The thing I really want is an Opticon... but wouldn't we all? Too bad they're not modernising it and don't sell them anymore.
On 07/06/2009, ben mustill-rose <[email protected]> wrote: > > I have a eureka; there pretty boring machines really. Most interesting > part of them is there 14.4k modem. > > On 07/06/2009, Tiffany D <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> 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) :)" >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>> >>>> > >>>> >>>> >>> >>> > >>> >> >> > >> > > > -- > Kind regards, BEN. > > email: [email protected] > msn: [email protected] > web: http://www.bmr.me.uk (under construction) > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
