Getting Started With BIGmack Speech Device

Introduction

The video below offers an introduction and overview of how to use the BIGmack speech device. It will guide you through initial setup, including adding a battery and recording a message.

Advanced Features

In addition, the video below covers the advanced functionalities of the BIGmack. Here are the topics covered and their video timestamps:

0:00 – Intro
0:23 – Using Overlays with the BIGmack
0:36 – Using Alternate Switch Caps with the BIGmack
1:05 – Using an External Switch with the BIGmack
1:36 – Controlling Toys or Appliances with the BIGmack

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Tips and Troubleshooting

LED Light Indicator 

The LED positioned above the record switch displays the status of the BIGmack. Here are the LED colors and light patterns for each status:

  • Red LED
    • Flashing, followed by a pause, followed by flashing – the battery is low
    • Steady for 1 second – the device is powered on
    • Steady – the device is in record mode
    • Continuous flashing – a message is being recorded
    • Single flash – a message is being played
    • Flashing, followed by audible warbled beep – the device’s memory has been cleared
  • Yellow LED
    • Steady for 1 second – the device has no recorded message
    • Flashing (while in Record mode) – the device’s memory/ storage is full

Battery

We recommend always using regular, alkaline batteries to avoid any issues with recording or playing messages. Batteries labeled “Heavy Duty,” “Industrial Grade,” or “ProCell” handle power differently than regular alkaline batteries. When used in our devices they behave similar to low or dead batteries.

Additionally, Make sure your battery is new and recently purchased. Used batteries from other devices or batteries that have been sitting for a while may lack the power to operate the switch correctly.

The video below demonstrates how to install a 9V battery into the device. 

Additional Support

Please visit the BIGmack Knowledge Base for additional support resources. If you have any additional questions, please contact the ableCARE Product Success Team for further assistance.

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