From fd0b1a835828d2da591576f8de8fc853c07025bd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Judson James Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2024 11:58:14 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Add Import/Export Settings steps for competitions --- source/docs/additional-resources/best-practices.rst | 6 ++++++ 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+) diff --git a/source/docs/additional-resources/best-practices.rst b/source/docs/additional-resources/best-practices.rst index 336b7273..075d0836 100644 --- a/source/docs/additional-resources/best-practices.rst +++ b/source/docs/additional-resources/best-practices.rst @@ -21,6 +21,12 @@ During the Competition * Move the robot close, far, angled, and around the field to ensure no extra targets are found anywhere when looking for a target. * Go to a practice match to ensure everything is working correctly. +* After field calibration, use the "Export Settings" button in the "Settings" page to create a backup. + * Do this for each coprocessor on your robot that runs PhotonVision, and name your exports with meaningful names. + * This will contain camera information/calibration, pipeline information, network settings, etc. + * In the event of software/hardware failures (IE lost SD Card, broken device), you can then use the "Import Settings" button and select "All Settings" to restore your settings. + * This effectively works as a snapshot of your PhotonVision data that can be restored at any point. + * Before every match, check the ethernet connection going into your coprocessor and that it is seated fully. * Ensure that exposure is as low as possible and that you don't have the dashboard up when you don't need it to reduce bandwidth. * Stream at as low of a resolution as possible while still detecting targets to stay within bandwidth limits.