio
will wake most computers, but not iOS devices.
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Tapio User Guide
DIP Switch Settings
Tapio integrates a compact four-position DIP Switch for user
options. DIP Switch settings can be readily changed using a paper
clip. The factory default settings are all DIP Switches ON.
While viewing Tapio's DIP Switch with its USB connector
extending to the left, switches pushed up are ON and switches
pushed down are OFF. Switch one is on the left side. After you
modify the DIP Switch settings, un-plug and re-plug Tapio to
enable the new mode.
DIP Switch Mode
1 2 3
ON ON ON Tapio-1,
(Default)
OFF ON ON Tapio-2
ON OFF ON RJ
OFF OFF ON Rich
ON ON OFF Mouse
OFF ON OFF Joystick
ON OFF OFF Keyboard-1
OFF OFF OFF Keyboard-2
(SW4 is reserved and should be ON.)
Outputs describes the keyboard keys, mouse buttons, or joystick
buttons that are sent when the first and second adaptive switches
are actuated.
In most cases one key is sent in two cases (RJ and Rich Modes)
two keys are sent in quick succession.
Timing further describes how keys are sent.
For Full Duration timing, Tapio holds the keyboard key down as
long as the associated adaptive switch is held down.
For Pulse timing the key is held down only briefly and released no
matter how long the associated adaptive switch is held down.
For Pulse-Pulse timing, when the adaptive switch is pressed Tapio
briefly holds down and releases the first key listed, and when the
adaptive switch is released Tapio briefly holds down and releases
the second key listed. For example, in Tapio's RICH mode when
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Outputs Timing
Switch 1 Switch 2
Space Enter Full Duration
Space Enter Pulse
~ 1 ~ 3 Pulse
Space 1 Enter 2 Pulse-Pulse
Left Right Full Duration
#1 #2 Full Duration
Enter Space Full Duration
1 2 Full Duration
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