ANOTHER WAY Universe User manual

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THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING ANOTHER WAY!
For the sake of your safety and proper use of the product,
please read this manual before using Dashboard “Universe”.

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1. Warning
To ensure complete safety for yourself and others while using Dashboard “Universe”,
please follow the guidelines below:
not intended for children under the age of 15;
connect the product to certified computers only;
connect the product to a computer's USB port with a USB cable;
the USB cable and plug must not have any signs of destruction, damage,
damaged cable cover or the plug;
unplug the product if it is not used for an extended period;
DO NOT modify the product, in case of malfunction, please contact the
manufacturer;
DO NOT try to repair the product
The product is completely safe when used for the purposes for which it was
created. All other unforeseen uses are prohibited.
ANOTHER WAY TAKES NO LIABILITY FOR ANY
INJURY WHICH COULD OCCUR DURING MISUSE
OF THE PRODUCT.

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2. Dimensions
Fig. 2. Overall dimensions.

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3. Installation
The dashboard is mounted with two plates, whose spacing can be adjusted in a wide
range. M6x12 screws are used to mount the dashboard, which are included in the
kit. Don’t exchange them for any other. The max. screw length is 12 mm.
Note: do not mount the dashboard directly to a flat surface. The housing is not flat.
Fig. 3. Mounting bracket.

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4. Display configuration
Dashboard is only compatible witch Windows 10 PC and USB 3.0 standard!
4.1 Download and install SIMHUB application from the website
simhubdash.com.
4.2 Download display drivers from the same website.

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Next click to link to download drivers
4.3 After downloading the file, follow the instructions to install the drivers.
4.4 Plug the screen with a USB cable.
4.5 Restart Simhub.
4.6 Enable the appropriate kind of display in dash studio:

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4.7 Select a dashboard to be displayed

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5. LED configuration
5.1 The led editor allows you to create simple or complex led layouts. To manage
your LEDs behavior goes to ARDUINO tab and select RGB LEDs.
5.2 Editor overview

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1. Allows to manage and change active profile. A profile contains an entier led definition.
The editor will remember the last profile used for the current game and reload it after
a game change.
2. Allows to edit the profile : title, game ...
3. Open the test-data editor : most of the game data can be simulated using the test data
editor.
4. LED Brightness control
5. Result preview : shows the overall result of the led profile using the current game data
or test data (using test data editor)
6. Add a new effect from the effects library.
7. Add a simple group to the profile
5.3 Test data editor
The test data editor allows you to simulate most game data. To use it click on "open
test data editor". The test data editor will open and will be enabled by default, you can
disable it anytime to use live data by unchecking the following checkbox, or simply
close the window:

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Then you can change the current status, game running or not running, rpms ... and
see the effect on the led preview.
More detailed information about LED configurations can be found on the Simhub
website.