Perpetual Tactile Braille Calendar

Perpetual Tactile Braille Calendar

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calendar plate
calendar plate
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5.5 h
1 plate

calendar base
calendar base
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5.2 h
1 plate

single ring
single ring
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14 min
1 plate

3 rings
3 rings
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25 min
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Description

Introducing my practical Braille Calendar – perfect for both visually impaired and sighted users. This calendar is designed to be user-friendly and adaptable to your needs, whether at home, work, or school.

 

Full audio description at the bottom!

Main Features:

  • Flat or Tilted Use: Use the calendar flat for a comfortable feel, especially when holding it on your lap. If you prefer, you can attach it to the provided base which tilts it at a 15-degree angle for easier viewing and touching when placed on a surface.
  • Simple to Handle: I’ve added big cutouts on the sides, making it really easy to pick up and remove the calendar from its stand.
  • Stable and Versatile: The calendar comes with rubber feet that you can print out of TPU. These feet stop the calendar from slipping around. Just screw some M3x6mm screws directly to the designated holes. You can also screw the base down for a more permanent setup.
  • 3D Printing Friendly: Everything is designed to be printed without any extra supports, and with a focus on minimizing material waste.
  • Lasts All Year, Every Year: Since it’s a perpetual calendar, you won't need to replace it every year. It’s made to last and be useful for a long time.

How to Use the Braille Calendar:

  1. Layout Overview: The calendar is organized into three categories – Days (like Monday, Tuesday), Dates (numbers 1-31), and Months (abbreviations like JAN for January, FEB for February). These categories are arranged in separate rows or sections.
  2. Identifying Cells with the Ring: Each cell in these categories can be identified using a tactile ring. This ring fits around the cell and highlights it. Each cell typically represents three characters, such as 'JAN' for January in the Months section.
  3. Changing the Date: To update the calendar to a new day, date, or month, remove the ring from the current cell and place it onto the next cell. For example, to change from January to February, lift the ring from the 'JAN' cell and place it on the 'FEB' cell.

 

This Braille Calendar is all about making life a bit easier. It's straightforward, reliable, and made with care. I hope it helps you or someone you know in everyday planning and scheduling.

 

I greatly value your feedback and critique on this Braille Calendar. As I designed it without the opportunity for extensive user testing, your insights and experiences are incredibly important to me. They will guide further improvements and enhancements. I'm also exploring the possibility of creating versions in different languages to make this tool accessible to a broader audience. Please feel free to share your thoughts, suggestions, or any questions in the comments. Your input is not only appreciated but essential in making this product as inclusive and user-friendly as possible.

 

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Could you please scale it down so it fits on the A1 mini? Thanks
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I wanted to design it so it fits on the mini, but I went with Braille standards. they don’t allow me to fit it on the mini. you can try to just scale it down in the slicer if the smaller Braille works for you.
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Great design - can't wait to print one and get some user testing for you.
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