> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.tempoweave.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.tempoweave.com/tempotreadle-iii/tempotreadle-iii-beta/tempotreadle-iii-beta-quick-start.md). # TempoTreadle III (Beta)— Quick Start ***Note: This user guide is in process and may include information not yet available in your version...*** Get your TempoTreadle 3 box talking to **TempoWeave Mobile** and start weaving in a few minutes. (For the full reference — naming, Wi-Fi troubleshooting, every button — see the TempoTreadle 3 Owner's Guide.) ### What you need * Your TempoTreadle 3 box and its USB-C cable * The 16-channel treadle sensor ribbon (snaps into the box) * Your phone with **TempoWeave Mobile** installed *** ### 1. Power on the box The box has **no power switch** — it runs on USB-C power or its internal battery. * **From off:** plug in the USB-C cable, **or** press the **top button** once. * The screen lights up, shows the LoftyFiber logo, then a status screen. > First time out of the box, leave it plugged in for an hour or two to top up the battery. The battery icon turns **amber while charging** and reads **100%** when full. ### 2. Connect the treadle sensor Snap the 16-channel ribbon connector into the box. That's it — no configuration needed. ### 3. Put the box and your phone on the same Wi-Fi You have two ways. **Option A is the fastest and works anywhere** (no home network needed) — great for a first run, a guild meeting, or a retreat. #### Option A — Use the box's own Wi-Fi (easiest) 1. On the box screen, confirm it says it's on its **own Wi-Fi network**. If not, **hold the bottom button for 2 seconds** to switch it there. 2. On your phone, open **Wi-Fi settings** and join the network named **`TempoTreadle-XXXX`** (the box shows its exact name on screen). * Password: **`weaveon123`** 3. Open **TempoWeave Mobile** — continue to Step 4. #### Option B — Use your home Wi-Fi 1. Join the box's own Wi-Fi first (Option A, steps 1–2). 2. A setup page may pop up automatically; if not, open a browser to **`http://192.168.7.1/wifi`**. 3. Pick your home network from the list, enter its password, and submit. The box reboots and joins your Wi-Fi. 4. Reconnect your phone to that **same home network**, then open TempoWeave Mobile. *** ### 4. Connect in TempoWeave Mobile 1. Open **TempoWeave Mobile**. 2. Go to Settings | Setup. It will find your TempoTreadle box automatically. Tap it to connect. * In a room with multiple TempoTreadles and not sure which box is yours? Tap **Identify** in the app — the box's screen flashes brightly so you can spot it. 3. The box screen shows the app name once connected. You're linked. ### 5. Start weaving * Start a weaving session in TempoWeave Mobile. * Press your treadles — the app follows along and keeps your place. * Watch the app, not the box: the box screen **dims on its own** to save battery while you weave. **Tap either button** to brighten it for a look. *** ### Tuning your treadles (optional) If a treadle isn't registering, use **Tune mode** in TempoWeave Mobile. The box screen shows a **live list of which treadles it currently sees pressed** — step on each one and confirm the right number lights up. *** ### Good to know * **Battery & charging.** Green = running on battery, amber = charging, red = low. The box charges over USB-C from any phone charger, computer, or USB battery pack. * **Auto power-off.** To save battery, the box can turn itself off after a stretch of no treadle activity (default **60 minutes**, adjustable or off in TempoWeave Mobile's settings). It only does this **on battery**, never while charging, and gives you a **30-second on-screen warning** — press any button to keep it awake. Tap the top button to wake it later. * **Buttons at a glance:** | Button | Tap | Hold 2 seconds | | ---------- | ----------------------- | ----------------------------- | | **Top** | Show box details / wake | Power off | | **Bottom** | Show Wi-Fi & status | Switch to the box's own Wi-Fi | *** ### Quick troubleshooting * **App can't find the box.** Make sure the phone and box are on the **same Wi-Fi**. The fastest fix is Option A: hold the bottom button 2 s to put the box on its own Wi-Fi, then join `TempoTreadle-XXXX` on your phone. * **Screen is dim.** That's normal — it dims to save battery. Tap any button to brighten it. * **Box turned itself off.** That's the inactivity auto power-off. Tap the top button to turn it back on; raise or disable the timer in TempoWeave Mobile if you'd rather it stay on longer. * **Still stuck?** Email Barry at ****.