Post Processing for ESRI ArcPad for ALL GNSS Receivers

That’s right, Stakemill’s division Control Point Instruments now offers Post Processing for ESRI’s ArcPad for all the GNSS Receivers we sell and for larger brands being offered elsewhere.  Please email us with your current GNSS receiver model, serial number and version of ArcPad you are using.

sales@stakemill.com

Remotely and Safely Capture Pole Attachments, Wire Heights, and Clearances

STAKEMILL is queuring our customers to see if they are interested in the new ikeGPS hardware.

If you are interested or have seen this unit and would like additional details please contact your Stakemill sales rep today.

Installing MobileMapping Field and Office

Document located here : ftp://ftp.ashtech.com/Mobile%20Mapping/MobileMapper%20100/Software/MobileMapper%20Field%20V%203.0%20Release%20Notes.pdf

Introduction:
This document is the firmware release note of the new release of MobileMapper Field
application released for MobileMapper 10, MobileMapper 100 and MobileMapper 120. This
new version of MobileMapper Field has not been tested on MobileMapper 6.
Upgrade procedure
- The new release is available on following ftp site:
ftp://ftp.ashtech.com/Mobile%20Mapping/ in each receiver section
MobileMapper Field upgrade from the MobileMapper software DVD (please check on
Ashtech ftp (ftp://ftp.ashtech.com/Mobile%20Mapping/) that the version of software
delivered on the DVD is the latest one):
 Insert the CD into a PC and follow the instructions to install both applications on your
PC.
 If the installation window does not appear automatically, go to the CD driver and run
Setup.exe file manually.
 Note: you may need to install ActiveSync (for Windows XP) or Media Device Center (for
Windows Vista) on your PC first.
 If the receiver is connected to the PC via USB cable, then the new MobileMapper Field
software will be installed on the device as well. If not, then it will be done at the next
connection.
 Note: We recommend that you remove the previous software (Mobile Mapping and
MobileMapper 6 Office) from your receiver unit and PC prior to this installation.
MobileMapper Field upgrade from the Ashtech FTP site:
ftp://ftp.ashtech.com/Mobile%20Mapping/
 Download the required software from the FTP site to your PC (note: this should not be a
shared or remote drive, but the local PC hard drive).
 Run the Setup.exe file and follow instructions to install both applications on your PC.
 Note: you may need to install ActiveSync (for Windows XP) or Media Device Center (for
Windows Vista) on your PC first.
 If the receiver is connected via USB cable, then the new software will be installed on the
device as well. If not, then it will be done at the next connection.
 Note: We recommend that you remove previous release of software from your PC prior to
this installation.  Page 2 of 3
Activating the MobileMapper Field software
 Once MobileMapper Field software is installed on your receiver, tap the MobileMapper
Field icon on the Today screen to launch the application.
 If you had a previous version of MobileMapper Field installed, the device will keep the
activation code and you will not be requested to enter it now. If this was not the case, you
will have to enter the activation code delivered to you with the MobileMapper Field
application (note: this code is unique and matching the serial number of your device).
Activating the post-processing option
 If previously you had activated post-processing option within MobileMapper Field
application, the device will keep the activation code for post-processing and you will not
be requested to enter it now. If this was not the case, you will have to enter the activation
code delivered to you for the post-processing option (note: this code is unique and
matching the serial number of your device).
Firmware list and versions
General version number: MobileMapper Field V3.0
These versions are available on following ftp for free upgrade:
ftp://ftp.ashtech.com/Mobile%20Mapping/
New features
1. Large virtual keyboard
2. Magnetic variation is taken into account for improved e-compass accuracy
3. Improved unit management (single setting now)
4. Enhanced voice guidance (reporting distance and turn direction in MobileMapper
Field “go to” mode; reporting one major distance and direction to move in “go to”
mode instead of two distances and two directions)
5. AXF improvements (supported limits for attribute values, text attributes can now
contain quotation characters, performance/refactoring)
6. Showing GPS status when PDOP filter is being applied
7. Improved “go to” mode for close navigation in MobileMapper Field
8. ECW background map format support
9. RTK initialization in MobileMapper Field
10. Possibility to update existing point feature coordinates with GPS position in a field
11.Recording raw data to a job folder (where *.map file is located) in MobileMapper
Field
12. Possibility to display negative values of projected coordinates in the status screen
13. Possibility to add GPS metadata as point feature attributes in MobileMapper Field  Page 3 of 3
14. Vertical offset in MobileMapper Field
15. Attribute editing during feature logging in MobileMapper Field
16. Low memory warning in MobileMapper Field
17. GPS status display during averaging in MobileMapper Field
18. Showing GPS status when PDOP filter is being applied
19. Stop logging confirmation in MobileMapper Field
20. GPX data file recording in MobileMapper Field (if it is ON, it is always (even after
next launching) stored to \My Documents\Ashtech\gpx.gpx)
21. Possibility to stop averaging in MobileMapper Field
22.Reduced application startup time when using OSM map (loading it in background)
23. Displaying coordinates of a location that user tap on a map
24. Position status voice information
25.Reference station ID display
26. Displaying current raw data file path/name
27. International feet support
28. OK soft key on the logged point screen
29. L2 SNR display
30.Changed copyright to Trimble
31. Voice guidance is now available in French, German, and Russian languages besides
English
Resolved Problems
1. Support for geometry parts
2. Support comma in geo-referenced map files
3. “+” and “-” signs are not present in Status screen
4. There is not a warning window if low memory on Storage Disk
5. There is no warning message informing that the memory on Storage Card is
critically low
Known issues
AXF. There are some problems with field type ‘integer’.
Mandatory attribute issue in case of point layer has 13 (in my test example) attributes

