RE: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

2020-08-05 Thread Simon A Fogarty 
Cheers Richard,

I’ll have a look,
I’m more interested in the spec related details but this should be great thanks.

SF

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Richard 
Turner
Sent: Thursday, 6 August 2020 4:14 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

Here you go Simon. The link below will take you to the documentation page where 
you could grab the manual in different formats.
http://www.orbitresearch.com/support/orbit-writer-user-guide-downloads/





Richard
"He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass 
himself,” and we forget that only grace can break the cycle of ancient hatreds 
among peoples. (It is notable that while I have regretted not granting grace to 
others, I’ve never once regretted extending it.)" - Edward Herbert


On Aug 5, 2020, at 9:00 PM, Simon A Fogarty 
mailto:si...@blinky-net.com>> wrote:

Hi,

I know braille or at leasr the basics of it,

But yeah I can see what you mean now,

I’m still interested in knowing more about this board.

Cheers,

From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> 
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of 
Richard Turner
Sent: Thursday, 6 August 2020 1:26 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>
Subject: Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

Simon,
If a keyboard is using the braille layout, IE, 6 dots, plus a backspace, which 
is considered dot 7, and an enter key, which is considered dot 8; it has to be 
paired as a braille device because it does not have the standard QWERTY keys.
You have to press 1 to 6 keys at the same time to make letters, and/or 
contractions, and computer braille uses all 8 dots.
So it has to be run by a screen reader.
A standard keyboard does not depend on a screen reader with braille translation 
tables.
I hope that helps.
In short, you have to know braille to use the keyboard.
If you are still wanting to read more, search for Orbit Writer documentation 
and you should find a link to the Orbit Research page.
If not, I or someone else can dig up the link for you.
HTH,




Richard
"He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass 
himself,” and we forget that only grace can break the cycle of ancient hatreds 
among peoples. (It is notable that while I have regretted not granting grace to 
others, I’ve never once regretted extending it.)" - Edward Herbert



On Aug 5, 2020, at 4:21 PM, Simon A Fogarty 
mailto:si...@blinky-net.com>> wrote:

Interesting,

So it wont just work as a keyboard device under Bluetooth it has to be paired 
under vo braille.


From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> 
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of 
Richard Turner
Sent: Thursday, 6 August 2020 5:22 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>
Subject: RE: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

Yes, you have to use VoiceOver Braille settings to do the pairing.
It is seen as the Orbit Reader 20 with its serial number right now.
That may change in iOS 14, I hope.



Richard
"He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass 
himself,” and we forget that only grace can break the cycle of ancient hatreds 
among peoples. (It is notable that while I have regretted not granting grace to 
others, I’ve never once regretted extending it.)" - Edward Herbert

From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> 
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Les 
Kriegler
Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 10:17 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>
Subject: Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

It’s my understanding that the manual states you go to voiceover braille to do 
the actual pairing and connecting.

Get Outlook for 
iOS<https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faka.ms%2Fo0ukef=02%7C01%7C%7C289ca65016c8480b93e108d839bd3dc2%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C637322832247102044=jyOTefah68SdMFBlaO22TxqwQUlF1tRJngIh9eesuog%3D=0>

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To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> 
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Subject: Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

Hi,

Is your understanding we pair the Orbit Writer under iPhone bluetooth, not 
VoiceOver Braille?

Thanks,
Traci


On Aug 5, 2020, at 8:51 AM, Les Kriegler 
mailto:kriegle...@gmail.com>> wrote:

Hi All,

There has been some discussion on pairing devices to the Orbit Writer. While I 
haven’t received my unit, it’s due any day now, I’ve been studying the manual 
and would like to offer a clarification that could easily be confusing. Let’s 
say you wish to pa

Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

2020-08-05 Thread Richard Turner 
Here you go Simon. The link below will take you to the documentation page where 
you could grab the manual in different formats.
http://www.orbitresearch.com/support/orbit-writer-user-guide-downloads/






Richard
"He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass 
himself,” and we forget that only grace can break the cycle of ancient hatreds 
among peoples. (It is notable that while I have regretted not granting grace to 
others, I’ve never once regretted extending it.)" - Edward Herbert

On Aug 5, 2020, at 9:00 PM, Simon A Fogarty  wrote:


Hi,

I know braille or at leasr the basics of it,

But yeah I can see what you mean now,

I’m still interested in knowing more about this board.

Cheers,

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Richard 
Turner
Sent: Thursday, 6 August 2020 1:26 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

Simon,
If a keyboard is using the braille layout, IE, 6 dots, plus a backspace, which 
is considered dot 7, and an enter key, which is considered dot 8; it has to be 
paired as a braille device because it does not have the standard QWERTY keys.
You have to press 1 to 6 keys at the same time to make letters, and/or 
contractions, and computer braille uses all 8 dots.
So it has to be run by a screen reader.
A standard keyboard does not depend on a screen reader with braille translation 
tables.
I hope that helps.
In short, you have to know braille to use the keyboard.
If you are still wanting to read more, search for Orbit Writer documentation 
and you should find a link to the Orbit Research page.
If not, I or someone else can dig up the link for you.
HTH,




Richard
"He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass 
himself,” and we forget that only grace can break the cycle of ancient hatreds 
among peoples. (It is notable that while I have regretted not granting grace to 
others, I’ve never once regretted extending it.)" - Edward Herbert


On Aug 5, 2020, at 4:21 PM, Simon A Fogarty 
mailto:si...@blinky-net.com>> wrote:

Interesting,

So it wont just work as a keyboard device under Bluetooth it has to be paired 
under vo braille.


