Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our products and services.
Atlas is a smart shelf system that keeps your parts inventory accurate in the background. You place parts into Atlas bins, the Atlas Hub connects everything, and the Atlas Console app shows what you have, what’s low, and what’s needed for upcoming builds.
At a high level, Atlas includes:
• Smart bins (your selected sizes/quantities)
• Atlas Hub (the device that connects and manages your shelf)
• Atlas software (local-first dashboard for inventory, builds, and alerts)
(Exact contents vary by kit/configuration.)
Atlas bins track stock levels by monitoring changes in the bin over time and translating those changes into inventory signals (like “healthy,” “low,” or “critical”). The goal is simple: you spend time building—not counting.
No. Atlas is designed to avoid constant manual counting. Most makers do a quick first-time setup (lightweight baseline) and then Atlas keeps up with day-to-day changes so you’re not re-counting the same bins every week.
The front status indicator is your at-a-glance inventory signal.
• Green: good / on track
• Yellow: low / attention soon
• Red: critical / action needed
(Exact thresholds are configurable in the app.)
Both. Start with one shelf and expand as you grow. Atlas is built to scale from a single build station to multiple shelves and bin groups without changing how you work.
Each hub is designed to manage up to 32 bins. The practical capacity depends on your configuration and how you lay out your system—Atlas is meant to scale up without becoming fragile or confusing.
The Atlas console was designed without limitations on the number of hubs.
Yes. Atlas is made for real shops—mix small parts bins, medium bins, and larger storage where it makes sense. Your app layout can match your physical shelf layout so it’s easy to spot problems fast.
Yes—Atlas is local-first. Your shelf and dashboard keep working on your local network. If you enable optional cloud features (when available), those extend access—not replace local reliability.
Yes. Atlas is designed for teams (even tiny ones). You can share access so builders, planners, and “the person who buys parts” all see the same truth.