Ashtech MobileMapping Products from Stakemill

Stakemill offers the complete line from Spectra Precision

Get prices here http://www.stakemill.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=430_1176

MobileMapper   10	990651	$1,195.00
MobileMapper   10 with MobileMapper Field SW	990651-50	$1,495.00
MobileMapper   10 with ArcPad 10 (only available in the US)	990603-51	$1,640.00
MobileMapper   Field SW	990604	$395.00
Post-processing   Option for MobileMapper Field SW and 3r Party	680547	$495.00
MobileMapper   100	990631-01-ASH	$3,295.00
MobileMapper   100 and MobileMapper field SW	990631-02-ASH	$3,595.00
MobileMapper   100 and Arcpad 10 SW	990631-03-ASH	$3,740.00
MobileMapper   100 GPS&Glonass	990631-11-ASH	$4,295.00
MobileMapper   100 GPS&Glonass and MobileMapper field SW	990631-12-ASH	$4,595.00
MobileMapper   100 GPS&Glonass and Arcpad 10 SW	990631-13-ASH	$4,740.00
MobileMapper   120	990674-01	$3,295.00
MobileMapper   120 and MobileMapper field SW	990674-02	$3,595.00
MobileMapper   120 and Arcpad 10 SW	990674-03	$3,740.00
MobileMapper 120 and MobileMapper field SW and Post Processing	990674-04	$4,050.00
MobileMapper   120 GPS&Glonass	990674-11	$4,295.00
MobileMapper   120 GPS&Glonass and MobileMapper field SW	990674-12	$4,570.00
MobileMapper   120 GPS&Glonass and Arcpad 10 SW	990674-13	$4,740.00
MobileMapper   120 GPS&Glonass and MobileMapper field SW and Post Processing	990674-14	$4,995.00
OPT   GLONASS [S]	680603	$1,250.00
OPT   NTRIP Direst IP [Z]	680604	$695.00
MobileMapper   Field SW	990604	$395.00
Post-processing   Option for MobileMapper Field SW and 3r Party	680547	$495.00

