Table of contents ...........................1 1. Beginning ............................3 Overview of your Tikee 3 & 3 PRO..................3 Package contents........................3 Prerequisites..........................4 Creating a user account on the web application myTikee.......4 First charge of the device....................5 Downloading the mobile app Tikee Remote............5 2. Tikee presentation .......................6...
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Downloading the timelapse Viewing last shot photo Associating your Facebook account Share timelapses Timelapse Builder........................36 6. Products briefs ........................38 Range of products Tikee 3....................38 Tikee 3 Tikee 3 PRO Some key features........................40 Force upload Adaptive interval Always ON 7.Maintenance and cautions ..................41...
1. Beginning Overview of your Tikee 3 & 3 PRO Here are the main components of the Tikee : Solar panel Trigger LED Power LED Anti-theft insert LOCKING SYSTEM Lock the position of the solar panel once the tilt adjusted...
Prerequisites Some elements are needed to ensure the optimal functioning of your Tikee: - A microSD card (not provided) is required to use your Tikee (see dedicated section page 6) - A smartphone connected to the internet (supported versions: Android 6.0 and up/iOS 10.0 and up - min.
First charge of the device Caution : For an optimal use of your Tikee/TikeePRO, you have to fully charge the battery before the first use. Plug a USB cable (not supplied) into your Tikee into the dedicated USB slot. Make sure that the logo is facing down to avoid damaging the USB slot. Plug the other end of the USB cable into a power adapter (not supplied), and then into a power outlet.
Technical information about microSD cards compatible with Tikee : - microSDHC, microSDXC, - 8GB to 128GB capactity for Tikee 3 and up to 512GB for Tikee 3 PRO - UHS-1 class and speed class minimum U1 or U3 Note: Before use, we strongly recommend to format the microSD card (see corresponding...
__ MB x 30 days (see page 16 according to chosen resolution) ) https://enlaps. To easily estimate your consumption, you can use the timelapse planner here : io/en/timelapse-planner Few exemples with M picture format : - 1 photo every...
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Power LED • : Your Tikee is turned off, in standby or a sequence is on progresse • : Your Tikee is powered on - no sequence in progress The color is related to the battery level: : Full battery (75%-100%) : Battery level...
By connecting to Tikee camera with the Tikee Remote mobile application: - Check that the last update is done. If this is not the case, update by accessing to the https://enlaps.io/en/support#downloadable-resources manufacturer’s website, page : - Check the battery status. A full charge (= 100%) is necessary - For a connected use ;...
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90° ming of the shooting over the time. We recommend to use the stainless steel arm designed by Enlaps for Tikee. It is advisable to lay Tikee flat, half-height up to the final construction Tikee’s first start up...
The merging of the images is optimized on the first 100 photos of the sequence. To ensure optimal image fusion, follow these guidelines: - Do not start shooting until the Tikee has been set up. (The images taken would then be used to calculate the image fusion, causing poor results) - Do not start shooting in bad conditions (especially at night or in very poor visibility).
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2. Setting the inclination of the solar panel : Tilt the panel according to the latitude of your position (approximately 30° in France for example). Once the panel has been tilted at the desired angle, lock it with the 2 screws located on either side of the photovoltaic panel (by squeezing moderately).
4. Getting started with the mobile app Tikee Remote Connect your Tikee to mobile app Before you keep reading, make sure you have followed the instructions of Chapter 1 - Beginning. Please, check that the version of your mobile application is the latest available on the store 1.
3. You access directly to the status screen of your Tike Tikee’s name To disconnect from Tikee Firmware relase of Tikee Tikee’s status Available space on the Remaining battery memory card percentage of Tikee Note: it should remain at least 200 MB of free space to start a sequence.
