Welcome to Walabot DIY What's The Drill Series

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How to set up your Walabot

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How to set up your Walabot

Just follow these quick steps:

  • Install the app.
  • Turn on the Walabot.
  • Pair your phone with the Walabot.
  • Start seeing into your walls.
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How to calibrate your Walabot

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How to calibrate your Walabot

  • Place the flat side of the Walabot firmly against drywall.
  • Press ‘Calibrate’ (while holding the Walabot on the wall).
  • Press ‘Start calibration’ and move the Walabot in wide circular motions.
  • Remember to repeat this process if you start work on another wall.
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Find studs and stud centers

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Find studs and stud centers

  • Calibrate before searching for studs in drywall.
  • Select Images Mode, and move the Walabot over the wall. When it finds a stud you’ll see a graphical representation on your phone.
  • To find the stud center, move the Walabot slowly over the stud. A Stud Center Indication will be shown when you’re right over the center.
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See raw radar images in Expert Mode

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See raw radar images in Expert Mode

  • Make sure your Walabot is calibrated.
  • Select Expert Mode.
  • Place the device on the wall and move slowly over the detection area. The objects inside your wall will show up like a heat map.
  • Adjust the intensity bar for a more accurate image. You'll find that mostly 80% is the optimum level.
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How to detect and trace wires

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How to detect and trace wires

  • Make sure your Walabot is Calibrated
  • Start scanning with the Walabot held vertically
  • If you do not see wires where expected or if the wire image flickers rotate the Walabot until the wire is visible.
  • To trace wires accurately, ensure the Walabot remains parallel to them.
  • If you still can’t detect the wire switch to Expert Mode

    Always ensure the Walabot is kept parallel to the wire. If the wire is vertical, hold the Walabot vertically. If the wire is horizontal, hold the Walabot horizontally. If the wire runs diagonally, hold the Walabot diagonally.

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