Tools Needed:
- Phillips #1 Screwdriver
- Tweezers (Optional)
Assembly Instructions:
Assemble Pi case with Raspberry Pi inside, aligning the ports to the appropriate openings. The photo below shows the proper placement of the heat pads. You can also scan the QR code in your kit, for detailed instructions.
- Plug the Blue SDR into any USB port on the Raspberry Pi
- Attach the included “rubber duck” antenna, antenna should point vertically for best results.
- If you plan on using a wired network connection (Recommended), plug in the network cable.
- Connect the included power supply to the USB-C port and power up the unit.
- If using a wired network connection, proceed to Step 2 "Click on “wifi Setup", below.
Connect to the “ADSBx-config” wifi network that is created about 1-2 minutes after boot if no other connection is detected. You will likely need to tell your device to “stay connected” (android), or “keep using wifi” (iOS).
Note: the “ADSBx-config” network is only broadcast for 15 minutes after boot.
- Using a web browser, open: http://adsbexchange.local. (if this does not work for some reason, you can also try http://172.23.45.1)
- Click on “wifi Setup”, select your network and input your password (if you intend to use wifi). The device will reboot and connect to the configured wifi.
- Return to http://adsbexchange.local, and choose “Configure Receiver/Location”. Insert your latitude/longitude coordinates, altitude above sea level, name for the unit, and other information.
Videos
To further assist you in setting up your DIY kit, you may find the following videos helpful.
Building the Hardware Video
Setting Up the Software Video
More information regarding the software can be found online at: http://adsbexchange.com/image
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