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PROPRIETARY
INFORMATION
ORBIT WRITER
User Guide
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July 2020
Version 1.1

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  • Page 1 PROPRIETARY INFORMATION ORBIT WRITER User Guide July 2020 Version 1.1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PAIR AND FORGET ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 11.1 ---------------------------------------------- 15 ORGET ALL THE DEVICES FROM THE RBIT RITER RECONNECTING WITH LAST CONNECTED DEVICE -------------------------------------------- 15 CONNECTING THE ORBIT WRITER WITH SCREEN READERS ------------------------------ 15 13.1 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15 EFORE YOU ONNECT 13.2 --------------------------------------------------------------- 16...
  • Page 3 Connecting BrailleBack with Bluetooth ---------------------------------------------------- 24 13.5.2 Input Text With BrailleBack ------------------------------------------------------------------- 25 13.5.3 BrailleBack Commands ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 25 13.5.4 Connecting the Orbit Writer to BRLTTY over Bluetooth ------------------------------- 25 13.5.5 Connecting the Orbit Writer to BRLTTY with USB -------------------------------------- 26 13.5.6 BRLTTY commands---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26 13.6...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Orbit Writer – User Guide Version 1.1 1 Introduction The Orbit Writer is a compact and portable Perkins-style braille keypad with the following features. • Works with all smartphones and computers out of the box • Seamless, instant connection • Ultra-compact design easily fits in the pocket or purse •...

  • Page 5: Documentation Conventions

    3 In the Box In addition to the basic package that includes Orbit Writer and the printed quick- start guide, the following accessories are available for sale: • Orbit Writer device •...

  • Page 6: Orientation

    To begin the exploration of the Orbit Writer, place the device on a flat surface in front of you with the wide key closest to you. This is the proper operational orientation.

  • Page 7: Key Placements

    To charge the device, use the provided Standard-A to Micro-B USB. Insert the small end of the cable into the Orbit Writer’s USB port with the bumps facing up. It should slide in without resistance; do not force it. Then insert the large end of the cable into a computer USB connector or the AC adapter.

  • Page 8: Powering On And Off

    The following is a simple description of the steps for connecting Step 1. Turn on the Orbit Writer by pressing Up + Down Arrow keys. It responds with a short vibration pulse. Step 2. You can connect the Orbit Writer to multiple devices. Each connection is called a channel.

  • Page 9: General System Commands And Indications

    Selecting the channel of communication 3. If the Orbit Writer is already on and the smartphone is woken up (due to a notification or button press), it will reconnect immediately. 4. If the iOS device is already awake and the Orbit Writer is turned on, it will reconnect with the last used device automatically.

  • Page 10: Connecting And Disconnecting From Screen Reader

    • Level 5. One long pulse: if the battery capacity is greater than 80%. 7.11 Low battery indications The Orbit Writer gives three short pulses every 3 minutes if it detects the battery capacity low in the range between 1% and 20%.

  • Page 11: Low Battery Lockout

    Orbit Writer – User Guide Version 1.1 7.12 Low battery lockout The Orbit Writer gives a short pulse at power on if it detects the battery capacity critically low 0% and immediately turns itself off automatically. 8 Built-in self-test Once the Orbit Writer is turned on press and hold Select + Space keys together for one second to enter in built-in self-test (BIST).

  • Page 12: Selecting The Communication Protocol

    Orbit-HID (Default) Select + Dots 1 3 5 7 Braille-HID Select + Dots 1 2 7 While you are using the Orbit Writer for the first time, it starts with the default channel, which is channel 1 and the default protocol which is SRP (Screen Reader Profile).

  • Page 13: Screen Reader Profile (Srp) Bluetooth Protocol

    Dot 7 to erase the previous character while editing a document. A screen reader can also translate the key inputs from the Orbit Writer to the desired language. So, when the Orbit Writer connects to any screen reader using the SRP protocol, the user enters the key commands that are supported by the screen reader itself.

  • Page 14: Braille-Hid Protocol

    The Braille-HID is a USB protocol and it has to be activated on the USB channel before connecting to PC/laptop. Only VoiceOver (Macbook) supports this protocol. So, this can be used when you want to connect and use the Orbit Writer with VoiceOver (Macbook) over the USB channel.

  • Page 15: Forget All The Devices From The Orbit Writer

    BrailleBack, BRLTTY, Amazon VoiceView Chromebook ChromeVox When you use Orbit Writer as a keypad for other hosts, the screen reader on that host device provides the translation and other braille settings. Consult the documentation for your screen reader. 13.1 Before you Connect Newer versions of screen readers recognize the Orbit Writer as the Orbit Reader 20.

