Rapsodo HITTING 2.0 Baseball Hitting Trainer User Manual

: June 6, 2024
: Rapsodo

Rapsodo HITTING 2.0 Baseball Hitting Trainer

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What’s Inside the Box

Monitor

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Protective Tank & RCE

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USB Cables & Charger

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Measuring Tape

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Monitor Clip

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Quick Start Guide

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Protective Cases

Cloud + App

Create a coach account and player profiles at cloud.rapsodo.com
This will be your username and password to login to both the cloud and applications.
The Rapsodo Hitting App must be downloaded in order to use HITTING 2.0
To download go to the Apple App Store and search Rapsodo HITTING

App Requirements:

iOS 10.3 or later
iPad Air 2 or newer

OVERVIEW

OPERATING THE MONITOR

Turning the Monitor ON

To turn the monitor on, press the power button
The front LED display will turn RED indicating the monitor is on but not ready to measure
The rear LED will turn RED when ready to connect

Turning the Monitor OFF

Press the power button

UNDERSTANDING THE MONITOR LED DISPLAYS

Front LED Display

The front LED display provides information on the monitor status, and will give the “green light” to hit when the device is ready to measure.

Rear LED Display

The rear LED display provides information on connectivity and battery. This display will be especially important when pairing the app with the monitor.

OPERATING THE RAPSODO COMPUTING ENGINE (RCE)

Turning the RCE ON

To turn the RCE on, press the power button
After 10-15 seconds the power LED will turn on and the RCE will be ready to connect to the monitor

Turning the RCE OFF

Press the power button
It will take 10-15 seconds for the RCE to turn off.

UNDERSTANDING THE RCE LED DISPLAYS

CHARGING THE DEVICES

Charging the Monitor

The battery can be charged by connecting the included USB cable into the port on the rear monitor panel
The rear LED will show AMBER indicating the monitor is charging
The rear LED will switch off indicating the device has been sufficiently charged
The LED indication will blink red indicating the battery charge is getting low and the battery should be charged

Charging the RCE

The battery can be charged by connecting the included USB-C cable to the USB-C charging port (located on the side of the power button)
The power LED will show AMBER indicating the monitor is charging
The power LED will switch off indicating the device has been sufficiently charged
The LED indication will blink red indicating the battery charge is getting low and the battery should be charged
The monitor and RCE must be charged separately to ensure a complete charge for each device

PAIRING THE RCE AND THE APP

Connect the RCE to the monitor via USB to mini USB
Press the power button on the monitor and RCE
Connect to Rapsodo Wifi in iPad settings
Open the Rapsodo HITTING 2.0 app and press the Wifi connection button.

DEVICE PLACEMENT AND SETUP

Rapsodo HITTING 2.0 operates in a tank. Correct positioning is important to get accurate results.

Internal Tank Set-Up
1. Attach monitor to mount plate
2. Place RCE in housing
3. Connect USB from monitor to RCE
Tank Positioning
Rapsodo HITTING 2.0 should be placed 14′ from the front of home plate and the camera opening should face the batter.
The tank should be placed on an even surface and SHOULD NOT be used in the rain or wet conditions.
Rapsodo HITTING 2.0 should only be used at the designated distance and on a flat surface. Improper placement may cause injury.
Calibration
1. Align monitor angles with help of the application
2. Use azimuth view and tape measure to position the tank directly in the center of home plate.

CALIBRATION

Press calibration icon inside app
Adjust monitor angles to 20 degrees and 90 degrees
To calibrate the monitor have a person stand on the center of home plate. The red line in the azimuth view should go directly down the middle of home plate.

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

App shows low monitor battery	Charge RCE and monitor separately
Results seem inaccurate	Make sure the tank is placed at 14’ and you

have correctly calibrated the monitor
Can’t connect to app| Connect to wifi and calibrate from the play tab inside the app
Data not syncing to cloud| Disconnect from RCE wifi and connect to an internet based wifi. Press sync and leave app open

SPECIFICATIONS

Exit Velocity
Exit Velocity is the speed of the baseball as it comes off the bat after contact.

Direction
The direction, plotted on a baseball diamond, that an in-play ball takes in flight.

Spin Direction
The tilt or angle of the baseball from the contact point, measured in degrees, created by the Magnus effect. The Magnus Effect is created by the air pressure surrounding the spinning baseball on its path from the bat.

Launch Angle
Launch Angle is the vertical angle at which the baseball leaves the bat after contact.

Spin Rate
The rate at which the ball spins during flight after contact, measured in rotations per minute (RPM).

3D Ball Flight
Instantly track the ball off the bat to see the actual ball flight of the projected hit.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Interference
Rapsodo HITTING 2.0 is an extremely sensitive and accurate data-tracking monitor. While Rapsodo HITTING 2.0 hardware has been engineered to achieve accuracy within a regular baseball environment; many everyday items like electrical appliances, computers, cell phones, bulbs, etc. may produce electrical or optical interference that can generate false readings. You need to be aware of these kinds of products in the environment where Rapsodo HITTING 2.0 is used, as they may cause interferences.

Use In Well-Lit Environments
Rapsodo HITTING 2.0 should be used in well lit locations. Performance may vary in certain lighting conditions, particularly in low light conditions, which may result in incorrect measurements.

Do not use Rapsodo Hitting 2.0 in Wet Conditions
Rapsodo HITTING 2.0 is not water resistant. Do NOT expose the device to water as it may get damaged.

App Updates
Rapsodo will periodically update and improve the features of the Rapsodo Baseball app. It is recommended that users regularly download the latest version to make for the highest monitor performance.

Return Policy and Warranty
Rapsodo provides a (1) one-year limited warranty for manufacturing defects. Under conditions of the warranty agreement, purchasers will be entitled to repair or replacement for defective Rapsodo products. This warranty begins from the date of initial purchase. Rapsodo may also choose to refund the purchase price of the product to the purchaser, at its sole discretion. Warranty detailed information and return policy can be found online at www.rapsodo.com/policy-warranty.

Regulatory notice: Waste electrical and electronic equipment
The symbol on the product or its packaging signifies that this product has to be disposed separately from ordinary household wastes at its end of life. Please kindly be aware that this is your responsibility to dispose electronic equipment at recycling centres in order to help conserve natural resources. Each country in the European Union should have its collection centres for electrical and electronic equipment recycling. For information about your recycling drop off point, please contact your local electrical and electronic equipment waste management authority. Do not dispose of the Rapsodo device with household waste. Batteries are not to be disposed of in municipal waste stream and require separate collection. Disposal of the packaging and your Rapsodo should be done in accordance with local regulations.

SUPPORT/CONTACT

If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact us at:
Email: support@rapsodo.com
Phone: 1.844.772.7763
www.rapsodo.com

Documents / Resources

| Rapsodo HITTING 2.0 Baseball Hitting Trainer [pdf] User Manual
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