# RoboDot Utility Software

![RoboDot Utility Main Screen](https://slabstatic.com/prod/uploads/mxcf1h97/posts/images/preload/5tioPDrbSw6wu8rSh7kwHBiW.png)

RoboDot Utility is a set of handy tools for post processing. Download it via Wingman

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[wingman](https://docs.robota.us/wingman)
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## Overview of features <a href="#overview-of-features" id="overview-of-features"></a>

* Convert RoboDot .rub observation files to RINEX
* Correct Rinex File Antenna Position
* Offset Image Coordinates
* Post Process Rover Positions

### RUB File to RINEX Conversion - Create Rinex <a href="#rub-file-to-rinex-conversion---create-rinex" id="rub-file-to-rinex-conversion---create-rinex"></a>

![Create Rinex from RUB tool](https://slabstatic.com/prod/uploads/mxcf1h97/posts/images/preload/Ine_bTl4EZ5jknNreFxizlXv.png)

1. Download the .rub file from RoboDot
2. Browse for the .rub file
3. Click "Create" to generate observation files
4. Two file types are generated:
   * \*\_opus.o: GPS-only format for OPUS submissions
   * \*\_all.o: All constellations for other processors

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Wingman also has a .rub to RINEX conversion tool
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### Offsetting coordinates in geotagged images <a href="#offsetting-coordinates-in-geotagged-images" id="offsetting-coordinates-in-geotagged-images"></a>

![Image coordinate offset tool](https://slabstatic.com/prod/uploads/mxcf1h97/posts/images/preload/lAD5D-jCyhCwA_R0xwBPmPMO.png)

Obtain the accurate position of the operating point using a post processor like OPUS, NR-CAN or AUSPOS then use the offset image tool to shift imagery to the correct reference point.

#### Steps

1. Download observation files from the RoboDot (RUB format)
2. Convert the files to Rinex
3. Upload the Rinex to a PPP service like OPUS
4. Launch the tool and populate the original Rinex file plus the OPUS result
5. Start the process optionally selecting a new output directory.

### PPK Rover processing <a href="#ppk-rover-processing" id="ppk-rover-processing"></a>

![PPK Rover Tool](https://slabstatic.com/prod/uploads/mxcf1h97/posts/images/preload/UQCiyKVgeBrZ1xkeAgyiHw06.png)

When the RoboDot is used as a PPK rover, it must be recording observation data. When a location is marked on the shot list page, a new .sht file is created. Both of the rover’s .rub and .sht files need to be downloaded and applied to the PPK Rover tool. A base observation file must be obtained from a second RoboDot or alternate base station. When the tool has completed the process, a new .sht file is created with corrected position data.

#### Steps

1. Download rover's .rub and .sht files.
2. Obtain a base observation file.
3. Apply files to the PPK Rover tool

\*Internet access is required for orbit data download in version 2.4.10 and below.