Thanks. that's what I wanted to know, since both are available. Btw, the program that can handle graphics is Turbo Braille. I downloaded it, including the GUI, and am still trying to figure out how to use it. I open it and can't do anything else.
On 05/11/2008, Jacob Schmude <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If it has both options, go with serial definitely. It takes a bit more > to set up but is more reliable once you've got it working. > > > > On Nov 5, 2008, at 12:06, Tiffany D wrote: > >> Okay. I just did my research and as I remembered, the Blazer has >> both ports. The first is a standard Centronix parallel and the >> second is a 25-pin female serial. So which should I get, a usb to >> parallel or a usb to serial adapter? Btw, that Keyspan sounds great. >> Also, it can braille graphics, so now I need to check out that >> translator that can handle them. >> >> Thanks, >> Tiffanitsa >> >> On 05/11/2008, David Poehlman >> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> Key span is a good adaptor. I used one in tiger for my alva >>> braille display >>> with terminal and brltty to get braille display support before we >>> had it in >>> leopard. >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Simon Cavendish" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> To: "General discussions on all topics relating to the use of Mac >>> OS X by >>> theblind" <[email protected]> >>> Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 2:18 AM >>> Subject: Re: Need USB to Serial Adapter >>> >>> >>> Greg once recommended keyspan usb to serial adaptor, I have purchased >>> it and it works with my old everest index braille embosser. >>> On 5 Nov 2008, at 04:42, Tiffany D wrote: >>> >>>> Hi guys, >>>> >>>> Figured I'd put this in a separate message so it wouldn't get >>>> lost. I >>>> won that Braille Blazer and now need a recommendation of a good >>>> usb to >>>> serial adapter. Alternatively, if it's possible to print from the >>>> parallel port, I'll accept one of those. But I know they're >>>> expensive >>>> and I just spent $168 on the embosser so don't want to make a >>>> mistake. >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> Tiffanitsa >>>> >>>> -- >>>> http://tiffany.yourpassionconsultant.com >>>> (Adults only. Parties and products for your sentual needs! >>>> Educational, tasteful and fun!) >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> http://tiffany.yourpassionconsultant.com >> (Adults only. Parties and products for your sentual needs! >> Educational, tasteful and fun!) >> > > > -- http://tiffany.yourpassionconsultant.com (Adults only. Parties and products for your sentual needs! Educational, tasteful and fun!)
