Re: Calling All Focus 40 Blue Users

2012-03-30 Thread Teresa Cochran
Can you please post it here? I am going to take a gander that this is 
definitely on topic, since it relates to using Braille with Lion. It hadn't 
occurred to me to do this. (slapping my forehead several times) LOL

Thanks,
Teresa

I'm a pantheist; I worship Pan.

On Mar 29, 2012, at 9:59 PM, Kolby wrote:

 Hello Scott,
 I have a focus 40 blue running firmware version 4.53. How do I go about
 updating the firmware to the latest version?
 Thank you,
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Re: Calling All Focus 40 Blue Users

2012-03-30 Thread Teresa Cochran
I've attempted to do a google search and also search the FS website and the 
Focus 40 Blue manual. I've found no instructions for updating firmware. I  have 
had this problem for over a year, and I'm reasonably sure others have, too. I 
think it would be great to post the instructions for firmware updating here, or 
perhaps a pointer for getting them.

Thanks,
Teresa

On Mar 29, 2012, at 11:00 PM, Teresa Cochran wrote:

 Can you please post it here? I am going to take a gander that this is 
 definitely on topic, since it relates to using Braille with Lion. It hadn't 
 occurred to me to do this. (slapping my forehead several times) LOL
 
 Thanks,
 Teresa
 
 I'm a pantheist; I worship Pan.
 
 On Mar 29, 2012, at 9:59 PM, Kolby wrote:
 
 Hello Scott,
 I have a focus 40 blue running firmware version 4.53. How do I go about
 updating the firmware to the latest version?
 Thank you,
 Kolby
 
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Re: Calling All Focus 40 Blue Users

2012-03-30 Thread David McLean
I called Freedom Scientific and they sent me a link to get the latest version.  
It doesn't appear to be readily available on their site for some reason.

On Mar 30, 2012, at 12:59 AM, Kolby wrote:

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 I have a focus 40 blue running firmware version 4.53. How do I go about
 updating the firmware to the latest version?
 Thank you,
 Kolby
 
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RE: Calling All Focus 40 Blue Users

2012-03-30 Thread M. Taylor
Hi Moses,

Thank you for the episode number of the Freedom Scientific podcast that
deals with Focus 40 Blue.

I will listen to it.

Mark



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[mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Moses Choo
Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 6:00 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Calling All Focus 40 Blue Users

Hi Mark,

Good for you. If you have not done so, do listen to the Freedom Scientific
Cast episode 60. Jonathan has done quite a good explanation on the device.

Regards,
Moses.



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To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2012 3:01 AM
Subject: Calling All Focus 40 Blue Users


 Hello Listers,

 I am cross-posting this to both the V iPhone and Mac Visionaries mailing
 lists.

 I am delighted to inform you that I am now the proud owner of a
 brand-spanking new Freedom Scientific Focus 40 Blue Braille display.  I 
 will
 go pick it up from the post office sometime within the next 4 hours.

 If memory serves, and many times it does not (smile), I recall reading 
 here
 that there are some nuances regarding the Focus-40 of which a new user
 should be aware.

 So, I would greatly appreciate any advice on how I can get my new display 
 up
 and running so I can, once again, enjoy the privilege of exploring my
 iPhone, Mac, and online world via a refreshable Braille display.

 Thank you all In Advance,

 Mark

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RE: Calling All Focus 40 Blue Users

2012-03-30 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Kristyn,

I just unboxed it and I believe that it says that I am running version 4.57.

By the way, is there a table of Braille commands that I can get that will
give me all of the Mac recognized commands for Braille displays?

I have such a list for my iOS device, already.

mark



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[mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kristyn Leigh
Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 6:42 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Calling All Focus 40 Blue Users

What version of the Focus firmware are you running? I use the Focus with my
Mac Mini running SL and have not experienced any problems with the USB
connection.  I use it through bluetooth with my Macbook Air running Lion.  

Kristyn
On Mar 29, 2012, at 2:55 PM, Teresa Cochran wrote:

 The only problem I've had on the Mac specifically is that my display goes
to sleep for about ten minutes when I first plug it in via USB and does the
same when I restart VO in USB mode. I stumped three levels of Apple help
folks with this one, including someone purported to be an engineer, so I'm
guessing there's a good possibility of it being a bug. I'd suggest using the
Bluetooth and plugging the AC cord in.
 
 Have fun. This display is really a joy to use. I use it with IBooks and
text files all the time.
 
