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@bphillips09 bphillips09 released this 07 Mar 05:30
· 43 commits to main since this release

New

  • Support for network tuners like the InfoLink (UART-over-IP)
  • Android head-unit support and native Aux-in integration (FYT, Topway, IVI, Microntek PX5/PX6/Qualcomm, Junsun, QF, some others), serves as an alternative for devices without USB audio (#3)
  • Web-streaming Beta with existing tuner authentication (in debug menu)
  • Support for weather radar and forecast (with supported subscription) and additional data parser/handler coverage
  • Small-screen mode and customizable safe-area scaling
  • Config import/export
  • In-app log viewer/overlay

Updated

  • Improved reconnect behavior and stricter init/heartbeat handling
  • Improved Android audio/session handling (interruptions, focus recovery, aux switching, resume/deinit)
  • Improved connection flow and parity across serial, web serial, UART-GPIO, and UART-IP transports
  • Updated dependencies/toolchain and migrated Android Gradle configs to Kotlin DSL

Full Changelog: v0.3.0...v0.4.0

Getting Started

  1. See the Hardware Setup page to connect your device.
  2. Download the release for your platform or Web
  3. Unzip (macOS and Windows) or Install (Android APK)
  4. Launch Orbit and choose the serial device when prompted.
  5. Optionally select your audio input setup.
  6. Start listening (applicable subscription needed). No internet connection required.

macOS: On first launch, you may need to right-click the app and select Open, or go to System Settings > Privacy & Security to allow the app to launch - see why