Question 1

How do I install OrientationEvents in my Framer project?

Accepted Answer

Download the OrientationEvents.coffee file, place it in the /modules folder of your Framer project, and require it at the top of your code with `variableName = require "OrientationEvents"`, as detailed in the usage section. Then, add event listeners to start capturing sensor data.

Question 2

Does OrientationEvents work with Framer X or newer versions?

Accepted Answer

The module is written for Framer Studio and may not be directly compatible with Framer X or newer tools without modifications, as it relies on CoffeeScript and specific Framer APIs. Check for community updates or forks for compatibility.

Question 3

How can I smooth the jittery sensor data from OrientationEvents?

Accepted Answer

Set the smoothOrientation and smoothMotion properties between 0 and 1 in your code; lower values increase smoothing, with defaults at 1 for raw data. Examples are provided in the smoothing section of the README.

Question 4

Should I use OrientationEvents or write my own JavaScript for motion in Framer?

Accepted Answer

OrientationEvents simplifies access to sensor data with built-in smoothing, saving time for basic prototypes. However, for full control, advanced filtering, or integration with other libraries, custom JavaScript might be more flexible.

Question 5

What devices and browsers support OrientationEvents?

Accepted Answer

It requires devices with orientation and motion event support, typically modern smartphones and tablets with compatible browsers like Chrome or Safari on iOS/Android. The README references the W3C specification for details.

Question 6

How to create a tilt-controlled prototype with OrientationEvents?

Accepted Answer

Use the orientation values (alpha, beta, gamma) to map to UI elements, implement an interval using setTimeout or Framer's Utils.interval to poll values, and apply smoothing as needed. Refer to the example project for a step-by-step guide.

Question 7

Is OrientationEvents still maintained or updated?

Accepted Answer

The README mentions the author is available on GitHub and social media, but there's no indication of recent updates. Check the GitHub repository for activity or forks for ongoing support, as it might be stagnant.

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