Sole Source Bid for Spectra Precision or Ashtech GPS Receivers through Stakemill

We can help assist you in getting your bids written for Sole Source Justification with our ProMapper GPS or the Ashtech and Spectra Precision branded GPS receivers, contact us today for more details.

sales@stakemill.com

GPS Bid

GIS Stands for Get It anSwered – Get your GIS answers here

Stakemill has seen a fast growth in the GIS market, we have become Florida’s largest GIS receiver distributor as we have a good quality brand and an even better sales platform than our competitors.  With this fast paced growth comes a lot of unanswered questions.  While we cannot answer every one we have partnered up with some outside sources to provide you with a portal to ask your GIS question and get a knowledgable answer.

http://gis.stackexchange.com/tags

GIS is a question and answer site for cartographers, geographers and GIS professionals. It’s built and run by you as part of the Stack Exchange network of Q&A sites. With your help, we’re working together to build a library of detailed answers to every question about geographic information systems.

Before Installing MobileMapping Field Software

You should disable your GNSS Service Layer before upgrading or installing a new version of MobileMapping Field Software on your MM100 MM120 PM100 PM120 PM200 or PM220

ftp://ftp.ashtech.com/Mobile%20Mapping/MobileMapper%20100/Applications%20notes/Installing%20Ashtech%20Field%20Software.pdf

Installing ArcPad on the MobileMapper 100 & MobileMapper 120

Get a complete workflow on how to activate ESRI’s ArcPad on your Ashtech MobileMapper 100 or the Spectra Branded version of the MobileMapper 120 here.

ftp://ftp.ashtech.com/Mobile%20Mapping/MobileMapper%20100/Applications%20notes/MobileMapper%20100%20%26%20ArcPad%2010.pdf

