> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://projectpanoptes.gitbook.io/pocs-user-guide/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://projectpanoptes.gitbook.io/pocs-user-guide/building/getting-started.md). # Getting Started This section of the guide is the primary source for official build and installation instructions related to a PANOPTES unit. Project PANOPTES provides instructions and a parts list for a complete PANOPTES unit. However, it's important to note that there are potentially many alternative ways to build various parts of the unit as long as the functional requirements are taken into consideration. A good example would be specific weather proofing tips for weather at your site that might not be covered by the official guides. The functional requirements for weatherproofing are: 1. Don't let your PANOPTES unit get ruined by the weather (or bugs!) 2. Weatherproofing materials shot not interfere with the movement of the mount. We offer a working solution on how to do that with specific tools and hardware, but as long as you are able to satisfy the functional requirements for each section, feel free to explore better (or cheaper!) options. Check out the [public forum](https://forum.projectpanoptes.org/) for what other builders are doing! {% embed url="" %} {% hint style="info" %} Something unclear? Please post on the forum at or email us at . {% endhint %} --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://projectpanoptes.gitbook.io/pocs-user-guide/building/getting-started.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.