Starter Kit
Everything you need to get started and boost productivity with zero risk.
What's in the Starter Kit?
Most companies begin deployment of the Voodoo Robotics solution with a starter kit. Once they have conducted a proof-of-concept, they order more devices and scale up as needed. Others simply skip the starter kit and place their full order to start with.
The starter kit contains 10 Cloud Display Devices, 1 Turbo (for connectivity), and 1 user account. We activate and ship most orders within 24 hours.
10 Cloud Display Devices
Cloud Display Devices leverage the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to boost your productivity. A simple URL causes the devices to light up (or flash) with up to five lines of custom text. Devices are wireless and run on two regular AAA batteries. They can be mobile or easily installed with brackets, magnets, or double-sided tape.
Devices are highly flexible; among many possible uses are pick-by-light, put-by-light, kitting, sequencing, quarantine, flow rack, and pick tunnels.
Specifications
| Display | Up to five lines with 26 characters on each line. A barcode, QR-Code, icons (most commonly arrows) or a combination of the three can substitute for lines of text. |
| Button | Lights up or flashes in one of six colors. |
| Product Dimensions | 5" Wide × 3" Height × 0.6" Depth (excluding the button) |
| Radio Range | Approximately 75–100 feet. Depends on surroundings. |
| Batteries | Two AAA 1.5 Volt batteries not included (alkaline batteries recommended). |
| Ruggedized Case | Made of thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) with mounting brackets and four magnets. Included with initial 10 devices. |
| Mounting Options | With ruggedized case: brackets or magnets. Without case: brackets or industrial double-sided tape. |
| Additional Features | Plays custom tunes and can report temperature using a built-in thermometer. |
| Temperature Range | Operating: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C); Storage: -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C) |
| Humidity Range | Operating: 10% to 85%; Storage: 5% to 90% |
| Certifications | FCC and CE. |
1 Turbo POE-T
Turbos connect Cloud Display Devices to the Internet. You can space out several Turbos within your warehouse to cover a large area and accelerate communication with devices. Optimal spacing is one every 75–100 feet depending on surroundings.
The Turbo POE-T has a built-in graphical user interface (GUI) with touchscreen to facilitate testing and detailed monitoring of Cloud Display Devices. It connects to the internet using WiFi or Ethernet and runs on AC power or Power Over Ethernet (POE).
Self-Hosted Operation
Turbo Specifications
| Product Dimensions | 7.5" Width × 2.0" Depth × 4.5" Height |
| Radio Range | Approximately 75–100 feet, depending on the surroundings. |
| Required Power | AC adapter or POE (IEEE802.3af/t-Isolated 3kV) |
| Required Connectivity | Ethernet or WiFi (DHCP) |
| Adapter Included | 100–240 Volts, 50–60 Hz Input with USB-C output (cord length 5') |
| Display | Built-in touchscreen |
| Wall Mounting | Can be mounted with screws spaced 3" apart horizontally |
| Temperature Range | Operating: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C); Storage: -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C) |
| Humidity Range | Operating: 10% to 85%; Storage: 5% to 90% |
| Certifications | FCC and CE. |
1 User Account
One user account will allow you to set up and configure the Cloud Display Devices and connect your Turbo to the Internet. Use your account to register device locations, keep track of batteries, and manage your overall system.
What You Can Validate
The starter kit is designed to let you run a proof-of-concept before committing to a full deployment. With 10 devices and a Turbo, you can validate:
- Device placement and radio range in your specific facility
- Integration with your WMS or ERP using either the REST API or QueryString API
- Picker workflow and user acceptance
- Battery life expectations under your operating conditions
- Display readability (text size, barcodes, QR codes) in your environment
- Network connectivity and latency benchmarks
Pilot Best Practice
Pilot Use Cases
Common pilot deployments with the starter kit include:
Pick-to-Light
Light up devices to guide pickers to the correct location and quantity.
Put-to-Light
Direct workers where to place incoming items during receiving or sorting.
Kitting / Assembly
Sequence device activations to walk assemblers through a build order.
Inventory Verification
Use static displays to show expected inventory at each location.
Quick Test
Once your kit arrives and your Turbo is connected, send your first command to a device:
import requests, json
session = requests.Session()
url = "https://www.voodoodevices.com/api/"
# Login
x = session.post(url + "user/login/",
json={'username': 'yourusername', 'password': 'yourpassword'})
z = json.loads(x.text)
# Send a message to a device
session.post(
url + "device/YOUR_DEVICE_ID/",
headers={'referer': url, 'x-csrf-token': z['token']},
json={'command': 'flash', 'line1': 'Hello', 'line2': 'Starter Kit!'}
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Scaling Up
After a successful pilot, scaling up is straightforward. Order additional devices and Turbos as needed. If you outgrow the www.voodoodevices.com multi-tenant server (which supports up to 50 devices), upgrade to a dedicated Big Block Server installation for unlimited capacity within your own firewall.