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# Master Rotation
Rotate LX1 smoothly when changing direction.
Rotation allows LX1 to understand the angle between wall planes.\
Smooth, controlled movement helps maintain clean and consistent room geometry.
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### Good Rotation Technique
* Turn your whole body naturally — avoid twisting only your wrist
* Keep LX1 upright and close to your centreline
* Moderate tilt is acceptable when needed for stable movement or tighter spaces
* Avoid swinging the device outward or holding it sideways
* Finish the rotation aligned cleanly with the next wall
Your movement should feel like a natural turn while walking, not a pivot of the wrist.
**Keep LX1 Upright**
LX1 is designed to work best when held upright during measurement.
Slight natural tilt is acceptable where needed, but excessive tilt or sideways movement should be avoided.
For best results:
* Upright = best practice
* Moderate tilt = acceptable
* Excessive tilt or sideways movement = avoid
Keeping LX1 upright and controlled helps maintain reliable motion tracking and cleaner geometry.
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### Move Smoothly Between Walls
When transitioning from one wall to the next:
* Keep LX1 steady
* Avoid sudden swings
* Avoid abrupt direction changes
* Maintain the same steady pace
Controlled rotation helps LX1 interpret changes in wall direction accurately.
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### Avoid Sharp Twisting
Abrupt or exaggerated movement during a turn can introduce unnecessary motion into the measurement.
Especially in tight or cluttered spaces, take a slightly wider and smoother turn rather than twisting sharply.
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### Why Rotation Matters
Consistent rotation helps ensure:
* Accurate wall angles
* Clean corner transitions
* Reliable shape closure
* Stable room geometry
With smooth, natural turning, LX1 can accurately capture wall angles, even in irregular or non-rectangular rooms.
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