Operating Manual
The full Marvelmind Operating Manual as chapters you can jump to, each linked to its source PDF.
Related: Architectures Comparison · Placement Manual · Interfaces and protocols · products · downloads.
1 · Executive summary
What the Marvelmind indoor positioning system is and what it is for. Related: Architectures Comparison.
2 · Basics of the system
How the system works and its core elements (stationary beacons, mobile beacon, modem, Dashboard). New here? step-by-step guide.
3 · Hardware: system elements
All the devices in detail: modems, Super-Beacon, Mini-RX/TX, Industrial beacons, microphones and the Horn. All on the products page.
4 · Software pack
The Marvelmind software pack and the Dashboard application. Downloads: download page.
5 · Software settings
Detailed modem and beacon settings, the spot/static filters and the window of averaging.
6 · Setting up the system
Step-by-step setup from first power-on to a frozen, ready-to-use map. See also the step-by-step guide.
7 · Dashboard menu and parameters
Full reference of the Dashboard menus, freeze/mirror, detailed settings, radio band and beacon designations and colours.
8 · The map
Building and freezing the map. Where to physically place the beacons: Placement Manual.
9 · Features
Service and handover zones, overlapping and vertical submaps, paired beacons, georeferencing, the IMU and update-rate features, player and CSV output.
10 · Interfaces and pinouts
External connector pinouts of the beacons and modems. Full protocols: Interfaces and Protocols.
11 · Advanced settings and optimization
TDMA, increasing the update rate and reducing latency, calibration, north direction, the Marvelmind API, Pixhawk/ArduPilot, powering and licenses.
12 · Solutions, FAQ, troubleshooting, contacts
Worked solutions (autonomous DJI drones indoors), the FAQ, troubleshooting checklist and contacts. Need help? AI assistant.