The term “Robotics” applies to Geodimeter, Trimble 5600, Leica, Sokkia and Topcon robotic instruments. The Robotics tab has some variations per equipment type.



Arrow Keys for Joystick

ALT-J will take you directly to the robotics dialog from elsewhere in the program.  The arrow-key motion is sometimes referred to as the Joystick Speed.


Leica: Tapping once in the direction you want (e.g. up) causes the instrument to move slowly, two taps medium, and 3 taps fast speed.  Tapping the other direction (e.g. down) stops the movement.


Geodimeter/Trimble: Press the arrow key once. After a small delay, the instrument will move an incremental amount. Do not rush too many presses as they all will be completed.


Topcon: Holding down the arrow keys on the keypad of the CE data collector allows you to move the base instrument up and down, left and right.  When you release the key, the motion stops.