
How to set up an register your NTRIP-X triple-band GNSS base station: Step-by-Step Guide
Onocoy uses a global network of GNSS reference stations managed by community members, applying DePIN principles of blockchain technology. Their vision is to provide global access to correction data, provided in real-time, highly accurate, for various applications, in a more cost-effective way compared to traditional approaches.
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The following is a step-by-step guide to setting up your device and connecting it to the onocoy network.
Onocoy network compatible device setup - NTRIP-X triple-band GNSS base station
NTRIP-X is a multi-band, multi-constellation GNSS RTK base-station with built-in NTRIP Client and Wi-Fi connectivity. The base station supports GPS L1/2/5, GLONASS L1/2, Galileo E1/5a/5b and BDS B1I/2I/3I simultaneously
Unbox and Start-Up the NTRIP-X Device
What’s inside the box:
- NTRIP-X Base Station;
- Harxon CXS627A calibrated multiband GNSS antenna;
- 5 m Antenna Cable;
- WiFi Antenna;
- USB-C Power Cable: An additional USB-C power supply with at least 2A current rating is needed.;
- Pole Mount for Surver GNSS + TEN90 Mush Antenna.
Connect the cables:
1. Plug the USB-C cable and power the NTRIP-X base station with USB-C power supply – We recommend using the adapter from Qoltec 12W | 5V | 2.4A
2. Remove the red plastic for “GNSS” and connect the smaller end of the satellite antenna cable – SMA-Male connector
Power Up and Understand the LED indicators:
Wi-Fi LED (green)
The Wi-Fi LED lights up whenever the NTRIP-X device is connected to an access point. Its intensity varies with the reception quality and can be used to find the optimum position for the Wi-Fi antenna, just place it where the LED shines brightest.
Please note that the NTRIP-X can also work as an access point for initial configuration. Connections where the NTRIP-X acts as access point are not reflected by the Wi-Fi LED.
GNSS LED (green)
The GNSS LED is active while the GNSS receiver has a position fix.
Status LED (RGB)
The status LED is full color and displays the status of several internal modules as a succession of blink-codes in different colors. Each sequence starts with “white” and continues with colors according to modules currently active. Colors and blink-codes are detailed in the table below, here are some typical ones:
white – white – …
All modules but the Wi-Fi access point (AP) disabled. This is the state after factory reset, you can connect to the internal AP and configure the device.
white – blue (double) – white – blue (double) – …
The device is successfully connected to a Wi-Fi network. No other modules active.
white – blue (double) – green (double) – white – blue (double) – green (double) – …
The device is successfully connected to a Wi-Fi network and to an NTRIP-Caster.
The status LED is also used for the display of several special device states:
• Button pressed > 1 s.: Fast yellow flashing (-> Start WPS)
• WPS currently activated: Continuous yellow blinking
• Button pressed > 15 s.: Fast pink flashing (-> Factory reset)
• Transient errors: Fast red flashing for 2 s.
• System is booting: Several blink codes white/red
Configuring the NTRIP Client – Onocoy
Setting up the device
The delivery includes the NTRIP-X device, a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi antenna, and a multi-band GNSS antenna with 5m antenna cable.
An additional USB-C power supply with at least 2.4 A current rating is needed. To set-up the device, connect the Wi-Fi antenna to the left (WIFI) antenna port and the GNSS antenna to the right (GNSS) antenna port using the supplied antenna cable. Make sure that the GNSS antenna
is mounted with a good 360° view to the sky and in such a way that it will not move while active. Plug-in the USB-C power supply (not included) to start operation.
Under no circumstances should the GNSS antenna be re-positioned while the device is powered. If you need to change the antenna location, unplug the NTRIP-X power, change the antenna position and then, with the antenna tightly fixed, power on the device again.
Wi-Fi Connection and Internet Setup
Connect to the Device’s Wi-Fi:
1. Find and connect to the NTRIP-X_XXXXXX (where XXXXXX is a unique number) device’s Wi-Fi network on your phone, PC, or Mac. Open a browser and navigate to http://192.168.4.1. (not https://) where you should be greeted by the configuration page:
Enable the WiFi module by clicking on the switch marked “1” in the screenshoot above. This will un-blur the WiFi configuration under “2”.
Enter your Wi-Fi SSID and password to connect the NTRIP-X to your home network and then press “Trimiteți/Submit” butoon marked “3”.
The device will reboot, and the status LED will eventually indicate the Wi-Fi connection (blue double blink).
Register/login on console.onocoy.com/explorer
If we don’t already have an account created select the “Sign Up” button and follow these steps:
Step 1. Fill in the First Name, Last Name and e-mail address fields
Step 2. Select the “Join as a Miner” role
Step 3.1. Select one of the options in the “GNSS/RTK expertise” field and check the “I have a GNSS reference station” checkbox. Search the attached list for the GNS NTRIP-X GNS device
Step 3.2. Select one of the options in the “Crypto expertise” field. We recommend installing the solana Phantom wallet (browser extension) to receive the reward for mining.
Step 4 Answer the 2 questions and check the box (mandatory) “I accept the privacy policy”. Then click the “Register now” button
After completing these steps we just need to confirm our e-mail address.
If you already have an account created, ignore these steps and log in directly.
Adding the device in onocoy explorer
Go to the “Reference Stations” button, then “NTRIP Credentials” to add a new miner. Up to 3 miners can be added per new account. If you want to add to many it is necessary to send e-mail to info@onocoy.com
The device name/credential will be generated automatically, you only need to set a password and a description (optional) to easily identify the device.
Before proceeding to the next step you should note down the device name and password as they are necessary for the configuration of the NTRIP-X device
Configuring the NTRIP Client – Onocoy
After connecting the Wi-Fi network and securing the device, the NTRIP client needs to be configured to connect to an NTRIP server of your choice.
Enable the NTRIP client module by clicking on the switch in the upper right corner of the NTRIP client pane which will unblur the configuration area:
Enter the host name or IP address of the NTRIP server of your choice and change the port number if necessary, the standard port 2101 is pre-selected. Enter the Mountpoint, Username and Password as supplied by the NTRIP server administrator and click the ‘Submit’ Button to activate the changes.The device re-configures and should be showing a blue double-blink (Wi-Fi) and a green double-blink (NTRIP client) to indicate success.
Final setup:
After completing the steps explained above, we have installed the Solana Phantom wallet (extension in the browser) we just need to add the miner in the console.
We will go to the Reference Stations section again, then click the “Connect Server” button.
If the wallet is connected to the account it should be visible in this step. Press the “Next” button to proceed to the next step “Credentials”
In the following we will select our device from the list and press the “Next” button.
Finally, the last step (3) is where our device is displayed, connects to the blockchain and starts mining.
Things to consider when mining Onocoy Token
- Provide Stable Power Supply: Use a 5V, 2.0 amp power adaptor to ensure stable power to your miner. Fluctuations in power can impact the miner’s performance and reduce your ONO token earnings.
- Install Near Wi-Fi Hotspot for Optimal Connectivity: The miner should be set up as close to your Wi-Fi router or hotspot.
- Avoid Antenna Splitters and Third-Party Cables: Do not use splitters or third-party cables, as these can significantly reduce signal strength or damage the miner. The antenna and cable provided by the miner are designed to work optimally together.
- Avoid Unnecessary Reconfiguration: Once your miner is set up correctly and functioning well, avoid making adjustments or reconfiguring it for other purposes. Tampering with a well-performing setup could signal issues or damage to your miner.