 HTh,
 Teresa
 
 Visualize whirled peas.
 
 On Mar 29, 2012, at 12:01 PM, M. Taylor wrote:
 
 Hello Listers,
 
 I am cross-posting this to both the V iPhone and Mac Visionaries 
 mailing lists.
 
 I am delighted to inform you that I am now the proud owner of a 
 brand-spanking new Freedom Scientific Focus 40 Blue Braille display.  
 I will go pick it up from the post office sometime within the next 4
hours.
 
 If memory serves, and many times it does not (smile), I recall 
 reading here that there are some nuances regarding the Focus-40 of 
 which a new user should be aware.
 
 So, I would greatly appreciate any advice on how I can get my new 
 display up and running so I can, once again, enjoy the privilege of 
 exploring my iPhone, Mac, and online world via a refreshable Braille
display.
 
 Thank you all In Advance,
 
 Mark
 
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RE: Calling All Focus 40 Blue Users

2012-03-30 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Scott,

I am currently running 4.57 but I would appreciate it a great deal if you
would list the steps in order to upgrade the firmware for the Focus 40 Blue.

Thank you,

Mark



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[mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Erichsen
Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 9:07 PM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Calling All Focus 40 Blue Users

Upgrade the firmware to V4.57. that fixes the problem. Contact me if you
need the instructions.


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[mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Teresa Cochran
Sent: Friday, 30 March 2012 8:56 AM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Calling All Focus 40 Blue Users

The only problem I've had on the Mac specifically is that my display goes to
sleep for about ten minutes when I first plug it in via USB and does the
same when I restart VO in USB mode. I stumped three levels of Apple help
folks with this one, including someone purported to be an engineer, so I'm
guessing there's a good possibility of it being a bug. I'd suggest using the
Bluetooth and plugging the AC cord in.

Have fun. This display is really a joy to use. I use it with IBooks and text
files all the time.

HTh,
Teresa

Visualize whirled peas.

On Mar 29, 2012, at 12:01 PM, M. Taylor wrote:

 Hello Listers,
 
 I am cross-posting this to both the V iPhone and Mac Visionaries 
 mailing lists.
 
 I am delighted to inform you that I am now the proud owner of a 
 brand-spanking new Freedom Scientific Focus 40 Blue Braille display.
 I will go pick it up from the post office sometime within the next 4
hours.
 
 If memory serves, and many times it does not (smile), I recall reading 
 here that there are some nuances regarding the Focus-40 of which a new 
 user should be aware.
 
 So, I would greatly appreciate any advice on how I can get my new 
 display up and running so I can, once again, enjoy the privilege of 
 exploring my iPhone, Mac, and online world via a refreshable Braille
display.
 
 Thank you all In Advance,
 
 Mark
 
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Re: Calling All Focus 40 Blue Users

2012-03-30 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
I believe if you go in to the VO F8 braille, help on the Mac there is a list of 
commands for each individual braille display.

If not, I'll look on the web  it and send.

Kawal.

On 30 Mar 2012, at 11:33 AM, M. Taylor mk...@ucla.edu wrote:

 Hello Kristyn,
 
 I just unboxed it and I believe that it says that I am running version 4.57.
 
 By the way, is there a table of Braille commands that I can get that will
 give me all of the Mac recognized commands for Braille displays?
 
 I have such a list for my iOS device, already.
 
 mark
 
 
 
 -Original Message-
 From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
 [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kristyn Leigh
 Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 6:42 PM
 To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
 Subject: Re: Calling All Focus 40 Blue Users
 
 What version of the Focus firmware are you running? I use the Focus with my
 Mac Mini running SL and have not experienced any problems with the USB
 connection.  I use it through bluetooth with my Macbook Air running Lion.  
 
 Kristyn
 On Mar 29, 2012, at 2:55 PM, Teresa Cochran wrote:
 
 The only problem I've had on the Mac specifically is that my display goes
 to sleep for about ten minutes when I first plug it in via USB and does the
 same when I restart VO in USB mode. I stumped three levels of Apple help
 folks with this one, including someone purported to be an engineer, so I'm
 guessing there's a good possibility of it being a bug. I'd suggest using the
 Bluetooth and plugging the AC cord in.
 
 Have fun. This display is really a joy to use. I use it with IBooks and
 text files all the time.
 
 HTh,
 Teresa
 
 Visualize whirled peas.
 
