Summary🔗

The BIGmack can be a switch to activate a toy, appliance, or computer/tablet. This guide will walk you through the steps to connect your BIGmack to a device that accepts a 3.5mm mono plug input and teach you how to use a switch interface to connect it to a computer or tablet.

Required Items🔗

Before starting, gather the following items:

• BIGmack device
• A new 9V battery
• Supplied 3.5mm male-to-male mono cable
• A device that accepts a switch input (toy, appliance, or switch interface for computers/tablets)
• (For computer/tablet setup) A switch interface is available here

Instructions🔗

Connecting BIGmack to a Toy or Appliance🔗

1. Insert a 9V battery.
   • Use new, regular alkaline batteries for best results.
2. Turn the device on.
   • Rotate the volume control to the right. The RED LED will come on for a few seconds confirming the device is on.
3. Record a Message.
   • Start Recording: Press and hold the record button on the back of the device below the LED light until the light turns solid red, then let go.
   • Speak Your Message: Press and hold the top of the main switch down while speaking your message for 3–5 seconds. Release when done.
   • Save Your Message: Press and release the record button once to save your message.
4. Connect the BIGmack to the Toy or Appliance.
   • Connect the BIGmack to your toy or appliance using the 3.5mm mono cable, one end into each device.
5. Test the Connection.
   • Activate the switch to hear your message and confirm the toy or appliance activates for the duration of the message.

Connecting BIGmack to a Computer or Tablet🔗

Complete Steps 1–3 from the above section before continuing.

1. Connect BIGmack to a Switch Interface.
   • Connect the BIGmack to your switch interface using the 3.5mm mono cable, one end into each device.
2. Test the Setup.
   • Activate your switch to hear your message and confirm the switch interface responds accordingly.
3. Finalize the Setup.
   • Configure the switch interface for your computer or tablet according to the provided instructions.

Tips and Troubleshooting🔗

• The BIGmack requires a recorded message to function as a switch. Consider using the Big Red or Jelly Bean switches if you prefer a direct switch.
• Check the battery, cable connections, and device compatibility if the connected device does not activate.

If you have additional questions, please contact AbleNet’s ableCARE Product Success Team.