Tricorder SAO Documentation

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Introduction

Welcome! This document provides instructions and information about the Tricorder SAO. This guide will walk you through the different components, versions, and how to use them. For more detailed instructions, demonstrations, and additional information.

What's Inside the Bag?

• Tricorder SAO (may be purple or full color)
• Hacker Summer Camp sticker
• DEF CON 32 Engage sticker
• Make It Hackin sticker
• DC 32 Flipboard sticker
• Googly eyes
• Lanyard

Note: Sticker availability may vary depending on where you obtained your Tricorder SAO. If you got it at DEF CON, you'll have these stickers. Otherwise, they may not be included.

Tricorder SAO Versions

There are two kinds of Tricorder SAOs, which should look identical from the front. The main differences are on the back:

1. Battery-Powered Version
2. Contains LEDs visible from the front.

3. Lacks some LEDs due to power limitations.

4. Badge-Powered SAO Version

5. Designed to be plugged onto a badge.
6. Draws power from the badge, allowing for more LEDs.

Battery Insertion Instructions

1. Insert the Battery:

   • Place the battery with the right side under the clips.
   • Ensure the plus side is facing up.
   • Press down until it snaps into place.

2. Remove the Battery:

   • Gently lift with a fingernail to avoid breaking the clips.

Powering On and Off

• On/Off Switch: Both versions have an on/off switch.
  • Turn it on to see the SAO light up with various LED sequences.
  • Turn it off to conserve battery.

Attaching the Lanyard

1. Insert the Lanyard:

   • Pinch the end and squeeze it through the hole.
   • Pull the rest through and secure it.

2. Usage:

   • Wear it around your wrist.
   • Attach it to other objects to prevent it from falling.

Using the Badge-Powered SAO

1. Attach to Badge:

   • Align the notch on the SAO with the notch on the badge.
   • Press down firmly to connect.

2. Power and LEDs:

   • Draws power from the badge.
   • Supports additional LEDs, including scanning LEDs and side-emitting LEDs.

Lanyard Usage for Badge

• Use the lanyard to secure the SAO to your badge.
• Prevents the SAO from falling if it becomes loose.

Comments and Questions

If you have any questions or comments, feel free to comment below, and we will try to answer them.

Conclusion

Thank you for using the Tricorder SAO. We hope you enjoy it at DEF CON 32. If the full color versions arrive in time, they will be available. Otherwise, you will receive the purple ones. For further questions or comments, please comment below, and we'll see you at DEF CON!