Orbit Writer

2022-03-02 Thread Brandon A. Olivares
Hi, I've been seeing discussion of the Orbit Reader on the list. This prompted me to look up the product as I had never heard of it before. That's when I discovered the Orbit Writer. I'm wondering if anyone here has used it and what your impression of it is? I don't ca

orbit writer problem

2020-11-18 Thread Dennis Long
Hi, I'm posting on behalf of a friend. Any help is appreciated. Hi, I have an Orbit writer. I try to connect it to an iPhone SE 2020 and iPhone 7 it shows up as a connectable device under braille displays it acts like it will connect than instantly disconnects. It connected previously unde

Re: Orbit Writer

2022-03-02 Thread Kristen Steele
my iPhone > On Mar 2, 2022, at 9:29 AM, Brandon A. Olivares > wrote: > > Hi, > > I've been seeing discussion of the Orbit Reader on the list. This prompted me > to look up the product as I had never heard of it before. > > That's when I discovered the

Re: Orbit Writer

2022-03-02 Thread Jennie Facer
discussion of the Orbit Reader on the list. This prompted me > to look up the product as I had never heard of it before. > > That's when I discovered the Orbit Writer. I'm wondering if anyone here has > used it and what your impression of it is? I don't care as much right no

RE: Orbit Writer

2022-03-02 Thread Christopher Chaltain
Hmm, I'll have to take a look, but I'd think this could be changed in IOS's keyboard or braille settings. I too love my Orbit Writer. I like the fact that I can pair it to multiple devise and then switch between them. The only thing I thought was a challenge, and this isn

Re: Orbit Writer

2022-03-02 Thread Brandon A. Olivares
com On Behalf Of Jennie > Facer > Sent: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 10:51 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Orbit Writer > > The only thing I did not like about the Writer is that when i backspaced > something, it would not tell me what i was deleting. Other than tha

Re: Orbit Writer

2022-03-02 Thread Joshua Hendrickson
I prefer my Hable One. I wouldn't touch an orbit writer. I like that my Hable One has fewer keys then the orbit writer. I also don't have to go into voice over accessibility then braille settings just to connect my Hable One. I just turn on my Hable, go to bluetooth settings and t

RE: Orbit Writer

2022-03-02 Thread Christopher Chaltain
You don't need to go into VoiceOver settings to connect the Orbit Writer. You just need to do that once when you initially pair the Orbit Writer. After that, it just connects automatically when you turn on the Orbit Writer. It's also pretty simple. The Orbit Writer basically just h

Re: Orbit Writer

2022-03-02 Thread 'Harry Bell' via VIPhone
tapping in such an uncomplicated way! Harry > On 2 Mar 2022, at 22:08, Joshua Hendrickson wrote: > > I prefer my Hable One. I wouldn't touch an orbit writer. I like that > my Hable One has fewer keys then the orbit writer. I also don't have > to go into voice over a

RE: Orbit Writer

2022-03-03 Thread Christopher Chaltain
Another thing I like about the Orbit Writer is that I can use it with my Apple Watch. Since Bluetooth keyboards aren't supported on the Apple Watch, I don't think you could use a Hable One or a Ribo with the Apple Watch. You also can't use querty Bluetooth keyboards with the

Re: Orbit Writer

2022-03-03 Thread 'Crayton Benner' via VIPhone
Yes. Nothing like being able to use the orbit writer. > On Mar 3, 2022, at 07:26, Christopher Chaltain wrote: > > Another thing I like about the Orbit Writer is that I can use it with my > Apple Watch. Since Bluetooth keyboards aren't supported on the Apple Watch, I > d

Re: Orbit Writer

2022-03-03 Thread Joshua Hendrickson
I thought was very cool. On 3/3/22, 'Crayton Benner' via VIPhone wrote: > Yes. Nothing like being able to use the orbit writer. > >> On Mar 3, 2022, at 07:26, Christopher Chaltain >> wrote: >> >> Another thing I like about the Orbit Writer is that I

RE: Orbit Writer

2022-03-04 Thread Dennis Long
That subscribe address for the Hable one list is hablecommunity+subscr...@groups.io -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Joshua Hendrickson Sent: Thursday, March 3, 2022 5:22 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Orbit Writer I have no trouble typing

