Advanced Topics
Bad Elf Flex: Choosing the Right RTK Network for Your Bad Elf GNSS Receiver
Introduction This guide explains how to achieve centimeter-level accuracy with your Bad Elf Flex and sub-foot accuracy with your Bad Elf Flex Mini Extreme receiver by connecting to a real-time network (RTN) in the USA. What is RTK? Real-time ...
Bad Elf Flex: RTK Fix Vs Float
Bad Elf Flex: RTK Fix Vs Float Introduction Sometimes two points shot in quick succession on the same location can have wildly different accuracy or elevation. Problem One point recorded in RTK Fix, and the other with RTK Float. Explanation Though ...
Bad Elf Flex App: Standalone Data Collection
Bad Elf Flex App: Standalone Data Collection Introduction Collect data using the Bad Elf Flex App. Step-by-Step From the Home Screen Navigate to: Data Collection→ Standalone Data Collection Not all settings apply to Bad Elf Flex Mini. Setup Checklist ...
Bad Elf Flex App: Known Point Testing
Bad Elf Flex App: Known Point Testing Introduction Test the accuracy of the Bad Elf family of devices against a known point such as an NGS Monument. Step-by-Step Start by Identifying Survey Monument Coordinates: Use an application like the NGS ...
Bad Elf Flex: Base/Rover Setup
Initial Configuration Instructions Please update the firmware on the Bad Elf Flex, update the Bad Elf Flex app, and update your mobile device operating system to the latest version. Unpair all devices from both Bad Elf Flexes under Bluetooth -> Clear ...
Bad Elf Flex: Logging into an RTK Network
This article will provide the steps to log in to your RTK network from your Bad Elf Flex app. Creating your NTRIP Profile: Power on Bad Elf Flex and connect to a phone or tablet via Bluetooth Open the Bad Elf Flex app on a phone or tablet with an ...
Bad Elf Flex: Field Attributes for Esri ArcGIS Field Maps
Introduction This document describes the field attributes that are supported and/or used when integrating the Bad Elf Flex with Esri's ArcGIS Field Maps app. These are used to support high-accuracy data collection and laser offset measurements. ...
Bad Elf Flex: Orthometric Height / GEOIDs
Supported GEOID Models The following GEOID packages are available for the Bad Elf Flex: Region Description Download World-wide EGM2008: high-resolution 1-degree (WGS84/ITRF) 137.8 MB USA & Canada GEOID18: CONUS, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands ...
Bad Elf Flex: Updating Firmware
Ready to upgrade your Flex to the latest firmware? Just follow these steps: On your phone or tablet, install or upgrade to the latest public Bad Elf Flex utility app available on the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android). Connect your Flex ...