don 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
> the life of me
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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 Writer, but can't
e@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Joshua
> Hendrickson
> Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2022 2:28 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Orbit Writer
>
> I really like my Hable One. I'm almost tempted to get an orbit writer just
> to compare the 2 braille bluetooth keyboards. Ho
@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Joshua
Hendrickson
Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2022 2:28 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Orbit Writer
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
ng to go through
>> the
>> VoiceOver settings to pair the Orbit Writer. Obvoiusly, if you skip
>> VoiceOver then you'll be losing out on functionality you only get through
>> VoiceOver.
>> >
>> > --
>> > Christopher (AKA CJ)
>> > Chaltain at Outlook
>>
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> > From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of
> Brandon A. Olivares
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 4:06 PM
> > To: VIPhone
> > Subject: Re: Orbit Writer
> >
> > Please let me know about the backspace thing, as I'd think that could
> get annoying.
>
t;
>> -Original Message-
>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of
>> Jennie Facer
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 1:22 PM
>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: Re: Orbit Writer
>>
>> Wow! When I changed my typing feedback to characte
; Christopher (AKA CJ)
>> Chaltain at Outlook
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of
>> Jennie Facer
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 1:22 PM
>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: Re: Orbit Writer
&
ille, VoiceOver will get confused when you start back spacing.
>
> --
> Christopher (AKA CJ)
> Chaltain at Outlook
>
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Jennie
> Facer
> Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 1:22 PM
> To: viphone
, 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 playing
y get through VoiceOver.
>>
>> --
>> Christopher (AKA CJ)
>> Chaltain at Outlook
>>
>> -----Original Message-
>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of
>> Brandon A. Olivares
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 4:06 PM
>> To: VIPh
skip VoiceOver then you'll be
>> losing out on functionality you only get through VoiceOver.
>>
>> --
>> Christopher (AKA CJ)
>> Chaltain at Outlook
>>
>> -----Original Message-
>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of
>> Brandon A. Olivares
> out on functionality you only get through VoiceOver.
>
> --
> Christopher (AKA CJ)
> Chaltain at Outlook
>
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of
> Brandon A. Olivares
> Sent: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 4:06 PM
> To: VIPhone
.
--
Christopher (AKA CJ)
Chaltain at Outlook
-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Brandon
A. Olivares
Sent: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 4:06 PM
To: VIPhone
Subject: Re: Orbit Writer
Please let me know about the backspace thing, as I'd think that could get
annoying.
Brandon
-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 watch. You can also use the Hable One
iphone@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 Ribo with the Apple Watch.
: 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 Ribo
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
oiceOver users can use that sighted people can't
>> do.
>>
>> --
>> Christopher (AKA CJ)
>> Chaltain at Outlook
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: 'Harry Bell' via VIPhone
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 11:54 PM
>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
&g
---Original Message-
> From: 'Harry Bell' via VIPhone
> Sent: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 11:54 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Orbit Writer
>
> The Hable One is brilliant for unlocking and using my iPhone while it is
> still in a zipped pocket under my co
this is something
VoiceOver users can use that sighted people can't do.
--
Christopher (AKA CJ)
Chaltain at Outlook
-Original Message-
From: 'Harry Bell' via VIPhone
Sent: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 11:54 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Orbit Writer
The Hable One is brilliant
-Original Message-
>> From: viphone@googlegroups.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
product. I'd never say never when it comes to technology.
--
Christopher (AKA CJ)
Chaltain at Outlook
-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Joshua
Hendrickson
Sent: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 4:08 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Orbit Writer
I prefer my
; do to make them intuitive.
>
> --
> Christopher (AKA CJ)
> Chaltain at Outlook
>
> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of
> Jennie Facer
> Sent: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 10:51 AM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Orbit Writer
>
r
> 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 that, I love
> it!
>
> Jenn
@googlegroups.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 that, I love it!
Jenn
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 that, I love it!
Jenn
Jenn and Kumi
> On Mar 2, 2022, at 8:29 AM, Brandon A. Olivares
> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I've been seeing discussion of the Orbit
Hi, Brandon,
I just purchased one right before Christmas and absolutely love it. It is very
sleek and fits right in my purse. It pears almost instantly, and there is no
lag with the keyboard input. I am self-employed and always writing messages on
the go. Worth the money for sure.
Sent from
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
Are they making sure to select a different channel on the Writer before pairing
with the other phone?
Richard
"He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass
himself,” and we forget that only grace can break the cycle of ancient hatreds
among peoples. (It is notable
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 forget
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
therealsandyfin...@gmail.com
Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2020 8:37 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subje
prior to sending it, I can easily flip back and forth
> between “words” and “characters” with space plus dots 2 3 and space dots 5 6.
> Of course, this applies only to the phone. HTH
>
> Sandy Finley
>
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mickey
> Quenzer
> Sent:
20 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
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
Hi mickey,
Actually, the new firmware that will be out next week, I hope, works fine with
any setting, other than while deleting with dot 7. If you just have it set to
words, it is not going to speak each letter you delete, so if you have used a
contraction, it is a bit confusing if you need
Hello Richard:
What about if Key Echoes is set to anything other than characters?
On Sat, Aug 15, 2020 at 10:16 AM Richard Turner
wrote:
>
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>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> After a couple of days with the Writer following the firmware update on
> August 13, 2020, I am extremely happy with this
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
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
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
Richard, when you want to switch devices is it necessary to hit the channel key
sequence, or is it automatic? Say you are using the Writer with your phone and
iPad.
Thanks,
Traci
> On Aug 15, 2020, at 8:16 AM, Richard Turner
> wrote:
>
> After a couple of days with the Writer following the
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
When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.
— Lao Tzu
- Original Message -
From: Richard Turner
To:
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
ow braille or at leasr the basics of it,
But yeah I can see what you mean now,
I’m still interested in knowing more about this board.
Cheers,
From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard
Turner
Sent: Thursday, 6 August 2020 1:26 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Orbit Writer a
ust 2020 5:22 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>
Subject: RE: Orbit Writer and Pairing Devices
Yes, you have to use VoiceOver Braille settings to do the pairing.
It is seen as the Orbit Reader 20 with its serial number right now.
That may change in iOS 14, I hope.
Rich
vice 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 have to use VoiceOver Braille settings to do t
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 he
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
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
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
gt;>> hatreds 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
>>> <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com&
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.
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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
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.
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:27 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
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
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?
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’t received my unit,
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
.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
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
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
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
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Orbit Writer connections
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 <mailto:therealsandyfin...@gmail.
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
.
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
This is highly unlikely, but your unit could need repaired. This is
just a possibility. I hope you get your issues figured out. I could
see how frustrating that would be to get a new device and have issues
with it.
On 8/3/20, Joshua Hendrickson wrote:
> There is a very brief getting started
There is a very brief getting started tutorial that you can purchase
for $30, but it actually isn't really worth it. It just shows you how
to turn on the device, a few commands for checking battery, and
pairing the device. All other commands that you need to learn, you'd
have to download the
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/
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 PM, Traci Duncan
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 to more than
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