RE: Orbit Writer

2022-03-04 Thread Dennis Long
: Thursday, March 3, 2022 7:27 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Orbit Writer Another thing I like about the Orbit Writer is that I can use it with my Apple Watch. Since Bluetooth keyboards aren't supported on the Apple Watch, I don't think you could use a Hable One or a Rib

Re: Orbit Writer

2022-03-04 Thread Brandon A. Olivares
Can anyone tell me if the orbit writer has any lag? I'd be getting it for my wife, who is very fast at typing on a braille keyboard layout. Thanks, Brandon > On Mar 4, 2022, at 3:21 AM, Dennis Long wrote: > > Chris that is not correct. You can use the Rivo with the Apple watch

RE: Orbit Writer

2022-03-04 Thread Christopher Chaltain
topher (AKA CJ) Chaltain at Outlook -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Dennis Long Sent: Friday, March 4, 2022 2:22 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Orbit Writer Chris that is not correct. You can use the Rivo with the Apple watch to control the wat

RE: Orbit Writer

2022-03-21 Thread Christopher Chaltain
My Orbit Writer does announce what I'm deleting when I backspace. I can't track down a setting that would change this though. I will say though that if you're using contracted braille then the Orbit Writer will get confused when you start backspacing. You can avoid this by usi

Re: Orbit Writer

2022-03-22 Thread Jennie Facer
> wrote: > > My Orbit Writer does announce what I'm deleting when I backspace. I can't > track down a setting that would change this though. I will say though that if > you're using contracted braille then the Orbit Writer will get confused when > you start ba

Re: Orbit Writer

2022-03-22 Thread Jennie Facer
Wow! When I changed my typing feedback to characters, my Orbit writer does tell me what I am backspacing, but it does something rather weird. When I backspace something, it puts in wesrd characters. I'm playing with it now trying to figure it out. When I typed in characters andthen backs

Re: Orbit Writer

2022-03-22 Thread Anthony Vece
or something to see if > that works, but for now, I can't tell what I'm writing. > > jenn > > Jenn and Kumi > >> On Mar 21, 2022, at 2:16 PM, Christopher Chaltain >> wrote: >> >> My Orbit Writer does announce what I'm deleting whe

RE: Orbit Writer

2022-03-22 Thread Christopher Chaltain
t: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 1:22 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Orbit Writer Wow! When I changed my typing feedback to characters, my Orbit writer does tell me what I am backspacing, but it does something rather weird. When I backspace something, it puts in wesrd characters. I'm

Re: Orbit Writer

2022-03-22 Thread Brandon A. Olivares
So what do you recommend then? I just got my wife an orbit writer and I'm a bit nervous about this if backspacing is buggy. > On Mar 22, 2022, at 4:00 PM, Christopher Chaltain > wrote: > > I'm not quite following your message, but like I said, if you're using >

Re: Orbit Writer

2022-03-22 Thread Jennie Facer
I would recommend typing in uncontracted Braille. That help. Shouldould Jenn and Kumi > On Mar 22, 2022, at 2:05 PM, Brandon A. Olivares > wrote: > > So what do you recommend then? I just got my wife an orbit writer and I'm a > bit nervous about this if backspacin

Re: Orbit Writer

2022-03-22 Thread Jennie Facer
keyboard. Lol. Jenn Jenn and Kumi > On Mar 22, 2022, at 2:05 PM, Brandon A. Olivares > wrote: > > So what do you recommend then? I just got my wife an orbit writer and I'm a > bit nervous about this if backspacing is buggy. > >> On Mar 22, 2022, at 4:00 PM, Ch

Re: Orbit Writer

2022-03-25 Thread Brandon Olivares
I just wanted to reply to this because I just got the Orbit Writer and have been playing around with the settings. These are the options that worked best for me: Braille input: contracted (automatically translate) Typing feedback: words I find it gets way less confused when I have it on words

Re: Orbit Writer

2022-03-25 Thread Joshua Hendrickson
I really like my Hable One. I'm almost tempted to get an orbit writer just to compare the 2 braille bluetooth keyboards. However, if I get an orbit writer and don't like it I don't want to have spent $100 and not be able to get my money back. I also have my input set to contrac

RE: Orbit Writer

2022-03-26 Thread terrieter
Hi Joshua, I am selling an Orbit Writer with the AT Guys case and a lanyard. As this is not a buying-selling list, please write to me off list for more info if you are interested. I am Terrie Terlau, terrie...@gmail.com Best, Terrie Terlau -Original Message- From: viphone