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Password : To complete if provided by your mobile operator (This is not the Enlaps password). : this field is required - most of the time you can find it on the website of your telecom service provider or on your mail...
click on ‘’Test connection’’. This step may take several minutes because the Tikee will check all of the steps to be connected to myTikee web application server. At the end of the test you will receive a notification about the success or not of the test. You will also receive information about the signal quality and the type of connection.
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Caution : Once unlinked, any user who has downloaded the Enlaps mobile application can be linked to your Tikee. It is strongly recommended to not unlink a Tikee having a current sequence. The Tikee keeps its setting (if it has one) during a unlink.
The other images captured by the Tikee are stored on the microSD card, please allow sufficient space. With a Tikee 3 you only have access to the Normal mode. Update your Tikee Before using the Tikee, check that its firmware version is the latest online (see page 14).
*Photos sent only in JPEG format, photos in DNG format only saved on micro SD card. ** At least once a day or according to your send interval settings Here is a summary table of possible sequences with your Tikee 3: LONG TERM...
Once your timelapse sequence is configured, a notification appears inviting you to activate the shot. You can validate by clicking on «Yes» or launch it from the mobile application by clicking on ‘’Start shooting’’ or by pressing the button Trigger on your Tikee (see corresponding chapter).
- Without Always On functionality (only available for Tikee 3PRO) These figures can be significantly increased by using the Tikee in outdoor timelapse conditions on battery and solar panel. Always ON activated Always ON activated (Tikee 3 PRO only) (Tikee 3 PRO only) With upload With upload Without upload...
The Tikee has 3 power modes : - Normal : The Tikee has sufficient energy, so it captures and downloads the images normally according to the chosen parameters (this status corresponds to a percentage higher than about 30% of the battery). - Eco : Tikee’s energy has decreased, it continues to take images and store them on the microSD card but no longer sends them to the cloud.
User account Version of the mobile app You can check the version of the mobile app installed and the connected user (myTikee account) on your smartphone by clicking on : Disconnecting from the mobile app The mobile app will keep your user’s ID from the first connection.
5. Getting started with the web app myTikee (basic features) To go further (myTikee PRO), visit : https://enlaps.io/en/enlaps-academy Foreword Points of view Photoset A Timelapse using All photos of Functionality accessible all or part of the a timelapse photoset A...
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Point of view : A point of view uses a photo set to create a timelapse video. You can create several points of views based on the same photo set. Example : For a long-term timelapse (several months) you can create a timelapse video based on a specific week or on of all the period of shooting from the same photo set.
You can delete existing viewpoints by clicking on them and then saving. This leads you directly to the viewing area where you can access the following settings: - the map to visualize the location of the points of view - the treatments to be applied to the photos - resolution and media sharing settings - full screen mode Delete a portfolio:...
You will also have access to more advanced settings for your camera on the «Configure the camera» tab which varies depending on your camera model. Viewing and editing timelapses sequences You can consult the information of your timelapse sequences by clicking on the chosen sequence. You can add new sequences You can also remotely modify your sequences, in particular the time slot and the shooting...
Each license is valid for one Tikee, your account must contain as many subscriptions as Tikees linked to the account to access the subscriptions’ features. https://enlaps.io/en/mytikee-software.html Please consult the prices and conditions on myTikee myTikee PRO Editing myTikee PRO Storytelling...
Editing a timelapse point of view To edit a point of view, click on the top right of the thumbnail project then click on : Important : Editing does not modify the photoset. Filters When you modify the filters, the photo mosaic will update automatically with the photos that fit within the filters.
uploaded on the web app, the timelapse will be automatically updated (only for the long-term timelapses - otherwise the app set the date of last uploaded photos). Time filter You can select all photos of the day by applying the selection below: You can also select the photos taken during a given period.
Deleting an image and a selection of images To delete a photo : 1. Select the photo by clicking on it; it will then open it in full screen; 2. Click on at the bottom right of the screen. A confirmation message is displayed, indicating the points of view that will be affected by the removal of the photo;...
