User Manual

Spike Quick Start Guide 9
Taking a Photo of the Object to Measure
To measure an object, you need to take a photo of it rst. Be sure to aim the
laser (crosshair on the screen) directly at the object you wish to measure.
1 On your Smartphone, ensure
that the Spike app is open and
connected to your Spike.
Refer to Section 2 “Starting Up” for
details.
2 Point your Smartphone at the
object you wish to measure,
ensuring that the crosshair is on
the target.
• The whole object must be on the
same surface or plane as explained
above.
• Ensure the crosshair is on a solid
surface and not on a window or hole.
• Use the zoom slider so you can better
view the crosshair location on your
target, or when you are positioned at
a distance from your target
3 Tap on the screen to take a
picture.
4 Tap on the small preview image
to display the photo you have just
taken.