How to Download and Install Orbit App

Important things to know: 

·         Wi-Fi Signal range is approximately 40ft from Orbit Motor.

·         App doesn’t control any function on the light ring.

·         Most buttons on the app are programed to operate similarly to the IR remote.

·         Stealth button will turn off Wi-Fi to optimize Orbit for silent operation.  Must use remote control in STEALTH mode.

·         Orbit App may restrict cellular data transfer on your mobile device when in use.

Buttons Explained:

Note: Orbit has 4 modes. PRODUCT, INTERVIEW, TIME LAPSE AND STOP MOTION.  Some buttons have different functions in TIME LAPSE and STOP MOTION modes. Those changes will be explained in individual sections below. Digital readout displays change to reflect different units of measure in each mode.

VFX: Turns on an audible static blip every time Orbit makes a full rotation. Ideal for use when editing video and stacking rotation clips. Tap to turn VFX off. You can also activate/ Deactivate IR from the remote control by pressing battery button 3x fast.

MODE: Cycles through PRODUCT, INTERVIEW, TIME LAPSE AND STOP MOTION individually each time it is pressed. The selected current mode will appear in the CURRENT MODE area under the digital readout display.

REFRESH DISPLAY   : Refreshes connectivity to the app. Hit this button to refresh the browser and send updated information to the app.  Note: Minimizing the Orbit app may disengage control of Orit. Use the refresh button after returning to the app and or try reconnecting your device to the MARBL Wi-Fi.

BATTERY LIFE: Displays battery life. Max RPMs’ will be limited based on battery life.  See user manual for more details.

MOTOR SPEED:  The current motor speed is displayed in RPMs in PRODUCT and INTERVIEW modes only.  TIME LAPSE and STOP MOTION modes will display different speed or movements in digital readout display. (Refer to section B and C for more info)  

START/ STOP: Starts motor or Stops motor. Displayed on Orbit Led Visor as a Green light for start and a Red light for stop.

INCREASE SPEED/ DECREASE SPEED:  Adjusts motor RPM in PRODUCT and INTERVIEW modes.

MOTOR CHANGE DIRECTION LEFT: Activates clockwise rotation or slows then reverses an active counterclockwise rotation.

MOTOR CHANGE DIRECTION RIGHT:  Activates counterclockwise rotation or slows then reverses an active clockwise rotation.

P1/P2:  The motor can be programmed to move back and forth between two pre-programed points called wiper function. Pressing P1 once will program the start point for wiper function.  Pressing P2 will program a stop point for wiper function. Wiper mode will display as a pulsing light on the Led Display to pulse when active. 

CLEAR: Wiper mode will persist even after you change modes. Use the CLEAR button to get out of Wiper function and back to normal operation. The led visor will no longer pulse if you have disengaged wiper mode.  Note: This clear function can also be performed on the IR remote by pressing P1 then P2 quickly.

CHANGE IDLE VISOR COLOR:   Orbit goes into idle when an active motor has been stopped which is displayed as red on the visor.  You can change the idle color from red to magenta, orange, white, and purple. You can restore default color schemes by selecting the red button.

LED VISOR OFF: The visor light can be turned off from idle by tapping the empty circle on the far left of the LED VISOR COLOR options. The LED visor can be turned back on by hitting the empty circle again or by selecting an IDLE VISOR COLOR.

Note: You can turn of the visor light on the IR remote by pressing battery button 2X fast.

STEALTH: This button activates an ultra-quiet motor movement under 3RPM. This feature is most commonly used for interviews where the microphone might pick up unwanted operating noise.  Orbit will shut off Wi-Fi to optimize its systems for silent operation. Any active mode will continue to operate after STEALTH button is hit however all future control will require use of the included IR remote. 

Note: STEALTH function can be deactivated by clicking the battery button 4X quickly on the  IR remote control or through a hard reset.