Information

Below MB Tutor firmware change log information as of version 1.73.

Note

This version has been superseded by 1.7.5.

1.7.3 (2023-04-26)

• Higher precision computation on the embossing rosette position
• LattePanda runtime error message changed to "Advanced module error. Please restart device."
• SD card read error message ("SD card error")
• LattePanda safe startup (power on override in case of advanced module startup fail)
• Audio module (added missing voice lines to all languages)

1.7.2 (2023-04-14):

• Norwegian language translation fix
• Norwegian forward translation fix
• advanced features startup fix

1.7.1 (2023-03-30)

• boundaries are set to scrolling in (yes-no) message prompt
• device shows a visual prompt when keyboard is charging
• the (VER) command contains information on fimware, bootloader and keyboard version
• numerical values in menu are spoken
• fixed: multiple embossing a file changing its content

1.6.13 (2022-09-13)

• Brazilian language prompts update
• Swedish language prompts update

1.6.12 (2022-08-10)

• date and time are read using current language
• device is restarted after "Reset to factory settings" command
• valid braille table is set after resetting to factory settings
• valid Polish letters are spoken when navigating through embossed letters
• "Date and time settings" menu visible only if advanced module is running
• some localized prompts added

1.6.11 (2022-08-03)

• fixed: user files are not visible 2 months after first run

1.6.10 (2022-07-28)

• fixes for Norwegian language
• fixed problem with restarting during USB and Bluetooth connection for Portuguese version

1.6.9 (2022-07-14)

• more reliable correction

1.6.8 (2022-07-12)

• more reliable correction

1.6.7 (2022-06-22)

• fixed: the right cursor key does not move beyond the last embossed character in the line (as it did in versions older than 1.6.5)
• some Norwegian texts updated

1.6.6 (2022-06-20)

-fixed: random problems with correction on some devices

1.6.5 (2022-06-14)

• fixed: double echo after space
• fixed: on/off values incorrectly displayed in menus
• fixed: navigating ahead of left margin not allowed
• some Italian texts added/corrected

1.6.4 (2022-06-02)

• fixed: updating audio files may lead to unintended deletion of some of them
• fixed: random restarts at the end of line

1.6.3 (2022-05-25)

• additional fixes for some SD flash cards used internally

1.6.2 (2022-05-23)

• fixed problems with some SD flash cards used internally
• fixed problems with truncated beginning of welcome message on some devices

1.6.1 (2022-05-06)

• significantly reduced time from power on to welcome message (also in charging mode)
• standard shutdown sound (three short beeps with falling pitch) also emitted when power is disconnected in charging mode
• message about full battery charge in charging mode
• ability to use the spacebar to toggle on/off settings in the menu
• change of font size moved to sub-menu (Display->Font Size)
• ability to hide Braille and text on the screen (Display->Show Braille, Display->Show Text)

1.6.0 (2022-04-07)

• new unified installation format for all firmware updates higher then 1.6.0 (updates to version newer than 1.6.0 will require update to version 1.6.0 first)

1.5.26 (2022-03-17)

• fixed missing a few seconds of speech while switching from recorded to synthetic speech
• spoken information about low battery status
• closing Tutor 6 minutes after battery voltage drops to very low level
• information about Tutor going to close in 2 minutes
• end of line bell sound is not played if file is embossed
• localized "on"/"off" strings in menus
• proper spelling of "#" character in Swedish version
• "UEBC" command removed from menu for non-English versions
• colours used on battery charge screen

1.5.25 (2022-03-02)

• switching to "charge mode" if device is turned off while external power is connected
• "Charging" message spoken when device is switched to "charge mode"
• battery state shown graphically on the screen in charge mode
• more reliable battery charge info

1.5.24 (2022-02-16)

• fixes for Italian language (USB keyboard)
• fixes for Norwegian language (speech and display)
• fixes for Swedish language (speech and display)
• reduced display flickering during startup

1.5.23 (2022-02-08)

• properly displayed letters with diaeresis (e.g. ä, ö)

1.5.22 (2022-02-03)

• Braille music editor can play notes
• "GF" command issued during embossing doesn't break Tutor (even if advanced module is running)
• recorded speech is not randomly blocked for a few seconds

1.5.21 (2022-01-25)

• minor fixes in USB keyboard handling for Swedish language
• "GF" command issued during embossing doesn't break Tutor (it fixes problems with QuickTac application)

