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 ===Compass and Clino=== ===Compass and Clino===
 Both the compass and clino sensors seem to stick sometimes.  If you see that the last several compass or clino readings are identical regardless of the orientation of the distoX, then you can be sure they have 'stuck' A very gentle tap with your finger usually fixes this (remember it is a delicate device).\\ Both the compass and clino sensors seem to stick sometimes.  If you see that the last several compass or clino readings are identical regardless of the orientation of the distoX, then you can be sure they have 'stuck' A very gentle tap with your finger usually fixes this (remember it is a delicate device).\\
-Ferrous objects and magnetic fields will affect the compass of course.  Take care not to use the distoX within say 300mm of your light, SRT gear, bolts etc.+Ferrous objects and (handheld) (electro-)magnetic fields will affect the compass of course.  Take care not to use the distoX within say 300mm of your light, SRT gear, bolts etc.
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