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Atlas 2 User Manual
Welcome to the future of sailing. Built on the foundation of the award-winning Atlas, the Atlas 2
is the culmination of years of work and the cornerstone of a growing ecosystem of sensors and
displays. This guide 1.0 covers the 0.7.0 of the Atlas 2 firmware.
Atlas 2 User Manual
Revision 2022-3-07
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  • Page 1 Atlas 2 User Manual Welcome to the future of sailing. Built on the foundation of the award-winning Atlas, the Atlas 2 is the culmination of years of work and the cornerstone of a growing ecosystem of sensors and displays. This guide 1.0 covers the 0.7.0 of the Atlas 2 firmware.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Other Connect-controlled capabilities Backlight Profiles Clock Orientation Offset Starting Timer Bow offset Magnetic Heading GPS Dampening IMU Dampening Other Cool Hardware Features Long-life Battery Dual Waterproof Speakers High Visibility Screen Sensors Mounting Care Instructions: Atlas 2 User Manual Revision 2022-3-07...

  • Page 3: Vakaros Connect App

    After you get the app installed and started, Vakaros Connect will walk you through the process of connecting to your Atlas 2. If your Atlas 2 is not yet powered on (we know how hard it is to not start playing), turn it on by tapping the power button on the top right. Turning our attention back to the app, you should have an orange ‘ADD DEVICE’...

  • Page 4: Atlas 2 Overview

    Atlas 2 might reboot a few times during this process; wait for the steps to finish before continuing on. We’ll come back to the app, but let’s get ready to dig into the Atlas 2! We’re going to focus first on some key physical parts; the display, the buttons, and the LEDs.

  • Page 5: Power

    Press and hold the Power button to turn the Atlas on or off. You’ll hear a power-on sound and the LEDs progress as the Atlas 2 wakes up. To turn the Atlas off, press and hold the power button until you hear a shutdown sound and see the display go blank. While on, a short tap on the power button brings up the about device screen, tapping it again to return to the previous screen.

  • Page 6: Primary Sailing Screens

    We suggest that you use this default home screen for your first few sails until you get a feel for the capabilities of the Atlas 2. Note that via the Customizable UI feature ANY screen can be designated the ‘home’ screen, which is the screen that the Atlas 2 shows at power-up, and switches to at the end of the start sequence.

  • Page 7: Line Screen - Start Line Setup

    Before we dive into the dedicated start screens, let’s look at gathering and recording some of the key data they will need to inform a great start. The Atlas 2 is designed to help you get a great start to any race, showing a highly accurate measure of distance to line (DTL), time to line (TTL), as well as a start timer.

  • Page 8: Graphical Starting Screen

    First introduced on the original Atlas, we’ve taken it to the next level with the introduction of the LEDs on the Atlas 2 which can show a range of starting information. Starting is a busy time, and we want you to be able to choose the data YOU want to see to nail that start.

  • Page 9: Angle Menu - Shift Tracking And Reference Angles

    ● Shift Tracking ● None (off) These are set as part of the Custom UI Layout configuration in the Connect app. Details are below, and there is more information at the blog entry covering LEDs. Atlas 2 User Manual Revision 2022-3-07...

  • Page 10: Other Connect-Controlled Functionality

    Atlas 2 without touching the app, you’ll be missing out on these features: Data logging One of the hallmark features of the Atlas 2 is its ability to log sensor data for later review. Due to its high logging rate and wireless connectivity, the Atlas 2 has become a favorite of Olympic teams world-wide.

  • Page 11: Other Connect-Controlled Capabilities

    Atlas 2, and the whole process only takes about a minute! Backlight The Atlas 2 has a vision-protecting red backlight, and the level can be controlled via the app. The backlight also backlights the side buttons, and lightly backlights the LEDs (so you can see which ones are OFF, a key RaceSense feature).

  • Page 12: Other Cool Hardware Features

    Often the Atlas 2 will want to get your attention when you’re not looking. And the best way to do that is sound. Lots of it. So the Atlas 2 has a pair of loudspeakers built into the bottom of the case, protected by a clever waterproof membrane.

  • Page 13: High Visibility Screen

    And due to its advanced technology, the brighter the sun, the easier the Atlas is to read. Sailing at night? Turn on the backlight with the Vakaros Connect app. Future versions of the fireware will support auto-backlight via the built-in light sensor.

  • Page 14: Sensors

    We want it to be as accurate and reliable as the built-in sensors you know and trust from Vakaros, so we’ll have it for you in the first firmware update that we do.

  • Page 15: Mounting

    (i.e. not on a boom or rotating mast). Offset angle settings for heel, trim and heading to account for different mount orientations can be set in the Connect App. A section of mast brackets designed for the Atlas 2 are available in our store. https://www.vakaros.com/store...

  • Page 16: Care Instructions

    To clean the Atlas 2, use a soft cloth. Dampen cloth with water if necessary. Don't leave the Atlas 2 outdoors when not in use. Don't leave the Atlas 2 submerged in water for extended periods. It will be fine, but it will get slimy! The Atlas 2 is covered by an industry-leading 2-year warranty, and contains no user serviceable parts.

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