From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> 
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of 
Richard Turner
Sent: Thursday, 6 August 2020 5:22 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>
Subject: RE: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

Yes, you have to use VoiceOver Braille settings to do the pairing.
It is seen as the Orbit Reader 20 with its serial number right now.
That may change in iOS 14, I hope.



Richard
"He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass 
himself,” and we forget that only grace can break the cycle of ancient hatreds 
among peoples. (It is notable that while I have regretted not granting grace to 
others, I’ve never once regretted extending it.)" - Edward Herbert

From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> 
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Les 
Kriegler
Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 10:17 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>
Subject: Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

It’s my understanding that the manual states you go to voiceover braille to do 
the actual pairing and connecting.

Get Outlook for 
iOS<https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faka.ms%2Fo0ukef=02%7C01%7C%7C289ca65016c8480b93e108d839bd3dc2%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C637322832247102044=jyOTefah68SdMFBlaO22TxqwQUlF1tRJngIh9eesuog%3D=0>

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Duncan mailto:our4p...@gmail.com>>
Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 12:52:27 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> 
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>>
Subject: Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

Hi,

Is your understanding we pair the Orbit Writer under iPhone bluetooth, not 
VoiceOver Braille?

Thanks,
Traci


On Aug 5, 2020, at 8:51 AM, Les Kriegler 
mailto:kriegle...@gmail.com>> wrote:

Hi All,

There has been some discussion on pairing devices to the Orbit Writer. While I 
haven’t received my unit, it’s due any day now, I’ve been studying the manual 
and would like to offer a clarification that could easily be confusing. Let’s 
say you wish to pair a device to the Writer on Bluetooth Channel 2. You would 
activate the channel by pressing Space Left Arrow and Dot 2. Now, here’s what I 
believe can be confusing. The manual indicates that you should press the same 
key combination “to pair.”  This actually places the channel into Pairing Mode. 
You then have to use your device’s Bluetooth search function to actually 
connect the device. I realize the manual does describe that process. A

RE: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

2020-08-05 Thread Simon A Fogarty 
Hi,

I know braille or at leasr the basics of it,

But yeah I can see what you mean now,

I’m still interested in knowing more about this board.

Cheers,

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Richard 
Turner
Sent: Thursday, 6 August 2020 1:26 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

Simon,
If a keyboard is using the braille layout, IE, 6 dots, plus a backspace, which 
is considered dot 7, and an enter key, which is considered dot 8; it has to be 
paired as a braille device because it does not have the standard QWERTY keys.
You have to press 1 to 6 keys at the same time to make letters, and/or 
contractions, and computer braille uses all 8 dots.
So it has to be run by a screen reader.
A standard keyboard does not depend on a screen reader with braille translation 
tables.
I hope that helps.
In short, you have to know braille to use the keyboard.
If you are still wanting to read more, search for Orbit Writer documentation 
and you should find a link to the Orbit Research page.
If not, I or someone else can dig up the link for you.
HTH,




Richard
"He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass 
himself,” and we forget that only grace can break the cycle of ancient hatreds 
among peoples. (It is notable that while I have regretted not granting grace to 
others, I’ve never once regretted extending it.)" - Edward Herbert


On Aug 5, 2020, at 4:21 PM, Simon A Fogarty 
mailto:si...@blinky-net.com>> wrote:

Interesting,

So it wont just work as a keyboard device under Bluetooth it has to be paired 
under vo braille.


From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> 
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of 
Richard Turner
Sent: Thursday, 6 August 2020 5:22 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>
Subject: RE: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

Yes, you have to use VoiceOver Braille settings to do the pairing.
It is seen as the Orbit Reader 20 with its serial number right now.
That may change in iOS 14, I hope.



Richard
"He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass 
himself,” and we forget that only grace can break the cycle of ancient hatreds 
among peoples. (It is notable that while I have regretted not granting grace to 
others, I’ve never once regretted extending it.)" - Edward Herbert

From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> 
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Les 
Kriegler
Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 10:17 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>
Subject: Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

It’s my understanding that the manual states you go to voiceover braille to do 
the actual pairing and connecting.

Get Outlook for 
iOS<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faka.ms%2Fo0ukef=02%7C01%7C%7Cb4d3d3ac422c4cf9e6a608d83996505a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C637322665033326347=ZXPc51AfWBqfM0Q41ai9ae2kAaD5b2wi%2FckU2w0APHA%3D=0>

From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> 
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> on behalf of Traci 
Duncan mailto:our4p...@gmail.com>>
Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 12:52:27 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> 
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>>
Subject: Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

Hi,

Is your understanding we pair the Orbit Writer under iPhone bluetooth, not 
VoiceOver Braille?