1.5.20 (2022-01-05)

• maximum length of filename changed from 22 to 128 (not compatible with MB-Comm)
• spaces in filenames are allowed
• sounds audible instead of spoken messages while connecting to MB-Comm or MBMimic
• fixed problems with MB-Comm connection (e.g. embossing during transmission of file to memory)

1.5.19 (2021-12-29)

• APPEND command doesn't kill Tutor
• "Last line" message spoken in synthetic speech mode
• new service command "Create device information log on USB memory" added in Menu->System->Developers (stores configuration files and some additional information in "TutorInfoScan" folder on USB memory inserted in upper right USB port)
• fixed problem with correction at maximum embossing speed (occured only on some devices)

1.5.18 (2021-12-17)

• louder end of line bell
• new command to set right margin bell position (Menu->Emboss->Set right margin bell position)
• menu item added for STD command (Menu->System->Restore default settings)
• confirmation required before update starts
• serial number added to "Device information" dialog
• navigation avaliable in "Device information" dialog

1.5.17 (2021-12-08)

• fixes for Swedish language

1.5.16 (2021-12-06)

• German language added

1.5.15 (2021-12-02)

• Braille table properly set after language change

1.5.14 (2021-11-30)

• fixes for loading settings saved with SAVE command
• end of line sound restored
• Space + Keyboard Wheel = paper move
• Esc + Keyboard Wheel = changing embossing speed
• Tab + Keyboard Wheel = changing volume

1.5.13 (2021-11-26)

• fixes for Italian language
• fixes for chat with MB-Comm

1.5.12 (2021-11-22)

• minor fixes for Norwegian language
• minor fixes for Swedish language
• fixed problem with restarting device in case of emboss pausing

1.5.11 (2021-11-17)

• minor fixes for Swedish language

1.5.10 (2021-11-03)

• Portuguese (Portugal) language added
• Portuguese (Brazil) language added
• fixed issue with randomly stopped emboss
• information about currently selected value in language and Braille table menu items

1.5.9 (2021-10-22)

• Nederlands language added
• "Reverse line" message spoken using current language instead of English

1.5.8 (2021-10-20)

• removed doubled "Reverse line" message
• error message added in case of problem with reading file for emboss

1.5.7 (2021-10-18)

• minor fixes for Norwegian and Swedish version

1.5.6 (2021-10-08)

• minor fixes for Italian and Swedish version

1.5.5 (2021-10-07)

• fixes in Swedish translation
• Space + M shortcut added for checking main battery state
• "Beeps" instead of "Volume at minimum" and "Volume at maximum" messeges

1.5.4 (2021-10-05)

• minor fixes in Polish translation
• "Enter command" message spoken also without advanced module running

1.5.3 (2021-10-01)

• minor fixes

1.5.2 (2021-09-30)

• fixed: Polish letters spoken incorrectly
• fixed: wrong characters from USB keyboard in Polish

1.5.1 (2021-09-27)

• versioning schema changed
• fixed speaking of "0"
• fixed speaking of "." while reading version information
• more responsive volume knob
• loudness of recorded speech properly changed between 50% and 100%

1.4.347.1504 (2021-09-21)

• minor fixes

1.4.339.1449 (2021-09-13)

• sending command to recorded speech module (e.g. by changing volume) during its update doesn't break the update

1.4.333.1149 (2021-09-07)

• charging keyboard in "charging mode" (when Tutor is turned on by plugging external power)
• wireless keyboard charging starts if it is placed in charging position during Tutor startup
• Polish letters are spoken correctly using recorded speech
• fixes in Polish translation

1.4.315.1807 (2021-08-20)

• missing recorded sounds added
• missing translation added
• correct connection with MBMimic in Italian version
• correct connection with MBMimic in Norwegian version

1.4.314.1158 (2021-08-19)

• Polish language added
• Italian language added
• command in menu for changing braille tables added
• shortcut Space+K doesn't speak "Error" message (this shortcut is used in newer keyboards for checking keyboard battery state)

Remarks:
Update will take about 50 minutes!
Do not touch any keys or knobs during update!

1.4.306.1010 (2021-08-11)

• Norwegian language added
• Swedish language added
• three short sounds with increasing pitch during startup
  Remarks:
  Update will take about 40 minutes!
  Do not touch any keys or knobs during update!

1.4.299.0843 (2021-08-04)

• all dots are flattened correctly during correction regardless of embossing speed