
SenseCast
By HIMS

SenseCastNov 28, 2023

The v2.0 update for BS6 and MINI.
In this episode Jenny describes and demonstrates the new features and functions in the V2.0 update for BrailleSense 6 and MINI: including the To Do List, Games, new additions to E-mail, and the Chat GPT Add-On.

BARD Mobile 3rd party app tutorial
In this episode Jenny responds to a request to create a complete tutorial for the BARD Mobile app on the SensePlayer. However, even if you’re not living in the US, this provides demonstrations that apply to just about any 3rd party app.

Practical Applications of Smart Connect
In this episode, Earle Harrison demonstrates some practical use cases for Smart Connect on the SensePlayer

SenseCast Episode 11. SensePlayer V2.0 update
In this episode, we explore the new features and enhancements in the SensePlayer V2.0 upgrade, including many requests from our users as well as the long awaited ability to install and use Android applications.

SenseCast Episode 10. SensePlayer camera functions: OCR and Color Reader
In this episode, we demonstrate the features and functions of the SensePlayer's OCR and Color Reader programs.

SenseCast Episode 9. Using SensePlayer's Smart Connect function
In this episode we re-organize and combine the 2 parts of our Smart Connect audio tutorial into one comprehensive overview and demo of this innovative SensePlayer function.

SenseCast Episode 8. Introduction to the SensePlayer
By popular demand, we are placing some of our SensePlayer content on the SenseCast platform as well. In this episode, we condense and combine the content of 2 of our YouTube videos, offering an audio orientation to the SensePlayer and a quick overview of its programming and interface.

SenseCast_Episode 7_The V1.7 update
In this episode we cover the major features of the V1.7 update for BS6 and MINI, including enhanced Google Drive support and the addition of OneDrive and Dropbox support directly from the File Manager, the new Google OAuth setup process, our updated BookShare Download application, the addition of DAISY recording in the Media Player, and the changes to the Record/Play shortcut for accessing voice assistance.

Sensecast_Episode 6_Random Real World Applications
In this Episode of SenseCast, Jenny and Earle take us through some of their favorite real-world entertainment and productivity uses of BrailleSense 6, including casting to a TV, using the Google and Alexa voice assistants, and the introduction of yet another of Jenny’s audio toys.

Sensecast_Episode 5
In our final episode of 2021, Jenny interviews Chase Crispin, a music teacher in Nebraska public schools, about how he integrates BrailleSense 6 into his everyday professional and personal worlds. For anyone who thinks the notetaker may no longer be relevant, or if you just want some great examples of how to really get the most out of your BrailleSense, take a listen.

Sensecast_Episode 4
BrailleSense 6 V1.5 has just been released, and episode 4 of SenseCast covers all the new features and functions.

Sensecast_Episode 3
In episode 3 of SenseCast, Jenny does the first of her international interviews, this one with Stuart Lawler of Sight and Sound Technology.
They cover a wide range of topics, including growing up in Ireland, Sight & Sound’s community outreach, the Blind Guys Chat podcast, and vaccinations.

Sensecast_Episode 2
In SenseCast Episode 2, Jenny explores several USB audio accessories that can be used to record with BrailleSense 6. Demoed or mentioned in the cast are the following:
1. Zoom AM7: https://amzn.to/2XTfHAF
2. Blue Yeti Pro: https://amzn.to/3sNpXpu
3. AKG Lyra: https://amzn.to/3DjfJ4Z
4. Samson G-Track Pro: https://amzn.to/3koCcFo
5. Samson Meteor Mic: https://amzn.to/38eyp7R
6. Samson Q2U: https://amzn.to/3sNOJ8V
7. Audio-Technica ATR2100X: https://amzn.to/3Dix2Dg
8. Shure X2U: https://amzn.to/2XZBHdi
9. DigitNow Digital Audio capture card: https://amzn.to/3kjot2k
10. Reshow USB Cassette player: https://amzn.to/3BhTuLd
11. Rybozen USB cassette player: https://amzn.to/2WpKeW2
12. Alesis Multi-mix 4 USB FX: https://amzn.to/3mAzZcn
13. Rockville RockMix 4 channel: https://amzn.to/38fCZmk
14. Allen & Heath Zed-10FX: https://amzn.to/3B4Noh4
15. Rode NT1 microphone: https://amzn.to/3jfHnrO
17. AKG C214 microphone: https://amzn.to/3kwCQAO
18. Lewit LCT440 microphone: https://amzn.to/3BdAH3z
19. Shure Beta 58A microphone: https://amzn.to/2XSyT1n

Sensecast_Episode 1
In this inaugural episode, Jenny Axler introduces a few of her colleagues in Korea who, though you may not have heard their voices up to now, are essential to the development and distribution of HIMS products for the international market.