Thanks,
Traci


On Aug 5, 2020, at 8:51 AM, Les Kriegler 
mailto:kriegle...@gmail.com>> wrote:

Hi All,

There has been some discussion on pairing devices to the Orbit Writer. While I 
haven’t received my unit, it’s due any day now, I’ve been studying the manual 
and would like to offer a clarification that could easily be confusing. Let’s 
say you wish to pair a device to the Writer on Bluetooth Channel 2. You would 
activate the channel by pressing Space Left Arrow and Dot 2. Now, here’s what I 
believe can be confusing. The manual indicates that you should press the same 
key combination “to pair.”  This actually places the channel into Pairing Mode. 
You then have to use your device’s Bluetooth search function to actually 
connect the device. I realize the manual does describe that process. At first, 
I was confused because I’m accustomed to using the term Pairing Mode which the 
manual does not indicate in those words. Perhaps this is obvious to everyone 
else, but people who are new to pairing devices could be thrown off by this. I 
also realize that the biggest adjustment I will have is depending on haptic 
feedback for all Writer System events. I’ve never done this, I’ve always 
depended on a combination of speech and braille. So there will be a learning 
curve here.
Best Regards,

Les

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Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

2020-08-05 Thread Richard Turner 
Simon,
If a keyboard is using the braille layout, IE, 6 dots, plus a backspace, which 
is considered dot 7, and an enter key, which is considered dot 8; it has to be 
paired as a braille device because it does not have the standard QWERTY keys.
You have to press 1 to 6 keys at the same time to make letters, and/or 
contractions, and computer braille uses all 8 dots.
So it has to be run by a screen reader.
A standard keyboard does not depend on a screen reader with braille translation 
tables.
I hope that helps.
In short, you have to know braille to use the keyboard.
If you are still wanting to read more, search for Orbit Writer documentation 
and you should find a link to the Orbit Research page.
If not, I or someone else can dig up the link for you.
HTH,




Richard
"He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass 
himself,” and we forget that only grace can break the cycle of ancient hatreds 
among peoples. (It is notable that while I have regretted not granting grace to 
others, I’ve never once regretted extending it.)" - Edward Herbert

On Aug 5, 2020, at 4:21 PM, Simon A Fogarty  wrote:


Interesting,

So it wont just work as a keyboard device under Bluetooth it has to be paired 
under vo braille.


From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Richard 
Turner
Sent: Thursday, 6 August 2020 5:22 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

Yes, you have to use VoiceOver Braille settings to do the pairing.
It is seen as the Orbit Reader 20 with its serial number right now.
That may change in iOS 14, I hope.



Richard
"He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass 
himself,” and we forget that only grace can break the cycle of ancient hatreds 
among peoples. (It is notable that while I have regretted not granting grace to 
others, I’ve never once regretted extending it.)" - Edward Herbert

From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> 
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Les 
Kriegler
Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 10:17 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>
Subject: Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

It’s my understanding that the manual states you go to voiceover braille to do 
the actual pairing and connecting.

Get Outlook for 
iOS<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faka.ms%2Fo0ukef=02%7C01%7C%7Cb4d3d3ac422c4cf9e6a608d83996505a%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C637322665033326347=ZXPc51AfWBqfM0Q41ai9ae2kAaD5b2wi%2FckU2w0APHA%3D=0>

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mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> on behalf of Traci 
Duncan mailto:our4p...@gmail.com>>
Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 12:52:27 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> 
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>>
Subject: Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

Hi,

Is your understanding we pair the Orbit Writer under iPhone bluetooth, not 
VoiceOver Braille?

Thanks,
Traci


On Aug 5, 2020, at 8:51 AM, Les Kriegler 
mailto:kriegle...@gmail.com>> wrote:

Hi All,

There has been some discussion on pairing devices to the Orbit Writer. While I 
haven’t received my unit, it’s due any day now, I’ve been studying the manual 
and would like to offer a clarification that could easily be confusing. Let’s 
say you wish to pair a device to the Writer on Bluetooth Channel 2. You would 
activate the channel by pressing Space Left Arrow and Dot 2. Now, here’s what I 
believe can be confusing. The manual indicates that you should press the same 
key combination “to pair.”  This actually places the channel into Pairing Mode. 
You then have to use your device’s Bluetooth search function to actually 
connect the device. I realize the manual does describe that process. At first, 
I was confused because I’m accustomed to using the term Pairing Mode which the 
manual does not indicate in those words. Perhaps this is obvious to everyone 
else, but people who are new to pairing devices could be thrown off by this. I 
also realize that the biggest adjustment I will have is depending on haptic 
feedback for all Writer System events. I’ve never done this, I’ve always 
depended on a combination of speech and braille. So there will be a learning 
curve here.
Best Regards,

Les

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RE: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

2020-08-05 Thread Simon A Fogarty 
Interesting,

So it wont just work as a keyboard device under Bluetooth it has to be paired 
under vo braille.


