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Tom Behler
 

Hello, everyone.

 

I might be in a position to acquire an ELBraille/focus 40 fifth-generation note-taker/Braille Display unit, and am wondering two things:

 

1.  Is there an ElBraille e-mail list I can subscribe to?  I did a Google search, and found a few possibilities, but am not sure which list is best for the fifth-generation unit.

 

2.  Does anyone know of good “hands on” ElBraille tutorials?  Once again, I’ve found some ElBraille documentation on the Freedom Scientific web site, but I’m looking for more step-by-step tutorials on setting up the ElBraille, and on the ElBraille’s most important functions.

 

Since this might be considered slightly off topic, please respond to me privately at:

 

tombehler@...

 

Thank you!

 

Dr.  Tom Behler from Michigan

 

 
Jason White
 


On 28/11/21 16:24, Tom Behler wrote:
1.  Is there an ElBraille e-mail list I can subscribe to?  I did a Google search, and found a few possibilities, but am not sure which list is best for the fifth-generation unit.
There may be other lists, but the braille-display-users list would be worth a subscription.

 2.  Does anyone know of good “hands on” ElBraille tutorials?  Once again, I’ve found some ElBraille documentation on the Freedom Scientific web site, but I’m looking for more step-by-step tutorials on setting up the ElBraille, and on the ElBraille’s most important functions.

My understanding is that besides several custom applications written for the ElBraille, it's just a Windows 10 Home system running JAWS as the screen reader. The braille-related sections of the JAWS help topics would be an important reference - especially the various braille keyboard operations for entering JAWS commands and simulating Windows keystrokes.

These are all documented extensively in the JAWS help system.
Bill Tessore
 

Tom, all I know of is the following:
Focus 40 Blue Refreshable Braille Users  Guide


I don’t know if it’s what you’re after, but there are some set up details.

Shalom,

Bill Tessore
billtessore@...


On Nov 28, 2021, at 1:24 PM, Tom Behler <tombehler@...> wrote:



Hello, everyone.

 

I might be in a position to acquire an ELBraille/focus 40 fifth-generation note-taker/Braille Display unit, and am wondering two things:

 

1.  Is there an ElBraille e-mail list I can subscribe to?  I did a Google search, and found a few possibilities, but am not sure which list is best for the fifth-generation unit.

 

2.  Does anyone know of good “hands on” ElBraille tutorials?  Once again, I’ve found some ElBraille documentation on the Freedom Scientific web site, but I’m looking for more step-by-step tutorials on setting up the ElBraille, and on the ElBraille’s most important functions.

 

Since this might be considered slightly off topic, please respond to me privately at:

 

tombehler@...

 

Thank you!

 

Dr.  Tom Behler from Michigan

 

 
Jason White
 

More specifically, the "Braille In" section of the JAWS Help Topics is important, as is the section on using Focus braille displays with JAWS.

On 28/11/21 16:53, Jason White via groups.io wrote:


On 28/11/21 16:24, Tom Behler wrote:
1.  Is there an ElBraille e-mail list I can subscribe to?  I did a Google search, and found a few possibilities, but am not sure which list is best for the fifth-generation unit.
There may be other lists, but the braille-display-users list would be worth a subscription.

 2.  Does anyone know of good “hands on” ElBraille tutorials?  Once again, I’ve found some ElBraille documentation on the Freedom Scientific web site, but I’m looking for more step-by-step tutorials on setting up the ElBraille, and on the ElBraille’s most important functions.

My understanding is that besides several custom applications written for the ElBraille, it's just a Windows 10 Home system running JAWS as the screen reader. The braille-related sections of the JAWS help topics would be an important reference - especially the various braille keyboard operations for entering JAWS commands and simulating Windows keystrokes.

These are all documented extensively in the JAWS help system.
Bill Tessore
 

Tom, the email group I’m a member of is elbraille@groups.IO. Maybe you can find what you’re after there.

Shalom,



Bill Tessore
billtessore@...


On Nov 28, 2021, at 2:38 PM, Jason White via groups.io <jason@...> wrote:



More specifically, the "Braille In" section of the JAWS Help Topics is important, as is the section on using Focus braille displays with JAWS.

On 28/11/21 16:53, Jason White via groups.io wrote:


On 28/11/21 16:24, Tom Behler wrote:
1.  Is there an ElBraille e-mail list I can subscribe to?  I did a Google search, and found a few possibilities, but am not sure which list is best for the fifth-generation unit.
There may be other lists, but the braille-display-users list would be worth a subscription.

