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Hardware Connection

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If you encounter any issues running the out-of-box demo in this section, please contact your sales representative for after-sales support. We will assist you through all the steps in this chapter.

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  1. Never unplug the power cable or battery while the device is powered on. Please perform a software shutdown from the frontend interface before disconnecting the power.
  2. Do not pull the cables or connectors forcefully while using the gloves to avoid damage.

Follow the steps below to power on each device, connect them for communication, and learn how to wear the VR headset and motion capture suit.

Device Power Supply​

TeleSuit Main Controller​

Detailed Steps

  • Check if the power plug is intact

  • Press the silver latch repeatedly to check its elasticity. Keep it pressed down, align the plug with the socket, insert it, and release after hearing a click.

    TeleSuit main controller power plug front view

    TeleSuit main controller power plug side view

  • The main controller shows a steady green light when powered on. Check the router status through the cooling vent: green light at startup, turns red after 1-2 minutes when ready.

    TeleSuit main controller indicator light

    TeleSuit main controller green light

    TeleSuit main controller red light

TeleSuit Wireless Power (Pro Version)​

  • Check the battery appearance, label, and side slots.

    TeleSuit battery appearance and label

    TeleSuit battery slot details

  • Press the battery button for 2-3s to check the power level. Replace if low. Slide the battery into the slot, keep it parallel, and ensure it's firmly installed. Long press the button for 3-5s to power on.

    TeleSuit battery indicator

    TeleSuit battery latch operation

    TeleSuit battery installation

    TeleSuit battery insertion

    TeleSuit battery power-on

    TeleSuit battery power indicator

Remove Battery​

  • Power off first, then slide and remove the battery.

    TeleSuit battery removal button

    TeleSuit battery removal process

TeleBox​

Detailed Steps

  • Check the items: TeleBox, TeleBox power adapter

    TeleBox and power adapter

  • Plug the power adapter into the Type-C port to power on TeleBox.

    TeleBox Type-C power connection

  • Check the indicator light above the Type-C port:

    IndicatorTeleBox Status
    RedRed: Power on, normal
    PurplePurple: Initializing (about 5s)
    RedBlueRed & Blue flashing: Ready after ~5s

VR Headset​

Detailed Steps

  • Items:

    • VR Headset Pico4 Ultra, charging extension cable, power adapter (Note: Pico does not provide a power adapter. Please prepare one under 45W.)

      VR headset and accessories

  • Charging Method 1:

    • Use the adapter and extension cable to charge the headset. The indicator light on the right side will turn on.

      VR headset charging connection

      VR headset charging indicator

  • Charging Method 2 (Pro Version Only):

    • Power VR via TeleSuit main controller:

      Connect the network cable to the main controller, plug the Type-C into the controller and headset. The indicator light will turn on, and you can check the battery status in the headset.

      TeleSuit powering VR

      TeleSuit Type-C connection

      VR powered by TeleSuit

      VR battery status

      VR charging indicator

      VR charging indicator detail

VR Controllers​

Detailed Steps

  • Controller Power

    • Check controller battery in the VR headset. Replace batteries when below 20%.

      Controller battery status in VR

    • Open the battery cover, replace the battery, and check again in the headset.

      Controller battery cover

      Controller battery replacement

      Controller battery installed

      Controller cover closed

      Controller battery check in VR

Communication Connection​

TeleSuit & TeleBox​

Detailed Steps

  • Wired Connection​

    • Ensure: Powered TeleSuit main controller, powered TeleBox, network cable

      Devices for wired connection

    • Connect the "Fixed IP" ports of TeleSuit and TeleBox with the network cable. The port indicator should flash orange. All TeleBox indicators should turn green when connected.

      Wired connection ports

      Port orange indicator

      TeleBox green indicators

      TeleBox connected

    • TeleBox Status Panel

      The indicator lights show different colors in different modes. See the table below:

      TeleBox status panel location

      • Panel is left of the power button:
      IndicatorPositionStatus
      Collection Mode
      Green RedFirst from rightGreen: Connected to IPC/robot; Red: Not connected
      Green RedSecond from rightGreen: Connected to TeleSuit; Red: Not connected
      Remote Mode
      Blue RedFirst from rightBlue: Connected to IPC/robot; Red: Not connected
      Blue RedSecond from rightBlue: Connected to TeleSuit; Red: Not connected
      Upload Mode
      White RedFirst from right

      White: Network OK; uploading, white bar lights up gradually;
      All white: Upload complete; Red: Not connected or upload failed

  • Wireless Connection​

    • Connect your laptop to TeleSuit Wi-Fi (SSID is on the label near the network port).

      TeleSuit Wi-Fi label

      Connect to TeleSuit Wi-Fi

    • Open terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T), enter: ssh orangepi@10.42.0.3, password: 123456. After login, enter nmtui to configure Wi-Fi.