From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Richard 
Turner
Sent: Thursday, 6 August 2020 5:22 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

Yes, you have to use VoiceOver Braille settings to do the pairing.
It is seen as the Orbit Reader 20 with its serial number right now.
That may change in iOS 14, I hope.



Richard
"He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass 
himself,” and we forget that only grace can break the cycle of ancient hatreds 
among peoples. (It is notable that while I have regretted not granting grace to 
others, I’ve never once regretted extending it.)" - Edward Herbert

From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> 
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Les 
Kriegler
Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 10:17 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>
Subject: Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

It’s my understanding that the manual states you go to voiceover braille to do 
the actual pairing and connecting.

Get Outlook for 
iOS<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faka.ms%2Fo0ukef=02%7C01%7C%7Cfc3940a3418247ee44e708d8396363b8%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C637322446314864601=m%2FaBRBQ5%2FaiM%2FmOmvu9LeQxN93l%2F8UFr%2Bfekv1g502o%3D=0>

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mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> on behalf of Traci 
Duncan mailto:our4p...@gmail.com>>
Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 12:52:27 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> 
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>>
Subject: Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

Hi,

Is your understanding we pair the Orbit Writer under iPhone bluetooth, not 
VoiceOver Braille?

Thanks,
Traci


On Aug 5, 2020, at 8:51 AM, Les Kriegler 
mailto:kriegle...@gmail.com>> wrote:

Hi All,

There has been some discussion on pairing devices to the Orbit Writer. While I 
haven’t received my unit, it’s due any day now, I’ve been studying the manual 
and would like to offer a clarification that could easily be confusing. Let’s 
say you wish to pair a device to the Writer on Bluetooth Channel 2. You would 
activate the channel by pressing Space Left Arrow and Dot 2. Now, here’s what I 
believe can be confusing. The manual indicates that you should press the same 
key combination “to pair.”  This actually places the channel into Pairing Mode. 
You then have to use your device’s Bluetooth search function to actually 
connect the device. I realize the manual does describe that process. At first, 
I was confused because I’m accustomed to using the term Pairing Mode which the 
manual does not indicate in those words. Perhaps this is obvious to everyone 
else, but people who are new to pairing devices could be thrown off by this. I 
also realize that the biggest adjustment I will have is depending on haptic 
feedback for all Writer System events. I’ve never done this, I’ve always 
depended on a combination of speech and braille. So there will be a learning 
curve here.
Best Regards,

Les

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RE: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

2020-08-05 Thread Simon A Fogarty 
Can someone provide me with a link to this device and it’s related details etc?

I’m interested in finding out more about it.

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of 
llump...@austin.rr.com
Sent: Thursday, 6 August 2020 4:56 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

The orbit writer is NOT a Braille display. It is a perkins-style keyboard to 
control your I device or computer.



From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> 
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of 
Priscilla Garces (prisci)
Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 11:54 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>
Subject: Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

Hi everyone,
Hope all of you are well despite this whole covid19 situation. I just have a 
question about the orbit writer. Is the orbit writer free for members of the 
talking library?
If so, how do you all request one?
Did any of you get the device when participating in the national convention?
I am considering getting one since I want a more portable braille display to 
always carry in my purse and keep up with reading braille.
I have the focus40 from freedom scientific even though it’s not the latest 
generation, but it works well for me.
 I mostly keep it at home since I use it with my Mac computer and it helps me 
still read braille.
What has been your experience with the orbit writer? And is their a difference 
between the orbit reader and orbit writer? If so, what is the difference?

I can be reached out at garcesp...@gmail.com<mailto:garcesp...@gmail.com>

Best,

Priscilla


On Aug 5, 2020, at 11:51 AM, Les Kriegler 
mailto:kriegle...@gmail.com>> wrote:

Hi All,

There has been some discussion on pairing devices to the Orbit Writer. While I 
haven’t received my unit, it’s due any day now, I’ve been studying the manual 
and would like to offer a clarification that could easily be confusing. Let’s 
say you wish to pair a device to the Writer on Bluetooth Channel 2. You would 
activate the channel by pressing Space Left Arrow and Dot 2. Now, here’s what I 
believe can be confusing. The manual indicates that you should press the same 
key combination “to pair.”  This actually places the channel into Pairing Mode. 
You then have to use your device’s Bluetooth search function to actually 
connect the device. I realize the manual does describe that process. At first, 
I was confused because I’m accustomed to using the term Pairing Mode which the 
manual does not indicate in those words. Perhaps this is obvious to everyone 
else, but people who are new to pairing devices could be thrown off by this. I 
also realize that the biggest adjustment I will have is depending on haptic 
feedback for all Writer System events. I’ve never done this, I’ve always 
depended on a combination of speech and braille. So there will be a learning 
curve here.
Best Regards,

Les

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RE: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

2020-08-05 Thread Simon A Fogarty 
I have to admit I’m not a braille user but is this device not simply a braille 
layout keyboard?
Therefore it shouldn’t need anything more than Bluetooth I would think?