  • Page 16: Using The Bluetooth Connection

    VoiceOver, you can control the iPhone with the keys and buttons on the Orbit Writer. If the Orbit Writer is on, when you wake up or turn on the host device, it connects ]99automatically. When the host device enters sleep mode or is turned off, Orbit Writer disconnects and waits for the host to wake and open the connection again.
  • Page 17 Note – Here, in case of Keyboard-HID protocol the Orbit Writer doesn’t connect with the VoiceOver, but it connects directly with the iOS. Once you pair an connect the unit, you can use the Orbit Writer input and navigation keys to control your iOS device.

  • Page 18: Ios Resources

    “No Assigned Braille Keys”. This list of commands is also accessible on the iOS device once the Orbit Writer connects with the VoiceOver. Settings > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Commands >...
  • Page 19 Orbit Writer – User Guide Version 1.1 Show/Hide Keyboard Space + Dot 1 4 6 Siri No Assigned Braille Keys Speak Screen No Assigned Braille Keys Toggle Orientation Lock No Assigned Braille Keys Volume Down Space + Dot 1 2 6...
  • Page 20 Orbit Writer – User Guide Version 1.1 Dot 8 or Space + Dots 1 5 or Space + Return Dot 8 Right Arrow No Assigned Braille Keys Select All Space + Dots 2 3 5 6 Select Left Space + Dots 2 3 5...
  • Page 21 Orbit Writer – User Guide Version 1.1 Next Misspelt Word No Assigned Braille Keys Next Paragraph No Assigned Braille Keys Next Plain Text No Assigned Braille Keys Next Same Blockquote No Assigned Braille Keys Next Same Heading Level No Assigned Braille Keys...

  • Page 22: Assign The Key Command On The Ios Device

    3. Go to the desired command. 4. Tap on “Assign New Braille Keys” 5. On the Orbit Writer press the braille key combination you want to set. Note that you must press the key command that you desire quickly. If you find that pressing the desired key command does not return you to the previous menu, go back and select “Assign New Braille Keys”...

  • Page 23: Connecting Mac With Usb

    USB protocol from SRP and Keyboard-HID. 13.4.1 Connecting Mac with USB The simplest way to connect the Orbit Writer to a Mac is to connect using a USB Standard-A to Micro-B cable. First, activate the USB channel on the Orbit Writer by Space + Right Arrow + Dot 6 and after that switch, the Orbit Writer to the desired HID protocol.

  • Page 24: Android Devices

    Orbit Reader 20 plus the last four digits of the serial number. 6. Activate the Orbit Reader 20 device in the list to pair. 7. The Orbit Writer responds with a single short haptic pulse when pairing is completed.

  • Page 25: Input Text With Brailleback

    Bluetooth channel 2 press and hold Space + Left Arrow + Dot 2 for one second. The Orbit writer responds with a single short pulse. 5. Scan for the Orbit Writer from the Android phone and look for “Orbit Reader 20 XXXX” where XXXX is the last four digits of serial number printed on the backside of the device.

  • Page 26: Connecting The Orbit Writer To Brltty With Usb

    Version 1.1 9. Go to Settings/Language & inputs/Current Keyboard and select “BRLTTY Input Service” 10. Now you can type on and operate your phone through the Orbit Writer using the BRLTTY commands. 13.5.5 Connecting the Orbit Writer to BRLTTY with USB...

  • Page 27: Chromebooks

    Dot 1 + Down Arrow 13.6 Chromebooks Currently, you can use USB and Bluetooth to connect to the Orbit Writer from a Chromebook™ notebook computer. The Chromebook supports the Orbit-HID protocol for the USB channel and SRP protocol for the Bluetooth channels.

  • Page 28: Fire Tablets

    3. Navigate to Braille and double-tap. Then double-tap Pair Bluetooth Braille Display. 4. Make sure your Orbit Writer’s is on and pairing is turned on, then double- tap on Scan. You should see Orbit Reader 20 followed by the serial number. Double-tap on it to pair.

  • Page 29: Non-Visual Desktop Access (Nvda)

    "Baum/Humanware/APH/Orbit Displays" and click OK. Note: NVDA works in Orbit-HID only. If Orbit Writer is not one of the displays shown in the Braille Display list, upgrade NVDA to the newest version and repeat the process. NVDA turns ‘On’ braille output when it is configured for the display. To turn ‘Off’...
  • Page 30 1. Activate the channel and SRP protocol. 2. Follow steps 1-7 of the USB connection. 3. Select the COM port where the Orbit Writer is connected (check device manager for COM port or use COM port you saved from previous steps).
  • Page 31 Orbit Writer – User Guide Version 1.1 End of file Space + Dots 4 5 6 Page Up Space + Dots 1 2 3 4 5 Page Down Space + Dots 1 2 4 5 6 Home Space + Dots 1 2 3 4...
  • Page 32 Orbit Writer – User Guide Version 1.1 Toggle menu bar Space + M Escape Space + Dots 1 3 5 6 Alt Tab Space + T Minimize all applications Space + Dots 1 4 5 7 8 Jaws General Commands...

  • Page 33: System Access

    Microsoft Support. Narrator support for the Orbit Writer as Orbit Reader 20 has been enabled for the release 1903 and onwards. If users are experiencing issues connecting with version 1903, follow these steps to fix the issue.

