> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.shortrange.tech/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Get Started with OpenDoorSim

> Want your own OpenDoorSim? The process is pretty straightforward:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Get The Parts " icon="boxes" titleSize="h2">
    Choose **one** of the following options to get the parts:

    <CardGroup cols={2}>
      <Card title="Buy an Official Kit" icon="rocket-launch" href="https://shortrange.tech/store/">
        Support the project directly! Comes with everything you need, including:

        * Pre-built and flashed board
        * Rugged ASA Carbon Fiber Case
        * Screen, Encoder, and other accessories
        * Direct build support and troubleshooting assistance

        Great for a faster build experience. Minimal tools required!
      </Card>

      <Card title="Or, Self Manufacture" icon="industry-windows" href="/index">
        Good for experts and makers. You will need to do the following:

        * Order PCBs using the provided Gerber, BOM, and PnP files on GitHub
        * Assemble the board
        * Format the microcontroller using PlatformIO. flash the firmware, load the filesystem
        * 3D print your own case
        * Order all parts needed from the respective BOMs for building out the kit
      </Card>
    </CardGroup>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Build Your Kit" icon="hammer" titleSize="h2">
    Got parts? It's time to build out your kit! Hardware menus, custom modules, sleek cases and more await...

    If you have an ODS board only, you can jump to the next step — you'll still be able to connect a reader, scan, and interact with ODS via the Web UI. 

    <CardGroup cols={2}>
      <Card title="Build Screen and Encoder" icon="tv" href="/opendoorsim/build-guides/screen-and-encoder">
        Two essential accessories you'll need if you want to interact with ODS via the onboard hardware menu.
      </Card>

      <Card title="Build LAB Case" icon="briefcase-blank" href="/opendoorsim/build-guides/lab-case">
        Enclose your ODS board, screen, and encoder in an awesome case with a mount for your reader.
      </Card>
    </CardGroup>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect Your Reader and Start Scanning" icon="binary" titleSize="h2">
    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/shortrangetechnologies/_UAnbxd_QfiC0doW/images/ODS_Quick_Start.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=_UAnbxd_QfiC0doW&q=85&s=f953fdf4f1c8a6ba0af93e95a8870ba6" alt="ODS Quick Start" width="1650" height="1275" data-path="images/ODS_Quick_Start.jpg" />
    </Frame>

    For more detailed instructions, check out the [Operating Guide](/opendoorsim/user-manuals/operating-guide).
  </Step>
</Steps>