DishPointer (Satellite Finder 3

DishPointer simplifies the process of aligning your satellite dish with precision through augmented reality technology. Adjusting a dish has traditionally been a complex task, but with DishPointer, following the 9 steps within the application ensures a quick and successful installation in just a few minutes.

Forget about the need for a gyroscope to utilize augmented reality. DishPointer cleverly combines accelerometer and magnetometer data to compensate for the absence of a gyroscope in most smartphones, facilitating access to augmented reality for a broader range of devices.

Incorporating a module to calculate magnetic declination, DishPointer addresses the discrepancy between magnetic north and geographic north that is often unaccounted for in smartphones. This feature aids in accurately displaying the correct direction.

DishPointer is an application designed to assist in orienting your dish or antenna towards any satellite. By leveraging your smartphone's sensors such as the compass and accelerometer, the app projects the target satellite in space, aiding in optimal placement and obstacle avoidance.

Moreover, DishPointer utilizes GPS functionality to pinpoint your location on a map and subsequently indicate the direction of the target satellite from your current position.

The app employs auditory cues from the compass, complemented by a beeping sound, to guide you in aligning your antenna or satellite dish by responding to variations in beeps and compass arrow movements.

The accelerometer functionality ensures that your antenna or dish mount is perfectly vertical for accurate alignment.

The steps involved in adjusting your antenna or dish are outlined as follows:

1. Choose your preferred language
2. Retrieve your GPS coordinates automatically or manually input your latitude and longitude
3. Select your target satellite for calculating orientation parameters
4. Verify vertical alignment of your antenna or dish
5. Calculate polarization and adjust LNB rotation
6. Adjust elevation angle
7. Display orientation line on Google Maps showing target satellite direction from your position
8. Use smartphone compass with auditory assistance to determine satellite direction (included in Pro version)
9. View satellite in augmented reality through camera for obstacle verification (included in Pro version)
10. Finalize settings

For optimal functionality, DishPointer requires access to your smartphone's compass and accelerometer. Additional tips include manually inputting GPS coordinates if unavailable, noting compass necessity for Pro version use only, and avoiding magnetic interference during calibration.

The free version of DishPointer furnishes ample features for dish installation, providing orientation parameters and displaying precise satellite direction on Maps. In contrast, the Pro version offers augmented reality capabilities for visualizing satellites in space and enhanced compass guidance towards target satellites.

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