Interested to know more though.

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Traci 
Duncan
Sent: Thursday, 6 August 2020 4:52 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

Hi,

Is your understanding we pair the Orbit Writer under iPhone bluetooth, not 
VoiceOver Braille?

Thanks,
Traci



On Aug 5, 2020, at 8:51 AM, Les Kriegler 
mailto:kriegle...@gmail.com>> wrote:

Hi All,

There has been some discussion on pairing devices to the Orbit Writer. While I 
haven’t received my unit, it’s due any day now, I’ve been studying the manual 
and would like to offer a clarification that could easily be confusing. Let’s 
say you wish to pair a device to the Writer on Bluetooth Channel 2. You would 
activate the channel by pressing Space Left Arrow and Dot 2. Now, here’s what I 
believe can be confusing. The manual indicates that you should press the same 
key combination “to pair.”  This actually places the channel into Pairing Mode. 
You then have to use your device’s Bluetooth search function to actually 
connect the device. I realize the manual does describe that process. At first, 
I was confused because I’m accustomed to using the term Pairing Mode which the 
manual does not indicate in those words. Perhaps this is obvious to everyone 
else, but people who are new to pairing devices could be thrown off by this. I 
also realize that the biggest adjustment I will have is depending on haptic 
feedback for all Writer System events. I’ve never done this, I’ve always 
depended on a combination of speech and braille. So there will be a learning 
curve here.
Best Regards,

Les

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Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

2020-08-05 Thread Traci Duncan 
Not on the devices I’m pairing with the Writer.

Traci


> On Aug 5, 2020, at 10:56 AM, Richard Turner  
> wrote:
> 
> Are you using the iOS beta?
> 
> 
> 
> Richard
> "He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass 
> himself,” and we forget that only grace can break the cycle of ancient 
> hatreds among peoples. (It is notable that while I have regretted not 
> granting grace to others, I’ve never once regretted extending it.)" - Edward 
> Herbert
> 
>> On Aug 5, 2020, at 10:47 AM, Traci Duncan > <mailto:our4p...@gmail.com>> wrote:
>> 
>>  OK, that is the way I understood it as well. Then I am back to square one. 
>> The unit still will not reconnect when paired to more than one device.
>> 
>> Traci
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Aug 5, 2020, at 10:22 AM, Richard Turner >> <mailto:richardturne...@outlook.com>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Yes, you have to use VoiceOver Braille settings to do the pairing.
>>> It is seen as the Orbit Reader 20 with its serial number right now.
>>> That may change in iOS 14, I hope.
>>>  
>>>  
>>>  
>>> Richard
>>> "He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass 
>>> himself,” and we forget that only grace can break the cycle of ancient 
>>> hatreds among peoples. (It is notable that while I have regretted not 
>>> granting grace to others, I’ve never once regretted extending it.)" - 
>>> Edward Herbert
>>>  
>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com 
>>> <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>>> <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Les Kriegler
>>> Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 10:17 AM
>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>
>>> Subject: Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices
>>>  
>>> It’s my understanding that the manual states you go to voiceover braille to 
>>> do the actual pairing and connecting.
>>>  
>>> Get Outlook for iOS 
>>> <https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faka.ms%2Fo0ukef=02%7C01%7C%7C052e340d285f4e2ab37508d83967af07%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C637322464758740640=%2Fe3jTFNy6zI724rEgimT7xIUFTxA7yZ90wazIkCnmC0%3D=0>
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>>> <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>>> <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> on behalf of Traci Duncan 
>>> mailto:our4p...@gmail.com>>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 12:52:27 PM
>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com 
>>> <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>>> <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>>
>>> Subject: Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices
>>>  
>>> Hi, 
>>>  
>>> Is your understanding we pair the Orbit Writer under iPhone bluetooth, not 
>>> VoiceOver Braille?
>>>  
>>> Thanks,
>>> Traci
>>>  
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On Aug 5, 2020, at 8:51 AM, Les Kriegler >> <mailto:kriegle...@gmail.com>> wrote:
>>>  
>>> Hi All,
>>>  
>>> There has been some discussion on pairing devices to the Orbit Writer. 
>>> While I haven’t received my unit, it’s due any day now, I’ve been studying 
>>> the manual and would like to offer a clarification that could easily be 
>>> confusing. Let’s say you wish to pair a device to the Writer on Bluetooth 
>>> Channel 2. You would activate the channel by pressing Space Left Arrow and 
>>> Dot 2. Now, here’s what I believe can be confusing. The manual indicates 
>>> that you should press the same key combination “to pair.”  This actually 
>>> places the channel into Pairing Mode. You then have to use your device’s 
>>> Bluetooth search function to actually connect the device. I realize the 
>>> manual does describe that process. At first, I was confused because I’m 
>>> accustomed to using the term Pairing Mode which the manual does not 
>>> indicate in those words. Perhaps this is obvious to everyone else, but 
>>> people who are new to pairing devices could be thrown off by this. I also 
>>> realize that the biggest adjustment I will have is depending on haptic 
>>> feedback for all Writer System events. I’ve never done this, I’ve always 
>>> depended on a combination of speech and braille. So there will be a 
>>> learning curve here.
>>> Best Regards,
>>>  
>>> Les
>>>  
>>> -- 
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Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

2020-08-05 Thread Richard Turner 
Are you using the iOS beta?