Re: Orbit Writer

2022-03-26 Thread Brandon A. Olivares
Would you be able to tell me how you connect the lanyard? I got one, and I see there are two small holes in the front of the Orbit Writer, but can't for the life of me figure out how it connects. > On Mar 26, 2022, at 10:01 AM, wrote: > > Hi Joshua, > I am selling an Orbit W

RE: Orbit Writer

2022-03-26 Thread terrieter
riginal Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Brandon A. Olivares Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2022 10:08 AM To: VIPhone Subject: Re: Orbit Writer Would you be able to tell me how you connect the lanyard? I got one, and I see there are two small holes in the front of the Orbit Wr

Re: Orbit Writer

2022-03-26 Thread alia robinson
f Of > Brandon A. Olivares > Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2022 10:08 AM > To: VIPhone > Subject: Re: Orbit Writer > > Would you be able to tell me how you connect the lanyard? I got one, and I > see there are two small holes in the front of the Orbit Writer, but can't for

Orbit Writer connections

2020-08-03 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, has anyone else received their Orbit Writer? Got mine over the weekend and so far I am unsuccessful at having it reconnect to more than one device. I’m super frustrated. Is this user error or device issues? I’ve read and reread the user’s guide, but cannot figure out where I may be

Orbit Writer Review

2020-08-15 Thread Richard Turner
Orbit Writer To subscribe to the Orbit Reader groups.io list: send an email to orbit-reader+subscr...@groups.io<mailto:orbit-reader+subscr...@groups.io> Richard "He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself," and we forget that only grace can

Re: orbit writer problem

2020-11-19 Thread Candy Lowe
It sounds to me like you are doing everything correctly. You may want to try this. Go to settings. Go to blue tooth, then find the orbit writer. Then forget the device. Then also go to voice over, braille, and make sure that the orbit writer isn't showing up there. If it is, also f

Re: orbit writer problem

2020-11-19 Thread Richard Turner
ooth, then find the orbit writer. Then forget the device. Then also go to voice over, braille, and make sure that the orbit writer isn't showing up there. If it is, also forget the device. Then go back and re-pair it again. See if this works. Let us know. Candy Sent from my iPhone On N

RE: orbit writer problem

2020-11-19 Thread Dennis Long
I believe so yes. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2020 9:53 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: orbit writer problem Are they making sure to select a different channel on the Writer before pairing with the other phone

Re: Orbit Writer connections

2020-08-03 Thread Joshua Hendrickson
I'm supposed to be getting one soon, but hearing what you have to say about yours, maybe I should cancel my order. On 8/3/20, Traci Duncan wrote: > Hi all, has anyone else received their Orbit Writer? Got mine over the > weekend and so far I am unsuccessful at having it reconnect t

Re: Orbit Writer connections

2020-08-03 Thread Candy Lowe
Traci, I wish I could help, but, I will not receive my orbit writer until Friday. At that time, if you haven't figured it out, I'll be glad to help. Does the orbit writer come with any type of braille or audio instructions? Sent from my iPhone >> On Aug 3, 2020, at 2:43

Re: Orbit Writer connections

2020-08-03 Thread Traci Duncan
Oh, I don’t want to put anyone off the device. My fingers are crossed that this is user error. :) Unfortunately, no braille or audio quick start guide with the unit. Here are the links to download support manuals. http://www.orbitresearch.com/support/orbit-writer-user-guide-downloads/ <h

Re: Orbit Writer connections

2020-08-03 Thread Joshua Hendrickson
wnload the manual. I read the quick start guide. That also has a lot of commands. On 8/3/20, Candy Lowe wrote: > Traci, > I wish I could help, but, I will not receive my orbit writer until Friday. > At that time, if you haven't figured it out, I'll be glad to help. > Does the

Re: Orbit Writer connections

2020-08-03 Thread Joshua Hendrickson
. I read the quick start guide. That also > has a lot of commands. > > On 8/3/20, Candy Lowe wrote: >> Traci, >> I wish I could help, but, I will not receive my orbit writer until >> Friday. >> At that time, if you haven't figured it out, I'll be glad to h

