USB, or Universal Serial Bus, has been a feature of braille displays for over twenty years. Originally a standard for connectivity, it has evolved over time to also provide power and charging capabilities. However, if USB is supposed to be Universal, why are some chargers faster than others, and why won’t some chargers and cables work at all?
IN this session, we will unravel the answer to this far from straightforward question. Along the way, we will cover:
- A brief history of USB
- Common USB connecters and how to tell the difference between them
- How and when the USB cable you use may impact performance
- What happens behind the scenes when you connect your braille display to a USB charger
- What to look for when buying replacement cables and chargers
- Whether or not a power bank is a viable solution for charging your braille display on the go
- Things to try if your braille display won’t charge
The session will be presented by Mobeen Iqbal from Taira Technology, an independent provider of bespoke and specialist hardware, software and support solutions. Mo has over fifteen years’ experience working with hardware of all shapes and sizes, from custom-built desktop and laptop computers to TV set top boxes and remote controls, and has a passion for improving the ease of use of technology for blind and partially sighted people.
Register for Untangling the Wires here.
To join by phone, please use these details:
- Phone number: 0131 460 1196
- Meeting ID: 815 5399 0950
- Passcode: 123456