Richard
"He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass 
himself,” and we forget that only grace can break the cycle of ancient hatreds 
among peoples. (It is notable that while I have regretted not granting grace to 
others, I’ve never once regretted extending it.)" - Edward Herbert

On Aug 5, 2020, at 10:47 AM, Traci Duncan  wrote:

 OK, that is the way I understood it as well. Then I am back to square one. 
The unit still will not reconnect when paired to more than one device.

Traci

Sent from my iPhone

On Aug 5, 2020, at 10:22 AM, Richard Turner  wrote:


Yes, you have to use VoiceOver Braille settings to do the pairing.
It is seen as the Orbit Reader 20 with its serial number right now.
That may change in iOS 14, I hope.



Richard
"He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass 
himself,” and we forget that only grace can break the cycle of ancient hatreds 
among peoples. (It is notable that while I have regretted not granting grace to 
others, I’ve never once regretted extending it.)" - Edward Herbert

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Les 
Kriegler
Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 10:17 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

It’s my understanding that the manual states you go to voiceover braille to do 
the actual pairing and connecting.

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iOS<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faka.ms%2Fo0ukef=02%7C01%7C%7C052e340d285f4e2ab37508d83967af07%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C637322464758740640=%2Fe3jTFNy6zI724rEgimT7xIUFTxA7yZ90wazIkCnmC0%3D=0>

From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> 
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> on behalf of Traci 
Duncan mailto:our4p...@gmail.com>>
Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 12:52:27 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> 
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>>
Subject: Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

Hi,

Is your understanding we pair the Orbit Writer under iPhone bluetooth, not 
VoiceOver Braille?

Thanks,
Traci



On Aug 5, 2020, at 8:51 AM, Les Kriegler 
mailto:kriegle...@gmail.com>> wrote:

Hi All,

There has been some discussion on pairing devices to the Orbit Writer. While I 
haven’t received my unit, it’s due any day now, I’ve been studying the manual 
and would like to offer a clarification that could easily be confusing. Let’s 
say you wish to pair a device to the Writer on Bluetooth Channel 2. You would 
activate the channel by pressing Space Left Arrow and Dot 2. Now, here’s what I 
believe can be confusing. The manual indicates that you should press the same 
key combination “to pair.”  This actually places the channel into Pairing Mode. 
You then have to use your device’s Bluetooth search function to actually 
connect the device. I realize the manual does describe that process. At first, 
I was confused because I’m accustomed to using the term Pairing Mode which the 
manual does not indicate in those words. Perhaps this is obvious to everyone 
else, but people who are new to pairing devices could be thrown off by this. I 
also realize that the biggest adjustment I will have is depending on haptic 
feedback for all Writer System events. I’ve never done this, I’ve always 
depended on a combination of speech and braille. So there will be a learning 
curve here.
Best Regards,

Les

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Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

2020-08-05 Thread Traci Duncan 
OK, that is the way I understood it as well. Then I am back to square one. The 
unit still will not reconnect when paired to more than one device.

Traci

Sent from my iPhone

> On Aug 5, 2020, at 10:22 AM, Richard Turner  
> wrote:
> 
> 
> Yes, you have to use VoiceOver Braille settings to do the pairing.
> It is seen as the Orbit Reader 20 with its serial number right now.
> That may change in iOS 14, I hope.
>  
>  
>  
> Richard
> "He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass 
> himself,” and we forget that only grace can break the cycle of ancient 
> hatreds among peoples. (It is notable that while I have regretted not 
> granting grace to others, I’ve never once regretted extending it.)" - Edward 
> Herbert
>  
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Les 
> Kriegler
> Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 10:17 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices
>  
> It’s my understanding that the manual states you go to voiceover braille to 
> do the actual pairing and connecting.
>  
> Get Outlook for iOS
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com  on behalf of Traci 
> Duncan 
> Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 12:52:27 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com 
> Subject: Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices
>  
> Hi,
>  
> Is your understanding we pair the Orbit Writer under iPhone bluetooth, not 
> VoiceOver Braille?
>  
> Thanks,
> Traci
>  
> 
> 
> On Aug 5, 2020, at 8:51 AM, Les Kriegler  wrote:
>  
> Hi All,
>  
> There has been some discussion on pairing devices to the Orbit Writer. While 
> I haven’t received my unit, it’s due any day now, I’ve been studying the 
> manual and would like to offer a clarification that could easily be 
> confusing. Let’s say you wish to pair a device to the Writer on Bluetooth 
> Channel 2. You would activate the channel by pressing Space Left Arrow and 
> Dot 2. Now, here’s what I believe can be confusing. The manual indicates that 
> you should press the same key combination “to pair.”  This actually places 
> the channel into Pairing Mode. You then have to use your device’s Bluetooth 
> search function to actually connect the device. I realize the manual does 
> describe that process. At first, I was confused because I’m accustomed to 
> using the term Pairing Mode which the manual does not indicate in those 
> words. Perhaps this is obvious to everyone else, but people who are new to 
> pairing devices could be thrown off by this. I also realize that the biggest 
> adjustment I will have is depending on haptic feedback for all Writer System 
> events. I’ve never done this, I’ve always depended on a combination of speech 
> and braille. So there will be a learning curve here.
> Best Regards,
>  
> Les
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RE: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