RE: Orbit Writer connections

2020-08-04 Thread therealsandyfinley
. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Traci Duncan Sent: Monday, August 3, 2020 4:57 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Orbit Writer connections Oh, I don’t want to put anyone off the device. My fingers are crossed that this is user error. :) Unfortunately, no

Re: Orbit Writer connections

2020-08-04 Thread Janet Bell
hi guys forgive the stupid question but what is an orbit writer? I know the orbit reader and you can write notes on it so why do we need a writer? Janet From: therealsandyfin...@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2020 1:00 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Orbit Writer connections

RE: Orbit Writer connections

2020-08-04 Thread therealsandyfinley
Janet, the Orbit Writer is a Bluetooth keyboard with Perkins-style keys. It is about the size of an iPhone and is meant to make typing on the phone easier. And your question is not stupid. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Janet Bell Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2020 8:08 AM To

Re: Orbit Writer connections

2020-08-04 Thread Janet Bell
is it made by the people who make the orbit reader? From: therealsandyfin...@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2020 1:16 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Orbit Writer connections Janet, the Orbit Writer is a Bluetooth keyboard with Perkins-style keys. It is about the size of an

Re: Orbit Writer connections

2020-08-04 Thread Janet Bell
there are some who would have said so but thanks for that anyway. Janet From: therealsandyfin...@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2020 1:16 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Orbit Writer connections Janet, the Orbit Writer is a Bluetooth keyboard with Perkins-style keys. It is

Re: Orbit Writer connections

2020-08-04 Thread Les Kriegler
0 8:00:49 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Orbit Writer connections Joshua, I just got mine yesterday. I think what we are experiencing here are the consequences of being early adopters. To me, the proof of Orbit Research’s quality is not that their product needs tweaking; it is w

Re: Orbit Writer connections

2020-08-04 Thread Traci Duncan
.com>> > Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2020 8:00:49 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> > Subject: RE: Orbit Writer connections > > Joshua, I just got mine yesterday. I think what we are experiencing h

RE: Orbit Writer connections

2020-08-04 Thread therealsandyfinley
o:therealsandyfin...@gmail.com> > Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2020 8:00:49 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > Subject: RE: Orbit Writer connections Joshua, I just got mine yesterday. I think what we are experiencing he

RE: Orbit Writer connections

2020-08-05 Thread therealsandyfinley
lsandyfin...@gmail.com> > Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2020 8:00:49 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> > Subject: RE: Orbit Writer connections Joshua, I just got mine yesterday. I think what we are experiencing here ar

Update to Orbit Writer

2020-08-10 Thread Traci Duncan
So a few things here. I’m following the thread on AppleVis and saw that Orbit Research posted. I have sent an email to tech support like they requested and laid out my issues and concerns. Orbit contacted me and asked questions about my steps for pairing the Orbit Writer to my devices. It

Re: Orbit Writer Review

2020-08-15 Thread Kay Malmquist
@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2020 10:16 AM Subject: Orbit Writer Review After a couple of days with the Writer following the firmware update on August 13, 2020, I am extremely happy with this lovely little device. So long as you remember to have the iPhone or iPad locked

Re: Orbit Writer Review

2020-08-15 Thread Traci Duncan
ve to do that twice, but I think that is because I was not > quite fast enough. > Navigating with the rotor works as expected. > this is much better for me than doing the on-screen braille. > The Writer is so small and light I am taking it everywhere with me. > Just my experience, but

RE: Orbit Writer Review

2020-08-15 Thread Richard Turner
Malmquist Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2020 8:35 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Orbit Writer Review Richard, I am going to ask what may be a stupid question. Can you write in grade 2 Braille, or does it have to be grade 1? Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com<mailto:kay.malmqu

RE: Orbit Writer Review

2020-08-15 Thread Richard Turner
treds among peoples. (It is notable that while I have regretted not granting grace to others, I’ve never once regretted extending it.)" - Edward Herbert From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Traci Duncan Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2020 8:30 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Or

Re: Orbit Writer Review

2020-08-15 Thread Kay Malmquist
Nice, Thanks. Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. — Lao Tzu - Original Message - From: Richard Turner To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2020 10:47 AM Subject: RE: Orbit Writer Review You can

Re: Orbit Writer Review

2020-08-22 Thread Mickey Quenzer
> > > I sometimes have to do that twice, but I think that is because I was not > quite fast enough. > > > Navigating with the rotor works as expected. > > > this is much better for me than doing the on-screen braille. > > > The Writer is so small and light I am

