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author | Keith Packard <keithp@keithp.com> | 2011-08-24 21:39:48 -0700 |
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committer | Keith Packard <keithp@keithp.com> | 2011-08-24 21:39:48 -0700 |
commit | 03c8b2702a45a12c4748cd1ec801d720c816d9e9 (patch) | |
tree | 222ba5d6be37f340be8a1645e9594c4bbcf22116 /doc | |
parent | 221157af586c6fd7368ee858a390f38bc5ed50f5 (diff) |
doc: Move Packet Command Mode section to System Operations chapter
It makes far more sense here.
Signed-off-by: Keith Packard <keithp@keithp.com>
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diff --git a/doc/altusmetrum.xsl b/doc/altusmetrum.xsl index 231371c7..f1dff1f5 100644 --- a/doc/altusmetrum.xsl +++ b/doc/altusmetrum.xsl @@ -377,6 +377,98 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200 </para> </section> <section> + <title>Packet Command Mode</title> + <subtitle>Controlling An Altimeter Over The Radio Link</subtitle> + <para> + One of the unique features of the Altus Metrum environment is + the ability to create a two way command link between TeleDongle + and an altimeter using the digital radio transceivers built into + each device. This allows you to interact with the altimeter from + 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. TeleMini doesn't provide a USB connector and so it is + always 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 + frequency for packet mode communications. Instead of providing + an interface to specifically configure the frequency, it uses + whatever frequency was most recently selected for the target + TeleDongle device in Monitor Flight mode. If you haven't ever + used that mode with the TeleDongle in question, select the + Monitor Flight button from the top level UI, pick the + appropriate TeleDongle device. Once the flight monitoring + window is open, select the desired frequency and then close it + down again. All Packet Command Mode operations will now use + that frequency. + </para> + <itemizedlist> + <listitem> + <para> + Save Flight Data—Recover flight data from the rocket without + opening it up. + </para> + </listitem> + <listitem> + <para> + Configure altimeter apogee delays or main deploy heights + to respond to changing launch conditions. You can also + 'reboot' the altimeter. Use this to remotely enable the + flight computer by turning TeleMetrum on in "idle" mode, + then once the air-frame is oriented for launch, you can + reboot the altimeter and have it restart in pad mode + without having to climb the scary ladder. + </para> + </listitem> + <listitem> + <para> + Fire Igniters—Test your deployment charges without snaking + wires out through holes in the air-frame. Simply assembly the + rocket as if for flight with the apogee and main charges + loaded, then remotely command the altimeter to fire the + igniters. + </para> + </listitem> + </itemizedlist> + <para> + Packet command mode uses the same RF frequencies as telemetry + mode. Configure the desired TeleDongle frequency using the + flight monitor window frequency selector and then close that + window before performing the desired operation. + </para> + <para> + TeleMetrum only enables packet command mode in 'idle' mode, so + make sure you have TeleMetrum lying horizontally when you turn + it on. Otherwise, TeleMetrum will start in 'pad' mode ready for + flight and will not be listening for command packets from TeleDongle. + </para> + <para> + 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. 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 + by watching the lights on the + devices. The red LED will flash each time they + transmit a packet while the green LED will light up + on TeleDongle while it is waiting to receive a packet from + the altimeter. + </para> + </section> + <section> <title>Ground Testing </title> <para> An important aspect of preparing a rocket using electronic deployment @@ -1096,98 +1188,6 @@ NAR #88757, TRA #12200 </section> </section> <section> - <title>Packet Command Mode</title> - <subtitle>Controlling An Altimeter Over The Radio Link</subtitle> - <para> - One of the unique features of the Altus Metrum environment is - the ability to create a two way command link between TeleDongle - and an altimeter using the digital radio transceivers built into - each device. This allows you to interact with the altimeter from - 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. 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 - frequency for packet mode communications. Instead of providing - an interface to specifically configure the frequency, it uses - whatever frequency was most recently selected for the target - TeleDongle device in Monitor Flight mode. If you haven't ever - used that mode with the TeleDongle in question, select the - Monitor Flight button from the top level UI, pick the - appropriate TeleDongle device. Once the flight monitoring - window is open, select the desired frequency and then close it - down again. All Packet Command Mode operations will now use - that frequency. - </para> - <itemizedlist> - <listitem> - <para> - Save Flight Data—Recover flight data from the rocket without - opening it up. - </para> - </listitem> - <listitem> - <para> - Configure altimeter apogee delays or main deploy heights - to respond to changing launch conditions. You can also - 'reboot' the altimeter. Use this to remotely enable the - flight computer by turning TeleMetrum on in "idle" mode, - then once the air-frame is oriented for launch, you can - reboot the altimeter and have it restart in pad mode - without having to climb the scary ladder. - </para> - </listitem> - <listitem> - <para> - Fire Igniters—Test your deployment charges without snaking - wires out through holes in the air-frame. Simply assembly the - rocket as if for flight with the apogee and main charges - loaded, then remotely command the altimeter to fire the - igniters. - </para> - </listitem> - </itemizedlist> - <para> - Packet command mode uses the same RF frequencies as telemetry - mode. Configure the desired TeleDongle frequency using the - flight monitor window frequency selector and then close that - window before performing the desired operation. - </para> - <para> - TeleMetrum only enables packet command mode in 'idle' mode, so - make sure you have TeleMetrum lying horizontally when you turn - it on. Otherwise, TeleMetrum will start in 'pad' mode ready for - flight and will not be listening for command packets from TeleDongle. - </para> - <para> - 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. 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 - by watching the lights on the - devices. The red LED will flash each time they - transmit a packet while the green LED will light up - on TeleDongle while it is waiting to receive a packet from - the altimeter. - </para> - </section> - <section> <title>Save Flight Data</title> <para> The altimeter records flight data to its internal flash memory. |