# Spotline V2: Setup Process

To be show-ready, the Spotline requires both a [**Physical Setup**](#h.dk4yg0poxaxy) and [**Spikemark Setup**](#h.1g47tizbai8r). Below are the basic steps on these processes with links on how to complete each step.

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## Physical Setup Process <a href="#h.dk4yg0poxaxy" id="h.dk4yg0poxaxy"></a>

1. [Install Spotline](https://docs.creativeconners.com/docs/machinery/spotline-v2/spotline-v2-installation)
2. [Install Controls](https://docs.creativeconners.com/docs/stagehand/stagehand-pro-ac/stagehand-pro-4-making-the-connections)
3. [Connect the Spotline to the Stagehand](https://docs.creativeconners.com/docs/stagehand/stagehand-pro-ac/stagehand-pro-4-making-the-connections)
4. [Test functionality before installing rope](https://docs.creativeconners.com/docs/machinery/spotline-v2-operation#h.kv6iagcwmer9)
5. [Install rope onto the Spotline](https://docs.creativeconners.com/docs/machinery/spotline-v2/spotline-v2-rigging-the-spotline)
6. Install Scenery - Unfortunately we can't really help with scenic integration!

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**Because we don’t have limits set yet, jogging too far in either direction can cause scenery collision.**
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7. [Set Physical Limits](https://docs.creativeconners.com/docs/machinery/spotline-v2-operation#h.4ml8trclb7li)

## <img src="https://3040525219-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MhFI6SSKpm8M7EkrYqp%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-312a2668ea3093baa9d108a74b9f74c5c884b06a%2Fimage%20(14).png?alt=media" alt="" data-size="line"> Spikemark Setup Process <a href="#h.1g47tizbai8r" id="h.1g47tizbai8r"></a>

1. [Open Spikemark from the Start Menu](https://docs.creativeconners.com/docs/spikemark)
2. [Add Spotline v2 from the Machine Library](https://docs.creativeconners.com/docs/spikemark/quickstart/adding-motors/1.2-add-motors-from-the-machine-library)
3. [Match IP address with the Stagehand and connect](https://docs.creativeconners.com/docs/spikemark/quickstart/step-5-going-live/going-live)
4. [Auto Tune the Stagehand and Spotline](https://docs.creativeconners.com/docs/spikemark/drive-communication/configuring-the-drive#auto-tuning)
5. [Set Position](https://docs.creativeconners.com/docs/spikemark/position-scale/reset-position)
6. [Set Soft Limits](https://docs.creativeconners.com/docs/spikemark/position-scale/limits/setting-soft-limits)
7. [Use Move to Position to test motion](https://docs.creativeconners.com/docs/spikemark/quickstart/jogging/3.3-move-to-position)
8. [Tune the Motor](https://docs.creativeconners.com/docs/spikemark/position-scale/motor-tuning/motor-tuning-the-practical-approach)
9. [Understand Position Fault](https://docs.creativeconners.com/docs/spikemark/position-scale/max-position-error)

Once both of these setup processes are complete, you are ready to [program cues](https://docs.creativeconners.com/docs/spikemark/quickstart/writing-your-first-cues/4.1-cues-workspace) and run your show!

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