USB SWITCH TESTER

The USB Switch Tester is used to test the functionality of an assistive switch with a 3.5 mm connection.

More info at

• Makers Making Change Assistive Device Library

How to Obtain a USB Switch Tester

1. Do it Yourself (DIY) or Do it Together (DIT)

This is an open-source assistive technology, so anyone is free to build it. All of the files and instructions required to build the USB Swtich Tester are contained within this repository. Refer to the Maker Checklist below.

2. Request a build of this device

If you would like to obtain a USB Switch Tester , you may submit a build request through the MMC Library Page. The requestor is responsible for the cost of materials and any shipping.

3. How to build this device for someone else

If you have the skills and equipment to build this device, and would like to donate your time to create the switch for someone who needs it, visit the MMC Maker Wanted section.

Getting Started

1. Read the Makers Checklist

The Makers Checklist contains a list of tasks to complete to build the device.

2. Order the Off-The-Shelf Components

The Bill of Materials lists all of the parts and components required to build the USB Switch Tester. The main switch component needs to be ordered online. The rest of the off-the-shelf components are also online or may be available in smaller quantities at your local hardware store or dollar store.

3. Print the 3D Printable components

Print the top and bottom components of the case of the device.

All of the files and individual print files can be in the /Build_Files/3D_Printing_Files folder.

4. Assemble the USB Switch Tester

Reference the Assembly Guide for the tools and steps required to build each portion.

Files

Documentation

Document	Version	Link
Design Rationale	1.0	USB_Switch_Tester_Design_Rationale
Maker Checklist	1.0	USB_Switch_Tester_Checklist
Bill of Materials	1.0	USB_Switch_Tester_Bill_of_Materials
3D Printing Guide	1.0	USB_Switch_Tester_3D_Printing_Guide
Assembly Guide	1.0	USB_Switch_Tester_Assembly_Guide
User Guide	1.0	USB_Switch_Tester_User_Guide
Changelog	1.0	USB_Switch_Tester_Changelog

Design Files

• CAD Files
• PCB Design Files

Build Files

• 3D Printing Files
• PCB Gerber Files

Attribution

Designers:

• Milad Hajihassan
• Derrick Andrews

License

Everything needed or used to design, make, test, or prepare the USB Switch Tester is licensed under the CERN 2.0 Weakly Reciprocal license https://ohwr.org/project/cernohl/wikis/Documents/CERN-OHL-version-2 (CERN-OHL-W) .

Accompanying material such as instruction manuals, videos, and other copyrightable works that are useful but not necessary to design, make, test, or prepare the USB Switch Tester are published under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ (CC BY-SA 4.0).

---

About Makers Making Change

Makers Making Change is a program of Neil Squire, a Canadian non-profit that uses technology, knowledge, and passion to empower people with disabilities.

Makers Making Change leverages the capacity of community based Makers, Disability Professionals and Volunteers to develop and deliver affordable Open Source Assistive Technologies.

• Website: www.MakersMakingChange.com
• GitHub: makersmakingchange
• Bluesky: @makersmakingchange.bsky.social
• Instagram: @makersmakingchange
• Facebook: makersmakechange
• LinkedIn: Neil Squire Society
• Thingiverse: makersmakingchange
• Printables: MakersMakingChange

Contact Us

For technical questions, to get involved, or to share your experience we encourage you to visit our website or contact us.