 On Mar 29, 2012, at 12:01 PM, M. Taylor wrote:
 
 Hello Listers,
 
 I am cross-posting this to both the V iPhone and Mac Visionaries 
 mailing lists.
 
 I am delighted to inform you that I am now the proud owner of a 
 brand-spanking new Freedom Scientific Focus 40 Blue Braille display.  
 I will go pick it up from the post office sometime within the next 4
 hours.
 
 If memory serves, and many times it does not (smile), I recall 
 reading here that there are some nuances regarding the Focus-40 of 
 which a new user should be aware.
 
 So, I would greatly appreciate any advice on how I can get my new 
 display up and running so I can, once again, enjoy the privilege of 
 exploring my iPhone, Mac, and online world via a refreshable Braille
 display.
 
 Thank you all In Advance,
 
 Mark
 
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Re: Calling All Focus 40 Blue Users

2012-03-30 Thread Claus Thøgersen

What is the latest version then?


Den 30-03-2012 11:26, David McLean skrev:

I called Freedom Scientific and they sent me a link to get the latest version.  
It doesn't appear to be readily available on their site for some reason.

On Mar 30, 2012, at 12:59 AM, Kolby wrote:


Hello Scott,
I have a focus 40 blue running firmware version 4.53. How do I go about
updating the firmware to the latest version?
Thank you,
Kolby

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RE: Calling All Focus 40 Blue Users

2012-03-30 Thread M. Taylor
The latest firmware version for the Focus 40 Blue Braille display is 4.57.

Mark



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[mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Claus Thøgersen
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2012 4:10 AM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Calling All Focus 40 Blue Users

What is the latest version then?


Den 30-03-2012 11:26, David McLean skrev:
 I called Freedom Scientific and they sent me a link to get the latest
version.  It doesn't appear to be readily available on their site for some
reason.

 On Mar 30, 2012, at 12:59 AM, Kolby wrote:

 Hello Scott,
 I have a focus 40 blue running firmware version 4.53. How do I go 
 about updating the firmware to the latest version?
 Thank you,
 Kolby

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Calling All Focus 40 Blue Users

2012-03-29 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Listers,

I am cross-posting this to both the V iPhone and Mac Visionaries mailing
lists.

I am delighted to inform you that I am now the proud owner of a
brand-spanking new Freedom Scientific Focus 40 Blue Braille display.  I will
go pick it up from the post office sometime within the next 4 hours. 

If memory serves, and many times it does not (smile), I recall reading here
that there are some nuances regarding the Focus-40 of which a new user
should be aware.  

So, I would greatly appreciate any advice on how I can get my new display up
and running so I can, once again, enjoy the privilege of exploring my
iPhone, Mac, and online world via a refreshable Braille display.  

Thank you all In Advance,

Mark 

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Re: Calling All Focus 40 Blue Users

2012-03-29 Thread Teresa Cochran
The only problem I've had on the Mac specifically is that my display goes to 
sleep for about ten minutes when I first plug it in via USB and does the same 
when I restart VO in USB mode. I stumped three levels of Apple help folks with 
this one, including someone purported to be an engineer, so I'm guessing 
there's a good possibility of it being a bug. I'd suggest using the Bluetooth 
and plugging the AC cord in.

Have fun. This display is really a joy to use. I use it with IBooks and text 
files all the time.

HTh,
Teresa

Visualize whirled peas.

On Mar 29, 2012, at 12:01 PM, M. Taylor wrote:

 Hello Listers,
 
 I am cross-posting this to both the V iPhone and Mac Visionaries mailing
 lists.
 
 I am delighted to inform you that I am now the proud owner of a
 brand-spanking new Freedom Scientific Focus 40 Blue Braille display.  I will
 go pick it up from the post office sometime within the next 4 hours. 
 
 If memory serves, and many times it does not (smile), I recall reading here
 that there are some nuances regarding the Focus-40 of which a new user
 should be aware.  
 
 So, I would greatly appreciate any advice on how I can get my new display up
 and running so I can, once again, enjoy the privilege of exploring my
 iPhone, Mac, and online world via a refreshable Braille display.  
 
 Thank you all In Advance,
 
 Mark 
 
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Re: Calling All Focus 40 Blue Users

2012-03-29 Thread Moses Choo

Hi Mark,

Good for you. If you have not done so, do listen to the Freedom Scientific 
Cast episode 60. Jonathan has done quite a good explanation on the device.


