Hovercam - Orbit Guide
Setting Up the Camera:
A: Basic camera controls.
B: Wifi signal light:When it is flashing, the document camera is establishing its wifi network.When it is solid, the document camera is ready to transmit to the receiver.
C: Battery level indicator light.
D: Power button: push and hold to turn on/off.
A: Connect the receiver via the USB-C cable to the Smartboard.The receiver can be connected to the Smartboard Chromebox using either the USB-A to USB-C cable or the USB-C to USB-C cable (whichever port type is available).The receiver can also use HDMI to connect directly to the Smartboard (must switch video source), but the USB cable must also be used to power the receiver.
Once plugged in, the power light will come on.If the wifi light is flashing, it is still connecting to the document camera. (This can take 30 seconds to a minute depending on distance)If the wifi light is solid, the receiver is connected and ready to use.
Setting Up the App:
IMPORTANT NOTE: If the receiver is disconnected from the USB and loses power, the screen turns black in the app. When reconnected to the USB (and both wifi lights are solid) the app will not show an image until the app is closed and then opened again.
Install the following Hovercam app: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/hovercam-for-chrome/blaimhogebmpnbhdibgdjjeedijijihb?hl=en-US
Once installed, click the apps button in the bottom left and then click the Hovercam app.
After clicking "OK" the below window will appear.
The app is asking where it can save any files (screenshots/video clips) captured with the document cam. Chromebooks must save to your Google Drive.
You can create a new folder in your Google Drive to save the files to.