Aug 8, 2018

Index Newsletter

Firmware 2018-08-07

This firmware release includes improvements of the BrailleApp, as page preview with editing and Bluetooth.

Release highlights

Release highlights

When a new firmware is available and the V5 printer is connected to the Internet, the UPGRADE text on the control panel will be lighted. 
Upgrade by: MENU / User service / Firmware upgrade / Firmware upgrade from internet/ OK

There are several new important features for the Braille App.
  • Line spacing is now shown correctly and is proportional to the braille font. (FW2-2625)
  • The edit-button in preview is now togglable. It becomes green when active. (FW2-2590)
  • Accessibility improvements:
    • When selecting a layout, the focus moves to the corresponding layout table (FW2-2624)
    • When a successful connection to a WiFi network is made, the focus moves to this network (FW2-2622)
    • Fixed bug that caused the focus to move when the list of WiFi networks has been refreshed (FW2-2621)
  • Fixed bug that caused the formatting of the printed document to break in preview. (FW2-2661)
  • Led indicator for Bluetooth on the embosser now lights up when it is paired via Bluetooth. If Bluetooth is on but no device is paired, the light blinks. If Bluetooth is switched off, the light is off. (FW2-2660)
  • Added new speech translations for Russian and Italian. (FW2-2668)
  • Added liblouis table support for Sinhala (Sri Lanka) - grade 1. 
  • Plus several improvements to the performance and stability.

Index Donation Program 2018

Index Donation Program 2018
Each year Index Braille will donate one set of Index Everest-D V5 and Acoustic Hood Everest free of charge.

Index believe in the possibility to improve braille literacy for the blind. This is why we are doing this. 

The donation program is no open for new applications until November 30th.