Braille Star 80
The flexible Braille display for the workplace
Braille Star 80 is the optimized Braille system for every workplace, equipped with 80 piezoelectric Braille elements. It is designed for stationary use with a computer system. In combination with the PC keyboard, you can use the Braille Star 80 even without a computer to write notes. This is how the Braille Star 80 becomes an intelligent Braille system. The PC keyboard can be placed directly on the Braille Star 80. In addition to a 16-key pad, the Braille Star 80 offers 8 function keys. These are ergonomically arranged for Braille input.
The advantages at a glance:
- 80 concave braille elements with cursor routing
- freely assignable 16-key pad, e.g. for operator functions in telephony applications
- internal notetaker function
- easy data transfer: via HTCom from Braille to the PC and vice versa
- simultaneous connection with two PCs - manually switchable
- small distance between the Braille output and the PC keyboard
- 4 MB of internal text memory
Universal Connectivity

2 Audio-Stereo signals, connectable on the back of the Braille Star 80, are passed through to the right front corner of the Braille Star. This allows you to connect a headset and microphone conveniently and directly to the Braille Star 80.
Braille Star 80 can be used with different screen reading programs in order to work on various operating systems including Windows as well as Linux and DOS.
Convincing Flexibility

Handling the Braille Star 80

Internal Note Taking Capability
While working with the PC, you can also take some internal notes independently from the PC. You can take those notes either with the Braille keys in front of the Braille Star 80 or with the PC keyboard on top of the Braille Star 80.
Comfortable Editing
Your notes will be stored as files within the Braille Star 80. Up to 5 files can be opened in parallel. Alt + Tab (chord 568) allows you to change between open files. A file can be as big as 3 MB, and up to 512 files can be stored in the Braille Star 80. Block functions like Copy (Ctrl + C), Cut (Ctrl + X) and paste (Ctrl + V) are available.
There are also clipboard and an easy to use search and replace function.
Easy Data Transfer

Ergonomically Optimized
With the Braille Star 80, Handy Tech again sets new standards in ergonomical design. The surface of the Braille cells is concavely shaped, optimized for the reading finger. This allows reading in a relaxed hand position. The function keys that can be used as Braille keys are ergonomically positioned for Braille entry.
The triple action keys which are positioned left and right of the reading surface are also concavely shaped. The cursor routing keys are integrated in the tactile surface of the Braille cell. There is no gap between the Braille display and the front of the PC keyboard. Therefore only a minimum of movement is required while moving the hand from the keyboard to the Braille cells.
2-PC Mode
