I think I saw a Eureka for sale online once but never got it. It would be interesting to play around with one of those. I never never knew pc/m was accessible. I'm actually trying to sell my Versapoint Duo right now. So if anyone wants it, please let me know.
As for the Blazer, on the XP desktop, I have it plugged into the parallal port (using a regular cord not any kind of usb conversion) and it works as an embosser with no problem. But I've neverd used a synth on my dos machine through the parallel port. I'd use the serial and avoid all this but the port on my Blazer is broken. lol I have so many cables that I could open my own store. On 07/06/2009, arthur gindin <[email protected]> wrote: > "a house is not a home" and a "null modem" is not a modem. it is a > small device that reverses the connections to the devices it connects > (no power supply). i have attached a more accurate description from > Wikipedia. so my connection will use a USB to serial connector, a null > modem, a serial to centronics connector which plugs into the Brailler. > i can't say this works yet as i have just ordered the null modem, but > that was Kearney's suggestion. the null modem was $13.81 from > cablestogo. i'll let you know if it helps. there may be other > problems, but at least there are two us trying to solve this. > > art > > Tiffany D wrote: >> Why would I need to use a modem? Couldn't I just instruct JAWS to use >> lpt1 and use a straight parallel connector? Hmm. >> >> On 06/06/2009, arthur gindin <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Greg Kearney is helping me hook up a Braille blazer. check his recent >>> previous emails. it start with a USB to null modem to parallel plug. >>> cablestogo.com has null modems among other cables and voice and email >>> support >>> >>> art >>> >>> Tiffany D wrote: >>> >>>> This is truly fascinating and thanks for sharing. As it is, I'm >>>> trying to learn Quickbasic and am looking for 4.5 so I can load it >>>> onto my Keynote Gold running Dos 6.22. I was born in 1983 and went >>>> blind at two-months-old. In elementary school, I remember they had an >>>> Apple IIE (probaly e+), an Apple IIc and an Apple IIGS. My classmates >>>> used to play Number Munchers and Origon Trail. My first computer That >>>> we got was an Apple IIC in the early 90's. We picked it up at a >>>> garrage sail and I could remember my mother was so excited cause it >>>> was so small. She kept clicking the keys in the car (she doesn't >>>> drive so it was safe). Oddly enough, she never used it and hasn't >>>> touched a computer much until last year or so. I never got to use the >>>> IIC that much but kept it. Soon afterword, we got a Tandy 1000, which >>>> I loved but couldn't use cause I was told there was nothing accessible >>>> for it. Finally, we entered Windows in 1996 with my IBM Abtiva. I >>>> didn't use it for a few years and still wanted to use dos and the >>>> Tandy. I eventually gave that amazing machine away to someone who >>>> didn't appreciate it and who sold it. Needless to say, I was furious. >>>> But it was that or the Apple IIC and I chose to keep the IIC. It was >>>> only afterword that I found out I could use Vocal-eyes and play all >>>> the games I loved... My IIGS, as I said, was given to me by my high >>>> school cause they knew I adored vintage tech. Now if only I could >>>> find a Keynote Companion. >>>> >>>> That printer story made me laugh. I have a dot matrics printer from >>>> Apple that reminds me a little of my Epson for dos. I'm sure it has >>>> all the capabilities one would expect from a regular printer, printing >>>> both cases etc. I never knew that there was one that didn't do this. >>>> I was actually looking for a Doubletalk to replace my Echos for both >>>> my pc (LT there) and Apple and found them here >>>> http://www.rcsys.com/order.htm >>>> but the prices are too high for me right now. I'd love to hear one so >>>> I could decide if it's worth the purchase. The mouse, in my opinion, >>>> was a disaster and the beginning of the end of all good things >>>> incomputers. >>>> >>>> Some quick offtopic things and please feel free to email me offlist so >>>> there's no trouble. I've asked everyone and you guys are the only >>>> ones who answer me. Has anyone here ever used Freedos? If so, is it >>>> accessible and with which screenreader? Can I use my