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(as of Spike iOS version 1.9.7 and Android 1.5.0)
This User Manual will guide you through the steps to set up
your Spike and take measurements.
1
Mounting Your Spike
2
Installing the Spike App
3
Starting Up
4
Measuring With Your Spike
5
Exporting & Sharing
6
Spike Icon Guide
Spike User Manual v1.5
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Summary of Contents for ikeGPS Spike
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Page 1: User Manual
User Manual (as of Spike iOS version 1.9.7 and Android 1.5.0) This User Manual will guide you through the steps to set up your Spike and take measurements. Mounting Your Spike Installing the Spike App Starting Up Measuring With Your Spike Exporting &... -
Page 2: What's In The Box
Use of controls or adjustments, or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. For Technical Support Visit the Spike Support Center for FAQs, video tutorials, resources, and to contact technical support: www.ikegps.com/support Contact Technical Support: support@ikegps.com... - Page 3 - one with Spike attached to it and the other for general day-to-day use. • We recommend attaching your Spike to a hard case with a flat back. It will not attach securely to a soft or curved back design.
- Page 4 Installing the Spike App The Spike app is available for download from the App Store or Google Play. On your Smartphone or tablet, launch the App Store or Google Play. Within the search box, search for Spike by ikeGPS. Follow the instructions to download and install the app on your Smartphone or Tablet.
- Page 5 Device. Then select your Spike unit name to pair it with your Smartphone or Tablet. If no unit name appears, check that the Spike unit’s LED indicator is flashing blue (see Step 2). TIP: After connecting your Spike, go into the Spike app settings and select your preferred units of measurements: feet, inches, meters, or centimeters.
- Page 6 Aligning the Spike Laser Before using your Spike, you need to ensure that the laser is aligned with the camera of your Smartphone or Tablet. In the Spike app, go to the Settings, and select Align Laser. Rest your Smartphone on top of a flat, hard surface, such as a table top.
- Page 7 Charging Your Spike Your Spike has an internal battery that requires charging. After setting up your Spike, we recommend charging your Spike for approximately 3 hours. 1 Connect the USB cable provided to the micro USB charging port on the bottom of your Spike.
- Page 8 Measuring With Your Spike To measure accurately with your Spike, you need to ensure that: 1) Your target is a flat surface and is all on the same plane. 2) Your target is or has a rectangular shape on it (to align the object).
- Page 9 (crosshair on the screen) directly at the object you wish to measure. On your Smartphone, ensure that the Spike app is open and connected to your Spike. Refer to Section 2 “Starting Up” for details. Point your Smartphone at the...
- Page 10 Aligning to the Object SPIKE MOBILE APP Before you can measure an object, you need to set the surface’s perspective by outlining a large rectangle on it. This identifies and corrects the horizontal and vertical angle from which the photo was taken. Your target must be or must contain a rectangular shape so that the object can be aligned.
- Page 11 Aligning to the Object SPIKE ONLINE TOOLS Before you can measure an object, you need to set the surface’s perspective by outlining a large rectangle on it. This identifies and corrects the horizontal and vertical angle from which the photo was taken. Your target must be or must contain a rectangular shape so that the object can be aligned.
- Page 12 Measuring the Area of the Object SPIKE MOBILE APP Once you have aligned the perspective of your object, you can measure the area of your object. After you have drawn the alignment rectangle, tap Next measure an area. Tap and drag to create an area rectangle.
- Page 13 Measuring the Area of the Object SPIKE ONLINE TOOLS Once you have aligned the perspective of your object, you can measure the area of your object. Click on Measure on the left side of your screen to take measurements. Click and drag to create an area rectangle.
- Page 14 Cutting Out a Section of Your Object SPIKE MOBILE APP You can cut out a section of your object that you do not want included in the total measurement of the object area. For example, you may want to measure the surface area of a wall without including the area of windows or doors.
- Page 15 Cutting Out a Section of Your Object SPIKE ONLINE TOOLS You can cut out a section of your object that you do not want included in the total measurement of the object area. For example, you may want to measure the surface area of a wall without including the area of windows or doors.
- Page 16 Measuring a Length SPIKE MOBILE APP To measure a length, tap on Length at the top of the screen. Tap and drag to create a line. Adjust anchors as needed. • Use the zoom window to help you align the line precisely to the edges of your object.
- Page 17 Measuring a Length SPIKE ONLINE TOOLS To measure a length, click on Length at the top of the screen. Click and drag to create a line. Adjust anchors as needed. • Use the zoom window to help you align the line precisely to the edges of your object.
- Page 18 Saving Your Measurements SPIKE MOBILE APP Once you are done taking measurements or making edits, be sure to save your photo. All saved photos are placed in the Gallery. To save your measurements, tap Save. Saving Your Measurements SPIKE ONLINE TOOLS Once you are done taking measurements or making edits, be sure to save your photo.
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Page 19: Using The Gallery
In the app home screen, select Gallery. You can view photos that are stored within your Spike app, or on the Spike cloud. Photos may be organized in folders. To add a new folder, tap and then name your folder. - Page 20 Using the Gallery SPIKE ONLINE TOOLS Use the Gallery to access all saved photos. Once logged in, you will be in the Gallery by default. To add a folder, click on Folder and then name your folder. To rename a folder, double click on the name.
- Page 21 Exporting SPIKE MOBILE APP A photo can be exported as a JPG, PDF, KMZ, and Spike file. For Android only, HTML is also an option. The Spike file is a compressed ZIP file, which contains three Spike photos (JPG without measurements, JPG with measurements and a thumbnail JPG), and an XML file with measurement and location data.
- Page 22 The URL can be shared with anyone, such as coworkers, customers, or partners. Guests will be able to view the shared report, and Spike online users will be able to import the photo into their own gallery.
- Page 23 Tap to capture a photo of the object you want to measure. Indicates whether there is a GPS lock with your Smartphone or Tablet. Represents the Spike laser. Point the crosshairs at the object you want to measure. Select the folder where you would like to save your photos.
- Page 24 Using the Spike Mobile App Gallery Displays all the folders and images that are saved locally within the Spike mobile app. Displays all the folders and images that are saved to your Spike online account. Tap to add a new folder locally.
- Page 25 Download the photo as a JPG, with or without the measurements. Copy and paste a URL of your report. If opened by a user without a Spike account, the user can view and print the report. If opened by another user with an online account, the user can import the image into their gallery.
- Page 26 Alternatively, use the cutout tool to measure additional areas on your photo. The default name of a photo is “New Measurement’. To rename, double click and enter a name. Add a new folder. Delete a selected folder. Spike User Manual 26...
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Page 27: Basic Technical Specifications
Photo Measure Accuracy ± 3% (if positioned perpendicular to target) Units Feet and Meters Resolution Dependent on Smartphone digital camera Output Formats JPG, PDF, KMZ, Spike file (HTML – Android only) * For a list of supported devices, visit www.ikegps.com/support Spike User Manual 27... - Page 28 June 24, 2007 this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural Contains FCC ID: QOQBLE112 resources. For more detail on how to recycle your Spike please visit Contains IC: 5123A-BGTBLE112 www.ikegps.com/support and submit a request for collection. ikeGPS...
- Page 29 • EN 62479:2010 Assessment of the complia nce of low power electronic and electrical equipment with the basic restrictions related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields (10 MHz to 300 GHz) For additional compliance information, please visit www.ikegps.com/support. Spike User Manual 29...
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