From cd502a22c7b0b4612a0912a6b58d0f5927b0f7fb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Charlotte <69423184+tqpcharlie@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2025 12:49:57 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Add message discouraging chessboard usage (#2160) --- docs/source/docs/calibration/calibration.md | 4 ++++ .../src/components/cameras/CameraCalibrationCard.vue | 10 ++++++++++ 2 files changed, 14 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/source/docs/calibration/calibration.md b/docs/source/docs/calibration/calibration.md index 874e701d9..86fca266d 100644 --- a/docs/source/docs/calibration/calibration.md +++ b/docs/source/docs/calibration/calibration.md @@ -16,6 +16,10 @@ The calibration data collected during calibration is specific to each physical c ## Calibration Tips +:::{warning} +The usage of chessboards can result in bad calibration results if multiple similar images are taken. We strongly recommend that teams use Charuco boards instead! +::: + Accurate camera calibration is required in order to get accurate pose measurements when using AprilTags and 3D mode. The tips below should help ensure success: 01. Ensure the images you take have the target in different positions and angles, with as big of a difference between angles as possible. It is important to make sure the target overlay still lines up with the board while doing this. Tilt no more than 45 degrees. diff --git a/photon-client/src/components/cameras/CameraCalibrationCard.vue b/photon-client/src/components/cameras/CameraCalibrationCard.vue index c664357f8..147ae35aa 100644 --- a/photon-client/src/components/cameras/CameraCalibrationCard.vue +++ b/photon-client/src/components/cameras/CameraCalibrationCard.vue @@ -311,6 +311,16 @@ const setSelectedVideoFormat = (format: VideoFormat) => { :items="['Chessboard', 'Charuco']" :disabled="isCalibrating" /> +