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Hardware Setup

This guide is written for HVS - Raze devices running premade HeliOS images.

If you need physical port layout and specs, see:

Goal​

You are done when:

  • The device powers reliably.
  • You can reach the Web UI.
  • The device shows telemetry (Dashboard loads, not an empty/disconnected UI).

Power (Quick Checklist)​

  • Use a stable power source sized for the device.
  • If you are powering at 5V, remember the device can draw high current at low voltage.
  • Use a fuse on the robot power feed (see the robot wiring guide for recommendations).

Network (Pick One)​

  1. Plug Ethernet into your network.
  2. Let the device take a DHCP lease.
  3. Find the device IP from your router/DHCP leases.

mDNS hostname (when available)​

If your network supports mDNS, you can often use:

  • http://<hostname>.local:5800/

Hostname is configured at:

  • Settings > Networking

USB gadget networking (when enabled)​

Some images expose USB gadget networking (usbbr0 on-device). If you are using a direct laptop connection:

  1. Plug your laptop into the device-mode USB-C port.
  2. Confirm your laptop gets a link-local / gadget address.
  3. Open the Web UI using the gadget IP used by your image.

First Boot Expectations​

  • First boot can take longer than usual (partitioning/provisioning is normal).
  • After boot, the Web UI should load and you should see live tiles on OS > Dashboard.

Next​

  1. Confirm identity and networking:
  2. Register your first stream:
  3. Run ArUco detection: