Intel TAGV1, ANCHORV1 Users Manual
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Intel® Shooting Star Mini™
Quick Start Guide
October 23, 2018
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THIS EQUIPMENT MAY ONLY BE OPERATED INDOORS.
OPERATION OUTDOORS IS IN VIOLATION OF 47 U.S.C. 301 AND
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0.0
• First draft.
March 28 2018
1.0
• Incorporated changes to ILT sections based on feedback from engineering
May 2 2018
1.1
• Updated cover sheet with revision dates
May 3 2018
1.2
• Updated ILT hardware schematic, added “NM” to terminology, updated IT requirements
May 17 2018
1.3
• Incorporated Safety information
July 22 2018
1.4
• Warnings and Regulatory Statements added
• Handling and Storage Instructions added
• Appendix removed
Aug 17 2018
1.5A
• Added ‘Information to the user statements’ of FCC Part §15.21 and §15.105 to section 4
Sept 21 2018
1.5B
• Added Anchor power supply statement to section 4
Sept 24 2018
1.5C
• Removed Confidential in footer
Sept 25 2018
1.6
• Unclear reference to Geofence levels removed in section 4
Sept 27 2018
1.6A
• Added indoor use only statement on cover page
Oct 23 2018
Revision History
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Contents
1 Infrastructure ............................................................................................................ 5
1.1 Requirements ...................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Launchpad Overview ............................................................................................ 5
1.3 Spatial Setup ....................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Electrical Wiring ................................................................................................... 5
1.5 ILT setup ............................................................................................................ 5
2 Software ..................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 IT Requirements .................................................................................................. 8
2.2 ILT Configuration ................................................................................................. 9
2.3 Control Center ................................................................................................... 10
3 Basic Operations ...................................................................................................... 12
3.1 Simple Test Flight .............................................................................................. 12
3.2 Basic Animation Flight ........................................................................................ 12
4 Regulatory and Safety Information .......................................................................... 14
5 Drone Battery Handling – Precautions and Guidelines ............................................. 17
Figures
1-1 ILT Hardware Schematic ....................................................................................... 6
1-2 Anchor Orientation ............................................................................................... 7
1-3 Optimal Placement of Anchors ............................................................................... 7
2-1 Control Center UI Layout .................................................................................... 10
Tables
2-1 Hardware Requirements ........................................................................................ 8
2-2 Software Requirements ......................................................................................... 8
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Introduction
This document will help the operator understand the technical requirements and operational
procedures essential to performing a basic flight with the Intel® Shooting Star Mini™ system. It will
describe the hardware and software interfaces of the system and assist in getting the system
operational.
Goals
After reading this quick start guide and getting familiarized with the system, the operator will be able
to power on the system, have access to the Intel® Shooting Star Mini™ Drones and perform a simple
test flight.
This document:
1. Describes the setup of the Intel® Shooting Star Mini™ Launchpads.
2. Provides guidance on how to set up and use the Indoor Location Technology system.
3. Demonstrates the basic features of the Intel® Shooting Star Mini™ Control Center software.
4. Walks through a test flight of the Intel® Shooting Star Mini™ Drone.
This document does not:
1. Cover each feature in detail.
2. Provide in-depth training.
Terminology
CC: The Intel® Shooting Star Mini™ Control Center is the software required to operate the system.
Drone: The Intel® Shooting Star Mini™ Drone is the aerial unit of the system.
Launchpad: Intel® Shooting Star Mini™ Launchpad is the ground unit of the system, used to charge
the Drones.
ILT: The Indoor Location Technology system defines the 3-D coordinates of each drone, enabling
indoor and outdoor navigation as well as wireless data transfer.
NM: Intel® ILT Network Manager
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1 Infrastructure
Note: This chapter describes the requirements and the setup of the Intel® Shooting Star
Mini™ infrastructure, including spatial, electrical and network requirements.
1.1 Requirements
Electrical: 100-240VAC with 50-60Hz and GFCI protection
Hardware: 5V Rechargeable batteries (for anchors)
USB to Micro USB cables (for anchors)
USB cable (for sniffer)
Ethernet cable (for NUC)
1.2 Launchpad Overview
The Intel® Shooting Star Mini™ Launchpad represents the ground station of the system. It is used to
transport and charge the Drones, in addition to serving as a take-off platform for them. There are two
powerCON connectors on the Launchpad, one to supply power to the Launchpad and another to daisychain power to additional Launchpads.
1.3 Spatial Setup
The Intel® Shooting Star Mini™ system is very dynamic and can be setup in any desired shape with
the desired number of Drones and Launchpads. Each Launchpad carries 15 Drones and measures
114cm x 64cm (38cm tall).
1.4 Electrical Wiring
The Intel® Shooting Star Mini™ Launchpads are powered by alternating current (AC) and are able to
run on 100-240V with 50-60Hz. A three-wire connection with a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
is required. Each Launchpad features 2 powerCON True1 connectors and can be individually connected
to a power outlet or grouped together. The number of hubs connected to a power outlet is determined
by the maximum rating of the circuit breaker and cables.
Power Draw: up to 100W per Launchpad, i.e. 0.8A @ 120V or 0.4A @ 230V
1.5 ILT setup
In addition to determining the 3-D location of each drone, the ILT system is also used to transmit new
animation files and firmware updates to the Intel® Shooting Star Mini™ Drones.
The ILT system includes: a laptop, a network server, a sniffer device, and several anchors. There are
4 preset roles for the devices in the network: anchor, tag, sniffer, and coordinator. Anchors are
deployed within the space to provide a coordinate frame for tags that move within the network. The
sniffer device receives and monitors all network events and feeds this data to the network server, it
also publishes the location of each anchor and supports two-way communication between the ILT
network clients. The first anchor to join the network is designated as a coordinator, which manages
the network context, global timing across the network, all requests to join or disconnect from the
network, and other network options. Both the sniffer and anchor must be in the direct line of site of all
other devices in the network for the system to work properly.
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Figure 1- 1. ILT hardware schematic
The following items are recommended for a temporary installation or system testing:
Tripods (useful for positioning anchors in a temporary space)
Gaffer Tape – 1” width (useful for securing anchors and batteries in a temporary place,
without leaving behind an adhesive residue)
Batteries with USB Type B to Micro USB cables (for powering anchors) – Output Voltage
must be 5V, capable of outputting current of at least 1 Amp. We recommend a capacity of
at least 5000 mA-Hours.
USB cable Type A to type B (for connection between the sniffer and the Intel NUC)
Ethernet cable (for connection between computer and Intel NUC)
For a long-term installation, you may require additional materials which should be determined on a
case-by-case basis.
To place the ILT anchors, use the following guidelines:
The minimum space that the ILT system can operate in with stable performance is 5
meters along each dimension (X, Y, Z).
Anchors should be positioned every 30 – 35 meters. The current build will support
anchors placed with a maximum distance between all anchors of 100 meters.
Anchors should bound the perimeter of the 3-D space where the drones will travel.
Anchors should be placed on the highest plane closest to the ceiling and on the floor
(ground plane). Anchors placed in between the ceiling and floor are optional.
Avoid placement of anchors near metallic objects and if possible, leave a clearance of
15cm between the anchor and the wall or ceiling.
The coordinator (first anchor to join the network) and sniffer must be in the direct line of
sight of all anchors.
The coordinate frame follows the right-hand rule. Anchor 1 defines the origin of the ILT
spatial coordinates. The line between Anchor 1 and Anchor 2 defines the X-axis, and the
plane that runs through Anchors 1, 2 and 3 defines the X-Y plane (where Z = 0).
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