From 221157af586c6fd7368ee858a390f38bc5ed50f5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Keith Packard Date: Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:31:05 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] doc: Describe packet command mode a bit better. Include comments about TeleMini in the introduction, and then explain a bit better what the best method of reliably initiating packet command mode are (start operation, then boot telemini). Signed-off-by: Keith Packard --- doc/altusmetrum.xsl | 20 +++++++++++++------- 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/altusmetrum.xsl b/doc/altusmetrum.xsl index af892e0f..231371c7 100644 --- a/doc/altusmetrum.xsl +++ b/doc/altusmetrum.xsl @@ -1106,12 +1106,13 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200 afar, as if it were directly connected to the computer. - Any operation which can be performed with TeleMetrum - can either be done with TeleMetrum directly connected to - the computer via the USB cable, or through the packet - link. Simply select the appropriate TeleDongle device when - the list of devices is presented and AltosUI will use packet - command mode. + Any operation which can be performed with TeleMetrum can + either be done with TeleMetrum directly connected to the + computer via the USB cable, or through the packet + link. TeleMini doesn't provide a USB connector and so it can + only be controlled through the packet link. Select the + appropriate TeleDongle device when the list of devices is + presented and AltosUI will use packet command mode. One oddity in the current interface is how AltosUI selects the @@ -1170,7 +1171,12 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200 TeleMini listens for a command packet for five seconds after first being turned on, if it doesn't hear anything, it enters 'pad' mode, ready for flight and will no longer listen for - command packets. + command packets. The easiest way to connect to TeleMini is to + initiate the command and select the TeleDongle device. At this + point, the TeleDongle will be attempting to communicate with + the TeleMini. Now turn TeleMini on, and it should immediately + start communicating with the TeleDongle and the desired + operation can be performed. When packet command mode is enabled, you can monitor the link -- 2.30.2