From 10b078a5da202793c9b0c2d77b3d7937bc7de63a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Blockstream Satellite Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2024 12:37:33 -0300 Subject: [PATCH] docs: Update links to the Satellite Pointer app --- README.md | 2 +- doc/antenna-pointing.md | 2 +- index.md | 4 ++-- 3 files changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 51bc3a2..fb88059 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ In summary, the process requires the five steps below: 4. Align your satellite dish appropriately to receive the Blockstream Satellite signal. 5. Run the [Bitcoin Satellite](https://github.com/Blockstream/bitcoinsatellite/) and [Satellite API](https://blockstream.github.io/satellite/doc/api.html) applications. -When checking the coverage, ensure your view of the satellite has no obstacles, such as trees or buildings. You can find the target area in the sky using the antenna [pointing angles](https://blockstream.github.io/satellite/doc/antenna-pointing.html#mount-the-antenna) provided by our coverage map or an augmented reality app such as the Satellite Pointer (available for [iOS](https://apps.apple.com/th/app/satellite-pointer/id994565490) and [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tda.satpointer)). +When checking the coverage, ensure your view of the satellite has no obstacles, such as trees or buildings. You can find the target area in the sky using the antenna [pointing angles](https://blockstream.github.io/satellite/doc/antenna-pointing.html#mount-the-antenna) provided by our coverage map or a mobile app such as the Satellite Finder (Pro) for [iOS](https://apps.apple.com/br/app/satellite-finder-pro/id1075788157) and the Satellite Pointer for [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tda.satpointer). Once you get your receiver node up and running, there is a lot that you can do with it. You can use it as a satellite-connected Bitcoin node offering redundancy and protection from internet failures to connected peers. Alternatively, you can run it as your primary Bitcoin full node, with hybrid connectivity (internet and satellite) or only satellite connectivity. The satellite network broadcasts new blocks, transactions, and the complete block history. Hence, you can synchronize the entire blockchain from scratch using the satellite connection. diff --git a/doc/antenna-pointing.md b/doc/antenna-pointing.md index 31a1b51..dc7c906 100644 --- a/doc/antenna-pointing.md +++ b/doc/antenna-pointing.md @@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ The three angles are illustrated below: | :-----------------------------------: | :-----------------------------------------: | :----------------------------------------------: | | ![Azimuth](img/azimuth.png "Azimuth") | ![Elevation](img/elevation.png "Elevation") | ![Polarity](img/lnb_polarization.png "Polarity") | -Next, visually inspect the direction to which your antenna must point. Use a compass or smartphone app (e.g., Satellite Pointer for [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tda.satpointer) and [iOS](https://apps.apple.com/br/app/satellite-pointer/id994565490)) to identify it. Ensure that there are no obstacles (like trees or buildings) between your antenna and the target area in the sky. You must have a clear line of sight to that area of the sky. +Next, visually inspect the direction in which your antenna must point. Use a compass or smartphone app (e.g., [Satellite Finder (Pro)](https://apps.apple.com/br/app/satellite-finder-pro/id1075788157) or [Satellite Pointer](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tda.satpointer)) to identify it. Ensure that there are no obstacles (like trees or buildings) between your antenna and the target area in the sky. You must have a clear line of sight to that sky area. **IMPORTANT:** If using a compass app on a smartphone, make sure to configure the app to display **true north** instead of the **magnetic north**. The azimuth angle provided by our dish alignment tool refers to true north. Also, if using an ordinary compass or a compass-based satellite finder, make sure to convert the true azimuth obtained from the dish alignment tool into the magnetic azimuth. You can get both the true and magnetic azimuth angles using a tool such as the [Dish Pointer app](https://www.dishpointer.com). diff --git a/index.md b/index.md index c8041b1..68c73b4 100644 --- a/index.md +++ b/index.md @@ -17,9 +17,9 @@ In summary, the process requires the five steps below: 4. Align your satellite dish appropriately to receive the Blockstream Satellite signal. 5. Run the [Bitcoin Satellite](https://github.com/Blockstream/bitcoinsatellite/) and [Satellite API](doc/api.md) applications. -When checking the coverage, ensure your view of the satellite has no obstacles, such as trees or buildings. You can find the target area in the sky using the antenna [pointing angles](doc/antenna-pointing.md#mount-the-antenna) provided by our coverage map or an augmented reality app such as the Satellite Pointer (available for [iOS](https://apps.apple.com/th/app/satellite-pointer/id994565490) and [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tda.satpointer)). +When checking the coverage, ensure your view of the satellite has no obstacles, such as trees or buildings. You can find the target area in the sky using the antenna [pointing angles](doc/antenna-pointing.md#mount-the-antenna) provided by our coverage map or a mobile app such as the Satellite Finder (Pro) for [iOS](https://apps.apple.com/br/app/satellite-finder-pro/id1075788157) and the Satellite Pointer for [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tda.satpointer). -Once you get your receiver node up and running, there is a lot that you can do with it. You can use it as a satellite-connected Bitcoin node offering redundancy and protection from internet failures to connected peers. Alternatively, you can run it as your primary Bitcoin full node, with hybrid connectivity (internet and satellite) or only satellite connectivity. The satellite network broadcasts new blocks, transactions, and the complete block history. Hence, you can synchronize the entire blockchain from scratch using the satellite connection. +Once you get your receiver node up and running, there is a lot that you can do with it. You can use it as a satellite-connected Bitcoin node, offering redundancy and protection from internet failures to connected peers. Alternatively, you can run it as your primary Bitcoin full node, with hybrid connectivity (internet and satellite) or only satellite connectivity. The satellite network broadcasts new blocks, transactions, and the complete block history. Hence, you can synchronize the entire blockchain from scratch using the satellite connection. You can also send encrypted messages worldwide through the satellite network using our [Satellite API](doc/api.md) while paying for each transmission through the Lightning Network. Moreover, if you run a Lightning node, you can sync it faster through [Lightning gossip snapshots](doc/api.md#lightning-gossip-snapshots) sent over satellite. You can even [download the Bitcoin source code](doc/api.md#bitcoin-source-code-messages) over satellite and bootstrap the node without touching the internet.