[optacon-l] Re: Request for some advice
- From: "DIANNE B. PHELPS AND PRIMROSE" <d.bphelps@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:05:43 -0800
Dr. Vickery,
I would also have to agree with this. The optacon was never designed for
anything but a very light resting of the finger over those vibrating pins.
Too much pressure could even break or bend those pins as I understand their
working. You might also consider the fact that because of the aray's shape
and contour, it may normally feel differently at the edges than it does in
the center. These really are very delicate devices and must be handled very
carefully.
Dianne B. Phelps,
Napa, California
----- Original Message -----
From: <maryemerson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <optacon-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 8:04 PM
Subject: [optacon-l] Re: Request for some advice
> Richard,
>
> I have never held my finger too firmly to interfere with the optacon's
> vibration, and I would never advise anyone to do so. The optacon is an
> extremely delicate piece of equipment, meant to assist blind people in
> reading print; it is meant for gentle use, with a gentle touch on the very
> delicate array, which is the plate with the 144 vibrating reeds. Please be
> extremely careful when using this device; it isn't meant for the sort of
> treatment you are giving it. If the array is abused as you have indicated,
> it will die, and it most likely cannot be replaced.
>
> Mary
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