Mountbatten Brailler

Available Internationally

Young boy with the Mountbatten Learning System.

Four models available with features offering flexible performance

Mountbatten Writer
Mountbatten Writer Plus
Mountbatten Pro
Mountbatten Learning System

The Mountbatten Brailler is the complete Braille learning centre for children and their teachers. Extensive research and development has resulted in a design suitable for the very first stages of Braille instruction through to high school and beyond. A professional resource, the Mountbatten Brailler offers exceptional connectivity and software to support flexible teaching and educational needs.

As a simple tool it can be used to develop awareness of Braille symbols and characters.
An easy correct and erase function means children are more willing to write their ideas.
Audio response reinforces learning and tells what commands are being entered.
With the addition of a Mimic, teacher supervision becomes easy and continuous.
Connect a PC keyboard to enable sighted teachers, peers and family to write in Braille.
Braille-to-print as well as print-to-Braille translation available.
It can be used as a graphics embosser encouraging the development of tactual skills.
In the MB Pro a voice synthesiser enables file management and text editing.
Connect the Mountbatten to a PC and send files back and forward.

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Literacy is basic to all learning, and learning is fundamental to every child's success.

Literacy through Braille opens new pathways of communication and expression, addressing needs that cannot be fulfilled by verbal and audio methods.

Key features:

Learn mode

Uses a limited command set to facilitate the introduction of the Mountbatten to new students. All key presses are spoken and the command key is enabled.

Advanced mode

Enables students to use all features of the Mountbatten once they have learned the basics of Braille in Learn Mode.

Braille Keyboard

All keys have been arranged ergonomically to fit fingers comfortably.
Texture, shape and colour support identification.
A light touch response enables ease of use and hours of brailling.
Simple correction and erasing function.
Can be set in one-handed mode if required.

Switch ON/OFF

Turns the Mountbatten ON and OFF.
A practical way of resetting the Mountbatten.

Mimic LCD-display [Optional]

The Mimic [Connects to the allocated Mimic Serial port] is a 20 character by 4 line LCD display that allows easy supervision of the student by sighted teachers.
Stores up to 32 pages of Braille as text, enabling review of work in progress or to check back over previous work.
Battery operated and portable.

PC Keyboard

Connects using standard PS2 keyboard connector.
Connect a PC keyboard, type text and produce Braille, and hear it supported by audio response.
Supports PC keyboard skills training.
Useful to involve peers and classmates in Braille writing.
Ideal teacher tool for preparing Braille materials for the classroom.

Connectivity

Connect your PC or note taker to produce Braille documents.

Printer Port [Connect using the Parallel Out], print text documents as they are being brailled, or send a file already stored in the memory of the Mountbatten directly to the text printer.

Speaker [Built-in], audio response indicates default settings on start-up, speaks commands and individual letters. Speech feedback enhances the learning process. (A speech synthesiser is included with the MB Pro, allowing full editing of documents.)

Headphones [optional] [Connect via socket using standard headphone jack]. Headphones, for listening to the voice response, allow for individual learning.

AC Mains Pack (Universal) Charger [Connect using 5 pin DIN plug], charges the battery while running the Mountbatten.

Alternative Braille Keyboard connector for connecting optional custom made keyboards for special needs.