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| -rw-r--r-- | doc/Makefile | 1 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | doc/altosdroid.inc | 122 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | doc/altusmetrum-docinfo.xml | 8 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | doc/easymini-docinfo.xml | 7 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | doc/easymini-release-notes.inc | 4 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | doc/release-notes-1.6.3.inc | 92 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | doc/release-notes.inc | 4 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | doc/telegps-release-notes.inc | 4 | ||||
| -rw-r--r-- | doc/usage.inc | 9 |
9 files changed, 223 insertions, 28 deletions
diff --git a/doc/Makefile b/doc/Makefile index 6a04a591..ed06006a 100644 --- a/doc/Makefile +++ b/doc/Makefile @@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ # RELNOTES_INC=\ + release-notes-1.6.3.inc \ release-notes-1.6.2.inc \ release-notes-1.6.1.inc \ release-notes-1.6.inc \ 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:: diff --git a/doc/altusmetrum-docinfo.xml b/doc/altusmetrum-docinfo.xml index 63c1e035..5473dd66 100644 --- a/doc/altusmetrum-docinfo.xml +++ b/doc/altusmetrum-docinfo.xml @@ -47,6 +47,14 @@ <revhistory> <?dbhtml filename="altusmetrum-revhistory.html"?> <revision> + <revnumber>1.6.3</revnumber> + <date>21 April 2016</date> + <revremark> + Minor release adding idle mode to AltosDroid and fixing various + host software bugs. + </revremark> + </revision> + <revision> <revnumber>1.6.2</revnumber> <date>10 January 2016</date> <revremark> diff --git a/doc/easymini-docinfo.xml b/doc/easymini-docinfo.xml index 7789d2f3..cf3f27d2 100644 --- a/doc/easymini-docinfo.xml +++ b/doc/easymini-docinfo.xml @@ -39,6 +39,13 @@ <revhistory> <?dbhtml filename="easymini-revhistory.html"?> <revision> + <revnumber>1.6.3</revnumber> + <date>21 April 2016</date> + <revremark> + Minor release fixing various host software bugs. + </revremark> + </revision> + <revision> <revnumber>1.6.2</revnumber> <date>10 January 2016</date> <revremark> diff --git a/doc/easymini-release-notes.inc b/doc/easymini-release-notes.inc index 352a989b..7f578f71 100644 --- a/doc/easymini-release-notes.inc +++ b/doc/easymini-release-notes.inc @@ -2,6 +2,10 @@ == Release Notes :leveloffset: 2 + include::release-notes-1.6.3.raw[] + + <<<< + :leveloffset: 2 include::release-notes-1.6.2.raw[] :leveloffset: 0 diff --git a/doc/release-notes-1.6.3.inc b/doc/release-notes-1.6.3.inc new file mode 100644 index 00000000..6aa77042 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/release-notes-1.6.3.inc @@ -0,0 +1,92 @@ += Release Notes for Version 1.6.3 +:toc!: +:doctype: article + + Version 1.6.3 adds idle mode to AltosDroid and has bug fixes + for our host software on desktops, laptops an android devices + along with BlueTooth support for Windows. + + == AltOS + + AltOS fixes: + + * Fix hardware flow control on TeleBT v3.0. RTS/CTS is + wired backwards on this board, switch from using the + hardware to driving these pins with software. + + == AltosUI and TeleGPS Applications + + AltosUI and TeleGPS New Features: + + * Add BlueTooth support for Windows operating system. This + supports connections to TeleBT over BlueTooth rather than + just USB. + + AltosUI and TeleGPS Fixes: + + * Change Java detection and install on Windows. Detection is + now done by looking for the 'javaw.exe' program, and + installation by opening a browser on the java.com web site. + + * Delay polling while the Fire Igniters is visible to allow + for TeleMega to report back complete status over the radio. + + * Disallow changing RF calibration numbers in the + configuration UI. There's no good reason to change this from + the field, and recovering is really hard if you haven't + written down the right number. + + * Fix USB device discovery on Mac OS X El Capitan. This makes + the connected Altus Metrum USB devices appear again. + + * Fix acceleration data presented in MonitorIdle mode for + TeleMetrum v2.0 flight computers. + + == AltosDroid + + AltosDroid new features: + + * Monitor Idle mode. Check state of flight computer while in + idle mode over the radio link + + * Fire Igniters. Remotely fire ignires for recovery system + ground tests. + + * Remote reboot. Cause the flight computer to reboot over the + radio link. This provides a method for switching the flight + computer from idle to flight mode without needing to reach + the power switch. + + * Configurable frequency menu. Change the set of available + frequencies and provide more descriptive names. + + AltosDroid bug fixes: + + * Don't set target location if GPS hasn't locked yet. + + * Fix saving target states so they can be reloaded when the + application restarts. When the application is shut down and + restarted, all previous target state information will be + restored (including GPS position if available). + + * Fix crash on some Android devices for offline maps when + changing the map scale or location. + + * Don't require USB OTG support. This kept the latest + AltosDroid from being offered on devices without USB device + support, although it can work without that just fine using + BlueTooth. + + * Don't require bluetooth to be enabled. This allows the + application to operate with USB devices or just show old + data without turning on the bluetooth radio. + + * Recover old tracker positions when restarting + application. This finally allows you to safely stop and + restart the application without losing the last known + location of any tracker. + + == Documentation + + * Document TeleMega and EasyMega additional pyro channel + continuity audio alert pattern. diff --git a/doc/release-notes.inc b/doc/release-notes.inc index a6240d43..35ffa0d1 100644 --- a/doc/release-notes.inc +++ b/doc/release-notes.inc @@ -2,6 +2,10 @@ == Release Notes :leveloffset: 2 + include::release-notes-1.6.3.raw[] + + <<<< + :leveloffset: 2 include::release-notes-1.6.2.raw[] <<<< diff --git a/doc/telegps-release-notes.inc b/doc/telegps-release-notes.inc index dcdabc05..4123c783 100644 --- a/doc/telegps-release-notes.inc +++ b/doc/telegps-release-notes.inc @@ -2,6 +2,10 @@ == Release Notes :leveloffset: 2 + include::release-notes-1.6.3.raw[] + + <<<< + :leveloffset: 2 include::release-notes-1.6.2.raw[] <<<< diff --git a/doc/usage.inc b/doc/usage.inc index 8349f86c..25fdd6d3 100644 --- a/doc/usage.inc +++ b/doc/usage.inc @@ -166,6 +166,15 @@ controlling the flight or transmitting telemetry signals, but no record of the flight will be stored in on-board flash. + + |Additional Igniters + |four very short beeps + |Continuity indication for the four additional pyro + |channels on TeleMega and EasyMega. One high tone for + |no continuity, one low tone for continuity. These are + |produced after the continuity indicators for the two + |primary igniter channels. + |==== ifdef::radio[] |