  • Page 34: Reboot The Device

    15 Device Upgrade Procedure New versions of the firmware for the Orbit Writer are released from time to time, containing improvements, bug fixes, and new features. This section describes the procedure for updating the Orbit Writer firmware.

  • Page 35: Using The Windows Pc Upgrade Utility

    15.2 Using the Windows PC Upgrade Utility The following is required to perform the upgrade to the Orbit Writer with a PC: 1. Orbit Writer unit 2. Standard-A to Micro-B USB cable 3. A PC running Windows XP or later 4.
  • Page 36 5. Release Dot 8 first, then release the Up Arrow and Dot 5. This switches the Orbit Writer Upgrade mode. You should hear a tone on your PC. 6. The utility shows the device serial number and the software version of the device at the top right corner of the window.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    13. The Orbit Writer is upgraded. Turn on the Orbit Writer to start using the device. 16 Troubleshooting If the Orbit Writer does not power on or seems to freeze, try these options in the following order: Option 1: Plug-in device 1.

  • Page 38: Battery Use And Replacement

    You can check the Battery status by pressing Space + Up Arrow keys. When the battery in the Orbit Writer gets to 20%, It provides three short haptic pulses at every 3 minutes. This behavior is normal, indicating that the battery is low.

  • Page 39: General Specifications

    Orbit Writer – User Guide Version 1.1 19 General Specifications Dimensions 6.3 x 2.6 x 0.3 inch (160 x 65 x 8 mm) (WxHxD) Weight 0.198 lbs (90 grams) 8-key Perkins style keypad, with the space bar Braille Input Keys...

  • Page 40: Appendices

    Orbit Writer – User Guide Version 1.1 20 Appendices 20.1 Appendix A – System Commands and Indications Action Key commands Haptic Indication Up Arrow + Down Power On Long Single Short pulse Arrow Up Arrow + Down Power Off Long Single Long Pulse...
  • Page 41 Orbit Writer – User Guide Version 1.1 Activate Bluetooth Space + Left Arrow Shor Single/Two/Three Short Channel 1 + Dot 1 Pulses Forget device on Space + Left Arrow channel 1 and Long Single Short Pulse + Dot 1 enable pairing...

  • Page 42: Appendixb - Haptic Indications For Various Events

    (If Battery capacity < 20%) at every 3 minutes 2 Automatic turn-off Single Long Pulse 3 Any new device pairs with the Orbit Writer Single Short Pulse When Screen reader or host connects or disconnects with the Orbit Two short pulses Writer over activated channel under the activated protocol.
  • Page 43 Orbit Writer – User Guide Version 1.1 1345 1234 12345 1235 2345 1236 2456 1346 13456 1356 Upper Case Symbol Command 1457 1247 12457 1257 2457 1237 1347 13457 1357 12347 123457 12357 2347 23457 1367 Orbit Research Confidential and Proprietary Information...
  • Page 44 Orbit Writer – User Guide Version 1.1 12367 24567 13467 134567 13567 Numbers Symbol Command 2356 Other Symbols Symbol Name Command Exclamation 2346 mark " Quotation Hash 3456 Dollar sign 1246 Percent sign & Ampersand 12346 Apostrophe Left 12356 parenthesis...
  • Page 45 Orbit Writer – User Guide Version 1.1 Semi Colon < Less than sign Equal 123456 Greater than > sign Question mark 1456 At sign Left square 2467 brace Back slash 12567 Right square 124567 brace Caret Underscore Grave accent Left curley...

  • Page 46: Appendixd - Proper Trademark Notice And Attribution

    Orbit Writer – User Guide Version 1.1 Page Space + Down Down Arrow Space + Left 17 Home Arrow Space + Right 18 End Arrow 19 F1 Select + Dot 1 20 F2 Select + Dot 2 21 F3 Select + Dot 3...

  • Page 47: Hardware Limited Warranty

    20.4.1 Hardware Limited Warranty Warranty obligations for the Orbit Writer are limited to the terms set forth below: Orbit Research warrants this hardware product against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the purchase by the original purchaser ("Warranty Period").
  • Page 48 Orbit Research LLC 3. Damage caused by service (including upgrades and expansions) performed by anyone who is not a representative of Orbit Research 4. A product or part that has been modified to alter functionality or capability without the written permission of Orbit Research 5.

  • Page 49: Appendixc - Fcc Information

    This Limited Warranty is governed by and construed under the laws of the country in which the product purchase took place. ORBIT RESEARCH LLC., the warrantor under this Limited Warranty, is identified at the end of this document according to the country or region in which the product purchase took place.

  • Page 50: Fcc Caution

    Orbit Writer website at www.orbitresearch.com/orbit-writer. For further questions or concerns not covered in this User Guide, please contact the distributor from where you purchased your Orbit Writer. Orbit Research Confidential and Proprietary Information...

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