2020-08-05 Thread Richard Turner 
Yes, you have to use VoiceOver Braille settings to do the pairing.
It is seen as the Orbit Reader 20 with its serial number right now.
That may change in iOS 14, I hope.



Richard
"He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass 
himself,” and we forget that only grace can break the cycle of ancient hatreds 
among peoples. (It is notable that while I have regretted not granting grace to 
others, I’ve never once regretted extending it.)" - Edward Herbert

From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Les 
Kriegler
Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 10:17 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

It’s my understanding that the manual states you go to voiceover braille to do 
the actual pairing and connecting.

Get Outlook for 
iOS<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faka.ms%2Fo0ukef=02%7C01%7C%7Cfc3940a3418247ee44e708d8396363b8%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435%7C1%7C0%7C637322446314864601=m%2FaBRBQ5%2FaiM%2FmOmvu9LeQxN93l%2F8UFr%2Bfekv1g502o%3D=0>

From: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> 
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> on behalf of Traci 
Duncan mailto:our4p...@gmail.com>>
Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 12:52:27 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> 
mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>>
Subject: Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

Hi,

Is your understanding we pair the Orbit Writer under iPhone bluetooth, not 
VoiceOver Braille?

Thanks,
Traci



On Aug 5, 2020, at 8:51 AM, Les Kriegler 
mailto:kriegle...@gmail.com>> wrote:

Hi All,

There has been some discussion on pairing devices to the Orbit Writer. While I 
haven’t received my unit, it’s due any day now, I’ve been studying the manual 
and would like to offer a clarification that could easily be confusing. Let’s 
say you wish to pair a device to the Writer on Bluetooth Channel 2. You would 
activate the channel by pressing Space Left Arrow and Dot 2. Now, here’s what I 
believe can be confusing. The manual indicates that you should press the same 
key combination “to pair.”  This actually places the channel into Pairing Mode. 
You then have to use your device’s Bluetooth search function to actually 
connect the device. I realize the manual does describe that process. At first, 
I was confused because I’m accustomed to using the term Pairing Mode which the 
manual does not indicate in those words. Perhaps this is obvious to everyone 
else, but people who are new to pairing devices could be thrown off by this. I 
also realize that the biggest adjustment I will have is depending on haptic 
feedback for all Writer System events. I’ve never done this, I’ve always 
depended on a combination of speech and braille. So there will be a learning 
curve here.
Best Regards,

Les

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Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

2020-08-05 Thread Les Kriegler 
It’s my understanding that the manual states you go to voiceover braille to do 
the actual pairing and connecting.

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Duncan 
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Hi,

Is your understanding we pair the Orbit Writer under iPhone bluetooth, not 
VoiceOver Braille?

Thanks,
Traci


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Hi All,

There has been some discussion on pairing devices to the Orbit Writer. While I 
haven’t received my unit, it’s due any day now, I’ve been studying the manual 
and would like to offer a clarification that could easily be confusing. Let’s 
say you wish to pair a device to the Writer on Bluetooth Channel 2. You would 
activate the channel by pressing Space Left Arrow and Dot 2. Now, here’s what I 
believe can be confusing. The manual indicates that you should press the same 
key combination “to pair.”  This actually places the channel into Pairing Mode. 
You then have to use your device’s Bluetooth search function to actually 
connect the device. I realize the manual does describe that process. At first, 
I was confused because I’m accustomed to using the term Pairing Mode which the 
manual does not indicate in those words. Perhaps this is obvious to everyone 
else, but people who are new to pairing devices could be thrown off by this. I 
also realize that the biggest adjustment I will have is depending on haptic 
feedback for all Writer System events. I’ve never done this, I’ve always 
depended on a combination of speech and braille. So there will be a learning 
curve here.
Best Regards,

Les

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RE: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

2020-08-05 Thread llumpkin 
The orbit writer is NOT a Braille display. It is a perkins-style keyboard to 
control your I device or computer.

 

 

 

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Priscilla Garces (prisci)
Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 11:54 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

 

Hi everyone,

Hope all of you are well despite this whole covid19 situation. I just have a 
question about the orbit writer. Is the orbit writer free for members of the 
talking library?

If so, how do you all request one?

Did any of you get the device when participating in the national convention?