Re: Orbit Writer Review

2020-08-22 Thread Richard Turner
iter is so small and light I am taking it everywhere with me. Just my experience, but I hope others are finding the same. * Written with the Orbit Writer To subscribe to the Orbit Reader groups.io<https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fgroups.io

RE: Orbit Writer Review

2020-08-22 Thread therealsandyfinley
dots 5 6. Of course, this applies only to the phone. HTH Sandy Finley From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mickey Quenzer Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2020 5:53 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Orbit Writer Review Hello Richard: What about if Key Echoes is set to

RE: Orbit Writer Review

2020-08-22 Thread Richard Turner
8:37 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Orbit Writer Review Mickey, I have my writer set to echo words most of the time. But in the rotor settings on my iPhone, I have “characters” right next to “words” so, if I am editing something prior to sending it, I can easily flip back and for

Re: Orbit Writer Review

2020-08-22 Thread Sandy Finley
, August 22, 2020 8:37 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: RE: Orbit Writer Review > > Mickey, I have my writer set to echo words most of the time. But in the rotor > settings on my iPhone, I have “characters” right next to “words” so, if I am > editing something

Re: Orbit Writer Review

2020-08-22 Thread Richard Turner
ng peoples. (It is notable that while I have regretted not granting grace to others, I’ve never once regretted extending it.)" - Edward Herbert From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of therealsandyfin...@gmail.com Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2020 8:37 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subje

Orbit Writer inserting spaces etc

2021-04-22 Thread 'Harry Bell' via VIPhone
On my iPhone SE 2020 running iOS 14.4.2 I notice that when using the notes app if I wish to insert a space when typing with the Orbit writer I need to tap the space bar twice in order for it to insert the space. I also have to tap dots seven or eight twice if I wish to delete a letter or insert

an iPhone, Orbit writer question

2020-09-23 Thread Kay Malmquist
This is more or less on topic. What I want to know is, can you dial the iPhone with the orbit writer? For example, on a Bluetooth key board you can use the numbers when in a call to dial a number or enter number sequences when in a call. Is there any way to do this with the Orbit writer? I

Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

2020-08-05 Thread Les Kriegler
Hi All, There has been some discussion on pairing devices to the Orbit Writer. While I haven't received my unit, it's due any day now, I've been studying the manual and would like to offer a clarification that could easily be confusing. Let's say you wish to pair a dev

RE: Update to Orbit Writer

2020-08-10 Thread Cristóbal Muñoz
020 2:09 PM To: macvisionar...@googlegroups.com; viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Update to Orbit Writer So a few things here. I’m following the thread on AppleVis and saw that Orbit Research posted. I have sent an email to tech support like they requested and laid out my issues and concerns.

Re: Update to Orbit Writer

2020-08-10 Thread Richard Turner
et some sort of resolution by then and perhaps order another unit. Cristóbal -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Traci Duncan Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 2:09 PM To: macvisionar...@googlegroups.com; viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Update to Orbit Writer

Re: Update to Orbit Writer

2020-08-10 Thread pegkane52
Hi, I have a question for those of you who are currently using the orbit writer. When you update it for new software, do you have to use a computer, or can you use your iPhone? Thanks very much for any information. Peggy Sent from my i phone☺️ > On Aug 10, 2020, at 6:43 PM, Richard Tur

Re: Update to Orbit Writer

2020-08-10 Thread Richard Turner
never once regretted extending it.)" - Edward Herbert On Aug 10, 2020, at 4:05 PM, pegkan...@gmail.com wrote:  Hi, I have a question for those of you who are currently using the orbit writer. When you update it for new software, do you have to use a computer, or can you use your iPhone? T

Re: Update to Orbit Writer

2020-08-10 Thread Richard Turner
essage- From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Traci Duncan Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 2:09 PM To: macvisionar...@googlegroups.com; viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Update to Orbit Writer So a few things here. I’m following the thread on AppleVis and saw that Orbit Research posted. I have sent

Re: Update to Orbit Writer

2020-08-10 Thread Scott Davert
Hi Peggy. You will need a Windows computer to do the update. My hope is that they will eventually allow the Orbit Writer to update the way the Orbit Readers do, but that may not be possible since there is no easy way to get a file onto it other than through Windows. They may have to entertain the

