Following up on this thread:
https://surveyorconnect.com/community/gnss-geodesy/carlson-brx7-hemisphere-s631-imu-troubles/
Got me to wondering if anyone prefers USB cable to rover-DC instead of Bluetooth or wifi?
I can see possible advantages, both communication protocols are very prone to interference.
Biggest disadvantage would be just the logistic of the cable - but some 3D printed keepers would help that.
I have a set of airpods pro, and they never seem to suffer communication issues - but they are cutting edge with the newest bluetooth protocol.?ÿ Probably not something we'll see in GNSS receivers for another couple years.
I have a 5700 with a zepher, that set-up works great on rough 4 wheeler topo's. You don't have the receiver getting beat up on the mount, only the zepher which can absorb the vibration better, otherwise I hate the wires. The receiver is resting in a padded case.?ÿ
You can keep your wires
We use Trimble gear - so the link from the GPS rover units to the collector is bluetooth.
I see very very few problems with those comms.
The link to the S6 is radio, as is the RTK link between GPS.
Those links are much more prone to have issues.
For a time I had a Topcon PS/TSC3 Survey Pro combination that had serious trouble finding each other with Bluetooth. If I'd had wires available I might well have used them. Other instruments I've used have been much more trouble free in that regard.
My rover uses a wired connection to the DC, but the wire doesn't give me any trouble.?ÿ In fact, I can't even see it.
I use a Javad Triumph-LS.?ÿ 🙂
I have a couple TSC3s that regularly drop bluetooth connection to the R10 rover and struggle to get it back, and is why I asked the original question.?ÿ Of the 20 some sets we've used most have had the occaisonal bluetooth aggravation, but not as bad as these two.?ÿ Maybe they've always been wonky even since manufacture.