      SSH to Orange Pi

      nmtui Wi-Fi config

    • Select "Activate a connection", choose TeleSuit Wi-Fi, enter password: minnanoIO2023. A "*" means connected.

      nmtui activate connection

      Wi-Fi password input

      Wi-Fi connected

      Wi-Fi connection confirmed

      nmtui main menu

      Wireless config done

  • Manual IP Configuration (Wireless)​

    • Select "Edit a connection", choose TeleSuit Wi-Fi, then "Edit..." to set IPv4 manually.

      nmtui edit connection

      Select TeleSuit Wi-Fi

      Edit Wi-Fi connection

    • Set "IPv4 CONFIGURATION" to "Manual", then go to "Show" for more options.

      Set IPv4 to manual

      Manual IPv4 options

      Show more options

    • Add the following:

      • Addresses: 10.42.0.3
      • Gateway: 255.255.255.0
      • DNS servers:
        • 8.8.8.8
        • 4.4.4.4

      Add IP address

      Complete IP config

  • Check Wireless Connection​

    • Unplug the network cable. If all TeleBox indicators are green, wireless connection is successful.

      Unplug cable to check

      TeleBox green indicators

      Wireless config success

  • Wired Connection - Change IP​

    • To switch back to wired, plug in the network cable, open terminal, enter: ssh orangepi@10.42.0.4, password: 123456, then run nmtui.

      TeleBox wired indicators

      SSH for wired connection

    • Select "Edit a connection", delete the TeleSuit Wi-Fi connection.

      nmtui edit connection

      Delete TeleSuit Wi-Fi

      Confirm delete

    • Edit "TeleopSystem", change Addresses from 10.42.0.3/24 to 10.42.0.4/24, then exit.

      Edit TeleopSystem

      Change IP address

      Wired IP config done

    • Restart the computer. All TeleBox indicators should be green if successful.

      TeleBox wired config success

TeleSuit & VR Connection​

Detailed Steps

  • TeleSuit & VR Connection

    • Long press the VR headset power button to turn on. In VR, connect to Wi-Fi (password: "minnanoIO2023").

      VR power on

      VR indicator on

      VR Wi-Fi settings

Device Wearing​

VR​

If you are new to VR, refer to the video below or the official guide.

Detailed Steps

  • VR & Controllers

    • VR headset and controllers overview

      VR headset and controllers

    • VR volume buttons

      VR volume buttons

    • Controller button functions

      Controller button functions

    • Long press Home to reset view

      Home button reset

      Reset view prompt

      Reset view confirm

      Reset view done

    • Short press Home to open main menu

      Home button main menu

      Main menu

    • Use the controller ray to point and short press the trigger or A button to select, B to exit

      Controller ray operation

      Trigger and A button

    • Move the joystick up/down to scroll pages

      Joystick scroll

      Page scroll effect

    • Short press screenshot button to take a screenshot, long press to record

      Screenshot/record button

Motion Capture Suit​

Detailed Steps

  • Wearing the Pro Teleoperation Suit

    • Use straps to fit the suit to your body

      Suit strap usage

      Suit strap adjustment

      Suit fit effect

    • Connect gloves and jacket, pants and jacket using aviation plugs. Align the red dot with the groove, insert, and check for secure connection.

      Aviation plug alignment

      Aviation plug insertion

      Aviation plug connected

      Glove and jacket connection

      Pants and jacket connection

      Plug secure check

    • To unplug, pinch both sides and pull out

      Unplug aviation plug

      Unplug operation

Pro Controller & Glove Connection​

Detailed Steps

  • Pro Controller & Glove Connection

    • Wear gloves, connect to the jacket, fasten straps, and wear finger sleeves for a snug fit.

      Wear Pro gloves

      Glove to jacket connection

      Glove strap fastening

      Finger sleeve wearing

      Glove palm fit

      Glove finger fit

    • Install VR controllers into the glove holders

      Install controller in glove

      Controller installed

    • To remove, take off finger sleeves, press the button on the holder, remove the controller, unfasten straps, unplug the aviation connector, and remove the glove

      Remove finger sleeves

      Remove controller

      Remove glove

Device Shutdown​

After use, please perform a software shutdown on the TeleSuit main controller and TeleBox via their web interfaces before unplugging the power.

This helps protect the devices and prevents storage or file system damage.

TeleBox Shutdown​

  1. Connect to TeleXperience Wi-Fi, visit http://10.42.0.3:7876
  2. Click the power icon and then Shutdown TeleBox shutdown web interface

TeleSuit Main Controller Shutdown​

  1. Connect to TeleXperience Wi-Fi, visit http://10.42.0.2:8686, or use the shutdown button in the VR app.
  2. Click the power icon and then SHUTDOWN TeleSuit shutdown web interface