Compass calibration

Latest revision as of 04:25, 10 February 2024

Unlike other wind vanes, Windbird does not need to be oriented with respect to north. It includes an electronic compass.

However, it is absolutely necessary to calibrate Windbird's compass.

The earth's magnetic field varies at each location. This is why calibration must be carried out at each installation site, just before mounting Windbird on its mast.

If you were familiar with the Pioupiou device, forget all about it. The Windbird calibration procedure is different.

How to calibrate?

Make sure the Windbird is already switched on.
Keep pressing the button for ~10 seconds, until the led blinks.

First, we will calibrate the 2 vertical positions :

Hold the Windbird upright. Rotate the Windbird around its axis, for about one revolution.
Hold it upside down. Rotate the Windbird (always one revolution).

Then, we will calibrate the 4 horizontal positions :

Hold it horizontal in front of you. Rotate the Windbird.
Turn your body 90° on your right. Rotate the Windbird.
Turn your body 90° on your right. Rotate the Windbird.
Turn your body 90° on your right. Rotate the Windbird.

You've come full circle.

Now check the LED. If it is still lit, you need more samples. Repeat the moves until the LED clears itself.

Once the calibration is complete, the LED will turn off for 3 seconds then the Windbird will reboot.

Better than a long text, watch the video demonstration:

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 <big>'''How to calibrate?'''</big>
+* Make sure the Windbird is already switched on.
+* Keep pressing the button for ~10 seconds, until the led blinks.
-video
+First, we will calibrate the 2 vertical positions :
+* Hold the Windbird upright. Rotate the Windbird around its axis, for about one revolution.
+* Hold it upside down. Rotate the Windbird (always one revolution).
-Hold the device in your hands. It must have finished starting up (LED off).
+Then, we will calibrate the 4 horizontal positions :
-Be sure to be away from metal parts, smartphone, tools, keys, antennas...
+* Hold it horizontal in front of you. Rotate the Windbird.
+* Turn your body 90° on your right. Rotate the Windbird.
+* Turn your body 90° on your right. Rotate the Windbird.
+* Turn your body 90° on your right. Rotate the Windbird.
+You've come full circle.
-'''Start the calibration'''
+Now check the LED. If it is still lit, you need more samples. Repeat the moves until the LED clears itself.
-Keep the button pressed for a long time (~10s) until the led blinks very rapidly. The calibration starts...
+Once the calibration is complete, the LED will turn off for 3 seconds then the Windbird will reboot.
+'''Better than a long text, watch the video demonstration:'''
-'''First, we will calibrate the vertical positions'''
+[[File:Scrrenshot video.png|link=https://windbird.com/calibration-video]]
-'''UP:''' Hold the Windbird upright, in it's normal position. Rotate it 3 times around the vertical shaft.
-'''DOWN:''' Hold it upside down and rotate it 3 times.
-'''Then, we will calibrate the horizontal positions'''
-'''FRONT:''' Hold the Windbird lying in front of you, with the black plastic support against your belly button. The metal shaft should be horizontal and appear to extend from your belly.
-You are at position ''Front''. Rotate it 3 times.
-'''RIGHT:''' Keep it against your belly. Walk a quarter turn around yourself, to be at position ''Right''. Rotate it 3 times.
-'''BEHIND:''' Walk a quarter turn around yourself, to be at position ''Behind''. Rotate it 3 times.
-'''LEFT:''' Walk a quarter turn around yourself, to be at position ''Left''. Rotate it 3 times.
-If the LED is still on, repeat the process from the '''UP''' position.
-Stop when the LED turns off. The calibration is now complete and the Windbird will reboot.
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Compass calibration

Latest revision as of 04:25, 10 February 2024

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