Resources

Here I list resources; a work in progress!

3D printing

Braille label generators

• Braille3D: STL generator for braille on nameplates, business cards, birthday cards, etc.
• Braille Gen (may not work with Linux)
• Braille Generator UEB: AI 3D Model Generator
• Onshape Braille: to generate Braille on the face of a model

NB: The most important things with braille:

• print it vertically so that it is smooth
• make sure it keeps the same dimensions
• select the appropriate font; mind the differences per language in reading signs, capital and number signs etc.

HandsSee articles

If you quote from an article always mention the source (URL, author, date). For copying or using these texts in your own publications, you need permission; please contact me.

Orthographic projection

In the HandsSee method orthographic projection plays a central role. In France (and other European countries, it is used since around 2000 (under the term orthogonal projection) to illustrate the exact dimensions, proportions and position in space of a 3D-object that is described when objects cannot be touched.

Thus it is an interesting method for everyone who cannot see; both people who recently lost their vision and people who are blind or partially sighted from early youth.

It stimulates spatial awareness, a prerequisite to learn to understand how seeing works - and perspective. That knowledge is important to understand the accompanying explanation of 'next level' tactile images of photo's, paintings and graphic arts with perspective.

Orthogonal projection for HandsSee is the basis for learning to read tactile images. Read about its definitions, history, teaching materials, and options for the future in this overview article on orthogonal projection.

Impact, User-Testimonials

Two French videos are on the page videos (internationaal), more will follow