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First Time Setup

Software

Downloading

Download the latest version of the MANUS Core Installer from the Downloads page to get started.

Installation

Install the MANUS Core software by going through the steps of the installation application.

Software license

With MANUS Core installed, make sure your MANUS License Key is connected to your computer.

The License Key contains your software license for MANUS Core, and is required when using MANUS Core.

Wearing the gloves

The MANUS Metagloves Pro consist of a Top Module and a Sensor glove:

  • Top Module contains most of the electronics, and needs to be installed on the Sensor glove.

  • Sensor glove is the wearable glove containing the fingertip sensors, and is available in multiple sizes.

Attaching Top Module

The Top Module can be installed in 3 simple steps:

  1. Align the the Top Module using the hinge.

  1. Rotate the Top Module downwards onto the latch.

  1. Make sure the latch snaps into place, tightly securing the Top Module.

Inserting battery

Slide the battery into the Top Module until it locks into place.

Putting on the gloves

The Metagloves Pro Sensor glove makes sure the fingertip sensors accurately attach to your fingers.

The following steps describe how to put on your Metagloves Pro:

  1. Open both velcro straps.

  1. Insert your fingers and pull the fabric to slide your hand into the glove.

  1. Pull the glove fabric of each finger to make sure they are fully inserted.

  1. Visually check if all fingertip sensors are on top of your fingers.

  1. Close both velcro straps.

Setting up the gloves

First time setup

When using MANUS Core for the first time, choose your username and continue.

Select Gloves to continue.

Wireless dongle

Connect the Metagloves Pro wireless dongle to your computer to use your gloves wirelessly.

For the best wireless connection, make sure there's nothing between the wireless dongle and your gloves.

Pairing

Turn on your gloves, and hold the switch to the right to put them into pairing mode.

Calibration

  1. Place your hand on a horizontal non-metal surface.

  1. Make a fist.

  1. Open and close your fingers continually.

  1. Touch your knuckles with your thumb.

After finishing the calibration steps for your left hand, follow the same steps for your right hand.

With both calibrations finished, you can visually inspect the calibration result in MANUS Core.

For the best result, we recommend calibrating before every use.