Tom, Been there done that, hate the BNS. Okay, I've had this problem a long time ago when I used paper Braille. First of all, be sure your serial port on your Romeo isn't bad. Also make sure its connected well and not loose. Next, check your settings on both machines. Try to let your embosser be the default settings instead of your BN.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of The Moffitts Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 9:49 PM To: Braillenote List Subject: Re: [Braillenote] VoiceNote mPower to Romeo 25 via serial connection Robert/Sarai, First thanks for your reply. Second, we found out that the VN mPower BT requires a special USB-to-Parallel convert from Inside Out Networks. The cost of which is about $200. Humanware's web site eludes to needing a converter for parallel connections, but never mentions the cost of it. This device is apparently so new, the USB port is not even shown on the pictures of it. I wonder how much interface testing was performed before shipping them out. Before we buy the converter, Chris at Humanware tech support suggested trying the serial to serial connection. Both devices were set to serial mode and the connect made with the cable and 9-to-25 pin adapter sent with the VN. Sarai-- when we tried to emboss a test document, the VN indicated the embossing was complete., but nothing happened, no output. We can emboss when we are connected to the computer via a parallel connection. We plan on trying a IR to Parallel connection before sending the thing back for servicing and maybe some testing. We specifically bought this device because of the USB connectivity. It will be used by our 16 yr old grandson. He is in high school and must print/emboss paper in school as well at home. We have been ask by our Virginia chapter of the NFB to let them know how well this device works, but if families of blind children must pay $2000 to the device and then be told they need a $200 converter because no other parallel device drivers were installed, it not worth using the VN BT. Our grandson starts school 8/6 and I really don't want to go back to the Braille & Speak 2000. I know I sound angry and upset, but it is frustration showing, not anger. If you guys can shed any light on resolving the problem, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again, and have a great holiday. Tom ----- Original Message ----- From: "robert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Braillenote List" <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 2:34 PM Subject: re: [Braillenote] VoiceNote mPower to Romeo 25 via serial connection Hello, I am wondering, if you can go from the serial of the mpower to the serial of the embosser, by passing the adapter and if that works, then you know you have a bad aadapter. If this is not possible, then maybe and I am not sure about the romeo, but some embossers have settings on them that need to be set if you are switching from a parallel to a serial and maybe this might be tried. Lastly, If these do not work, try the adapter on another device to see if it is working, and eliminate the problem, by checking to see if it is an adapter problem, cable problem or port problem. Hope this helps. Robert > ----- Original Message ----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Real Name) >To: [email protected] >Date: Fri, 02 Sep 2005 14:25:10 -0400 >Subject: [Braillenote] VoiceNote mPower to Romeo 25 via serial >connection >Hi List, >We are trying to connect the VoiceNote mPower BT to a Romeo 25 >enbosser. >Cris at Humanware suggested this connection, but I have not been able >to get back with him to discuss the failure. >Both devices were set to the serial mode, I used the cable and 25 pin >to 9 pin adaptor that was sent with the unit, but no luck. >Any sugesstions????? >Tom & Vicki >___ >To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit >http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote ___ To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote ___ To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote
