First Use¶
This page gives a quick overview of the most important steps for using OTCamera in the field. For full details, refer to the individual usage pages linked below.
Quick-start checklist¶
- Charge OTCamera and the external USB battery.
- Connect OTCamera to your local Wi-Fi to sync the hardware clock.
- On site: open the outer case, connect the USB battery and turn on all switches.
- Check the LEDs — green blinks 2x (external power), yellow blinks (Wi-Fi on), red blinks (recording).
- Connect your phone or tablet to OTCamera's Wi-Fi access point and check the preview at 10.10.50.1.
- Set the "24/7" switch as needed, turn off the Wi-Fi switch and close the case.
- Mount and align OTCamera using the ball head and bracket.
- After the measurement: dismount, switch off all switches and charge the batteries.
- Download the videos via Wi-Fi/SSH or USB flash drive.
Detailed instructions¶
- Preparation & Safety — charging, Wi-Fi sync, on-site checks
- Buttons and LEDs — switches and LED blink patterns
- Mounting — mounting, aligning and dismounting OTCamera
- Get the Videos — downloading videos via Wi-Fi/SSH or USB