[BRLTTY] [Android] Remapping Braille keys?

Peter Lecky peter.lecky at stopka.sk
Tue May 13 19:55:17 UTC 2025


> I'm getting some kind of server error. Might you be able to please download it, convert it to plain text, and send me a copy?
See plain text attachment.
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What’s New
Brailliant BI X, Mantis Q40 and Chameleon 20 Release Notes 
TTS and Audio Support for Mantis Q40
* Mantis Q40 now supports TTS and audio output via Bluetooth: Connect Bluetooth headphones or speakers through the “Pair audio device” option in Bluetooth settings.
* New Speech Settings: Access settings under “Speech Settings” for customized TTS experience.
* New Profile Option: Added “Content voice” for voice selection.
Keyboard Shortcuts for TTS and Audio Control:
* Toggle Speech On/Off: Ctrl + Fn + S
* Adjust Speech Rate: Increase (Ctrl + Fn + =), Decrease (Ctrl + Fn + -)
* Adjust Volume: Increase (Alt + =), Decrease (Alt + -)
* Read All: Ctrl + Shift + G
* Stop Speech: Ctrl
Bluetooth Audio on Other Devices
* Added audio output support via Bluetooth headsets/speakers.
* New Bluetooth Setting: “Pair audio device” option.
* Global Shortcut to Review/Connect Audio Devices: Backspace + Enter + A (Ctrl + fn + A)
o Context menu available (Delete, connect and Disconnect)
o 8 dot symbol is displayed when a device is connected
* Please note that HumanWare is unable to confirm compatibility with every speakers / Headphones.   
Wiktionary and Wikipedia Access (All Languages)
* Language-Specific Searches: Opens based on preferred braille table language.
* Available in Editor, braille editor and Victor Reader/Library.
Shortcuts for Quick Access:
* Wikipedia Search: Enter + W (Ctrl + Shift + W)
* Wiktionary Search: Enter + 2,5,6 (Ctrl + D)
* Automatic Word Population: If the cursor is on a word, it auto-populates the search field (not available for braille or audio files).
Offline Dictionary - “Wordnet” (English Only)
* Supported only when  English Braille tables are in use. 
* Available in Editor, braille editor and Victor Reader/Library.
Shortcut for Dictionary Access:
* Wordnet Search: Space + D (Ctrl + Shift + D)
* Automatic Word Population: Cursor on a word auto-populates the search (excludes braille and audio files).
EPUB 2 Unprotected Files
* New support for unprotected EPUB 2 books.
Speech Settings (New for Mantis Q40)
* Options include Speech On, Speak Menu, Speak Word Under Cursor, Speak Display Content After Panning, Echo Delete, Keyboard Echo, Download Language, and Voices.
Other Fixes and Improvements
* Hebrew and Finnish Keyboard: Now supported on Mantis Q40.
* ISO-8859 Encoding: Default for German users.
* Danish OctoBraille Support: txt files now supported.
* Apple TV Support: Added compatibility.
* Header Navigation in ODT: Implemented.
* BRF Book Fix: Activates braille keyboard during searches.
* Android Braille HID Ready: Supporting the upcoming release of Android Braille HID
* WIFI Status Reporting: Improved.
* French System Language: Fixed missing context menu shortcuts.
* Braille Format Line Limit: Increased to 30 lines.
* Key Mapping Fix: Alt and Windows keys are correctly mapped on host devices.
* Zip File Error Message: Clearer notification when a nested zip file is detected.
* One-Handed Mode Crash: Fixed.
* File Sleep Mode Issue: Device now goes to sleep after saved file opens in KeyBrf.
* BRF Export Issue: Fixed bug when exporting BRF files as text with "format BRF" off.
* Editor Cleanup: Removed unused commands in Editor and Braille Editor.
* Increased XML file File size from 10mb to 15mb. 
* Added 3 new voices: Melanie (French Canadian), Melany (English Canada), and Vidhi (English India)













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