Overview
This section will focus on how to use the R1 camera once you have connected to it to a smart device.
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What is Survey?
Survey is the interface you will use once you have connected your smart device to your R1 camera. In this interface you will be able to create projects, take shots, add tags, create multiple floors, and edit panos and lidar data.
How Do I Use Survey?
Here is a quick rundown of the Survey interface:
Capture Button (A)
This button is used to capture a panoramic (Pano) image. Press it when you're ready to take a shot.
Two-Shot Mode (B)
- This mode is helpful when there is no hiding place while capturing a 360-degree panoramic image.
- First, capture half of the image while standing behind the camera (position yourself behind the power button).
- Then, move to the front of the camera to capture the rest of the image.
- Make sure to follow these steps carefully for a seamless two-shot capture.
Real-Time Tagging (C)
- This option allows you to add tags to your panoramic images in real-time.
- Click the Tag Icon, and you will be prompted to add a title to the tag.
- Select the tag type and enter a description.
- Tap Next, then choose the area in the image where you want to place the tag by tapping on the screen.
- Tap Next again and adjust the tag's distance by moving it on the screen.
- Click Save to add the tag to the image.
Align Button (D)
If your panoramic images are not automatically aligned, click the Align Button to align them manually. For additional guidance, you can find further details about laser data and alignment by following this link (if available).
Dynamic and Static Mode (E)
- This setting allows you to adjust your HDR (High Dynamic Range) settings and choose whether the panels will be captured in Dynamic or Static mode:
- Static Mode: Prioritizes accuracy over aesthetics, meaning measurements in modes two and three will be highly precise. This mode is ideal when focused on accurate data collection rather than visual appeal.
- Dynamic Mode: This mode prioritizes aesthetics over measurement accuracy. It provides the best visual quality for marketing or presentation purposes but with slightly less precise measurements
View Options (F)
- This button allows you to switch between three different views of the survey screen:
- Recommended View: This view displays the visuals of the image at the top of the screen and the laser data at the bottom. It is suggested for most users as it provides both a clear image and relevant data.
- Image-Only View: Displays only the captured panoramic image, hiding the laser data.
- Laser Data-Only View: Displays only the laser data, hiding the panoramic image.
- Depending on your task or preferences, you can switch between these views as needed.
Navigation Between Scans (G)
You can use this button to navigate between all the scans you have captured. This makes it easy to review and ensure all necessary scans have been taken or to return to a specific scan for review or adjustments.
Hide Scan Button (H)
This option allows you to hide specific scans from being visible in the virtual tour. For instance, if you capture a scan of a closet that you don’t want to show in the final virtual tour (for aesthetic reasons), you can hide the scan from public view while still keeping the data for drafting purposes. This ensures accurate data collection while giving you control over what is included in the tour.
What is SLAM?
SLAM is a feature that helps operators understand the camera's position in relation to previous scans, giving a sense of how well future scans will match up. The SLAM system uses the lidar sensor on the R1, along with previously captured scans to locate the camera on a floor plan. Tracking begins once at least one scan has been completed, and the camera’s position will only display on the screen if the “show live lidar data” option is enabled in the app.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does SLAM result in better data alignment?
A: Data alignment greatly benefits from SLAM because it helps the Operator create scans in optimal locations for automatic data alignment.
Q: How can I tell if I have good alignment before taking a scan?
A: When checking the live lidar data displayed on Survey, the app offers indicators to show the tracking status and the alignment quality of a new scan at the current camera position. The color of the live lidar data and the camera position marker changes from green to red, indicating how well a new scan will align. Green means alignment is good, yellow or brown suggests alignment may be off, and red means tracking is struggling to maintain the position. It is recommended when you see yellow, brown, or red to avoid taking that shot, and move closer to a previous scan.
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