Re: Update to Orbit Writer

2020-08-10 Thread pegkane52
ote: > > Hi Peggy. > You will need a Windows computer to do the update. My hope is that > they will eventually allow the Orbit Writer to update the way the > Orbit Readers do, but that may not be possible since there is no easy > way to get a file onto it other than through Wind

Re: Update to Orbit Writer

2020-08-10 Thread Candy Lowe
Traci, I got my orbit writer on Friday. I am having the same problem. I can only pair one device. I tried tech support today, but, got no answer. Would you mind giving me the information on where I can follow the thread you are talking about. Someone mentioned subscribing to a list. It

Re: Update to Orbit Writer

2020-08-10 Thread Richard Turner
d not granting grace to others, I’ve never once regretted extending it.)" - Edward Herbert On Aug 10, 2020, at 7:01 PM, Candy Lowe wrote: Traci, I got my orbit writer on Friday. I am having the same problem. I can only pair one device. I tried tech support today, but, got no answer. Would

Re: an iPhone, Orbit writer question

2020-09-23 Thread Richard Turner
It is notable that while I have regretted not granting grace to others, I’ve never once regretted extending it.)" - Edward Herbert On Sep 23, 2020, at 1:35 PM, Kay Malmquist wrote:  This is more or less on topic. What I want to know is, can you dial the iPhone with the orbit writer? F

Re: an iPhone, Orbit writer question

2020-09-23 Thread Kay Malmquist
@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2020 3:47 PM Subject: Re: an iPhone, Orbit writer question Yes, open phone, select keypad, press space+dot2,3,6 to change input to 8 dot, then use the dropped numbers. Richard "He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over whi

RE: an iPhone, Orbit writer question

2020-09-23 Thread Richard Turner
ce to others, I’ve never once regretted extending it.)" - Edward Herbert From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Kay Malmquist Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2020 2:03 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: an iPhone, Orbit writer question Richard, thanks for this. One thing though,

Re: an iPhone, Orbit writer question

2020-09-23 Thread Duane Steele
notable that while I have regretted not > granting grace to others, I’ve never once regretted extending it.)" - Edward > Herbert > > From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Kay > Malmquist > Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2020 2:03 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com

Re: an iPhone, Orbit writer question

2020-09-23 Thread Duane Steele
I’ve never once regretted extending it.)" - Edward >> Herbert >> >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Kay >> Malmquist >> Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2020 2:03 PM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: an iPhone, Orbit wr

Re: an iPhone, Orbit writer question

2020-09-24 Thread 'Harry Bell' via VIPhone
glegroups.com >>> Subject: Re: an iPhone, Orbit writer question >>> >>> Richard, >>> thanks for this. One thing though, why do you need eight dots? >>> >>> Kay Malmquist >>> kay.malmqu...@gmail.com >>> >>>

Re: an iPhone, Orbit writer question

2020-09-24 Thread Richard Turner
r 23, 2020 2:03 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: an iPhone, Orbit writer question Richard, thanks for this. One thing though, why do you need eight dots? Kay Malmquist kay.malmqu...@gmail.com<mailto:kay.malmqu...@gmail.com> Ask for what you want. Believe that you deserve it,

Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

2020-08-05 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi, Is your understanding we pair the Orbit Writer under iPhone bluetooth, not VoiceOver Braille? Thanks, Traci > On Aug 5, 2020, at 8:51 AM, Les Kriegler wrote: > > Hi All, > > There has been some discussion on pairing devices to the Orbit Writer. While > I haven’

Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

2020-08-05 Thread Priscilla Garces (prisci)
Hi everyone, Hope all of you are well despite this whole covid19 situation. I just have a question about the orbit writer. Is the orbit writer free for members of the talking library? If so, how do you all request one? Did any of you get the device when participating in the national convention

RE: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

2020-08-05 Thread llumpkin
The orbit writer is NOT a Braille display. It is a perkins-style keyboard to control your I device or computer. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Priscilla Garces (prisci) Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 11:54 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Orbit Writer and

Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

2020-08-05 Thread Les Kriegler
PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices Hi, Is your understanding we pair the Orbit Writer under iPhone bluetooth, not VoiceOver Braille? Thanks, Traci On Aug 5, 2020, at 8:51 AM, Les Kriegler mailto:kriegle...@gmail.com>> wrote: Hi All, There h

