Getting Started

Video Assembly

In this guide, we’ll walk you through each step of building your OcuTrap to ensure a smooth and successful setup.

Unpack the Components

Welcome to the OcuTrap assembly guide! In this guide, we’ll walk you through each step of building your OcuTrap to ensure a smooth and successful setup.

Before we begin, make sure you have all the necessary components:

  • The OcuTrap Cage
  • The POD
  • A fully charged battery
  • The Motor

Take a moment to confirm you have all these parts.

Prepare the Battery

Ensure the battery is fully charged. A full charge takes about 5–6 hours (see Battery Overview), so it’s best to charge it ahead of time if you haven’t done so already.

Section 1: Door Assembly

Step 1:

For the motor assembly, gather these components:

  • The bracket (top locking mechanism)
  • White washers
  • Springs
  • Nuts
  • Assembly tool
  • The metal door

Instructions:

  1. Thread the rod through the metal door.
  2. On each end of the rod, add a white washer, followed by a spring, and secure it with a nut.

Step 2: Attach the Motor to the Door

To attach the motor to the door, you’ll need:

  • Two pins
  • Two clevises

Instructions:

  1. Align the motor with the metal door attachments.
  2. Secure it by inserting a pin at both the top and bottom.
  3. Feed the cable through the metal handle.
  4. Double-check that all components are securely fastened and that the door moves smoothly.

Section 2 : POD Assembly

Step 1: Connect Battery

  1. Mate the battery XT30 connector to the trap (10,000 mAh packs use female XT30 on the harness; 5,200 mAh packs use male XT30). The connectors should fit without force — see Battery if they do not mate.

Step 2: Connect the Wire to the POD

  1. Connect the wire from the motor to the POD.
  2. Make sure the connection is secure.
  3. Then mount the pod to the trap

Connect the wire to the POD, ensuring the connection is secure.

With this step, your hardware setup is complete!

Section 3: Software Setup

  1. Create an account on app.ocutrap.com.
  2. Once your account is created, add your trap to it.

Instructions:

  • Locate the POD for your OcuTrap and open it to find the serial number at the top of the device.
  • Log in to your account at app.ocutrap.com.
  • Navigate to the ‘Account’ section in the top-right corner of the dashboard, and click Add Trap at the bottom of the page.
  • Enter the serial number.
  • Follow the in-app prompts to enable your subscription.

Once complete, the app opens your new trap's console page, showing a Waiting for first check-in note that clears once the trap connects.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You’ve successfully assembled and set up your OcuTrap.

If you have any questions or need assistance, contact our team.

Thank you for choosing OcuTrap, and happy trapping!