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Live Streaming Checklist
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Pre-Race Preparation (At Home)
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* |checkbox| **MyRaces.Live Portal**
    * |checkbox| Racing Team created in the portal.
    * |checkbox| All Drivers added to the team.
    * |checkbox| Custom Overlay designed (if using Premium/Pro).
    * |checkbox| Stream Destinations configured.
    * |checkbox| Stream Events scheduled (racetrack timezone).

* |checkbox| **Equipment Testing:**
    * |checkbox| SIM card activated (if limited data plan, ensure it's not already used up).
    * |checkbox| (MineA5) RTMP Channel is configured and Auto-Streaming is turned on.
    * |checkbox| (MineA5) Micro SD/TF Card has enough storage (local backup).
    * |checkbox| (MineA5) Auto-Recording is turned on (local backup).

* |checkbox| **Power & Charging:**
    * |checkbox| Equipmment fully charged.

Pack in Truck/Trailer
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* |checkbox| **Core Equipment:**
    * |checkbox| MineA5 Camera (or other encoder).
    * |checkbox| External 4G Antennas (L-shaped or rooftop).
    * |checkbox| Activated SIM Card(s).
    * |checkbox| Micro SD/TF Card (local backup).

* |checkbox| **Audio Gear:**
    * |checkbox| External foam-protected microphone.
    * |checkbox| (Optional) Radio communications recorder.

* |checkbox| **Mounting & Power:**
    * |checkbox| Roll bar mount (ball, socket arm, and clamp).
    * |checkbox| USB-C charging cable.
    * |checkbox| 12V to 5V Step-down converter (if hardwiring to car battery).
    * |checkbox| External power bank and mount.

At the Track
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* |checkbox| **Kit Installation:**
    * |checkbox| Camera mounted securely on the roll cage.
    * |checkbox| Camera lens cleaned.
    * |checkbox| (MineA5) External antennas securely tightened.
    * |checkbox| (MineA5) Microphone positioned away from direct wind.
    * |checkbox| (MineA5) USB-C cable connected from power source to camera.

* |checkbox| **Start Streaming:**
    * |checkbox| In myraces.live portal, wait for your Stream Event to show "Ready" status.
    * |checkbox| Add live timing source for the Stream Event.
    * |checkbox| (MineA5) Power on the camera : Check for 3+ bars of signal strength.
    * |checkbox| (MineA5) Signal Dot: Confirm the dot is **Green**.
    * |checkbox| (MineA5) Check Streaming: blinking green LED next to cloud icon.
    * |checkbox| (MineA5) Check Audio: audio bars are moving up as you talk in the mic.
    * |checkbox| (MineA5) Check Recording: solid green LED next to the video icon.


* |checkbox| **Final Check:**
    * |checkbox| In myraces.live portal, check orange/blue lines in "Stream Health."
    * |checkbox| Open link to YouTube/Facebook/Instagram to confirm it's live.

After the Stream Ends
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* |checkbox| **Equipment**
    * |checkbox| Turn off equipment.
    * |checkbox| Charge the equipment before the next event
* |checkbox| **Static Streaming to Youtube/Facebook/Instagram**
    * |checkbox| Manually stop the streams on the platform.