ftp.ashtech.com - select mobilemapping

New release of MobileMapper Field application: V3.0

Introduction:
This document is the firmware release note of the new release of MobileMapper Field
application released for MobileMapper 10, MobileMapper 100 and MobileMapper 120. This
new version of MobileMapper Field has not been tested on MobileMapper 6.
Upgrade procedure
- The new release is available on following ftp site:
ftp://ftp.ashtech.com/Mobile%20Mapping/ in each receiver section
MobileMapper Field upgrade from the MobileMapper software DVD (please check on
Ashtech ftp (ftp://ftp.ashtech.com/Mobile%20Mapping/) that the version of software
delivered on the DVD is the lastest one):
 Insert the CD into a PC and follow the instructions to install both applications on your
PC.
 If the installation window does not appear automatically, go to the CD driver and run
Setup.exe file manually.
 Note: you may need to install ActiveSync (for Windows XP) or Media Device Center (for
Windows Vista) on your PC first.
 If the receiver is connected to the PC via USB cable, then the new MobileMapper Field
software will be installed on the device as well. If not, then it will be done at the next
connection.
 Note: We recommend that you remove the previous software (Mobile Mapping and
MobileMapper 6 Office) from your receiver unit and PC prior to this installation.
MobileMapper Field upgrade from the Ashtech FTP site:
ftp://ftp.ashtech.com/Mobile%20Mapping/
 Download the required software from the FTP site to your PC (note: this should not be a
shared or remote drive, but the local PC hard drive).
 Run the Setup.exe file and follow instructions to install both applications on your PC.
 Note: you may need to install ActiveSync (for Windows XP) or Media Device Center (for
Windows Vista) on your PC first.
 If the receiver is connected via USB cable, then the new software will be installed on the
device as well. If not, then it will be done at the next connection.
 Note: We recommend that you remove previous release of software from your PC prior to
this installation.  Page 2 of 3
Activating the MobileMapper Field software
 Once MobileMapper Field software is installed on your receiver, tap the MobileMapper
Field icon on the Today screen to launch the application.
 If you had a previous version of MobileMapper Field installed, the device will keep the
activation code and you will not be requested to enter it now. If this was not the case, you
will have to enter the activation code delivered to you with the MobileMapper Field
application (note: this code is unique and matching the serial number of your device).
Activating the post-processing option
 If previously you had activated post-processing option within MobileMapper Field
application, the device will keep the activation code for post-processing and you will not
be requested to enter it now. If this was not the case, you will have to enter the activation
code delivered to you for the post-processing option (note: this code is unique and
matching the serial number of your device).
Firmware list and versions
General version number: MobileMapper Field V3.0
These versions is available on following ftp for free upgrade:
ftp://ftp.ashtech.com/Mobile%20Mapping/
New features
1. Large virtual keyboard
2. Magnetic variation is taken into account for improved e-compass accuracy
3. Improved unit management (single setting now)
4. Enhanced voice guidance (reporting distance and turn direction in MobileMapper
Field “go to” mode; reporting one major distance and direction to move in “go to”
mode instead of two distances and two directions)
5. AXF improvements (supported limits for attribute values, text attributes can now
contain quotation characters, performance/refactoring)
6. Showing GPS status when PDOP filter is being applied
7. Improved “go to” mode for close navigation in MobileMapper Field
8. ECW background map format support
9. RTK initialization in MobileMapper Field
10. Possibility to update existing point feature coordinates with GPS position in a field
11.Recording raw data to a job folder (where *.map file is located) in MobileMapper
Field
12. Possibility to display negative values of projected coordinates in the status screen
13. Possibility to add GPS metadata as point feature attributes in MobileMapper Field  Page 3 of 3
14. Vertical offset in MobileMapper Field
15. Attribute editing during feature logging in MobileMapper Field
16. Low memory warning in MobileMapper Field
17. GPS status display during averaging in MobileMapper Field
18. Showing GPS status when PDOP filter is being applied
19. Stop logging confirmation in MobileMapper Field
20. GPX data file recording in MobileMapper Field (if it is ON, it is always (even after
next launching) stored to \My Documents\Ashtech\gpx.gpx)
21. Possibility to stop averaging in MobileMapper Field
22.Reduced application startup time when using OSM map (loading it in background)
23. Displaying coordinates of a location that user tap on a map
24. Position status voice information
25.Reference station ID display
26. Displaying current raw data file path/name
27. International feet support
28. OK soft key on the logged point screen
29. L2 SNR display
30.Changed copyright to Trimble
31. Voice guidance is now available in French, German, and Russian languages besides
English
Resolved Problems
1. Support for geometry parts
2. Support comma in geo-referenced map files
3. “+” and “-” signs are not present in Status screen
4. There is not a warning window if low memory on Storage Disk
5. There is no warning message informing that the memory on Storage Card is
critically low
Known issues
AXF. There are some problems with field type ‘integer’.
Mandatory attribute issue in case of point layer has 13 (in my test example) attributes

Locate the NOAA CORS station nearest you

Looking at a GPS from Stakemill with Post Processing?  Want to know if the upcoming job in Mexico has a CORS station near it?  Having trouble performing a post processing job and want to verify if the 2 base stations selected are working?  Then check out this website for up to the minute status.

http://www.ngs.noaa.gov/CORS_Map/

Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS)

Wifi Cameras to Acquire for Use with Ashtech MobileMapper 100 and ArcPad 10

Read entry here

http://forums.arcgis.com/threads/73710-Wifi-Cameras-to-Acquire-for-Use-with-Ashtech-MobileMapper-100-and-ArcPad-10?s=99c74cc082f3d525561bcb22c12aca8a&p=260064#post260064

Hello All,

I was wondering if anyone knows of a good camera w/ wifi capabilities to use with the Ashtech MobileMapper 100 and ArcPad 10. The camera on the Ashtech is ok but not great and I would like a better camera for taking photos in the field. I’ve read the posts on the eye-fi card which may be an option as well.

