System Requirements


Hardware

The subsequent table comprises a list of essential hardware required to set up the upcoming sections demos. Please be advised that certain items are optional and not mandatory for all the demonstrations.

Item

Quantity

Necessity

Description

UDK1 Kit

1+

Mandatory

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Each kit comprises of one LC13 device (with AoA antenna), five LC14 devices (with non-AoA antenna), and 2 USB type C data cables.

USB-C
Data
Cable

2+ (depending on the demo)

Optional

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To power the UDK1 devices, for data exchange with a PC, or to re-flash the firmware. Note: 2 USB-C data cables are available in the UDK1 box. Re-flashing the board is optional. Devices are programmed from the production.

Battery

6+ (depending on the demo)

Optional

To power the UDK1 device without using the USB-C cable.
Recommended:
  • Fenix RCR123A (3.7V)

  • Keeppower RCR123A 3.7V (860 mAh & included charger

Fenix keeppower

Clamp or
tripod with
camera
mount

4+

Recommended

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For attachment of the Anchor devices in the RTLS demos.
Recommended: Super Clamp Mount
Phone
Device 1

1

Recommended

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Used for running the LEAPS Manager, an application that can be used to configure the devices and visualize of the network using Bluetooth or MQTT. Requires Android OS version 6.0 or higher.

iOS
Device

1

Optional

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Used for running the Qorvo Nearby Interaction application, an iOS application that communicates with the Nearby Interaction accessories (UDK1) and displays the distances and directions to them. Requires an iPhone with an U1 chip and iOS version 16 or newer.

Desktop
Device

1

Optional

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User for various purposes: for running a VirtualBox image that contains the web server applications (LEAPS Gateway, LEAPS Server, LEAPS Center and MQTT Broker), supporting Windows, MacOS and Linux operating systems. Besides that, it can be used for for updating the device using USB/UART/Bluetooth, for communication with the device via USB/UART, for reprogramming of the UDK1 devices that contain the DAPLink integrated and for development of custom applications using the UDK1 SDK.

Raspberry
Pi 3B
or newer

1

Optional

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Used for fast setup of a gateway with web server applications, including LEAPS Gateway, LEAPS Server, LEAPS Center and MQTT Broker. Besides that, it can be used for updating the device using USB/UART/Bluetooth, for communication with the device via USB/UART, for reprogramming the UDK1 devices that contain the DAPLink integrated.


Software

Below is the list of all software applications and tools that are essential for demonstration purposes and for development with the UDK1.


LEAPS Applications and Tools

Item

Version

Necessity

Description

LEAPS UWBS

-

Optional

The LEAPS Ultra-Wideband Sus-System firmware. The UDK1 devices come with LEAPS UWBS preloaded from the production. The firmware is necessary only in case of firmware update or device recovery.

LEAPS Manager

-

Optional

An Android application that can be used for configuration of the devices and visualization of the network using Bluetooth or MQTT.

LEAPS Gateway

-

Optional

A Linux daemon application that serves as a bridge between the LEAPS UWBS and the LEAPS Server and, hence the TCP/IP network.

LEAPS Server

-

Optional

A Linux daemon application that serves as a central data hub for the UWB network, responsible for aggregating and transmitting data to/from the external systems via the MQTT Broker.

LEAPS Center

-

Optional

A Web application for configuration and visualization of the UWB network.

Starting with SDK

-

Optional

UDK1 SDK (Software Development Kit) based on Zephyr RTOS that can be used for evaluation and development of the custom Ultra-Wideband applications.


Partner Applications and Tools

Item

Version

Necessity

Description

UWB Ranging & AoA Demo App

-

Optional

A Qorvo® desktop application that demonstrates the functionality of Qorvo FiRa-compatible devices. It allows configuring the devices and visualizing the Two-Way Ranging, Angle-of-Arrival and location data on a desktop. The application supports Windows, macOS and Linux operating systems.

Qorvo Nearby Interaction

-

Optional

Qorvo® Nearby Interaction and Qorvo® NI Background applications that allow users to easily evaluate Qorvo Ultra-Wideband technology with the Apple Nearby Interaction framework. The application is available on the App Store.

Third-party Applications and Tools

Item

Version

Necessity

Description

Mosquitto MQTT Broker

2.0.11

Optional

Mosquitto is an MQTT v5.0/v3.1.1/v3.1 broker. The recommended version of Mosquitto is 2.0.11.


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Tested devices: SamSung A7, Samsung Galaxy A21S, Samsung Galaxy A22