Whether you are a developer building the future of tactile technology, an educator creating inclusive lessons, or a user exploring your new device, having the right tools makes all the difference.
We have compiled a master list of official platforms, community driven apps, and essential resources to help you get the most out of your Dot Pad.
https://developer.dotincorp.com gives access to the Dot Pad Software Developer Kits (SDKs) to start building custom multiline braille and tactile graphic applications.
AT Guys Distributor Site: https://ATguys.com is the one of our US distributor partners. Visit their website for Dot Pad purchasing, hardware information, and device updates.
Dot Canvas available via Dot Apps is a creative tool for uploading, editing, and rendering SVG files or digital documents directly on the display.
AT Guys Dot Pad Apps at https://braille.atguys.com offers web based apps including Calendar, Connect Four, and Tetris designed for the device.
Dot Experiments UI at https://dot.rustytelephone.net is a web based proof of concept for testing automated grid layouts, mazes, and turtle graphics.
AccessTrader at https://AccessTrader.net provides accessible live financial trading and stock market charts with ongoing development for tactile integration.
Bluefy Web Browser https://bluefy.app can be used on iOS for running web apps via Bluetooth when paired with Dot Pad outside of VoiceOver.
Liblouis https://liblouis.io is an open source braille translation framework used to format and render text for braille displays.
Fritz Chess https://fritz.chessbase.com is an accessible gaming project where screen reader scripts are being developed to render braille chess codes on the display.
Join the Dot Pad Developer Whats App group. Link to join: https://chat.whatsapp.com/J41upWzSMtPGyjiCqehieT
Listen to the Raising the Dots podcast for updates on features, ecosystem developments, and community stories.
General sales and inquiries can be directed to inquiry@dotincorp.com for distributor connections and organisational support US orders can be made through Anat Nulman at anat.nulman@dotincorp.com.
Developer support is available from Technical Support Manager Gary Readfern Gray at gary@dotincorp.com for SDK guidance.