From 05a3d96e10b282e967076dc1e8f9f5a1063b7ac2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nathan Seidle Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 14:42:43 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] Docs: Update links --- docs/connecting_bluetooth.md | 7 ++++--- docs/gis_software_android.md | 19 +++++++++---------- 2 files changed, 13 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/connecting_bluetooth.md b/docs/connecting_bluetooth.md index f9e2ea91d..24d682efe 100644 --- a/docs/connecting_bluetooth.md +++ b/docs/connecting_bluetooth.md @@ -24,9 +24,9 @@ When powered on, the RTK product will broadcast itself as either '[Platform] Rov ### Enable Mock Location -Most GIS applications will gracefully handle the Bluetooth connection to the RTK device and provide an NTRIP Client for getting the RTCM corrections so this section can be skipped. If, in the rare case, a GIS app does not allow NTRIP corrections, Mock Locations can be enabled under Android. Then a data provide like Lefebure or GNSS Master can be used to act as a middle-man. +Most GIS applications will gracefully handle the Bluetooth connection to the RTK device and provide an NTRIP Client for getting the RTCM corrections so this section can be skipped. If, in the rare case, a GIS app does not allow NTRIP corrections, Mock Locations can be enabled under Android. Then a data provider like Lefebure or GNSS Master can be used to act as a middle-man. -Before proceeding, it is recommended to have the mock location provider app already installed. So if you haven't already, consider installing Lefebure, GNSS Master, etc. +Before proceeding, it is recommended to have the mock location provider app already installed. So if you haven't already, consider installing Lefebure(gis_software_android.md/#lefebure), [GNSS Master](gis_software_android.md/#gnss-master), etc. To enable **Mock Locations**, *Developer Mode* in Android must be enabled. It is best to google the [most recent procedure for this](https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+allow+mock+location+on+android) but the following procedure should work: @@ -51,7 +51,8 @@ Once Developer Mode is enabled: ![Mock Location button]() 4) Scroll all the way to the bottom of a very long list of developer options. -5) Select the app to use for Mock Location. This is usually Lefebure or GNSS Master but can be tailored as needed. + +5) Select the app to use for Mock Location. This is usually [Lefebure](gis_software_android.md/#lefebure) or [GNSS Master](gis_software_android.md/#gnss-master) but can be tailored as needed. ## Windows diff --git a/docs/gis_software_android.md b/docs/gis_software_android.md index e79b8c326..089b091cf 100644 --- a/docs/gis_software_android.md +++ b/docs/gis_software_android.md @@ -18,11 +18,11 @@ Select **World Imagery**. *ArcGIS Field Maps with 12mm accuracy* -Field Maps will use the device's internal location as its default location provider. With GNSS Master or Lefebure providing the connection and corrections to the RTK device, and a mock location to the phone, Field Maps will have a super precise GNSS location and data collection can begin. +Field Maps will use the device's internal location as its default location provider. With GNSS Master or Lefebure providing the mock location to the phone, Field Maps will have a super precise GNSS location and data collection can begin. ## ArcGIS QuickCapture -ArcGIS QuickCapture[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.esri.arcgisquickcapture&hl=en_US] by Esri is a popular GIS app. Unfortunately it does not allow Bluetooth connections to 3rd party RTK devices. To enable a connection to a SparkFun RTK device, a [mock location](connecting_bluetooth.md/#enable-mock-location) and an intermediary app such as [GNSS Master](gis_software_android.md/#gnss-master) or [Lefebure](gis_software_android.md/#lefebure) is needed. +[ArcGIS QuickCapture](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.esri.arcgisquickcapture&hl=en_US) by Esri is a popular GIS app. Unfortunately it does not allow Bluetooth connections to 3rd party RTK devices. To enable a connection to a SparkFun RTK device, a [mock location](connecting_bluetooth.md/#enable-mock-location) and an intermediary app such as [GNSS Master](gis_software_android.md/#gnss-master) or [Lefebure](gis_software_android.md/#lefebure) is needed. Once a [mock location](connecting_bluetooth.md/#enable-mock-location) provider is setup, open Field Maps. @@ -46,8 +46,7 @@ Click the map icon in the upper right. ![BioBlitz Map]() -The location of the receiver is shown on a map. You can now start recording data with very high accuracy. - +The location of the receiver is shown on a map. With GNSS Master or Lefebure providing the mock location to the phone, QuickCapture will have a super precise GNSS location and data collection can begin. ## Diamond Maps @@ -157,7 +156,7 @@ Now you can begin using the SparkFun RTK device with Field Genius. ## GNSS Master -[GNSS Master](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gnssmaster&hl=en_US) is a great utility when a given GIS app does not have an NTRIP Client. GNSS Master connects to a RTK device over Bluetooth (or Bluetooth BLE) as well as any correction source (NTRIP, PointPerfect, even USB Serial), and then acts as the phone's location using Mock Location. +[GNSS Master](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gnssmaster&hl=en_US) is a great utility when a given GIS app does not have an NTRIP Client or a way to connect over Bluetooth. GNSS Master connects to a RTK device over Bluetooth (or Bluetooth BLE) as well as any correction source (NTRIP, PointPerfect, even USB Serial), and then acts as the phone's location using [Mock Location](connecting_bluetooth.md/#enable-mock-location). **Note:** Most GIS apps will not need GNSS Master or Mock Location enabled and this section can be skipped. @@ -165,7 +164,7 @@ Read how to [Enable Mock Location](connecting_bluetooth.md/#enable-mock-location ![GNSS Master main menu]() -From the GNSS Master main screen, select *GNSS Receiver Connection*. +From the GNSS Master main screen, select **GNSS Receiver Connection**. ![GNSS Receiver Selection]() @@ -177,15 +176,15 @@ Select **Correction Input** to setup an NTRIP Client. ![Corrections List]() -This is one of the powerful features of GNSS Master - multiple connections can be entered. This is helpful if you switch between locations or NTRIP Casters and your GIS software only allows entry of a single NTRIP source. GNSS Master supports corrections from NTRIP Casters but also PointPerfect and a direct serial connection to a GNSS receiver. This can be really helpful in advanced setups. +This is one of the powerful features of GNSS Master - multiple connections can be entered. This is helpful if you regularly switch between locations or NTRIP Casters and your GIS software only allows entry of a single NTRIP source. GNSS Master supports corrections from NTRIP Casters but also PointPerfect and a direct serial connection to a GNSS receiver. This can be really helpful in advanced setups. ![NTRIP Client information]() -Enter your NTRIP Caster information then click **SAVE**. +Enter your NTRIP Client information then click **SAVE**. ![Data from Caster]() -Once connected the **Data Rate** should increase above 0 bytes per second. Return to the home screen by hitting the back button. +Once connected the *Data Rate* should increase above 0 bytes per second. Return to the home screen by hitting the back button. ![Enable Mock Location]() @@ -195,7 +194,7 @@ Once enabled, any GIS app that selects 'Internal' or 'Phone Location' as its sou ## Lefebure -[Lefebure NTRIP Client](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lefebure.ntripclient&hl=en_US) is the original app for getting correction from an NTRIP caster and down over Bluetooth. +[Lefebure NTRIP Client](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lefebure.ntripclient&hl=en_US) is the *original* app for getting correction from an NTRIP caster and down over Bluetooth. It's an oldie but a goodie. **Note:** Most GIS apps will not need Lefebure or Mock Location enabled and this section can be skipped.