Set up the Guac & Chips Dashboard
The Guac & Chips Dashboard is your central hub for at-a-glance status of your connected hardware, managing your printer queue, and making sure your firmware is up to date.
Table of Contents
Before You Start
Steps
Features
What to know
Next Steps
Before You Start
Assemble Guac
Before diving into the Salsa App it is required to have completed the previous steps of the assembly.
If you have not completed these steps yet, you can find the guides below:
Before you Start
Sign up for a Salsa Account
If you didn’t sign up for your Salsa account during the Guac Assembly, you will need to complete this step before you can log in to the iOS app. Don’t worry – you will not be billed until the end of your trial.
To create your Salsa account:
Visit the Salsa account sign-up page
Enter your name, email address, and phone number
Create a password for your account
Select your profession to personalize your experience
Enter in your billing information
IMPORTANT: After signing up, you’ll be taken straight into the Salsa web app. You will want to close the browser and continue the steps by signing in to the Salsa iOS app on the iPad.
If you’re already in the Salsa iOS app, you may need to tap Done in the top left corner to close the browser.
Step One
Go to the Guac Dashboard
The Guac Dashboard can be found within the Salsa iOS app’s General Settings.
To get to the Guac Dashboard:
Log in to the Salsa iOS app
Tap the Settings gear in the top right corner of the All Events screen
Tap Guac & Chips Dashboard
Note: If Guac is not powered on with the iPad connected, the Guac & Chips Dashboard will report that Guac, the camera, and/or the printer is not connected. This is normal.
Install the iPad into Guac and power on the booth for the components to connect.
If it is still reporting as not connected, head over to the Guac Troubleshooting Guide.
Step Two
Check That Everything Is Connected
The Guac & Chips Dashboard includes a System Check which provides you at-a-glance information about the connected hardware including the camera, printer, and Guac itself.
If everything was set up correctly during the assembly, all three should be showing a green light next to their name.
If you didn’t set up a printer during the assembly, you should see a red light next to Printer Connected. This is normal.
If either Guac or the camera is reported as not connected, head to the Guac Troubleshooting Guide for detailed steps on how to resolve this.
Step Three
Download and Install the Guac Firmware Update
The Guac Firmware is a piece of software installed on the computer inside of Guac.
This firmware is responsible for managing Guac’s hardware components and their communication with the iPad, which allows you to control the printer and LED ring.
Firmware updates may include performance improvements and new features for these hardware components.
To download and install the firmware update:
Open the Guac & Chips Dashboard
Tap Guac Dashboard
From the Firmware Update section tap Download
Confirm by tapping Download Firmware Now.
Note: Depending on the internet speed of the Wi-Fi network that iPad is connected to, it may take a few moments to complete.
Once the download is complete, you receive a message asking if you would like to install the firmware.
Tap Update Now to begin installing the firmware update.
IMPORTANT: You will not be able to use Guac while the update is running.
Do not turn off the booth or close the app until the update is complete.
If you chose to install the update later, you can always return to the Guac Dashboard to start the installation. However, some features may not be available until the firmware is updated.
What To Know
Guac & Chips Dashboard Features
The Guac & Chips Dashboard is the central hub for monitoring and managing the booth’s hardware connections and firmware.
The Guac Dashboard includes:
Current Guac and Chips firmware versions
Available firmware updates
Hardware system check
Printer media size controls
Printer queue management tools
Resource links and system logs
Next Steps
Set up Printing with Guac
Whether you want to set up your Guac to Print wired or wirelessly with Chips or connect it directly to your DNP 620A you can learn how to add printing to your Guac experience by checking out these guides:
If you have already received your Chips printer case and DNP DS620A: Learn how to assemble Chips.
If you still haven’t received Chips that is okay! You can print by directly connecting Guac to the DNP DS620A: Learn how to set up the DNP DS620A with Guac.
Congratulations
You're Done!
You’ve completed assembling Guac, installed the Salsa app, and updated the Guac Firmware. You’re now ready to start creating and running events!
There’s more to Guac than just taking beautiful photos and we have guides to all these amazing features.
You can check out how to set up print, adjust your in-app camera settings, or learn about Slo-Mo Mode below and on our full support site.
Create Your First Event
Sign up for an account and download the iPad app to start creating an event.
In-App Camera Settings
Adjust your camera settings in the app to get the most out of Guac.
Join an Onboarding
New to Guac, the Salsa iOS app, or photo booths entirely? Join an onboarding session to take the first step to success.
