Getting started is easy. You don’t need to learn a new OS or a new programing language, the Infrafon CC2 device works just like a modern, mobile terminal: You send the screen content you wish to display as a structured set of JSON.
You can handle your backend the way you and the customers are used to. Like to try it for yourself? Apply for your developing kit and start developing.
What are Dataviews and how do I create and use them? Interested in learning how it works? Check out our new Dataview-Developer’s-Guide which explains how to use APIs, Infopages and Widgets to create a congruent user experience without troubling your IT-guys.
If you chose the developer option or just want to see what's possible outside the demos. This is the quick start guide for you and lead you through the first steps of setting up your own demo.
You will need the CC2, a USB-C cable to connect to your computer and the provided User login for the IES.
CC2
Data USB-C Cable
IES login
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Additionally you should be familiar with the JSON format and MQTT basics.
First thing we will do is connect the device to your PC. For that you just plug in the USB-C cable. The device should be visible as an external flash on your laptop. If thats not the case you will need to deactivate the protection first.
For that while the CC2 is connected to the PC, tap a magnet to the back of the device(in the position of the gray and blue button). Then imediatly hold down the blue button, until the device appears on your PCs file system.
For that while the CC2 is connected to the PC, tap a magnet to the back of the device(in the position of the gray and blue button). Then imediatly hold down the blue button, until the device appears on your PCs file system.
Once you've received your developer device, you can find the admin portal at www.infrafon.cloud where we have already set up an account for you. The login credentials will be send to you as soon as the dev kit is shipped.
The Infrafon backend is a management suite for deployment of multiple smart badges in a broad environment. You have the options to manage network configurations for different locations, set up accounts and schedule devices ota firmware updates.
For now, all we want to do here is register the device(s) we want to use.
Under "Devices" > "add single device" you can now add your CC2 with the device id. The id is either displayed on the epaper or on the backside in the format: 38b8ebe1xxxx
Use the button "Add Single Device"
Enter the device ID and press the "Create" button
Under "Dataview" > "add Dataview" you can create your Dataviews. Our visual Dataviewdesigner is still in development, so for documentation to create the Dataview you can check out the latest Version of our Dataview-developers-reference-guide. To actually create the Dataview, just upload the JSON file.
Go to the device section and return the added CC1 to your respective kiosk. (Though the device is in a returned state, the backend doesn't know, so you need to manually return it.)If there's an error ('Device did not check return') it's ok.
Go to the device section and select 'Allocate'. When the allocation window opens, you put in the username, select the Dataview and put the user data for the data view as a JSON in, then press Allocate.
On your device: Press the home button to deactivate sleep mode and then press the QR-code. In the top bar it should read: 'fetching for dataviews'
A mix of more general but also specific technical questions inspired by the conversations we had with our partner developers