Axiom is the simplest way to get measurements into a computer or tablet, and this guide will get you up and running in no time

===== Axiom Features =====

Here's a quick overview of the physical features of your Axiom

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Inside the unit itself there is also
  * a 2000 mAh battery and charger
  * an accelerometer and gyroscope sensor for sensing motion
  * bluetooth and USB connectivity

===== Turning Axiom on and off =====

To turn Axiom on, press the power button

To turn Axiom off, hold down the power button until the power LED stops blinking

Axiom is always turned on when connected by USB

^ Power & connection LED ^ Status ^
| Off | Off |
| Flashing Green | On battery power |
| Solid Green | On USB power |
| Flashing Blue | On battery power, bluetooth connected |
| Amber | Low battery |

When on battery, Axiom will turn itself off after a period of inactivity to avoid running down the battery

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==Top Tip==
Axiom will turn off when unplugged from USB. If you'd like it to stay turned on, hold down the power button while you unplug it
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===== Using Axiom =====

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=== The Axiom (web) App ===
To get started with Axiom, go to the web app at [[https://axiom.robotical.app|axiom.robotical.app]]
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For a guided introduction to Axiom, press the **Getting Started** button and start the //Getting Started with Axiom// tutorial

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==== Supported Devices ====

The Axiom software will run on many devices, including almost any recent device with bluetooth or USB connectivity

On computers, chromebooks and Android tablets, no software installation is necessary. For iPads you can download the Robotical Axiom app

^ Device ^ App Version ^ Requirements ^
| Windows PC / Laptop | web app at [[https://axiom.robotical.app|axiom.robotical.app]] | Chrome based web browser. Bluetooth or USB |
| Chromebook | web app at [[https://axiom.robotical.app|axiom.robotical.app]] | Chrome web browser. Bluetooth or USB |
| Android tablet | web app at [[https://axiom.robotical.app|axiom.robotical.app]] | Chrome web browser. Bluetooth or USB |
| iPad | Robotical Axiom iOS app | |
| Linux computer | web app at [[https://axiom.robotical.app|axiom.robotical.app]] | Chromium browser with webBLE enabled, or USB |
| Mac computer | web app at [[https://axiom.robotical.app|axiom.robotical.app]] | USB only |

===== The magnetic connector system =====

Axiom sensor modules connect using magnetic cables. These will simply snap into place and you can't connect them wrong!

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Once a sensor is connected it will be automatically identified and configured, and will pop up in the live view of the app and start producing data - you don't need to click a single button!

===== Updating Axiom =====

You can easily update the firmware on your Axiom over USB using our web updater at [[https://updates.robotical.io/axiom/web-updater/|updates.robotical.io/axiom/web-updater/]]