Based on a RepRap 3d printer controller, BrailleRAP is an open hardware device to emboss Braille text and/or Vector graphics. You can use software like AccessBrailleRAP or DesktopBrailleRAP to translate text in Braille and build tangible documents with the device. Some tools like OpenStreetTouch can help you extract data from OpenStreetMap to build public transport guide or small area city map.
BrailleRAP now exist in 2 different sizes: BrailleRAP and BrailleRAP XL.
- BrailleRAP emboss sheet up to 210x297 mm. Lightweight, a completed device will weight less than 5 kg and fit in cabin travel case.
- BrailleRAP XL emboss sheet up to 297x420 mm. A larger surface if you need more space to emboss vector graphics.
You may also find some interest in some 'side' projects to extend your BrailleRAP usage :
OpenStreetTangible, a tangible subway map of the Rennes city in France. A custom build to demonstrate the ability of OpenStreetTouch and BrailleRAP to build accessible map.
If you built a BrailleRAP XL maybe you want to carry it easily. The transport bag for the BrailleRAP XL is available here. Many thanks to pasfou for this brilliant idea and realization.
En_Bosse a Handitechlab Inria project to process ultrasound imagery. The project AIM to emboss ultrasound imagery to make it available for visual impaired parents. Em_Bosse.
Carnet_de_sante a Handitechlab Inria project to make children growing health data available for visual impaired peoples. Carnet_de_sante.
Tactipix a Handitechlab Inria starting collection of children illustrated books with audio resources (in french). The illustrations can be embossed on BrailleRAP. Tactipix
BrailleRAP is OSHWA open source hardware certified.
The building manual translation files are available on codeberg weblate host . If you need the building manual in your language, feel free to contribute on codeberg/weblate.
This project is funded through NGI0 Entrust, a fund established by NLnet with financial support from the European Commission's Next Generation Internet program. Learn more at the NLnet project page.
Embosseuse Braille Open Source DIY
La documentation complete est disponible ici braillerap.readthedocs.io.
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DIY Open Source Braille embosser
The full documentation is available at braillerap-en.readthedocs.io.
The source file for readthedoc documentation, viewable at braillerap.readthedocs.io.
SVG/DXF file for laser cut
BrailleRAP Firmware for MKS GEN 1.4 & MKS GEN L 2.1.
The firmware is already configured for DRV8825 stepper drivers.
STL files for 3D printed parts.
There is an xlsx (3D printed parts excel board.xlsx) files that detail the parts to print.
Java source code for NatBraille BrailleRAP driver. This is obsolete now. Consider using AccessBrailleRAP (https://github.com/braillerap/AccessBrailleRAP) instead.