Forest Joystick Mouse Hub

The OpenAT Forest Joystick Mouse Hub ("Forest Hub") enables a user to connect an analog joystick and up to four (4) assistive switches to emulate a USB Mouse or USB Gamepad. Another assistive switch can be used to cycle between slots and switch between Mouse and Gamepad mode.

The Forest Hub is compatible with computers, tablets, mobile phones, and the Xbox Adaptive Controller. It should be paired with an analog joystick like the Oak Compact Joystick or Spruce Mini Joystick and one or more assistive switches.

First, the analog joystick and assistive switches are connected to the jacks located at the rear of the Hub. Next, the Hub is connected using the USB-C cable to a host device that supports USB Mouse or USB Gamepad.

In Mouse mode, moving the joystick will move the cursor in the corresponding direction. Activating the assistive switches will press the left mouse button, middle mouse button, right mouse button.

In Gamepad mode, the analog joystick maps to the gamepad joystick and the assistive switches map to the gamepad buttons.

The Hub has three different setting slots which can by cycled through by a short press on the Mode button or the Mode Switch jack. A long press on the Mode button or Switch attached to the Mode Switch Jack will toggle between Mouse mode and Gamepad mode..

This is a key part of an access solution for those who have difficulty using traditional input devices like a computer mouse or gaming controller and may be especially useful for those with limited finger or hand dexterity.

This is an advanced build that requires careful soldering of components to a custom PCB and flashing firmware.

This build consists of a number of off-the-shelf electronic components that are soldered into a custom PCB and assembled into a 3D printed enclosure. Firmware is then flashed to the microcontroller.

Detailed step-by-step instructions are provided at the Project / Download link.

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