A few Mac and iOS braille display questions

2018-03-29 Thread 'Jason White' via MacVisionaries
Just a few braille questions that have arisen recently: Is there a way to operate an iOS device from a Bluetooth-connected braille display without having to take the iPhone or iPad out and unlock it? That is, can the braille display access an iOS device while it’s on the lock screen? I’ve also

Re: A few Mac and iOS braille display questions

2018-03-29 Thread Tim Kilburn
Hi, I don't actually have a Braille device to confirm, but if it is connected via Bluetooth, I expect that the Braille display would wake the iOS device. After waking, navigate to the Unlock button, tap it, then use Braille input to enter the Pass-Code. You should be able to navigate freely b

Re: A few Mac and iOS braille display questions

2018-03-29 Thread Scott Berry
What braille display in particular are you using and I may be better able to answer the second question for you? There is also a possible bug so I’ll watch for it. I also know that some Freedom Scientific Focus bluetooth braille displays are again not working on the Mac computers again. Jut a

Re: A few Mac and iOS braille display questions

2018-03-29 Thread Scott Berry
See my responses below your question please. > On Mar 29, 2018, at 7:10 AM, 'Jason White' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Just a few braille questions that have arisen recently: > > Is there a way to operate an iOS device from a Bluetooth-connected braille > display without having to take the

Re: A few Mac and iOS braille display questions

2018-03-29 Thread 'Jason White' via MacVisionaries
Scott Berry wrote: > What braille display in particular are you using and I may be better able to > answer the second question for you? Baum SuperVario 40 (the version distributed by HumanWare under the "Brailliant" name in 2004-2005 - actually a rebranded Baum SuperVario display). -- The fo

Re: A few Mac and iOS braille display questions

2018-03-29 Thread Scott Berry
One other question can you please provide me with the actual software version number and I will be able to assist even more but I’ll start looking. you currently hav > On Mar 29, 2018, at 9:11 AM, 'Jason White' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Scott Berry wrote: >> What braille display in par

Re: A few Mac and iOS braille display questions

2018-03-29 Thread Scott Berry
I have found the drivers for your version do you have access to a Windows computer and also may I have you email me privately at scottbb1...@icloud.com and I’ll send those drivers to you. > On Mar 29, 2018, at 9:11 AM, 'Jason White' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Scott Berry wrote: >> Wha

Re: A few Mac and iOS braille display questions

2018-03-29 Thread 'Jason White' via MacVisionaries
Scott Berry wrote: v> See my responses below your question please. >d > > On Mar 29, 2018, at 7:10 AM, 'Jason White' via MacVisionaries > > wrote: > > > > Just a few braille questions that have arisen recently: > > > > Is there a way to operate an iOS device from a Bluetooth-connected braille

Re: A few Mac and iOS braille display questions

2018-03-29 Thread Scott Berry
Hello, I took a quick gander at that article you sent along. What you need to ensure is that you have the latest firmware it’s kind of quirky in the old firmware they say. If your using 1.40 then you should have better success. Also you need to ensure your connected to the appropriate channe

Re: A few Mac and iOS braille display questions

2018-03-29 Thread 'Jason White' via MacVisionaries
Scott Berry wrote: > Hello, > > I took a quick gander at that article you sent along. What you need to > ensure is that you have the latest firmware it’s kind of quirky in the old > firmware they say. If your using 1.40 then you should have better success. > Also you need to ensure your connect

Re: A few Mac and iOS braille display questions

2018-03-29 Thread Scott Berry
I didn’t realize the Baum was in bank raptly. Wow! > On Mar 29, 2018, at 1:22 PM, 'Jason White' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Scott Berry wrote: >> Hello, >> >> I took a quick gander at that article you sent along. What you need to >> ensure is that you have the latest firmware it’s k

Apple releases iOS 11.3, the biggest update for iPhones since iOS 11 first launched, Ars Technica

2018-03-29 Thread M. Taylor
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Owners to contact me please

2018-03-29 Thread Scott Berry
Hello there, Can an owner contact me at scottbb1...@icloud.com? It concerns a question. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappro