The viDoc RTK rover is a GNSS RTK receiver. It allows PIX4Dcatch to geolocate the images acquired by your mobile device with centimeter accuracy. It is important to connect the device to the viDoc RTK rover correctly to ensure accurate results.
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Connect PIX4Dcatch to the viDoc RTK rover
PIX4Dcatch connects to the viDoc RTK rover via Bluetooth. Be sure the Bluetooth function is toggled on in the device settings.
- Turn on the viDoc RTK rover with a single long press. The green light on the rover indicates it is turned on.
- Start PIX4Dcatch.
- Select the signal indicator in the top-left corner of the screen and select viDoc RTK via Bluetooth.
Select viDoc RTK via Bluetooth.
- In the RTK Device Settings dialog:
RTK Device Settings dialog for iPhone(iOs) and Android.
- When using a device with an unknown offset, measure and enter the Camera Offset Values. If the field contains zero values, the PIX4Dcatch is unable to recognize the offset, and it has to be configured.
For more information: How to measure the offset - PIX4Dcatch RTK.
- Select the viDoc RTK rover under RTK Bluetooth Device. A green check will indicate the connection.
- It is possible to select the minimum elevation angle from which to receive the satellite's position, as well as select the constellations (satellite networks) to use.
- Tap the
menu to access the Satellites settings:
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Minimum elevation selection
- Default value 10°
- Range from 0° up to 45°
- Incrementation of 5°
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Constellations, select satellite networks to include in the localization.
- GPS, cannot be turned off due to hardware limitations
- SBAS
- GALILEO
- QZSS
- GLONASS
- BEIDU
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Minimum elevation selection
- Tap Apply to save the settings.
- Tap the
- It is possible to select the minimum elevation angle from which to receive the satellite's position, as well as select the constellations (satellite networks) to use.
- Enter the NTRIP details and tap Validate:
- Hostname / IP (if IP is available, please use that as it is more stable)
- Port number
- Username
- Password
For more information: What is NTRIP?
- When the connection is established, select Choose mountpoint and select the preferred mountpoint.
- Select the NTRIP coordinate system.
- When using a device with an unknown offset, measure and enter the Camera Offset Values. If the field contains zero values, the PIX4Dcatch is unable to recognize the offset, and it has to be configured.
- Tap Connect.
A successful connection to the NTRIP service is indicated with a green RTK icon.
With the device properly connected to the viDoc RTK rover, it is ready to capture a project and measure points.
For more information: Capture a project with PIX4Dcatch and viDoc RTK rover.
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