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 <keithp@keithp.com>

diff --git a/doc/altusmetrum.xsl b/doc/altusmetrum.xsl
index af892e0ffe2fc12af2425778812528f2f0bf2041..231371c792c4cc593cca1b40fb8fd54bd8f3dc2d 100644 (file)
--- 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.
       </para>
       <para>
         afar, as if it were directly connected to the computer.
       </para>
       <para>

-        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.

       </para>
       <para>
        One oddity in the current interface is how AltosUI selects the
       </para>
       <para>
        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
        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.

       </para>
       <para>
         When packet command mode is enabled, you can monitor the link
       </para>
       <para>
         When packet command mode is enabled, you can monitor the link