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Braille Cipher Wheel | Encryption Device for the Blind
Regular price$68.75
Description
Description
Developed with the aid of both encryption expert Mic Healey and supported blind users, this cipher is a fully functional cipher capable of securely encoding any message. It uses raised Braille dots for the letters. The characters are precisely raised by laser etching away the surrounding wood.
The inner wheel has the alphabet clockwise. The outer wheel has the alphabet counterclockwise. As is consistent with the original Braille alphabet, the letter “W” is at the end, following Z. This was because Braille was originally a French invention and “W” was little used in that language at the time Braille was created. The “W” was added later and placed at the end.
A detailed introduction to Braille and instructions on how to use the cipher to encode and decode messages are included. It was written by Mr. Healey. Additionally we recommend that you view the video below for a brief tutorial. At this time the instructions are only available in English text (not braille).
Operation of the disk and encoding technique is essentially the same as classic wheel ciphers like The Alberti Cipher or the Confederate Army Cipher.
The disks may also be useful as a teaching aide in learning Braille.
The cipher measures 6.25” in diameter. It is made in Hudson, Florida, copyright 2016 Creative Crafthouse.
We recommend you view this video which has more details and a brief tutorial on how to use the device.:
https://youtu.be/rX3ItfnbbBQ
The inner wheel has the alphabet clockwise. The outer wheel has the alphabet counterclockwise. As is consistent with the original Braille alphabet, the letter “W” is at the end, following Z. This was because Braille was originally a French invention and “W” was little used in that language at the time Braille was created. The “W” was added later and placed at the end.
A detailed introduction to Braille and instructions on how to use the cipher to encode and decode messages are included. It was written by Mr. Healey. Additionally we recommend that you view the video below for a brief tutorial. At this time the instructions are only available in English text (not braille).
Operation of the disk and encoding technique is essentially the same as classic wheel ciphers like The Alberti Cipher or the Confederate Army Cipher.
The disks may also be useful as a teaching aide in learning Braille.
The cipher measures 6.25” in diameter. It is made in Hudson, Florida, copyright 2016 Creative Crafthouse.
We recommend you view this video which has more details and a brief tutorial on how to use the device.:
https://youtu.be/rX3ItfnbbBQ
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Product Specifications
- Materials
- Wood
- Difficulty Level
- Intermediate
- Age Range
- Tweens (9-12 years), Teens (13-18 years), Adults (18+ years)
- What's Included
- Cipher wheel (1), Cipher post (1), Instructions sheet (1)
- Personalization Available
- Yes
- Puzzle Type
- Escape Room, Cipher
- Category
- Escape Room Prop
- Availability
- In Stock
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Braille Cipher Wheel?
What is the Braille Cipher Wheel?
It is a fully functional wooden wheel cipher that encodes and decodes messages using raised Braille dots for each letter.
How are the Braille letters formed?
How are the Braille letters formed?
The characters are precisely raised by laser etching away the surrounding wood, leaving the Braille dots standing up so they can be read by touch.
How does it work?
How does it work?
It has two wheels. The inner wheel carries the alphabet clockwise and the outer wheel carries the alphabet counterclockwise. You align the wheels to encode and decode, the same way classic wheel ciphers like the Alberti Cipher or the Confederate Army Cipher work.
Why is the letter W at the end?
Why is the letter W at the end?
As with the original Braille alphabet, W follows Z. Braille was a French invention and W was little used in French at the time, so it was added later and placed at the end.
Who helped develop it?
Who helped develop it?
It was developed with the aid of encryption expert Mic Healey and with support from blind users.
What instructions are included?
What instructions are included?
A detailed introduction to Braille and step-by-step instructions for encoding and decoding, written by Mr. Healey. At this time the instructions are in English text only, not in Braille.
Can it be used to learn Braille?
Can it be used to learn Braille?
Yes. The disks are useful as a teaching aid for learning the Braille alphabet.
What size is it?
What size is it?
It measures 6.25" in diameter.
Who is it for?
Who is it for?
Anyone interested in ciphers and encryption, Braille learners and teachers, and blind or vision-impaired users who want a tactile encoding device.
Is it a real working cipher?
Is it a real working cipher?
Yes. It can securely encode any message, so it is a functional device and not only a novelty.
Where is it made?
Where is it made?
It is made in our Hudson, Florida shop, copyright 2016 Creative Crafthouse.
How does it ship?
How does it ship?
It ships from our Florida workshop. Standard orders ship within 1 business day.
