user manual
Freedrum User Manual
https://www.freedrum.rocks/setup
Getting started with your new
Freedrum.
1. Download the Freedrum app.
The Freedrum application is available for iOS and Android devices. This
application will help you with the setup of your new Freedrum sensors. You
should download this application to configure your sensors before use.
Follow the instructions within the application to setup your Freedrum sensors
correctly.
Links (placeholders, not live):
Get the Freedrum app for iOS
Get the Freedrum app for Android
2. Read the safety information.
1. Do not expose your Freedrum sensors to liquid, moisture, humidity, or
rain.
2. The Freedrum sensors are not waterproof.
3. Do not tamper with or abuse the Freedrum sensors. For example, without
limitation, do not drop, disassemble, open, crush, bend, deform, puncture,
shred, microwave, incinerate, paint, or insert foreign objects into the
Freedrum sensors.
4. Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean your Freedrum sensors.
5. Do not expose your Freedrum sensors to extremely high or low
temperatures.
6. Do not leave your Freedrum sensors in direct sunlight for an extended
period of time.
7. Do not leave your Freedrum sensors near open flames such as cooking
burners.
8. Do not dispose of your Freedrum sensors in a fire. The batteries could
explode.
9. Do not bring your Freedrum sensors into contact with any sharp objects.
This can cause scratches and damage.
10. Do not insert anything into your Freedrum sensors unless otherwise
specified in the user manual. This may damage the internal components.
11. Do not attempt to disassemble your Freedrum sensor, it does not contain
serviceable components.
12. Freedrum has an operating temperature of between 0°C and 35°C.
13. Avoid leaving Freedrum in a parked car due the high temperatures that
may occur.
3. Attaching the Freedrum sensors.
The Freedrum sensors can be placed on the provided drumsticks using the
provided drumstick straps as shown in the diagram. The Freedrum sensors can
also be attached to your feet using the provided feet straps as shown in the
diagram.
4. Turn Freedrum on.
You may turn each Freedrum sensor on by pressing shortly on the large square
button. A pulsating light blue light will appear to indicate that the sensor is
turned on. You can turn Freedrum off by holding the button for 2 seconds. The
sensor LED will begin to fade and blink to indicate that it will turn off.
5. Pair Freedrum with your smartphone.
Freedrum will blink blue to indicate the Bluetooth is not connected yet. Once
Freedrum is connected via Bluetooth to a device, the light will shine without
blinking. Follow the instructions in the application for pairing each Freedrum
device. The Freedrum sensors can be paired with iOS and Android devices. The
Freedrum application can be downloaded using the links below (placeholders,
not live):
Get the Freedrum app for iOS
Get the Freedrum app for Android
6. Calibrating Freedrum.
The Freedrum sensors are calibrated by holding the sensors so that they are
pointing in front of you and pressing the square button on the sensors as shown
in the image. The Freedrum virtual drum kit is created in the air using angles.
Every time you use Freedrum or change seating position, you must press the
square button on the sensors to reposition the drum kit in front of you. Watch
this tutorial video for best playing practices: (placeholder link).
7. Keep the sensors flat.
In order for Freedrum to hit the correct drums and cymbals, the Freedrum
sensors need to be kept flat, facing towards you. This means that you should not
allow the stick to rotate in your hands while playing. If you allow for the sensor
to rotate, it will not be able to detect the hits correctly. Watch this tutorial video
for best playing practices: (placeholder link).
8. Be gentle.
Freedrum is designed for playing in the air. Due to the limitations of the internal
sensors, you should avoid playing the Freedrum sensors with excessive force.
Playing Freedrum with excessive force will cause the incorrect drums to be
played. If you notice that the wrong drums are being played, hold the Freedrum
sensors still for 1 second and try playing with less force. Watch this tutorial video
for best playing practices: (placeholder link).
Standby mode:
When the Freedrum sensor is still, it will enter into standby mode. The current
battery level will be indicated by a pulsating LED (see below for colour
reference). If the sensor is in standby mode for a long period of time, it will turn
off automatically to save power.
LED colours and patterns:
Blinking blue: Not connected
Solid blue: Connected (2 seconds)
Slow pulse green: Standby and battery level is between 100%-31%. Time of
pulse is 2 seconds.
Medium pulse yellow: Standby and battery level is between 30%-11%. Time of
pulse is 1 second.
Fast pulse red: Battery level is between 10%-1% (consistent state when sensor is
on). Time of pulse is 0.5 seconds
When the battery is low (between 10%-1%) then it should always fast pulse red.
User must charge sensor.
The sensor will change colour gradually during use. The colour changes
depending on the angle of the sensor.
FCC Regulatory Statements:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
ISED Regulatory Statements:
This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference; and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference thatmay
cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes:
1. l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
2. l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le
fonctionnement.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) – This Class B Digital Apparatus Complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet Appareil numerique de la classe (B) est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.