I am considering getting one since I want a more portable braille display to 
always carry in my purse and keep up with reading braille.

I have the focus40 from freedom scientific even though it’s not the latest 
generation, but it works well for me.

 I mostly keep it at home since I use it with my Mac computer and it helps me 
still read braille.

What has been your experience with the orbit writer? And is their a difference 
between the orbit reader and orbit writer? If so, what is the difference?

 

I can be reached out at garcesp...@gmail.com <mailto:garcesp...@gmail.com> 

 

Best,

 

Priscilla

 





On Aug 5, 2020, at 11:51 AM, Les Kriegler mailto:kriegle...@gmail.com> > wrote:

 

Hi All,

 

There has been some discussion on pairing devices to the Orbit Writer. While I 
haven’t received my unit, it’s due any day now, I’ve been studying the manual 
and would like to offer a clarification that could easily be confusing. Let’s 
say you wish to pair a device to the Writer on Bluetooth Channel 2. You would 
activate the channel by pressing Space Left Arrow and Dot 2. Now, here’s what I 
believe can be confusing. The manual indicates that you should press the same 
key combination “to pair.”  This actually places the channel into Pairing Mode. 
You then have to use your device’s Bluetooth search function to actually 
connect the device. I realize the manual does describe that process. At first, 
I was confused because I’m accustomed to using the term Pairing Mode which the 
manual does not indicate in those words. Perhaps this is obvious to everyone 
else, but people who are new to pairing devices could be thrown off by this. I 
also realize that the biggest adjustment I will have is depending on haptic 
feedback for all Writer System events. I’ve never done this, I’ve always 
depended on a combination of speech and braille. So there will be a learning 
curve here.

Best Regards,

 

Les

 

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Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

2020-08-05 Thread Priscilla Garces (prisci) 
Hi everyone,
Hope all of you are well despite this whole covid19 situation. I just have a 
question about the orbit writer. Is the orbit writer free for members of the 
talking library?
If so, how do you all request one?
Did any of you get the device when participating in the national convention?
I am considering getting one since I want a more portable braille display to 
always carry in my purse and keep up with reading braille.
I have the focus40 from freedom scientific even though it’s not the latest 
generation, but it works well for me.
 I mostly keep it at home since I use it with my Mac computer and it helps me 
still read braille.
What has been your experience with the orbit writer? And is their a difference 
between the orbit reader and orbit writer? If so, what is the difference?

I can be reached out at garcesp...@gmail.com 

Best,

Priscilla


> On Aug 5, 2020, at 11:51 AM, Les Kriegler  wrote:
> 
> Hi All,
>  
> There has been some discussion on pairing devices to the Orbit Writer. While 
> I haven’t received my unit, it’s due any day now, I’ve been studying the 
> manual and would like to offer a clarification that could easily be 
> confusing. Let’s say you wish to pair a device to the Writer on Bluetooth 
> Channel 2. You would activate the channel by pressing Space Left Arrow and 
> Dot 2. Now, here’s what I believe can be confusing. The manual indicates that 
> you should press the same key combination “to pair.”  This actually places 
> the channel into Pairing Mode. You then have to use your device’s Bluetooth 
> search function to actually connect the device. I realize the manual does 
> describe that process. At first, I was confused because I’m accustomed to 
> using the term Pairing Mode which the manual does not indicate in those 
> words. Perhaps this is obvious to everyone else, but people who are new to 
> pairing devices could be thrown off by this. I also realize that the biggest 
> adjustment I will have is depending on haptic feedback for all Writer System 
> events. I’ve never done this, I’ve always depended on a combination of speech 
> and braille. So there will be a learning curve here.
> Best Regards,
>  
> Les
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Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

2020-08-05 Thread Traci Duncan 
Hi,

Is your understanding we pair the Orbit Writer under iPhone bluetooth, not 
VoiceOver Braille?

Thanks,
Traci


> On Aug 5, 2020, at 8:51 AM, Les Kriegler  wrote:
> 
> Hi All,
>  
> There has been some discussion on pairing devices to the Orbit Writer. While 
> I haven’t received my unit, it’s due any day now, I’ve been studying the 
> manual and would like to offer a clarification that could easily be 
> confusing. Let’s say you wish to pair a device to the Writer on Bluetooth 
> Channel 2. You would activate the channel by pressing Space Left Arrow and 
> Dot 2. Now, here’s what I believe can be confusing. The manual indicates that 
> you should press the same key combination “to pair.”  This actually places 
> the channel into Pairing Mode. You then have to use your device’s Bluetooth 
> search function to actually connect the device. I realize the manual does 
> describe that process. At first, I was confused because I’m accustomed to 
> using the term Pairing Mode which the manual does not indicate in those 
> words. Perhaps this is obvious to everyone else, but people who are new to 
> pairing devices could be thrown off by this. I also realize that the biggest 
> adjustment I will have is depending on haptic feedback for all Writer System 
> events. I’ve never done this, I’ve always depended on a combination of speech 
> and braille. So there will be a learning curve here.
> Best Regards,
>  
> Les
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