 2.  Does anyone know of good “hands on” ElBraille tutorials?  Once again, I’ve found some ElBraille documentation on the Freedom Scientific web site, but I’m looking for more step-by-step tutorials on setting up the ElBraille, and on the ElBraille’s most important functions.

My understanding is that besides several custom applications written for the ElBraille, it's just a Windows 10 Home system running JAWS as the screen reader. The braille-related sections of the JAWS help topics would be an important reference - especially the various braille keyboard operations for entering JAWS commands and simulating Windows keystrokes.

These are all documented extensively in the JAWS help system.
Tom Behler
 

Thanks, Jason.

 

Will check these things out.

 

I tried replying to you privately, but your private e-mail address bounced back, so just wanted to acknowledge your note.

 

 

Tom Behler

 

From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Jason White via groups.io
Sent: Sunday, November 28, 2021 4:54 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Looking For ElBraille E-mail List And Available Tutorials

 

 

On 28/11/21 16:24, Tom Behler wrote:

1.  Is there an ElBraille e-mail list I can subscribe to?  I did a Google search, and found a few possibilities, but am not sure which list is best for the fifth-generation unit.

There may be other lists, but the braille-display-users list would be worth a subscription.

 2.  Does anyone know of good “hands on” ElBraille tutorials?  Once again, I’ve found some ElBraille documentation on the Freedom Scientific web site, but I’m looking for more step-by-step tutorials on setting up the ElBraille, and on the ElBraille’s most important functions.

My understanding is that besides several custom applications written for the ElBraille, it's just a Windows 10 Home system running JAWS as the screen reader. The braille-related sections of the JAWS help topics would be an important reference - especially the various braille keyboard operations for entering JAWS commands and simulating Windows keystrokes.

These are all documented extensively in the JAWS help system.
Les Kriegler
 

Hi Tom,
Brian Hartgen produced an excellent tutorial for the elBraille. It can be purchased at Hartgen.org. Good luck. Between this and the Users list, this should give you a great start in learning the unit.
Best,

Les

On Nov 28, 2021, at 4:24 PM, Tom Behler <tombehler@...> wrote:

Hello, everyone.
 
I might be in a position to acquire an ELBraille/focus 40 fifth-generation note-taker/Braille Display unit, and am wondering two things:
 
1.  Is there an ElBraille e-mail list I can subscribe to?  I did a Google search, and found a few possibilities, but am not sure which list is best for the fifth-generation unit.
 
2.  Does anyone know of good “hands on” ElBraille tutorials?  Once again, I’ve found some ElBraille documentation on the Freedom Scientific web site, but I’m looking for more step-by-step tutorials on setting up the ElBraille, and on the ElBraille’s most important functions.
 
Since this might be considered slightly off topic, please respond to me privately at:
 
 
Thank you!
 
Dr.  Tom Behler from Michigan
 
 
Tom Behler
 

Les:

 

I now have the link to the Brian Hartgen course, and have joined the ElBraille e-mail list.

 

So, I think I’m set for the time being.

 

Hopefully, things will continue to work out regarding my possible ElBraille acquisition.

 

Dr.  Tom Behler from Michigan

 

From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Les Kriegler
Sent: Monday, November 29, 2021 6:22 AM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Looking For ElBraille E-mail List And Available Tutorials

 

Hi Tom,

Brian Hartgen produced an excellent tutorial for the elBraille. It can be purchased at Hartgen.org. Good luck. Between this and the Users list, this should give you a great start in learning the unit.

Best,

 

Les



On Nov 28, 2021, at 4:24 PM, Tom Behler <tombehler@...> wrote:

 

Hello, everyone.

 

I might be in a position to acquire an ELBraille/focus 40 fifth-generation note-taker/Braille Display unit, and am wondering two things:

 

1.  Is there an ElBraille e-mail list I can subscribe to?  I did a Google search, and found a few possibilities, but am not sure which list is best for the fifth-generation unit.

 

2.  Does anyone know of good “hands on” ElBraille tutorials?  Once again, I’ve found some ElBraille documentation on the Freedom Scientific web site, but I’m looking for more step-by-step tutorials on setting up the ElBraille, and on the ElBraille’s most important functions.

 

Since this might be considered slightly off topic, please respond to me privately at:

 

 

Thank you!

 

Dr.  Tom Behler from Michigan

 

 

 
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