Adding photos to a photoset manually : Manual addition of photos can be done for : 1. Create a timelapse made without uploading photos by the Tikee 2. Complete an existing timelapse 3. Create a timelapse with other images To create a new point of view manually, click on « ».
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(myTikee PRO Editing and myTikee PRO Storytelling) If you have a PREMIUM account, you can share your timelapse video and/or image gallery with Enlaps users only (or not) with a private link non discoverable. To get the link: go to the page where you can view your timelapse.
Public mode When your timelapse sharing mode is ‘’Public’’ , everybody with the link (Enlaps users or not) can view and share your timelapse. It can also be watched in the ‘‘Public’’ section, next to the search bar. To get the sharing link: go to the page where you can view your timelapse. Under the viewing screen you can manage sharing parameters.
Saving your timelapse Once your timelapse is edited, you can save it by clicking on ‘’Save’’. It will then start the generation of your video which will be available in the display screen either by clicking on ‘‘View’’, or from the mosaic of the point of view. It is possible to return to point of view editing from the viewing screen by pressing the Edit button at the bottom right of the screen.
Facebook’’ Timelapse Builder The Timelapse builder is an automated, professional quality video post-production system specifically developed by Enlaps. This functionality is only available with PRO (Editing or Storytelling) licences. This allows you to process photos according to the following parameters:...
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In the point of view edition, in the Extra modal, click on the Timelapse Builder button. A list of parameters appears with an explanation of each of them by passing the mouse over the question mark The photos taken into account by the Timelapse Builder are those present in the mosaic after saving the filters (see saving your timelapse).
6. Product briefs Product range Tikee 3 The new product range consists of 2 models, the Tikee 3 and the Tikee 3PRO. Tikee 3 Tikee 3 PRO Logotype Logotype - Design n°1 - 1 Each of the models has a North American and a European and rest of the world version for which the network bands are adapted to the locality (see information on 4G/LTE bands).
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- Medium (M) - 2664 x 1998 pixels per image, approx. 2.5 MB per pair (panoramic image after fusion: 4260 x 1534) Wireless upload - Large (L) - 4608 x 3456 pixels per image, approx. 5MB per pair (panoramic image after fusion: 7360 x 2650) Up to 4K with Tikee upload and a myTikee PRO editing or storytelling subscription.
Some key features Force upload: Accessible on the 2 models of the range with a connected Tikee, this feature allows to ask the camera to send all the images that are on the SD card to the web application from the Tikee Remote mobile application.
If there are signs of condensation or moisture inside a lens, turn off the Tikee (do not charge) and contact customer support. Enlaps support For questions relating to your Tikee camera or mobile & web applications, you can read our FAQ : enlaps.io/en/FAQ/...
-34.3 dBm (ERP) TDD-LTE B38/B40 UMTS/HSDPA/HSPA+ B1/B8 BLUETHOOTH 2.4Ghz -1.1 dBm (EIRP) 1.57542GHz Reception Only ENLAPS Tikee FCC ID : 2ASLI-TIKEE001 IC : 24785-TIKEE001 Note - Modular Approval : Contains : FCC ID : UDV-SIM7100A IC : 8460A-SIM7100A FCC ID : 2ADHKBTLC1000...
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This device complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for general population. This device must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. To help you choose the North America or Europe and WW variant, refer to the 4G bands available on the Tikee and ask your mobile operator which bands they use.
9. Battery information Optimization of the battery The LED turns orange when the battery charge is low. If the battery charge reaches 0% while shooting, the Tikee saves the file and turns off. In case of bad conditions of sunshine, the Tikee is discharged gradually and adapts then its operation to save energy: - Partial discharge: the upload is deactivated, the camera only connects once a day but continues shooting;...
10. Trademarks Enlaps™ and Tikee™ are registered trademarks or trademarks of Enlaps SAS in France and at the international level. Other names and brands are the property of their respective owners. Join us on : Trademarks...
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