Hi, I'm assuming that VoiceOVer currently does not support the Braille Lite Millennium as it is not listed in the help. I have one myself, but I have not tried but I assume the help is up-to-date.
Regards, Nic Mobile Me: nic2...@me.com GoogleTalk: chojiro1...@gmail.com Facebook Twitter Skype: Kvalme MSN Messenger: nico...@home3.gvdnet.dk Yahoo! Messenger: cin368 AIM: cincinster On May 20, 2010, at 10:39 PM, Joel Zimba wrote: > Heya Mark, > > I forgot what it is like to wonder if something will work in the Mac world. > > Here is a suggestion if you have problems. > > I would get the newest possible firmware... duh. getting it on there cold > actually be a problem these days, but youre a bright guy. > > If you have problems connecting, I recall there were some setting on the > notetaker which would emulate other hardware. Giving that a go might help. > > I'm not sure where VO gets it's braille progiles (meaning for the hardware, > not for the translation tables) For all I know these haven't changed much > over the years, as really, braille displays aren't rocket science and a > protocol is a protocol is a protocol. > > Now I'm speculating about using something like brltty and emulating a > recognized device through software... that could be fun. > > Let me know what you come up with. > > best, > > Joel > > On May 20, 2010, at 4:19 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > >> Hello Apple Family, >> >> As the subject line suggests, I would like to have my BrailleLite Millennium >> serve as a Braille display on my MacBook. >> >> For those of you who may be too young to remember, the Millennium is an old >> Serial bus device. Be that as it may, using a USB to Serial adaptor cable, >> the device works perfectly on any Windows computer. >> >> In doing some research, I have discovered that there are many people using >> USB to Serial adaptor cables to connect various Serial devices such as >> weather stations and printers to Snow Leopard with complete success. The >> trick, it seems, is to locate an adaptor with the correct Snow Leopard >> drivers. This I can do. >> >> So, assuming I can get the correct cable, any thoughts on if VoiceOver will >> recognize the BrailleLite? >> >> Any thoughts on this will be greatly appreciated. >> >> Mark >> >> >> >> >> >> >> ANNOUNCING THE SECRET LIFE OF MARK MARCUS LIVE CALL-IN TALK SHOW!!! >> In each episode, join Mark, along with invited guests, as he explores the >> world in which we live and the world which lives within us. As you listen >> or participate in a family-friendly, no-holds-barred discussion, you will >> find yourself being drawn deeper and deeper into the mystery, majesty, and >> wonder that is The Secret Life of Mark Marcus. >> >> You can listen and participate via telephone, an Internet-enabled computer, >> or Smartphone application. No need to sign up on a website or be required >> to enter any pin codes. Just join in and let your voice be heard around the >> world. To listen or participate via phone just dial (724-898-1193 during >> the show's scheduled time. That's all there is to it. >> >> Sign Up To Receive Text-Message Alerts When The Show Is Live!! >> >> Can't listen live? No problem, download/listen to past episodes on demand, >> at your convenience. For more information including an audio PROMO for the >> next scheduled episode, show times, the ability to listen or participate via >> computer and more, go to: >> http://candleshore.com/secrets >> Let's Make A Joyful Noise, Together!!! >> >> "Express yourself completely, then keep quiet." >> "He who stands on tiptoe doesn't stand firm. She who rushes ahead doesn't >> go far. He who tries to shine dims his own light. She who defines herself >> can't know who she really is. He who has power over others can't empower >> himself. She who clings to her work will create nothing that endures." >> (Lao Tzu) >> >> For infinite knowledge, go to: >> candleshoreblog.com >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
