The Legacy Mountbatten Brailler Information page is relevant to models that are not any more in production. The list of models includes:
- Mountbatten Brailler Writer Classic
- Mountbatten Brailler Pro Classic
- Mountbatten Brailler Plus Classic
- Mountbatten Brailler Learning System
- Mountbatten Braille Whisperer Writer
- Mountbatten Braille Whisperer Plus
- Mountbatten Brailler Whisperer Learning System
On this page, you will find end-user training, service, and software updates for the Mountbatten models listed above and their accessories. If you are looking for information on the new Mountbatten Brailler Tutor – please navigate to the top menu of this page to find the needed information.
Mountbatten Models Chart
Mountbatten Software Downloads
The files available for download from this page are the latest versions of the Mountbatten firmware for MB-25 Mountbattens (post-2006 manufacture with USB port), MB-Comm and the MB USB drivers for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, 8 and 10.
For Mountbattens without the USB port, an update might still be available – please contact us.
These files are meant to be used and distributed by Mountbatten Service Agents; users please approach with caution.
End-users should be aware that loading Mountbatten firmware incorrectly can result in expensive service to rectify software failures; please do this yourself only on the advice of your distributor, and with their support ready to hand.
All instruction files included on this page are PDF files, which will require Acrobat Reader or a similar PDF reader to open.
MB-Comm for Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, 8 and 10
MB-Comm is the software to connect a Windows PC and a Mountbatten Brailler or a Mimic LCD display.
We include the latest version and the previous version; in almost every situation the latest version is the one to use.
If you need an earlier version for any reason, please contact us
If you have a previous version of MB-Comm installed, uninstall that software before installing the new version.
Please Note: The core installer does not include the Microsoft .NET Framework Redistributable Package. Download this version only if you are sure you have this framework installed (installed by default on the newest systems like Windows 8 and Windows 10).
- MB-Comm version 5.5.10
- MB-Comm version 5.5.9
- MB-Comm version 5.5.8, full install
- MB-Comm version 5.5.8, core install
- MB-Comm version 5.5.6, full install
- MB-Comm version 5.5.6, core install
- MB-Comm version 5.5.4, full install
- MB-Comm version 5.5.4, core install
- MB-Comm version 5.5.2, full install
- MB-Comm version 5.5.2, core install
- MB-Comm version 5.5.0, full install
- MB-Comm version 5.5.0, core install
- MB-Comm version 5.4.9, full install
- MB-Comm version 5.4.9, core install
- MB-Comm version 5.4.2, full install
- MB-Comm version 5.4.2, core install
- MB-Comm Installation Instructions
- MB-Comm version history
- MB Comm For Sri Lanka Sinhala ONLY – not to be used for other countries. Version 5.0SL – 28 Jan 2010 MB-Comm Sri Lankan version
MB USB Drivers for Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, 8 and 10
Use these drivers to enable USB connections between your Windows PC and the Mountbatten.
If your currently-installed USB drivers are working fine, please don’t update them.
Save the file – do not select Run – to your PC, then navigate to and open the file. The download is a self extracting file and will load and install the drivers.
- Latest version: MB USB Drivers Version 5.4
- Previous version: MB USB Drivers version 4.4
- USB Driver Installation Instructions
Embossing from MB-Comm
- Create text file in any word processing program (Notepad is recommended).
- At the top and the bottom of your document embed the following commands:
{fe}{flit}
…
{flit}{fe}
- Connect the Mountbatten to the MB-Comm, select Emboss from the File menu.
- In the dialog, select the file you want to Emboss and click OK.
NOTE: The following languages require double braces for the commands, e.g. {{fe}} or {{flit}}: CZECH, ITALIAN, LITHUANIAN, RUSSIAN, SRILANKAN,TAIWANESE.
MBMimic for Mac OS X
MBMimic for Mac OS X has the same great features as its mobile counterpart. Required USB cable connection with the Mountbatten.
MBMimic for MacOSX
Latest Driver
Mountbatten Bluetooth Smart
The following Mountbattens can be upgraded to the Bluetooth Smart versions:
- Classic Mountbatten Brailler Writer Plus S/N MWP06B0101 and up
- Classic Mountbatten Brailler Writer Pro S/N MBP06B0101 and up
- Classic Mountbatten Brailler Writer Learning System S/N MBP06B0101 and up
Please note that all Mountbatten Braille Whisperer models Plus, Pro and Learning System are equipped with Bluetooth out of the box.
Please note that Classic Mountbatten Brailler Writer or Mountbatten Braille Whisperer Writer models cannot be equipped with Bluetooth.
The latest firmware version for the BT editions can be found below in the chart under the Current Version heading. You can use the current version of the firmware with any model (with or without a Bluetooth module). To upgrade firmware in your Mountbatten Bluetooth Smart the MB-Comm 5.5.2 for PC is required. MBMimic 1.4 for iOS is recommended and can be downloaded from the AppStore.
Installing the Mountbatten Bluetooth Extension Module:
Mountbatten Firmware
These files are the latest versions of the Mountbatten Bootloader, System Software and Speech Files. These files are made available here for the convenience of Mountbatten distributors and their service personnel.
Please note that you should only update to a similar version. For example, only ever replace version xxAS20 with a later numbered xxAS20.
If updating both the Bootloader and the System Software, always update the Bootloader first.
Mountbatten Bootloader Software
To download the Bootloader software, right click and choose „Save Target as”. Follow the instructions in the linked Instructions file.
Mountbatten Operating System Firmware and Speech Files
To download system files, right click and select „Save Target as”. Use the instruction file to update either the speech files or the system software.
- Upgrading Mountbatten Firmware and Speech
- Resetting the Mountbatten
- Mountbatten Software Update History
- Firmware update log file
Mountbatten Braille Codes
4-pin MBs for 8-dot Braille codes are available for the following languages:
– Czech
– German
– Japanese
– Lithuanian
– Norwegian
– Polish
Commands + parameters to switch between 8-dot and 6-dot Braille codes:
e.g. {bc 5} – to switch to 8-dot German; {bc 4} – to switch to 6-dot German
1 – STANDARD NABCC
2 – STANDARD UK
3 – FRENCH
3 – 6 DOT NORWEGIAN
4 – 6 DOT STANDARD GERMAN
5 – 8 DOT DIN GERMAN
5 – 8 DOT NORWEGIAN
Mountbatten End-User Training Materials
Workshop materials
The following files are for the Fun for Little Fingers 2-hour Workshop issued in July 2011. All files are in English. Links to the Word versions are below.
Fun for Little Fingers Participant’s Workbook
Fun for Little Fingers Facilitator Notes
Fun for Little Fingers sample labels for Brailling
Fun for Little Fingers Powerpoint Slides
Fun for Little Fingers – Workbook, MS Word format
Fun for Little Fingers – Facilitator Notes, MS Word format
The following three files are used for running a one-day multi-user workshop. The Facilitator’s Guide is used by the person running the workshop, and the Participant’s Workbook and Easy Guide are for the participants.
Workshop One Facilitator Guide
Participant Workbook
Mountbatten Easy Guide
There are two videos to go with this Workshop:
Workshop Video 1
Workshop Video 2
These videos are a little out of date, but serve to cover the Mountbatten’s features and uses while we look at making new videos.
One-on-one training
The Mountbatten New User Training file is a set of suggestions for introducing a new user to their Mountbatten, and is for the use of trainers and distributors to assist in taking the user through the Mountbatten features in a structured way.