[Athen] Refreshable Braille Display - Old tech with new PC

[N. Dogbo]

If the machines are in good shape and working order, I would say try a
good para / serial to USB adaptor first. Refreshable displays aren't
cheap, so before you throw them away I'd suggest you try cheap
workaround first.

My 2 cents
HTH


Nicaise


On 8/20/14, Hunziker, Dawn A - (hunziker) <hunziker at email.arizona.edu> wrote:

> Hi all,

>

> We are upgrading our computers and have older PowerBraille displays which

> are using parallel and serial ports for communicating with the PC.  Has

> anyone successfully used a USB adapter and have the communication stay

> reliable?  Or, is it time to invest in newer technologies?

>

> Thanks for the suggestions!

>

> Dawn

>

> ~~

> Dawn Hunziker

> IT Accessibility Consultant

>

> Disability Resource Center

> University of Arizona

> 1224 E. Lowell St.

> Tucson, AZ 85721

>

> Phone: 520-626-9409

> Fax: 520-626-5500

> hunziker at email.arizona.edu<mailto:hunziker at email.arizona.edu>

> http://drc.arizona.edu

>

>



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