Thank you,

Winn

 Re: Wifi Cameras to Acquire for Use with Ashtech MobileMapper 100 and ArcPad 10

What problems are you having with the camera, we have found that ArcPad doesn’t respond well to hi-res images, you want to leave the camera settings at the factory defaults. Do not waste your money on the Ricoh, we know dealers that have new units sitting on the shelf and can’t sell them, the MM100’s built in camera is 3 megapixel which meets the minimum requirements for most county office requests when geo-referencing images.

 Re: Wifi Cameras to Acquire for Use with Ashtech MobileMapper 100 and ArcPad 10

@Stakemill, Thanks for the reply. We’ve been using the camera on the Ashtech at high res just fine for the most part, although we have had some issues in the past. So it would be nice to have a backup, but from what I’ve heard from others as well is that the Ashtech isn’t good at connecting to external cameras. We do have a ricoh, which takes ok pictures but has a very poor accuracy with regards to location of the point compared to the Ashtech, not to mention the extra steps involved with not having it in the attribute table.

Trade In your Ashtech MobileMapper 100 or ProMark 100 Towards a New Spectra ProMark 120 or ProMark 220

Stakemill has been given the green light to start accepting trade in’s of Ashtech labeled MobileMapper 100′s and Promark 100′s & 200′s towards the new Ashtech powered Spectra Precision ProMark 120 and 220.

Order here

We also offer firmware and hardware upgrades for Ashtech MobileMappers and ProMarks as well

These new units will feature RTK for L1/L2, GSM and NTRIP activation a $2190 value  - Only offered at http://www.stakemill.com

Download Spectra Precision Survey Pro Software Before You Buy

http://www.spectraprecision.com/spectra-precision-software-downloads.aspx

Downloads GNSS/GPS Downloads EPOCH 50 EPOCH 35 EPOCH 25 – v232 Field/Office Software Downloads Survey Pro Survey Office Foresight Other Downloads NEW! Spectra Precision Field Surveyor 2.1.1 GPS configurator SP – v3525

Magellan Ashtech MobileMapper 6 Final Inventory

MobileMapper 6

As Stakemill nears the end of our MobileMapper 6 inventory we are saying goodbye to a thousand dollar sub meter unit.  While others claim to have hand held units to take the place of the MM6, no one has yet stepped up tot the plate with a true thousand dollar unit as rugged as the MM6, with free upgrades like the MM6 and the ability to create shape file as the Magellan Mobile Mapper did so well and for so long.  We do have a new Ashtech MobileMapper 10 that retails fro $1495.

Pacific Crest ADL Vantage Radios at Stakemill

Order Here

ADL Vantage Pro

ADL Vantage Pro is an advanced, high speed, wireless data link built to survive the rigors of GNSS/RTK surveying and precise positioning. This sophisticated 35 Watt radio utilizes Pacific Crest’s latest generation Advanced Data Link (ADL) technology while remaining backward compatible with existing Pacific Crest, Trimble and other radios.  ADL Vantage Pro’s full-function user interface streamlines field configuration and troubleshooting so you can maintain maximum productivity. Its 35 Watts of power and advanced radio protocols offer the maximum range and throughput. For the most rugged and reliable digital data link, go with the Geomatics industry’s new standard in high-power wireless communications – ADL Vantage Pro.

 

Key Features

• Configurable Transmit Power from 2 to 35 Watts
• Multi-function user interface
• Heavy-Duty Construction
• Fully water- and dustproof
• 19200 Over-the-Air Link Rate without range degradation
• Advanced 40 MHz Bandwidth
• Software-Derived Channel Bandwidth

 ADL Vantage Pro Datasheet (English)  (Portuguese)

 ADL Vantage Pro FAQs (English)

 ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro Getting Started Guide (English)

 ADL Vantage/ADL Vantage Pro User Guide (English)  (Portuguese)

 ADLCONF User Guide  (English)

NEW Orange TruPulse Laser Range Finders for Juniper Users

Order here

Orange TruPulse Range Finders

Stakemill has the Laser Technology TruPulse Range Finders in Orange to match the Archer and Mesa.  Stakemill has more hardware and software choices when it comes to the TruPulse units than any other supplier in Florida, Measureably Superior has joined Florida Superior in providing mapping solutions.

