This repository contains code and for a device that sits on top of a brailler and allows it to function as a printer.
For more information on this project, go to the following link: https://devpost.com/software/autobrailler
HOW TO RUN BRAILLE PRINTER:
First, move any text file you want to print into this folder. Then,
If you have Windows:
- Double-click on the '_braillePrinter_WINDOWS_' file
- If it doesn't work, do the following:
- Using 'dir' to see what files and folders exist and 'cd <folder name>' to go into a folder,
navigate your way into this folder
- If this is your first time printing something, run the following command:
pip install --user pySerial
- Run the following command:
python code/text_to_serial.py
If you don't have Windows: - Open up Terminal
- Using 'ls' to see what files and folders exist and 'cd <folder name>' to go into a folder,
navigate your way into this folder
- If this is your first time printing something, run the following command:
pip install --user pySerial
- Run the following command:
python code/text_to_serial.py
Get your braille writer ready to print:
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Move the carriage all the way to the end
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Insert a sheet of braille paper and rotate the knobs in the direction of insertion until it stops
Finally, follow the instructions that pop up!