This guide provides a detailed procedure for accurately collecting GPS points near goalposts using your robot. Follow these steps to ensure precise point collection:
1. Robot Preparation and Safety:
- Power Up: Turn on the robot and verify that the light shows green, signifying it's ready.
- Clear the Area: Remove any obstacles near the goalposts, including debris, equipment, or foliage, to prevent interference with the robot's GPS signal and point collection.
2. Robot Positioning:
- Slow and Steady: Reduce the robot's speed to the slowest joystick setting. The robot may automatically slow down in point collecting mode, however, if not manual adjustment is crucial for precise manoeuvring.
- Approach:Reverse the robot towards the goalpost, so the robot is facing the corner of the field. It is very important that the spray tool is directly next to the goalposts and not the center of the robot. The reason for this is the software takes into account the position of the spray tool, which is 11-12 cm to the left of the center, and when collecting the point, this process makes adjustments for the tool side shift.
3. Data Collection Procedure:
- Distance and Delay: Once the robot is in position, move away from it a minimum of 5 meters. Wait for 10 seconds to allow the robot to stabilize.
- Initiate Collection: Press the "collect" button on the control interface to save the GPS point.
- Secondary Delay: Wait another 10 seconds after pressing the collect button to ensure a point was collected successfully.
- Proceed to Next Point: Manually drive the robot to the next designated collection point, following the specified order.
4. Order and Sequence:
- Follow the Tablet: The tablet will indicate the correct order for collecting the GPS points. Adhering to this sequence is vital for maintaining data integrity and consistency. If you fail to collect the points in the correct order, the finished feel can become twisted and corrupted. This will require you to collect the points again.
5. Saving collected points:
- Save Your Progress: After collecting all the required points, press the "save" button to build the field.
- Flexible Starting Point: When the field is saved, you can now start the robot from any position.
Tips for Enhanced Accuracy:
- Other Considerations: If the robot is operating near trees, tall buildings, or other large obstacles, increase the waiting time before collecting points to 20-30 seconds. This allows for a stronger GPS signal and minimizes potential interference.
By following these detailed instructions, you can ensure accurate and consistent GPS data collection near goalposts using the robot. Remember to prioritize safety, precision, and follow these steps to achieve good results.