Step 1: Unbox & Inventory

What You'll Do

Check every item in the box against the inventory list below. Catching a missing part now saves a much longer delay once mounting is underway.

Before You Start

Find a clear, well-lit surface to unpack onto
Have the original packaging nearby -- you may need it if anything is damaged

Inventory Check

Your ICATS package includes the following items. Locate each one and check it off before moving on.

Pool Training System -- Raspberry Pi unit with micro SD card installed
Power supply
Keyboard / Trackpad (Pro: Logitech K400+ or similar; EZ: compact keyboard)
USB Dongle for the keyboard (see note below for where to find it)
HDMI cable

Finding the USB Dongle

On the ICATS Pro keyboard (typically a Logitech K400+), the USB Dongle is stored in the front center edge of the keyboard. On the smaller EZ keyboard, remove the rear battery cover to find it.

Content -- Downloaded at First Power-On

ICATS does not ship with drills pre-installed on the unit. Content downloads automatically on first power-on, once WiFi is connected. Your system includes access to the ICA Starter Module, the Gnarly 90 runout drill set, and sampler content from third-party authors including Tor, Dr. Dave, Sharivari, and Artistic Pool. All of this downloads during Step 4.

Items You Provide

Two items are required for installation but are not included in the box:

Projector -- Not all projectors are compatible with ICATS. Review the projector compatibility list before proceeding. If your projector is not on the list, contact support before mounting anything.
Mounting hardware -- The correct hardware depends on your room. Step 2 covers mount selection, and Step 3 covers the physical installation.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

An item appears to be missing

Check the original packaging carefully -- the USB Dongle in particular is easy to overlook. If an item is genuinely missing after a thorough check, contact support before proceeding.

The micro SD card is not seated in the Raspberry Pi

The SD card slots into the underside of the Raspberry Pi unit. Press it in firmly until it clicks. Do not power on the unit until the card is fully seated.

What's Next?

With your inventory confirmed, Step 2 covers your room dimensions and helps you decide which of the three mount configurations -- End-Mount, Side-Mount, or Vertical-Mount -- is right for your space. That decision drives everything in Step 3, so it is worth taking time to get it right.