quick info
The Celtic Magic ‘Jn’ mini joysticks can be custom built to provide the optimum solution for an individuals needs.
PDF Version with specification
Options:
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Can be a standard operating force of 60 grams or as a light force version at 20grams
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Mouse controller or gaming joystick (different firmware changeable by user)
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Output options:
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USB output (dependent on firmware) providing either:
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Mouse control
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USB Gaming joystick for the Microsoft Xbox Adaptive Controller (XAC)
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AWSD Keyboard output
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Analogue output suitable for gaming and plugs directly ins the XAC or SAC and others. (3.5mm TRRS)
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The J3 version can be built with a camera mount socket for conveniently mounting from an arm. This adds about 5mm to the height.
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Advanced features on the USB versions offer variable gains in different directions and much more using the free PC configuration app.
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Sip & puff ( breath control) is available on the USB versions
J1 is supplied with a small articulated arm deigned to be mounted from a Celtic Magic Hand Support Base (HSBn)
J2 is a mini desktop version with four foam feet that may be removed. A large area is then available for Velcro mounting.
J3 is the smallest footprint and may also optionally be provided with a camera mount thread suitable for mounting on a Manfrotto or similar arm.
J4 is designed for single hand use The three switches can be rotated and spaced to suit the users comfort. The J4 is primarily for gaming as an accessory but could also be used mouse control.
The J1 model is supplied with a small articulated arm deigned to be mounted from a Celtic Magic Hand Support Base (HSBn)
The J2 model is a mini desktop version with four foam feet that may be removed. A large area is then available for Velcro mounting.
The J3 is the smallest footprint and may also optionally be provided with a camera mount thread suitable for mounting on a Manfrotto or similar arm.
The J4 is designed for single hand use The three switches can be rotated and spaced to suit the users comfort. The J4 is primarily for gaming as an accessory but coud also be used mouse control.
What style will work best for me?
Naturally this depends on the use. If the user has been using a conventional mouse or track ball then the J2 mini desktop could work be best as it sits flat. If it is envisaged that the joystick might need to be mounted from something, then the more compact J3 is often preferred. If a future mount might be from an arm, then consider the Camera mount option available on the J3C variant which does add 5mm to the height compared to a standard J3 model. The J1 is for very challenging positioning designed to be mounted from a Celtic Magic hand support base. Please ask if you feel this might be best.
Do I need a Light Force version?
If the user has been using a regular game controller but now struggling to readily move the sticks that is a good clue. The light force version of our mini Jn sticks is approx. 30% of the force required by a standard games controller and offers a sensible next step before considering extremely light force devices. Celtic Magic can also offer extremely sensitive joysticks like our Feather (adjustable between 5-20 grams is the worlds lightest) however this may well be a step to far if the user has ‘just’ started to struggle with a standard game controller.
It is better that a light force joystick is in balance with a user's current ability and an extremely light force stick can be just too light and in practice be harder to use. The Feather joystick at its highest force setting is similar to a light force Jn joystick however the angle of movement is much less ( 6 degrees vs 20 degrees).
Sip & Puff (breath control)
Is an option for the UMax model, used for mouse buttons and scrolling
USB or Analogue Output?
A USB versions is required for advance configurations and is for use as a mouse controller or as a gaming joystick. The firmware can be changed by the user switching the device between mouse or gaming stick using the Celtic Magic Updating PC App.
The firmware can be easily changed by the user and the function of the joystick then changes from say being a mouse controller to a gaming joystick or even a AWSD keyboard output.
A USB versions is required for advance configurations and is for use as a mouse controller or as a gaming joystick. The firmware can be changed by the user switching the device between mouse or gaming stick using the free Celtic Magic Updating PC App.
For gaming the standard analogue connection is a 3.5mm TRRS plug into a MS Xbox Adaptive Controller (XAC) or the Sony Access Controller (SAC) and others.
The USB version can also be used for gaming but not with the Sony SAC as it does not support USB, however the MS XAC can accept up to two USB joysticks.
The USB versions can also be configured using the free Celtic Magic Configuration PC app. See below. This allows you to change the sensitivities in different directions, polarities and much more. The UMax version (mouse controller) also supports external switches and has a display output. This drives an optional external led bar display (part CM/ED1) and is used for single switch mouse operation or switch free use.
Configuration PC App Example
Considerations When Choosing a Jn Joystick
styles
part numbers
To define the exact model of joystick to be supplied the following codes must be specified.
Part Number Examples
CM.J2.L
J2 desktop model, Light force operation (not usb so for use with a games controller such as a MS XAC or Sony SAC)
CM.J2.L.UM
J2 desktop model, Light force, USB mouse controller
CM.J3.C.UJ
J3 compact model (normal force as no L option specified), Camera mount socket, USB Joystick controller for gaming
CM.J4.L.BM
J4 Single handed, Light force controller (not USB) with the joystick inbuilt switch used to change the Breath Master joystick mode
Jn Home: Joystick Styles | Considerations | Part numbers | Buying / Cost
Buying/ Costs
Quick Cost Guide
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Standard J2 & J3 versions: £100
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Light force option: +£10
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USB option: +£35
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Camera mount option for J3: No charge
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Configuration and update PC apps: No charge
As the options are very varied, please let us know in the Contact Form at the foot of this page what model you feel you need and we will be happy to quote you.
If you have any uncertainties let us know what the users strengths and weaknesses are. We can work together to propose an optimum combination which may be include other options to work along with these joysticks. Another difficult challenge with a deteriorating condition is predicting the device that may be the most useful not now but soon and we can sensitively consider with you.
The actual sale may be through a regional reseller but we need to determine the best options together first.
USB or Analogue Output?
