Based on the 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 build tangible documents with the device.
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. So it's easy to travel with.
- BrailleRAP XL emboss sheet up to 297x420 mm. A larger surface if you need to emboss vector graphics. But also heavyer, around 7.5 kg and not as easy to travel with than the standard model.
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 a little obsolete now. Consider using AccessBrailleRAP (https://github.com/braillerap/AccessBrailleRAP) instead.