RE: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

2020-08-05 Thread Richard Turner
o: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices It’s my understanding that the manual states you go to voiceover braille to do the actual pairing and connecting. Get Outlook for iOS<https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faka.ms%2Fo0ukef&am

Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

2020-08-05 Thread Traci Duncan
ent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 10:17 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices > > It’s my understanding that the manual states you go to voiceover braille to > do the actual pairing and connecting. > > Get Outlook for iOS > From: viphone

Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

2020-08-05 Thread Richard Turner
Wednesday, August 5, 2020 10:17 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices It’s my understanding that the manual states you go to voiceover braille to do the actual pairing and connecting. Get Outlook for iOS<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?u

Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

2020-08-05 Thread Traci Duncan
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RE: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

2020-08-05 Thread Simon A Fogarty
AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices Hi, Is your understanding we pair the Orbit Writer under iPhone bluetooth, not VoiceOver Braille? Thanks, Traci On Aug 5, 2020, at 8:51 AM, Les Kriegler mailto:kriegle...@gmail.com>> wrote: Hi All, There ha

RE: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

2020-08-05 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Can someone provide me with a link to this device and it’s related details etc? I’m interested in finding out more about it. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of llump...@austin.rr.com Sent: Thursday, 6 August 2020 4:56 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Orbit Writer and

RE: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

2020-08-05 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Interesting, So it wont just work as a keyboard device under Bluetooth it has to be paired under vo braille. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Thursday, 6 August 2020 5:22 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices Yes, you

Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

2020-08-05 Thread Richard Turner
to read more, search for Orbit Writer documentation and you should find a link to the Orbit Research page. If not, I or someone else can dig up the link for you. HTH, Richard "He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself,” and we forget that only grac

RE: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

2020-08-05 Thread Simon A Fogarty
: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices Simon, If a keyboard is using the braille layout, IE, 6 dots, plus a backspace, which is considered dot 7, and an enter key, which is considered dot 8; it has to be paired as a braille device because it does not have the standard QWERTY keys. You have to press 1 to

Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

2020-08-05 Thread Richard Turner
Here you go Simon. The link below will take you to the documentation page where you could grab the manual in different formats. http://www.orbitresearch.com/support/orbit-writer-user-guide-downloads/ Richard "He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass hi

RE: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

2020-08-05 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Cheers Richard, I’ll have a look, I’m more interested in the spec related details but this should be great thanks. SF From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Thursday, 6 August 2020 4:14 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices

FW: [orbit-reader] Orbit Writer update

2020-08-12 Thread Richard Turner
Since this has been discussed here, I'm forwarding this along. Hello List Members, We would like to provide a brief update on issues related to typing on the Orbit Writer. We have made some good progress in our investigation and have been able to identify the cause. We have also ident

Orbit Writer and the Apple Watch SE

2021-07-08 Thread Christopher Chaltain
This weekend, I got myself an Apple Watch SE. So far I'm loving it, and I'm sure I'll have a lot of questions! One thing I discovered though, that I think is awesome, is that I can pair my Orbit Writer with my Apple Watch SE. This let's me type into edit fields and navi

Orbit Writer: Bluetooth / USB Braille Keyboard, on The Tech Doctor

2020-08-13 Thread Russ Kiehne
>From the Top Tech Tib bits newsletter The Tech Doctor podcast tends to appear when there is a new product, so this episode covers the new Orbit Writer: http://www.dr-carter.com/ -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions

I cannot get my orbit writer to pair properly with my iPhone 6s and I’m using iOS 14.2

2020-12-01 Thread 'Jerry Mader' via VIPhone
Hi folks. I’m wondering if anybody else can help me with this I have the orbit writer by orbit research. And I’m on able to get it repaired properly using the SRP protocol And I’ve tried everything from resetting my entire phone to restoring my phone to upgrading the orbit writers firmware, to

RE: I cannot get my orbit writer to pair properly with my iPhone 6s and I’m using iOS 14.2

2020-12-02 Thread Richard Turner
D&reserved=0> *I’m not the card shark From: 'Jerry Mader' via VIPhone Sent: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 10:01 PM To: V i Phone Subject: I cannot get my orbit writer to pair properly with my iPhone 6s and I’m using iOS 14.2 Hi folks. I’m wondering if anybody else can help me wit

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