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diff --git a/11.-Kraken-Pro-Cloud-Mapper.md b/11.-Kraken-Pro-Cloud-Mapper.md index 87abb9c..895498b 100644 --- a/11.-Kraken-Pro-Cloud-Mapper.md +++ b/11.-Kraken-Pro-Cloud-Mapper.md @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ At least two and ideally three or more KrakenSDRs spread out over some distance # Software Usage -Kraken Pro Cloud can be accessed by browsing to https://map.krakenrf.com. In order to sign up you will need to enter your email address, and have the serial number of any KrakenSDR that you own. This is the 8-digit number printed under the CE/FCC/UKCA/NoBinning logos on the front-right of the device. +Kraken Pro Cloud can be accessed by browsing to https://map.krakenrf.com. In order to sign up you will need to enter your email address, and have the serial number of any KrakenSDR that you own. This is the 8 to 12-digit number printed under the CE/FCC/UKCA/NoBinning logos on the front-right of the device. **KerberosSDR Owners:** KerberosSDR owners are also welcome to use this software. However as the KerberosSDR does not have a serial number, please email us at thekraken@krakenrf.com with proof of ownership details. Be it a photo of the KerberosSDR with the current date, or an invoice. We will generate a serial number for you. @@ -26,13 +26,13 @@ Once logged in your will be presented with a map and control sidebar. ### Create a Remote SDR Station -To use the live bearing plotting features of the software you will need to add your KrakenSDR as a 'Remote SDR'. To do this, click on the `+` icon next to the Remote SDRs text. +To use the live bearing plotting features of the software you will need to add your KrakenSDR as a 'Remote SDR'. To do this, click on the `+` icon next to the 'Remote SDRs' text and select 'Remote Kraken'.  -Enter the serial number of the KrakenSDR (don't forget the space), give it an easy to remember name (perhaps based on location), and enter a default frequency. +Enter the serial number of the KrakenSDR (don't forget the space), give it an easy to remember name (perhaps based on location), enter a default frequency, and the heatmap decay time you want (we recommend a default of 60 seconds). -The decay time setting defines how long data from this KrakenSDR will contribute to the heatmap. Generally this could be anywhere from 10 to 120 seconds. Larger decay times result in more averaging over the grid space, and are useful if locating fixed stationary transmitters. Lower decay times result in more noise, but are required for moving transmitters. If your KrakenSDR is on a moving platform like a car, unless the TX is moving quickly, you probably want to set the decay time much larger (for example 30-60 minutes / 1800-3600 seconds), as then you do not want to lose the older data from points collected over time. +The decay time setting defines how long data from this KrakenSDR will contribute to the heatmap. Generally, this could be anywhere from 10 to 120 seconds. Larger decay times result in more averaging over the grid space, and are useful if locating fixed stationary transmitters. Lower decay times result in more noise, but are required for moving transmitters. If your KrakenSDR is on a moving platform like a car, unless the TX is moving quickly, you probably want to set the decay time much larger (for example 30-60 minutes / 1800-3600 seconds), as then you do not want to lose the older data from points collected over time. Once you have the details entered, click `Create Station`. @@ -42,11 +42,13 @@ You should now see the station added on the left sidebar. Click the gear icon ne Under the device settings heading you should see an `APIKey`. Copy this value and store it for the next section. -Repeat these steps for as many KrakenSDRs as you are setting up. (During the alpha you are restricted to three maximum KrakenSDRs on the map) + + +Repeat these steps for as many KrakenSDRs as you are setting up. (Currently you are restricted to a maximum of three KrakenSDRs) ### Setup your Local KrakenSDR Software -Next you will need to set up your local KrakenSDR software via it's Web GUI. +Next, you will need to set up your local KrakenSDR software via it's Web GUI. First connect to the KrakenSDR's web GUI via it's local IP address. @@ -56,14 +58,15 @@ In `Kraken Pro Key`, paste in the `APIKey` that you got from the mapper in the p Change location source to `Static` and enter the Latitude, Longitude and Heading of the antenna array. -Now click the `Save Configuration` button at the top. - -At this stage you now need to reboot your KrakenSDR. +The settings should automatically apply and auto save. ## Starting the Mapper -To start visualizing data click on the button that currently says `local data`. This will switch it to the `remote data` mode. -After a few minutes you should see the DOA lobe and bearing lines on the map. +A few second after entering the API key into the KrakenSDR web GUI as explained in the previous section, you should notice that the KrakenSDR on the cloud mapper turns green. + +Once all your KrakenSDR's are green you can now start visualizing data by clicking on the "Start" button. + +After a few seconds you should see the DOA lobe and bearing lines on the map. ## Options and Features |