Regards,
Moses.



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To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2012 3:01 AM
Subject: Calling All Focus 40 Blue Users



Hello Listers,

I am cross-posting this to both the V iPhone and Mac Visionaries mailing
lists.

I am delighted to inform you that I am now the proud owner of a
brand-spanking new Freedom Scientific Focus 40 Blue Braille display.  I 
will

go pick it up from the post office sometime within the next 4 hours.

If memory serves, and many times it does not (smile), I recall reading 
here

that there are some nuances regarding the Focus-40 of which a new user
should be aware.

So, I would greatly appreciate any advice on how I can get my new display 
up

and running so I can, once again, enjoy the privilege of exploring my
iPhone, Mac, and online world via a refreshable Braille display.

Thank you all In Advance,

Mark

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Re: Calling All Focus 40 Blue Users

2012-03-29 Thread Kristyn Leigh
What version of the Focus firmware are you running? I use the Focus with my Mac 
Mini running SL and have not experienced any problems with the USB connection.  
I use it through bluetooth with my Macbook Air running Lion.  

Kristyn
On Mar 29, 2012, at 2:55 PM, Teresa Cochran wrote:

 The only problem I've had on the Mac specifically is that my display goes to 
 sleep for about ten minutes when I first plug it in via USB and does the same 
 when I restart VO in USB mode. I stumped three levels of Apple help folks 
 with this one, including someone purported to be an engineer, so I'm guessing 
 there's a good possibility of it being a bug. I'd suggest using the Bluetooth 
 and plugging the AC cord in.
 
 Have fun. This display is really a joy to use. I use it with IBooks and text 
 files all the time.
 
 HTh,
 Teresa
 
 Visualize whirled peas.
 
 On Mar 29, 2012, at 12:01 PM, M. Taylor wrote:
 
 Hello Listers,
 
 I am cross-posting this to both the V iPhone and Mac Visionaries mailing
 lists.
 
 I am delighted to inform you that I am now the proud owner of a
 brand-spanking new Freedom Scientific Focus 40 Blue Braille display.  I will
 go pick it up from the post office sometime within the next 4 hours. 
 
 If memory serves, and many times it does not (smile), I recall reading here
 that there are some nuances regarding the Focus-40 of which a new user
 should be aware.  
 
 So, I would greatly appreciate any advice on how I can get my new display up
 and running so I can, once again, enjoy the privilege of exploring my
 iPhone, Mac, and online world via a refreshable Braille display.  
 
 Thank you all In Advance,
 
 Mark 
 
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RE: Calling All Focus 40 Blue Users

2012-03-29 Thread Scott Erichsen
Upgrade the firmware to V4.57. that fixes the problem. Contact me if you
need the instructions.


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[mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Teresa Cochran
Sent: Friday, 30 March 2012 8:56 AM
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Calling All Focus 40 Blue Users

The only problem I've had on the Mac specifically is that my display goes to
sleep for about ten minutes when I first plug it in via USB and does the
same when I restart VO in USB mode. I stumped three levels of Apple help
folks with this one, including someone purported to be an engineer, so I'm
guessing there's a good possibility of it being a bug. I'd suggest using the
Bluetooth and plugging the AC cord in.

Have fun. This display is really a joy to use. I use it with IBooks and text
files all the time.

HTh,
Teresa

Visualize whirled peas.

On Mar 29, 2012, at 12:01 PM, M. Taylor wrote:

 Hello Listers,
 
 I am cross-posting this to both the V iPhone and Mac Visionaries 
 mailing lists.
 
 I am delighted to inform you that I am now the proud owner of a 
 brand-spanking new Freedom Scientific Focus 40 Blue Braille display.  
 I will go pick it up from the post office sometime within the next 4
hours.
 
 If memory serves, and many times it does not (smile), I recall reading 
 here that there are some nuances regarding the Focus-40 of which a new 
 user should be aware.
 
 So, I would greatly appreciate any advice on how I can get my new 
 display up and running so I can, once again, enjoy the privilege of 
 exploring my iPhone, Mac, and online world via a refreshable Braille
display.
 
 Thank you all In Advance,
 
 Mark
 
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RE: Calling All Focus 40 Blue Users

2012-03-29 Thread Kolby
Hello Scott,
I have a focus 40 blue running firmware version 4.53. How do I go about
updating the firmware to the latest version?
Thank you,
Kolby

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