A round black switch with a low domed top and a small center hole, attached to a thin black cable.

Mini Cup Switch

by AbleNet

$85.00, see price history

Price is what the vendor listed when last checked. Confirm it with the vendor before buying.

Professional guidance helps The switch is simple hardware, but it only helps once it is matched to the person's movement and connected to the right device. A small target with moderate force will not suit everyone. A therapist or AT professional can save time and money by checking the fit, position, and mounting before you rely on it.

What it is

Summary

AI-generated from vendor-published content · October 1, 2026

The Mini Cup Switch is a small, round switch with a 25mm (about 1 inch) pressing surface. It suits someone who has fine motor control and needs a compact target. It gives a click you can hear and feel when pressed, and it takes about 130-140 grams of force to activate. A 180cm cable ends in a right-angled 3.5mm mono plug, and it is rated IP67, so dust and brief submersion in water won't harm it. Five bright stickers are included to make the top easier to see. On its own it does nothing: it has to be plugged into a switch-adapted device, toy, or interface.

Getting it

Try before you buy

Devices like this are often available to borrow through your state's AT Act program — typically free or low-cost — so you can try it before buying or pursuing funding.

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Where to get it

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Details

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Type
Addresses
Platform
Age range
Complexity
Professional guidance helps
Price
$85.00
Funding
  • AT Act lending
  • Medicaid waiver
  • Out of pocket
  • School district
  • Vocational rehab

What setup looks like

  • Out of the box
    1. Plug the 3.5mm cable into a switch jack on a compatible device and press the cup to test the click.
    2. Peel and apply one of the included colored stickers to the top if a brighter target helps.
  • With a guide
    1. Check that the device or interface you plan to use has a 3.5mm mono switch input and is set to accept switch access.
    2. Place the switch on a stable surface or mount it where the person can press it reliably. Adjust its position over a few trials, usually 15-30 minutes. See manufacturer support resources for detailed instructions.
  • With professional help
    An OT, SLP, or ATP can help decide whether this small, firm-pressing switch fits the person's movement, which body site to use, and where to mount it. Plan on a session or two to trial it.

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Sources & fine print

Vendor facts (name, price, platforms, vendor link) sourced from AbleNet — view on vendor site (opens in a new tab); last checked October 31, 2026.

Classification & description AI-generated from vendor-published content on October 1, 2026 · confidence: high. Vendor specs may lag; verify before relying on details in a clinical or funding artifact.

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