Canute Scientific
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Specifications
| Specification | Canute Scientific |
|---|---|
General | |
| Manufacturer | Bristol Braille |
| Product Name | Canute Scientific |
| Availability | Available , released in 2026 |
| Price | $5700 Upgrading from a Canute 360 or Canute Console reduces the price, different RAM versions for slight price differences |
Dimensions | |
| Size |
360 x 330 x 50 mm 14.2 x 13.0 x 2.0 in |
| Weight |
5000 grams 11 pounds, 0.4 ounces |
Connectivity | USB Client | USB-B for Braille terminal | USB Host | USB-C port supports video output, 3 USB-A |
| Bluetooth Client | None |
| Simultaneous Bluetooth Connections | 0 |
| Bluetooth Host | Bluetooth 5 |
| WiFi | WiFi 5 (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) |
| Other connections | 40-pin GPIO (Raspberry Pi arrangement), 13-inch screen |
Audio | |
| Speaker | Stereo speakers |
| Headphones | Yes |
| Microphone | No |
| External Microphone | USB microphones supported |
| Text to Speech | eSpeak, Linux-compatible speech engines |
Features | |
| Feature Level | Braille Computer |
Editor | |
| Text Editor | Yes |
| Braille Editor | No |
| Editor Supports Other Formats | Yes |
| Editor information | LibreOffice word processor, other text editors available |
Reader | |
| Text | Yes |
| Braille | Yes |
| Daisy | Yes |
| Audio | Yes |
| Reader information | |
Other Features | |
| Calculator | Yes |
| Clock | Yes |
| More Clock Functions | No |
| Calendar | No |
| One-handed Mode | No |
| Other Functions | spreadsheet viewer, mathematics document display, map display application, tactile football (soccer) game display, two games |
Hardware | |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB |
| CPU | Broadcom BCM2712 (Raspberry Pi 5) |
| RAM | options for 16 GB, 4 GB, or 1 GB for small differences in price (related to 2025-2026 RAM price shock) |
| SD Card Slot (full-sized SD) | Yes |
| Micro SD Card Slot | No |
| USB Storage Support | Yes |
| Summary | Full-size SD card slot, USB disks supported |
| Battery User-replaceable | No |
| Battery Information | No battery |
| Power Supply | 19 volts, 5 amps |
| Power from USB | No |
Software | |
| Operating System | Linux (Raspberry Pi OS) |
Interface | |
| Cells | 360 |
| Dots Per Cell | 6 |
| Cells Per Line | 40 |
| Lines | 9 |
| Refreshing Mechanism | Motorized, approximately 13 seconds to refresh all lines. Hear an audio sample of a Canute refreshing |
| Routing Buttons | Line selector buttons only |
| Thumb Keys | Yes |
| Advance Buttons | No |
| Touch Control | No |
| Summary | Line selector buttons, reverse and advance keys below display |
| Graphics | none |
Keyboard | |
| Perkins Keyboard | No |
| QWERTY Keyboard | Yes |
| Arrow Keys | Yes |
| Modifier Keys | Yes |
| Keyboard summary | QWERTY keyboard (mostly ISO layout with ANSI-style enter key), numeric keypad on right |
| External keyboard support | USB and Bluetooth |
Languages | |
| Interface Languages |
0 languages |
| Braille Languages |
0 languages |
Compatibility | |
| Windows | Yes |
| NVDA | single-line only |
| JAWS | Planned |
| Supernova | No |
| Mac OS | No |
| BRLTTY | Yes |
| IOS | No |
| Android | Planned improvements, Braille currently flows oddly |
| Chrome OS | No |
| Other connection options | |
Reviews
Note: reviews may not cover the latest software versions. Check the date and source of reviews to get the best information about what the review covers and what may also be worth considering.
- Braillecast: Unveiling Canute Scientific from Bristol Braille Technology
- TAVIP: Bristol Braille and the Canute Scientific
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