Orbit Writer
– User Guide
Version 1.1
Orbit Research
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2. Up to five devices can be simultaneously paired over Bluetooth to the
Orbit Writer. To use a channel other than channel 1, please refer to the
section
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. It may take up to 10
seconds to be reconnected.
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General system commands and indications
This section describes the key commands and haptic indications for various
events and actions. Also, details can be found in the form of a table, go to
Appendix A - System Commands and Indications
7.1 Turning on the Orbit Writer
The Orbit Writer can be turned on by pressing Up Arrow + Down Arrow keys
together for one second. It responds with a single short pulse.
7.2 Turning off the Orbit Writer
The Orbit Writer can be turned off by pressing Up Arrow + Down Arrow keys
together for one second. It responds with a single long pulse.
7.3 Entering Firmware upgrade mode
For upgrading the Orbit Writer from PC, Connect the Orbit Writer to the PC using
the USB cable. Press and hold down the Up Arrow + Dot 5, then press Dot 8.
Release Dot 8 first, then release the Up Arrow + Dot 5.
7.4 Entering DFU/Boot mode
For upgrading the Bootloader of the Orbit Writer from PC, Connect the Orbit Writer
to the PC using the USB cable. Press and hold down the Up Arrow + Dot 6, then
press Dot 8. Release Dot 8 first, then release the Up Arrow + Dot 6.
7.5 System reset
Press Up Arrow + Dot 8 keys together to reset the Orbit Writer.
7.6 Inserting and removing the charger
When you receive the Orbit Writer, you should bring the battery to a full charge.
This is achieved by connecting the Orbit Writer to the charging cable, connecting
the other end of the cable to a USB charger, and plugging the charger into an
outlet. If these steps are accomplished, the Orbit Writer will produce a short
vibration, alerting you that it is now receiving power. If you then remove the
charging cable from the Orbit Writer, the Orbit Writer produces a vibration pulse to
indicate the battery charge level. To read about the battery level indication refer to
the section