External documentation, accounts, and resources for the Emlid RS3 / GIS workflow.
Emlid Documentation
| Resource | URL |
|---|---|
| Emlid Reach RS3 Manual | docs.emlid.com/reachrs3 |
| Emlid Flow App Docs | docs.emlid.com/flow |
| Emlid Flow Survey Guide | docs.emlid.com/flow/survey |
| Emlid Flow NTRIP Setup | docs.emlid.com/flow/ntrip |
| Emlid Flow CSV Export | docs.emlid.com/flow/export |
| Emlid Community Forum | community.emlid.com |
| Emlid Firmware Updates | docs.emlid.com/reachrs3/firmware |
| Tilt Compensation Guide | docs.emlid.com/reachrs3/tilt-compensation |
Ohio CORS / NTRIP
| Resource | URL |
|---|---|
| ODOT VRS Login Portal | ortn.dot.state.oh.us/TrimblePivotWeb/Login.aspx |
| ODOT VRS Network Info | transportation.ohio.gov/programs/real-time-network |
| Account username | BeeDifferent1 |
| Mount point | ODOT_G_R_E_C_RTX_RTCM3 |
GIS Software
| Resource | URL |
|---|---|
| QGIS Downloads | qgis.org/download |
| QGIS Documentation | docs.qgis.org |
| ArcGIS Pro Help | pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/help |
| ArcGIS Field Maps | doc.arcgis.com/en/field-maps |
| QField (Android) | qfield.org |
| EPSG:4326 (WGS84) | epsg.io/4326 |
| EPSG:3735 (OH State Plane S) | epsg.io/3735 |
| GEOID18 Model | geodesy.noaa.gov/GEOID/GEOID18 |
Processing Tools
| Tool | Location | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
emlid-merge.py |
~/Sync/farm/emlid-exports/ |
Aligns GPS timestamps with voice descriptions |
whisper-transcribe.py |
~/Sync/farm/emlid-exports/ |
Whisper large-v3 via mlx-whisper (switched from Qwen3 2026-05-18); outputs Whisper-compatible JSON |
brownsville-property.py |
~/Sync/farm/emlid-exports/ |
Generates QGIS project (standalone) |
setup-project.py |
~/Sync/farm/emlid-exports/ |
Generates QGIS project (Python Console version) |
all-points.csv |
~/Sync/farm/emlid-exports/processed/ |
Master point file for all sessions |
Session History
| Date | Session | Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | session-1 | Initial | First test — Foundation Rock reference point |
| May 6, 2026 | session-2 | 12 | Walk test around barn area, duplicate Foundation Rock |
| May 7, 2026 | session-3 | 6 | Corner drain, iris, dogwood, elderberries. Battery died. |
| May 7, 2026 | session-4 | ~6 | Evening re-capture: Foundation Rock, garden fence, spring conduit, swarm trap, asparagus bed |
| May 9, 2026 | upper-pond | ~9 | Upper pond perimeter survey. Used “dash pond perimeter” delimiter. |
| May 11, 2026 | emwood | 2+ | Sugar maple, red maple near hilltop. GPS slow to acquire FIX initially. |