codex

Codex braille display on a desk with hands touching the perkins keyboard

Shipping May 2025

$9995 + Shipping and Taxes

Codex was designed based on the idea that computers can be made more intuitive and easier to use with multiple lines of braille. With that in mind, Codex delivers a user experience unlike any other.  

  • 4 Lines of 32 Characters
  • Intuitive Navigation
  • Integrated Touchpad
  • Screen Reader Compatible

4 Lines of Braille

With 4 lines of 32 braille characters, Codex offers a total of 128 characters, helping you read faster and with less interruption. Our lines of braille are optimally spaced so that you can easily identify the braille cursor and intuitively move from one line to the next.

Intuitive Navigation

Navigating the internal applications and content from your computer feels intuitive and natural. Use the navigation keys to advance by one line or all four lines, use first letter navigation to jump directly to an item in a list, and use hotkeys to launch applications or perform actions.

10-point Touchpad

Using an integrated 10-point touchpad, Codex supports cursor routing with a double-tap gesture without having to remove any other fingers from the braille surface.

Screen Reader Compatible

Codex was designed from the beginning to work with screen readers and currently supports JAWS. Support for additional screen readers is coming soon.

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The NewHaptics Braille Advantage

Our patented braille technology uses air to drive braille pins, making our braille more cost effective without sacrificing the braille feel and performance you have come to expect.

Braille Feel

Our braille dots feel crisp and firm without being harsh on your fingers. Reading for hours will be comfortable for beginners and the more experienced alike.  

Braille Spacing

Our advances in microfluidics allow us to provide braille dot, cell, and line spacing that offers a seamless reading experience.

Braille Under Pressure

Using air pressure means that braille dots refresh under your fingers, letting you use your braille display without interruption.

Fast Refresh

Nobody wants to wait while their braille refreshes. With Codex, you don't have to. Our refresh rate is fast enough to keep up with any of your demands.

Specifications

Braille

  • 4 Braille lines
  • 32 Characters per line
  • 8 Dots per Braille Cell
  • 10 Point touchpad for touch gesture input

Keyboard

  • Perkins-style 8-dot keyboard with split spacebars
  • 4 Navigation Thumb Keys
  • Left and Right Reading Keys
  • Line Selectors for easy interactions
  • D-Pad arrows with center select

Ports

  • 1 USB-C for terminal connection
  • 1 USB-A for file transfers
  • 1 SD Card Slot for file transfers

Connectivity

  • Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 ac/a/b/g/n)
  • Bluetooth 5.1 / BLE

Weight and Dimensions

  • CodeX Weight: 4.42 lbs (2 kg)
  • CodeX Dimensions: 13.75" x 7.5" x 1.38" (34.93 x 19.05 x 3.5 cm)
  • Pump Box Weight: TBD
  • Pump Box Dimensions: TBD

Audio

  • Left and Right 1-Watt Stereo Speakers
  • 3.5 mm Headphone Jack
  • Dedicated Volume and Mute buttons

Technical Specs

  • RAM: 512 MB
  • Storage: 32 GB
  • CPU: Cortex-A7, 900MHz Processor
  • Audio Codec
  • Operating Temperature: 32 - 158 F  (0-70 C)
  • Internal mono speaker and vibration motors

Applications

  • Terminal
  • BraillePad
  • File Manager
  • Date and Time
  • Book Reader
  • More coming soon

Screen Reader Support

  • JAWS
  • More coming soon!

Libraries

  • NLS Bard - In Progress
  • More coming soon!

Power

  • 24V, 120W power supply included
  • No internal battery, must be plugged into a power outlet

Pump Box

  • Provides power and air to the display
  • 6 foot vented cable to allow the pump box to sit under your desk

Accessories

  • 1 USB-A to USB-C Cable
  • 3.5 mm wired earbuds