BIGmack

BIGmack

Start your communication journey with a BIGmack speech device. With a press of the large colored top, an individual can communicate a single message up to 2-minutes long. New messages are easily and quickly recorded to the BIGmack on the fly throughout the day to provide opportunities to communicate in almost any scenario.

Includes ableCARE on-demand support
Built ableSTRONG to endure drops and other environmental conditions
Made from ableSAFE materials and tested by third-party safety labs

Common Uses

Request like "I want" or "I need help"
Participate in an activity with "turn the page" or "It's your turn"
Tell your classmates what you did over the weekend during a morning meeting
Add communication to a switch controlled toy or applianceg

Features

Better than ever digital sound output suitable for almost any environment
Includes red, yellow, green, and blue colored tops
Clear snap cover to attach picture symbols and provide communication context to the user
Soft-touch coating makes the device easier to hold

Technical Specifications

Messages/Levels: 1 message up to 2-minutes long / 1 level
Recording Time: 2-min
Switch Input: 1
Toy/Appliance Output/ECU: 1
Activation Surface: 5-in/12.7-cm
Activation Force: 3 to 5-oz/85 to 142-g
Weight with Battery: 15.5-oz/439-g
Battery Type: 9-volt, It is highly recommended to use a standard alkaline 9V battery with this device. Alternative batteries may be comprised of materials that do not distribute power in a suitable manner, and when installed, some users may experience inconsistencies.
Mounting Connection: Universal Mounting Plate for Assistive Technology
HCPC Code: E2500

SKU: 10000041

Getting Started With BIGmack Speech Device

BIGmack Quick Start Guide

BIGmack Instructions for Use

101 Ideas for Single Message SGD Use

LED Light Indicator: The status of the BIGmack is displayed via the LED positioned above the record switch. Here's the LED color and light pattern for each status;

Red LED

Flashing, followed by a pause, followed by flashing - the battery is low
Steady Red 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 Installation

Clearing All Messages

How Do I Record and Play a New Message on a Single Message Communicator?

Please follow the following steps to record a new message on a single message speech device

Ensure you've properly installed a 9V Alkaline battery into your device
Turn the device on
Press and hold the Record Switch until the LED lights up solid Red, then release the switch
Press and hold down the main switch top of your device. You will see the LED flashes Red when recording.
Speak your message into the communication device, then release the switch top to complete the recording
When finished, press the Record Switch one time to exit record mode
You may now press the switch top of your device one time, and you should hear your recording be played.

How to Connect BIGmack to External Devices Using Toy/ Appliance Connection

How much record time does my BIGmack have available?

How Do I Clear All Messages from a BIGmack

Recommended Cleaning Process for AbleNet Devices

How Do I Install a Battery into a Speech Generating Device

How Do I Attach the Universal Shoulder Strap to the BIGmack

Do you offer overlay templates?

Remarkable Ideas – Creative Activities Everyone Can Enjoy

Why does the LED flash yellow one time and not play my message on my BIGmack?

Why does the LED flash Red 3-5 times and not play my message on my BIGmack?

The colored switch cap comes off my BIGmack while using it. Is there a way to secure it so it doesn’t come off as easily?

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