
This device features a 20-cell Braille display with a Perkins-style keyboard. It functions as a refreshable Braille display, note-taker, and book reader.
A portable 3 in 1 device that serves as refreshable braille display, note taker and book reader. As a refreshable braille display, the device when connected to a laptop, PC, tablet or phone displays text on the screen as braille. In the stand by mode, users can read their favorite books stored in an SD card and take notes and edit files. It works with all popular screen readers on Windows, Mac OS, Android, Fire OS, and Chrome OS. Also, it supports over 40 other languages. In this device, you can translate text from contracted Braille (Grade 2) to uncontracted Braille (Grade 1) and vice versa based on one's preference or needs. Also, it can translate text from that language into contracted Braille (Grade 2).
Model Name/Number Orbit 20 Manufacturer Encore Research Functions Can work as Braille display, book reader and note taker Braille Cells 20 refreshable eight-dot cells supporting both 6-dot & 8-dot Braille Braille Input Keys 8 Braille input keys and a space bar Navigation Keys 4-directional buttons (Up, Down, Left, Right) & Select Connectivity USB Compatibility Works with popular screen readers on various OS. Windows: NVDA, JAWS, Narrator, Dolphin ScreenReader Mac OS X: Voiceover iOS: Voiceover Android: Brailleback, Braille TTY, Amazon VoiceView Chromebook: ChromeVox. If you have an earlier version of a screen reader, or one that does not yet support Orbit Reader, you must set Orbit Reader to emulate Refreshabraille 18. Refer to steps in the manual SD Card Slot Full sized SD card slot at the rear Charging and Communication Port Micro-B USB charging and communication port Battery User-replaceable rechargeable lithium- ion battery of 3000 mAh Language Support Onboard translation for 40+ languages including English, Hindi and majority of other Indian regional languages File Type Supported BRF: It is translated, formatted braille. Device displays exact representation BRL: It is Translated, unformatted braille. Device displays exact representation TXT: It is Text format. Device displays as per the language selected BRA: Translated, formatted braille. Device displays exact representation Interfaces and Ports 1x Micro-B USB port, USB 2.0, for host interface, firmware upgrade and battery charging ,Bluetooth 2.1, Class 2 Environmental Conditions Operational Temperature: 5° C to 45° C, Humidity: 10% - 70% relative humidity Storage Temperature: -15° C to 70° C, Humidity: 5% - 90% relative humidity Charging Method PC charger: Charge over USB Port – 5V, 500 mA Max Wall charger: Charge over USB Port – 5V, 1000 mA Max; USB BC1.2 compliant charger required MRP INR 45,520 Weight 500 Grams SKU EE/BRWE/RBD/0001
Getting started and orientation
Menu structure and settings
Using File Manager
Reading files and navigation
Editing and creating Files
Upgrading the firmware
Connecting to Android and Brailleback
Connecting to a Windows PC over NVDA
Connecting to a Windows PC over Jaws
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