Limited Time Offer MobileMapper External Antenna, Clamp and Cradle Upgrade from Stakemill

CYBER MONDAY WEEK LONG SALE

ORDER NOW AT 20% OFF MSRP FOR A LIMITED TIME

When you are ready to add an external antenna to your MobileMapper 100 we have a OEM package already designed for you.  Includes the OEM Ashtech 660 single frequency antenna along with the OEM cable to connect your MM100 to the 660 antenna and a OEM pole clamp that holds the MM100 to either a tripod or GPS Rover pole. LIMITED TIME OFFER

Ashtech MobileMapper 100 External Antenna - Pole Clamp

TDS Spectra Survey Pro on Ashtech MobileMappers

Stakemill has the first release of the New Spectra Survey Pro 5 on Ashtech Mobile Mappers in stock.  While others claim they have more, simply stop into our store and look at the volume of units we stock and then look at their units.  We have more “On Display” or “CORS” GPS units then they do inventory.  We are also proud to inform you we have more local surveyors converting to Ashtech GIS and GPS receivers then the other companies have converting.  Our partnering with the worlds largest RTK network and the worlds most competitively priced units and a team of helpful members has helped us excel in this ever-growing market.  Stop in and see a demo of Flying RTK, Real Time rovers or even a Castor demo so you can run your own RTK network.  We have the products you need.

http://www.spectraprecision.com/survey-pro-downloads.aspx

Stakemill

Ashtech MobileMapper 10 Factory Reset Procedure

Thanks to Joe S for this helpful hint.

This will erase any data and all unlock codes so be prepared te reinstall software and have your product key codes.

1. Power unit down fully: Push and hold the ON/OFF button, display shows “Power will be turn off and your data may be lost if not saved. Do you want to continue? Yes; No”, than accept “Yes” by pressing the Enter button. The MM10 will fully power down.

2. With MM10 unit OFF, push and hold the top two center buttons. The will either be labeled ‘F2′ and ‘F3′ OR they will be labeled ‘-’ and ‘-’:

While holding both these buttons down, press the “ON/OFF” button.

3. The MM10 will boot and this screen will be displayed:

Click on the Up-Arrow Key to restore your unit! Any other key aborts this process.

4. Wait four-minutes while the progress bar moves to the right:

5. The receiver will than reboot. DO NOT PUSH ANY BUTTONS, or click on the screen. After 3-4 minutes the MobileMapper 10 will turn OFF automatically.

6. After the MobileMapper powers down, click the ON/OFF button for a short-key-press, the unit will power on again.

7. Fully power down unit: Push and hold the ON/OFF button, display shows “Power will be turn off and your data may be lost if not saved. Do you want to continue? Yes; No”, then accept “Yes” by pressing the Enter button. The MM10 will fully power down.

8. After the unit boots, you will see this screen:

Click on the screen.

9. Follow the onscreen instructions to recalibrate the touch screen.

10. Reload all software from ftp.ashtech.com or from your factory CD-Roms

May work on some Champion models

Lower Prices on Ashtech MobileMapper RTK Rovers at STAKEMILL

Shop here

With the new Flying RTK option we now have lower prices on our MobileMapper RTK Rovers, One Thousand Dollars Lower.  The new Flying RTK option which is exclusive to Ashtech is sure to make RTK network more feasible to mapping grade users.  With the free DOT and reduced price DGPS service from our prefered vendor eGPS.net we now have a variety of choice for end users.  No other GPS manufacturer has the RTK options like we do.  None of the low-cost Chinese suppliers have the support staff and engineers capable of developing this making the Ashtech units by far the best value in GIS and GPS instruments.