From 541996f95f9e26299618dbb79e723b82a52afd31 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Keith Packard Date: Wed, 4 May 2016 21:12:46 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] doc: Update AltosDroid chapter for 1.6.3 New menu structure, idle mode and frequency configuration Signed-off-by: Keith Packard --- doc/altosdroid.inc | 122 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++----------- 1 file changed, 94 insertions(+), 28 deletions(-) diff --git a/doc/altosdroid.inc b/doc/altosdroid.inc index cdf7b96d..faaa13f9 100644 --- a/doc/altosdroid.inc +++ b/doc/altosdroid.inc @@ -58,35 +58,68 @@ doesn't, the most likely reason is that your Android device doesn't support USB On-the-go. - === Configuring AltosDroid + === AltosDroid Menu + + The main AltosDroid menu has a selection of operation + and configuration options. + + Connect a device:: + + Offers a menu of available TeleBT devices, and an + option to scan for additional devices. + + Disconnect device:: + + Disconnects the current TeleBT or TeleDongle + device. You can reconnect TeleBT over bluetooth by + using Connect a Device. You can reconnect a USB device + by unplugging it and then plugging it back in. - There are several configuration and operation - parameters available in the AltosDroid menu. - Select radio frequency:: This selects which frequency to listen on by bringing up a menu of pre-set radio frequencies. Pick the one which matches your altimeter. - Select data rate:: + Select Tracker:: + + Switches the information displays to show data for a + different transmitting device. The map will always + show all of the devices in view. Trackers are shown + and selected by serial number, so make sure you note + the serial number of devices in each airframe. + + Delete Track:: + + Deletes all information about a transmitting device. + + Setup:: + + Offers additional configuration operations. See + <<_setup>>. + + Idle Mode:: + + Communicate with an altimeter in Idle mode. See <<_idle_mode>> + + Quit:: + + Shuts down AltosDroid. + + === Setup + + Telemetry Rate:: Altus Metrum transmitters can be configured to operate at lower data rates to improve transmission range. If you have configured your device to do this, this menu item allows you to change the receiver to match. - Change units:: - - This toggles between metric and imperial units. - - Load maps:: + Units:: - Brings up a dialog allowing you to download offline - map tiles so that you can have maps available even if - you have no network connectivity at the launch site. + Selects which units used to report values. - Map type:: + Map Type:: Displays a menu of map types and lets you select one. Hybrid maps include satellite images with a @@ -95,26 +128,58 @@ includes roads along with shadows indicating changes in elevation, and other geographical features. - Toggle Online/Offline maps:: + Map Source:: - Switches between online and offline maps. Online maps + Select between online and offline maps. Online maps will show a 'move to current position' icon in the upper right corner, while offline maps will have copyright information all over the map. Otherwise, they're pretty similar. - Select Tracker:: + Preload Maps:: - Switches the information displays to show data for a - different transmitting device. The map will always - show all of the devices in view. Trackers are shown - and selected by serial number, so make sure you note - the serial number of devices in each airframe. + Brings up a dialog allowing you to download offline + map tiles so that you can have maps available even if + you have no network connectivity at the launch site. + + Manage Frequencies:: - Delete Track:: + This presents a dialog containing the current list of + frequencies that will be show in the 'Select radio + frequency' menu. You can change the label for existing + frequencies, delete or add new frequencies. + + === Idle Mode + + Callsign:: + + Lets you configure the callsign used by AltosDroid to + communicate with the flight computer. The callsign on + the two devices must match or the communication will + fail. This provides a modest amount of protection + against accidentally controlling another persons + flight computer. + + Monitor:: + + This provides similar information to monitoring the + telemetry stream from a flight computer in flight + mode. The title of the application will change to + include (idle) so you can tell this mode is active. + + Reboot:: + + Remotely reboots the flight computer. This is useful + when the flight computers turned on while the airframe + is horizontal and you want to restart the flight + computers in pad mode after raising the airframe to + vertical. + + Fire Igniters:: + + Remotely control igniters for ground testing recovery + systems. - Deletes all information about a transmitting device. - === AltosDroid Flight Monitoring AltosDroid is designed to mimic the AltosUI flight @@ -253,7 +318,7 @@ Bearing:: - This is the aziumuth from true north for the rocket + This is the azimuth from true north for the rocket from the android device. Use this in combination with the Elevation value to help locate the rocket in the sky, or at least to help point the antenna in the @@ -300,7 +365,7 @@ Bearing:: - This is the aziumuth from true north for the rocket + This is the azimuth from true north for the rocket from the android device. Use this in combination with the Elevation value to help locate the rocket in the sky, or at least to help point the antenna in the @@ -328,7 +393,8 @@ Max Height:: - Shows the maximum height above launch pad. + Shows the maximum height above launch pad seen during + the flight. Max Speed:: -- 2.30.2