# ROVR LightCone User Manual

**Version:** 1.3

**Last Updated: October, 2025**

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### **1. Product Overview**

Welcome to **ROVR LightCone** — a Web3-enabled, vehicle-mounted high-precision 3D data acquisition device, purpose-built for large-scale HD mapping and environmental data collection. Equipped with automotive-grade sensors and a powerful onboard AI processing unit, the LightCone integrates seamlessly with the ROVR platform. Users can effortlessly collect data while driving and earn $ROVR token rewards.

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### **2. Package Contents**

1. ROVR LightCone main unit with mounting bracket x1
2. Magnetic base x1
3. Power cable x1
4. Data cable with adapter x1
5. Safety tethers x2
6. Dual-port cigarette lighter adapter x1
7. 24V to 12V converter x1 (LC 1.0 only)
8. 1TB M.2 SSD x1
9. Anti-slip mat x1
10. ROVR LightCone Legal Notice Card x1
11. Quick Start Guide (digital) x1
12. Replacement Lens Cap x1 (LC 1.1 only) 

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### **3. Key Sensors and Components**

* Automotive-grade solid-state LiDAR
* Automotive-grade HD camera
* High-precision automotive-grade IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit)
* Built-in high-performance AI processor
* RTK-enabled for centimeter-level positioning accuracy
* Real-time synchronization with the ROVR mobile app
* IP67-rated waterproof and dustproof enclosure

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### **4. Installation Guide**

#### **4.1 Device Installation**

1. **Place the anti-slip mat** on the vehicle roof.

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2. **Mount the magnetic base** on top of the anti-slip mat.

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3. **Attach the LightCone unit** to the mounting bracket and secure it firmly, turn the knob on the bracket counterclockwise to unlock and clockwise to lock.

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4. **Adjust the pitch angle** to ensure the device is horizontally level.

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5. **Connect the cables** (power-black and data-blue).

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6. **Attach the safety tethers** to prevent accidental detachment.

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7. **Route the cables** into the vehicle through the door gap (doors will still close securely).

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8. **Connect the power:**

* Plug the dual-port cigarette lighter adapter into the 12V/24V vehicle socket.
* Insert the LightCone’s power cable (black) into the adapter’s DP port to power on the device.

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9. **Connect the SSD** into the designated port.

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10. **Secure the safety tethers** and tighten them

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11. **Verify power status** — the LED indicator should illuminate when powered correctly.

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### **5. ROVR App Setup & Operation**

1. **Download and install the ROVR App:** [**https://rovr.network/#/download**](https://rovr.network/#/download)
2. **Launch the app** and tap **Quick Connect** to pair with your LightCone device. On first-time setup, tap **Adjust Now** to obtain a live preview image (BLE transfer may take up to 1 minute — please be patient).

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3. Once the preview loads, ensure the field of view is unobstructed. If the image includes the vehicle hood or any obstruction, adjust the pitch angle using the mounting bracket and refresh the preview until clear. Close the preview by tapping the **X** in the top right corner, then tap **Start Collection** to begin data recording.

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### **6.  Data Upload**

1. After completing a trip, remove the disk(**It’s recommended to wait for about 30 seconds after parking before unplugging the power**) and take it home. Connect it to your computer

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2. Download from the ROVR Official Community Discord or via <https://rovr.network/#/download>
3. For Mac computers, please install as follows:

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4. Log in using your ROVR Network username and password. Click "**Select**" and choose the root folder you want to upload (ROVR:).

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4. Click "**Scan**" to scan the directory and its subdirectories, and then upload.
5. After the data upload is complete, please manually delete the corresponding data.

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### **7. Maintenance & Care**

* Regularly clean the LiDAR and camera lens surfaces using a **soft microfiber cloth**.
* Do **not** use alcohol, cleaning agents, or any **chemical solvents**.
* Avoid washing the device with **high-pressure water jets**.

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### **8. Technical Specifications**

| Specification                      | Value                          |
| ---------------------------------- | ------------------------------ |
| LiDAR Range (905nm)                | 200 meters (@10% reflectivity) |
| Resolution (Horizontal / Vertical) | 0.1° / 0.2°                    |
| Accuracy                           | <2 cm (1σ)                     |
| AI Processing Power                | 8 TOPS                         |
| Camera                             | Automotive-grade HD Camera     |
| IMU Drift (Gyroscope)              | XY < 2.6°/hr, Z < 2.1°/hr      |
| IMU Drift (Accelerometer)          | < 45 μg                        |
| Operating Temperature              | -45°C to 85°C                  |
| Protection Rating                  | IP67 (Waterproof & Dustproof)  |

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#### **Important Notice**

1. $ROVR token rewards are only issued when driving speeds are maintained between **10 km/h and 120 km/h**.
2. The LightCone must be placed outside the vehicle, if it is positioned behind the windshield, the point cloud intensity will be affected, resulting in rewards decreasing by more than 50%
3. The Bluetooth box is not waterproof. Please keep the Bluetooth box inside the vehicle.

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3. After stopping the vehicle, wait for 30 seconds before unplugging the hard drive or cutting off the power. Otherwise, the file may become corrupted due to power loss during data transfer, which can cause the LC to fail to recognize the hard drive (Disk Status: *Idle*).
4. If your hard drive shows no files on the computer, or the used space on the hard drive is less than the used space displayed in the mobile app, you need to repair the hard drive on your computer:
   * Press **Win + R**
   * Type **cmd** and press Enter
   * Run the following command (replace `E:` with your hard drive letter):

     ```
     chkdsk E: /f
     ```
5. **If the Disk Status is still “Idle”:**

   * Format your hard drive to **NTFS**

   **Note:** Make sure to back up any important data before formatting, as this will erase all files on the drive.
6. **If the app is stuck on “Scan Device” and shows `BleError.deviceNotFound`:**
   * Please first check whether the Bluetooth box (black box) on the power cable has a blue indicator light on
7. **If the app is stuck on “Data Parsing”:**
   * Make sure the LC is mounted on the roof of the vehicle and that there are no obstructions above the LC.

### **9. Technical Support & Contact**

For technical support, please contact us:

📧 <support@rovr.network>


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