From 628a965e623de0ae404adc9bfa4e2b2e2b1b3a51 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: knmcguire Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2022 16:50:40 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] removed LH limitation page and update other text --- docs/functional-areas/lighthouse/index.md | 1 - docs/functional-areas/lighthouse/limitations.md | 14 -------------- .../lighthouse/multi_base_stations.md | 2 +- .../functional-areas/lighthouse/system_overview.md | 2 +- 4 files changed, 2 insertions(+), 17 deletions(-) delete mode 100644 docs/functional-areas/lighthouse/limitations.md diff --git a/docs/functional-areas/lighthouse/index.md b/docs/functional-areas/lighthouse/index.md index 94d8271065..88f20bb122 100644 --- a/docs/functional-areas/lighthouse/index.md +++ b/docs/functional-areas/lighthouse/index.md @@ -10,7 +10,6 @@ deck to achieve high precision positioning. The basics: * [System overview](/docs/functional-areas/lighthouse/system_overview.md) - * [Limitations](/docs/functional-areas/lighthouse/limitations.md) * [Positioning methods](/docs/functional-areas/lighthouse/positioning_methods.md) Development related pages: diff --git a/docs/functional-areas/lighthouse/limitations.md b/docs/functional-areas/lighthouse/limitations.md deleted file mode 100644 index ce5c0546cf..0000000000 --- a/docs/functional-areas/lighthouse/limitations.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,14 +0,0 @@ ---- -title: Lighthouse limitations -page_id: lh_limitations ---- - -One limitation of the lighthouse deck is that since the deck only has horizontal sensors, the angle at which the base-stations are seen cannot be too shallow. This means that you should fly at least 40cm bellow the base-stations and that the base-stations should be placed above the flight space. - -## State of the base station V2 support - -The lighthouse V2 support is currently at a Minimum Viable Product state. -This means that is it well supported but still has some limitation that can be lifted in future development. - -* 1 and 2 base stations are supported -* The base stations must be configured to use channel 1 and 2 diff --git a/docs/functional-areas/lighthouse/multi_base_stations.md b/docs/functional-areas/lighthouse/multi_base_stations.md index 1e0e5c0810..35803bfbc3 100644 --- a/docs/functional-areas/lighthouse/multi_base_stations.md +++ b/docs/functional-areas/lighthouse/multi_base_stations.md @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Lighthouse more than 4 base stations page_id: lh_multi_base_stations --- -4 base stations cover around 8x8 meters of flying space and if it was possible to add more base stations larger flying +We have tested 4 lighthouse basestations cover around 8x8x3 meters of flying space and it is possible to add more base stations larger flying spaces could be used. The lighthouse positioning system currently supports only 4 base stations, but most of the code is (more or less) in reality working with up to 16. This guide will outline the necessary steps to set up a larger system. Please first consult the diff --git a/docs/functional-areas/lighthouse/system_overview.md b/docs/functional-areas/lighthouse/system_overview.md index cfddc3187b..f19247e926 100644 --- a/docs/functional-areas/lighthouse/system_overview.md +++ b/docs/functional-areas/lighthouse/system_overview.md @@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ The protocol for the lighthouse V1 is composed of frames starting with sync puls The protocol in lighthouse 2 does not use the same frame concept and there is no need for frame sync. -The lighthouse V2 protocol supports more than 2 base stations. There's currently experimental support implemented for 2+ base stations, for more information please see [the 2+ base station documentation](/docs/functional-areas/lighthouse/multi_base_stations.md). +The lighthouse V2 protocol supports more than 2 base stations, up to 4 in the standard firmware. There is currently experimental support implemented for 4+ base stations, for more information please see [the 4+ base station documentation](/docs/functional-areas/lighthouse/multi_base_stations.md). ## Position estimation methods There are currently two ways of calculating the position using the lighthouse. From 021bb58a859fdfb88dd7b5075a862f7473346d03 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: knmcguire Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2022 11:50:02 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] update LH doc based on comments --- docs/functional-areas/lighthouse/multi_base_stations.md | 4 +--- docs/functional-areas/lighthouse/system_overview.md | 2 +- 2 files changed, 2 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/functional-areas/lighthouse/multi_base_stations.md b/docs/functional-areas/lighthouse/multi_base_stations.md index 35803bfbc3..916136f149 100644 --- a/docs/functional-areas/lighthouse/multi_base_stations.md +++ b/docs/functional-areas/lighthouse/multi_base_stations.md @@ -3,9 +3,7 @@ title: Lighthouse more than 4 base stations page_id: lh_multi_base_stations --- -We have tested 4 lighthouse basestations cover around 8x8x3 meters of flying space and it is possible to add more base stations larger flying -spaces could be used. The lighthouse positioning system currently supports only 4 base stations, but most of the code -is (more or less) in reality working with up to 16. This guide will outline the necessary steps to set up a larger +We have tested with 4 lighthouse base stations, which cover around 8x8x3 meters of flying space. It is possible to add more base stations to cover larger flying spaces. The firmware is compile with support for 4 base stations by default, but should be able to work with up to 16. This guide will outline the necessary steps to set up a larger system. Please first consult the ["Getting started with the Lighthouse system"](https://www.bitcraze.io/documentation/tutorials/getting-started-with-lighthouse/) guide on our web to get a good understanding of basic use. diff --git a/docs/functional-areas/lighthouse/system_overview.md b/docs/functional-areas/lighthouse/system_overview.md index f19247e926..1a720eb100 100644 --- a/docs/functional-areas/lighthouse/system_overview.md +++ b/docs/functional-areas/lighthouse/system_overview.md @@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ The protocol for the lighthouse V1 is composed of frames starting with sync puls The protocol in lighthouse 2 does not use the same frame concept and there is no need for frame sync. -The lighthouse V2 protocol supports more than 2 base stations, up to 4 in the standard firmware. There is currently experimental support implemented for 4+ base stations, for more information please see [the 4+ base station documentation](/docs/functional-areas/lighthouse/multi_base_stations.md). +The lighthouse V2 protocol supports more than 2 base stations, up to 4 in the standard firmware. There is currently support implemented for 4+ base stations, for more information please see [the 4+ base station documentation](/docs/functional-areas/lighthouse/multi_base_stations.md). ## Position estimation methods There are currently two ways of calculating the position using the lighthouse.