Braillenote as a >>>> synthesizer with JAWS for Dos if I tell it that it's a Keynote gold >>>> standalone, an accent or a generic serial one? If I can't find the >>>> Echo or the cord to my Keynote Voicecard (if anyone has one I'll pay >>>> you for it), can I use my Braille Blazer through it's parallel port? >>>> Where can I find ASAP and how difficult is it to use? >>>> >>>> On 06/06/2009, Josh de Lioncourt <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>>> I'd be happy to reminisce about the old Apple 2 and early outSpoken >>>>> days. :) My II GS is in storage, so can't do any demos for a few >>>>> months, but would be happy to talk about it. I loved those machines. I >>>>> used the Apple 2E, 2C, 2C+, and 2GS. >>>>> >>>>> Josh de Lioncourt >>>>> …my other mail provider is an owl… >>>>> >>>>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/Lioncourt >>>>> Music: http://stage19music.com >>>>> Mac-cessibility: http://www.Lioncourt.com >>>>> Blog: http://lioncourtsmusings.blogspot.com >>>>> GoodReads: http://goodreads.com/Lioncourt >>>>> >>>>> On Jun 6, 2009, at 9:43 AM, Scott Howell wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> Hey this reminds me. WOuld anyone out there who has experiences and >>>>>> possibly some stuff they could demo from the Apple II days or even >>>>>> the days of using OutSpoken on different Mac machines? If so, would >>>>>> you consider being interviewed for a podcast? I'd like to facilitate >>>>>> such an arrangement with the RetroMac Podcast since they cover all >>>>>> things Mac that are from back in the day if you will. If you would >>>>>> be interested and can provide some info about your experiences etc. >>>>>> I'll gather all this together and approach the gents that put that >>>>>> podcast on with the idea and the background in hopes they'll >>>>>> consider doing it. I figured I could just toss the idea at them, but >>>>>> if I give them as much as possible, they may be more likely to do it >>>>>> since the leg-work would be greatly reduced and I wouldn't expect >>>>>> them to have a vast network or such to find all the info on >>>>>> accessibility. >>>>>> >>>>>> tnx, >>>>>> On Jun 6, 2009, at 11:43 AM, Josh de Lioncourt wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> Wow… >>>>>>> >>>>>>> With as into Apple 2's as I was in the 80's and 90's, I can't >>>>>>> believe I've never heard of this. If you get it working, please >>>>>>> record some samples for us. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I have an old II GS that still works. It's fun to dust off and use >>>>>>> now and then. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Josh de Lioncourt >>>>>>> …my other mail provider is an owl… >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Twitter: http://twitter.com/Lioncourt >>>>>>> Music: http://stage19music.com >>>>>>> Mac-cessibility: http://www.Lioncourt.com >>>>>>> Blog: http://lioncourtsmusings.blogspot.com >>>>>>> GoodReads: http://goodreads.com/Lioncourt >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Jun 6, 2009, at 7:47 AM, Tiffany D wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> So I was looking for used replacement synths for my Echo and Echo PC >>>>>>>> (preferably Doubletalk and Doubletalk LT) and found something very >>>>>>>> interesting. I've never heard of this. Can anyone help? I'm >>>>>>>> seriously tempted to buy it. Is it compatible with Textalker? This >>>>>>>> thing has got to be rare and I can't wait to hear what it sounds >>>>>>>> like... Below is the text, since the link will go dead in about two >>>>>>>> hours. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>>>> Eleni >>>>>>>> "This auction is for a Mountain Computers Supertalker for the >>>>>>>> Apple II. >>>>>>>> "This is a rare voice digitzer card, I can find almost no >>>>>>>> information >>>>>>>> about it. It looks to be in good condition, you will get the a card >>>>>>>> Just like the one shown in the pictures. I tried to cut the glare so >>>>>>>> you could read it well. If anyone has information about this card, >>>>>>>> please let me know and I will add it. This item is sold as is, we >>>>>>>> did >>>>>>>> not test it. (obviously) :)" >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>> >> >> > >> >> > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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