Data Logging
The Data Logging tab enables the operator to archive job data by recording every variable in the system with a timestamp.
Balefire Basic
Balefire Basic
Displaying Waypoint Data on the Map
"How do I show the location of my waypoint on the map?"
Click on the Waypoints tab on the bottom menu. Check the box under the column labeled Disp Rng/Br. The range and bearing to that waypoint will now display on the map.
Once selected, the range and bearing will display on the HUD.
Deleting a Waypoint From a Mission
You can delete a waypoint entirely, or simply click the In Mission box in the Waypoints tab to exclude it from the current mission.
Specifying Waypoint Mission Order
"How do I start my mission at a specific waypoint?"
There are a couple of ways to select an active waypoint. The first is to right-click on the waypoint and click GoTo position. The second is by changing the order in the waypoint menu. Click the row of the desired waypoint and drag it to the desired order of go. The waypoint on the top of the column is the first target waypoint.
Clearing a Mission
Navigate to the Mission tab in the lower menu on the main screen. In the menu you will find a number of mission options.
To clear a mission of of the map display, click Clear Mission From Map. This will not pull the mission off of the vehicle path. To do this, click Pull Mission from Vehicle.
Making a Log
How do I make a log?
To make a log file, click on the logging tab in the bottom menu. Click the record button on the right side. The text will show you where the log file is saving to. To stop the recording, press the record button again. To change the directory for logs to save, choose the browse button to open a directory selection window.
Saving a Mission
Saving a mission is simple. First create the mission by adding the waypoints you want your vehicle to follow. This is done by right-clicking the screen to add waypoints. Once the waypoints are set, click Save Mission. The mission will save as a .yml file. This will save the mission but not send it to the vehicle.
Waypoint Tolerance
The tolerance of a waypoint is the distance to where the target has been met. The minimum distance allowed is 0.1 meters, to where the waypoint is recognized as met. The tolerance is completely adjustable above the .1 meter mark.
Starting a Mission
To start a mission you add waypoints to the map.
A mission is a set of instructions that determines the vehicle's path and actions when in automated mode. A path is constructed with a series of markers we refer to as waypoints for the vehicle to follow.
Retrieving a Mission
To retrieve a mission, press the Load Mission From File button. A file browser will open and the user can navigate to the saved mission file. The stored waypoints will appear on the screen. Click the Push to Vehicle button to load the mission to the vehicle's computer. The mission is now ready to go.
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