# Initial Setup and Connecting to a Smart Device

## Setting up and Connecting the PLANIX R1

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### Installing the battery

<figure><img src="https://1112707912-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FyNDfG2zz459gmHEGVVyz%2Fuploads%2Fsiux94PPoMterKngP8X8%2F3.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=d2c49a5c-1475-450c-9721-a5006f097908" alt=""><figcaption><p>Installing the battery on the PLANIX R1</p></figcaption></figure>

Install the battery into the PLANIX R1 by aligning the pins and sliding it into the battery compartment until you hear a click.
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### Mounting on a tripod

<figure><img src="https://1112707912-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FyNDfG2zz459gmHEGVVyz%2Fuploads%2Ftc5Bf59M9FvIFD4eF00r%2F4.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=3919c7a5-766f-48f0-9680-374495d7b3e5" alt=""><figcaption><p>1/4-20 Threaded Insert found on the bottom of the PLANIX R1</p></figcaption></figure>

Mount the PLANIX R1 level onto a tripod using the 1/4-20 threaded insert found on the base.
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### Download the iGUIDE PLANIX App

<figure><img src="https://1112707912-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FyNDfG2zz459gmHEGVVyz%2Fuploads%2Fc3BZEyyGcI79UGftfQjE%2F6.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=c770afd8-7062-4392-affa-b7a5cf211ee5" alt=""><figcaption><p>iGUIDE PLANIX App: App Store Download</p></figcaption></figure>

From the App store, download and then open the iGUIDE PLANIX App on your device.

* [Google Play Store (Android)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.planitar.iguide\&hl=en_CA\&pli=1)
* [App Store (Apple)](https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/iguide-planix/id6450938233)
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### Click through the App onboarding overview

<figure><img src="https://1112707912-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FyNDfG2zz459gmHEGVVyz%2Fuploads%2FFShstHJqJ8nshWGZpRO2%2FApp%20onboaridng%20Walkthrough.png?alt=media&#x26;token=0487afad-3225-4a10-92ba-67e6e949ce61" alt=""><figcaption><p>iGUIDE PLANIX App: Onboarding Overview Screens</p></figcaption></figure>

Click through the onboarding overview to be brought to the "Welcome!" screen.

<mark style="background-color:orange;">\*NOTE\* To communicate with your PLANIX R1, the iGUIDE PLANIX App will request permission to find and connect to devices on your local network.</mark>
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### Connecting a "New Device"

<figure><img src="https://1112707912-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FyNDfG2zz459gmHEGVVyz%2Fuploads%2Ff7UomYwwHj4Z5j8ceno8%2F11.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=ce4378ab-cd4a-415f-9b78-e95afea090e8" alt=""><figcaption><p>iGUIDE PLANIX App: Adding a new device</p></figcaption></figure>

Select "New Device" in the screen's top right corner.

<mark style="background-color:orange;">\*NOTE\* The PLANIX R1 connects to your device through Wi-Fi, to allow this, the iGUIDE PLANIX App will request permission to access your location.</mark>

<figure><img src="https://1112707912-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FyNDfG2zz459gmHEGVVyz%2Fuploads%2FFnEcPpxwWTsJUP6WWlQ6%2F7.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=8f778f82-61a5-472b-87f4-d846e2ea8e47" alt=""><figcaption><p>iGUIDE PLANIX App: Adding a new device Turn On Camera prompt</p></figcaption></figure>

You will see a prompt to "Turn On Camera"
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### Powering On the PLANIX

<figure><img src="https://1112707912-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FyNDfG2zz459gmHEGVVyz%2Fuploads%2F93hohmi6TGnkZij2W7T1%2F12.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=fa4ceec7-a148-470c-bb3b-1837f3d6df48" alt=""><figcaption><p>PLANIX R1: Removing the system shield</p></figcaption></figure>

Remove the system shield by pressing the release tabs and pulling the system shield up while holding firmly onto the PLANIX R1's base.

<figure><img src="https://1112707912-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FyNDfG2zz459gmHEGVVyz%2Fuploads%2F02e3tcUhIGe3dmqrKuQ1%2F13.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=997557c3-2ce4-4555-bf17-473dd559790d" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to power on the camera.

<mark style="background-color:orange;">\*NOTE\* Powering on takes approximately 20 seconds and is complete one you hear the lidar spinning.</mark>
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### Scan QR Code

<figure><img src="https://1112707912-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FyNDfG2zz459gmHEGVVyz%2Fuploads%2FKVA79AWJreS580YZDtYs%2F7B.jpeg?alt=media&#x26;token=854bc017-7662-4bf0-a994-f0a1c2bbdb1c" alt=""><figcaption><p>iGUIDE PLANIX App: Adding a new device turn on prompt progression</p></figcaption></figure>

Once powered on, click "Next" on the app's prompt screen.

Scan the QR code displayed on the screen of the PLANIX R1

<figure><img src="https://1112707912-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FyNDfG2zz459gmHEGVVyz%2Fuploads%2FnrINYrmcCabUts0xNufL%2F14.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=bbedd360-d547-463b-9c21-05a6e0b51e74" alt=""><figcaption><p>iGUIDE PLANIX App: Adding a new device scan QR code</p></figcaption></figure>

Scan the QR code displayed on the screen of the PLANIX R1.

<mark style="background-color:orange;">\*NOTE\* To allow the app to scan QR codes, the iGUIDE PLANIX App will request permission to access your device's camera.</mark>
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### Join Wi-Fi Network

<figure><img src="https://1112707912-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FyNDfG2zz459gmHEGVVyz%2Fuploads%2FCW7z6NZi8MQvOPB25gki%2F15.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=2acfb84b-7766-420e-b775-51f4f3543ae8" alt=""><figcaption><p>iGUIDE PLANIX App: Join Wi-Fi Network prompt</p></figcaption></figure>

When prompted, join the Wi-Fi Network of the PLANIX R1 (ending in .OSC).

<figure><img src="https://1112707912-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FyNDfG2zz459gmHEGVVyz%2Fuploads%2FK6hhVxhNPeJD7wKBXxoi%2F16.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=cc347c6f-985c-4acb-9134-60353ba1e807" alt=""><figcaption><p>iGUIDE PLANIX App: Successfully connected prompt</p></figcaption></figure>

Your device will now connect to the PLANIX R1, and once confirmed you are ready to scan!
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