Switch-It VersaGuide Joystick

The Switch-It VersaGuide is a fully proportional compact joystick that Sunrise mounts almost anywhere on a power wheelchair. SmartJacks on the underside accept a proximity sensor or a mechanical switch without a special adapter. This control is configured with the power wheelchair through the seating clinic and the ADP process. Westin Healthcare quotes it on a Quickie or Zippie order for homes in Brampton and the Greater Toronto Area.

Sunrise prints 240 g of activating force, 22 degrees of travel before activation, and a 2.59 by 2.14 by 5 inch housing. It is the standard-force compact stick. The EZ sibling is the light-force version of the same body.

What this control does

The VersaGuide gives proportional forward, reverse, left, and right. Flex gooseneck proximity sensors plug into the SmartJacks for mode and on/off. Mount it on an armrest, at midline, in a modified SpaceDisk, on a BDN3 chin harness, or on a swing-away chin boom. An Active Controls mount is also listed.

Electronics are Penny and Giles R-Net with an Omni display, or Quantum Q-Logic with an Enhanced Display. Not Invacare. Extra mode inputs include egg, MicroLite, or Piko switches and fibre-optic systems.

Who it suits

The VersaGuide suits a person who can produce about 240 g at the stick and wants a small body that can sit at the hand, the chin, or the midline. If that force is too high, the VersaGuide EZ is the same shape at 120 g and 12 degrees. If the person wants a tiny metal stick with throw feedback, see the MicroGuide.

Switch-It VersaGuide specifications

These figures are for Switch-It model VG on Sunrise's current Canada page. The specification tab holds the stored values.

Type: proportional, displacement. Force 240 g. Travel 22 degrees. Housing 2.59 inch L by 2.14 inch W by 5 inch H. Stem 0.25 inch. Connector: DB9 to Omni or Enhanced Display. Electronics: R-Net or Q-Logic. Not Invacare. SmartJacks for proximity or mechanical switches.

Warranty coverage may vary by province. Westin Healthcare processes the claim.

VersaGuide or VersaGuide EZ

The VersaGuide is 240 g and 22 degrees. The VersaGuide EZ is 120 g and 12 degrees in the same compact shell. The MicroGuide is the mini 40 g stick. Pair them with a live Q700 M or Q500 M.

Delivery and setup in Brampton and the GTA

Westin's own team delivers this control with the power wheelchair it is configured on, across Brampton and the Greater Toronto Area, after the seating clinic has set the order. We bring the chair in, check the stick, and show you drive and mode before we leave.

We have three stores in the Brampton and Toronto area if you would rather see a control on a floor chair first. For a scheduled in-home setup, call (905) 451-7743 and we will book the next date that works. Same-day delivery is offered through our hospital bed rental service; purchased chairs are delivered and set up on a scheduled date.

If the chair is going outside the GTA, ask us for a freight quote. Inside Toronto and the GTA, White-Glove Delivery (bring-in, unwrap, test, take packaging away) is described on the shipping policy. Any charge is confirmed on your order.

Related mobility products from Westin

• Switch-It VersaGuide EZ, the half-force compact stick
• Switch-It MicroGuide, the mini light-touch stick
• Quickie Q700 M, a live power base this joystick is ordered on

Service and warranty

When something on the control needs work, you call the shop that set the chair up. Westin Healthcare has a service and repairs department.

Sunrise's Canada page prints that warranty coverage may vary by province. We handle the claim with you.

Frequently asked questions

What Does The VersaGuide Do?

The Switch-It VersaGuide is a compact proportional joystick. It drives forward, reverse, left, and right, and its SmartJacks accept proximity or mechanical switches for mode and on/off.

Who Is The VersaGuide For?

The Switch-It VersaGuide suits a person who can produce about 240 g at a small stick and needs a mount at the hand, chin, or midline. The seating clinic confirms the force and the mount.

Which Power Chairs Take The VersaGuide?

The Switch-It VersaGuide works with R-Net (Omni) and Q-Logic (Enhanced Display). It is not compatible with Invacare electronics.

What Are SmartJacks?

SmartJacks are the two ports on the underside of the Switch-It VersaGuide. They auto-adapt to a proximity sensor or a mechanical switch, so mode and on/off do not need a separate adapter box.

How Is This Different From The VersaGuide EZ?

The Switch-It VersaGuide is 240 g and 22 degrees of travel. The VersaGuide EZ is the same compact body at 120 g and 12 degrees.

Is This Sold Off The Shelf?

No. The Switch-It VersaGuide is configured with the power wheelchair through the seating clinic and the ADP process.

What Is The Warranty?

Sunrise's Canada page says warranty coverage for the Switch-It VersaGuide may vary by province. Westin Healthcare processes the claim.