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General Discussion / Re: GPS Ublox7 Dongle connection problems

« on: May 21, 2016, 12:09:30 pm »

 I ventured into the sodden wastelands of central Marlow.  Definitely better GPS signal with or without USB cable.  My ND-100S gets a position fix slightly quicker than the supplied Ublox-7 but I'm now being really picky

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General Discussion / Re: GPS Ublox7 Dongle connection problems

« on: May 21, 2016, 10:24:18 am »

Hi, I tried Paul's recommendation and various other combinations.  Paul's configuration is a bit better but the signal still tends to drop (I'm doing this from inside my conservatory as it's raining).  I've tried an alternative GPS dongle (ND-100S) and get similar results.  With the USB extension cable connected everything is fine so, as others have said, I suspect a bit of mutual interference going on.  It will be interesting to see if this becomes a non-issue when outside/flying with the prospect of a stronger GPS signal.

Anyway, thanks again for the product and all your help.

David

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General Discussion / Re: GPS Ublox7 Dongle connection problems

« on: May 21, 2016, 08:46:23 am »

Firstly, thanks to Lee and David for sorting my SD card problem; excellent service.

Like others, I'm having difficulty finding satellites when the GPS dongle is connected directly to the Pi.  If I run a USB extension lead I get a signal.

Secondly, the DVB dongle gets rather warm. Is this normal?

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General Discussion / Re: My Pilot Aware arrived today

« on: May 18, 2016, 12:52:03 pm »

Thanks.

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General Discussion / Re: My Pilot Aware arrived today

« on: May 18, 2016, 11:21:02 am »

I've tried to read the SD card on my laptop; the computer doesn't even see the card.  Having closely examined the card it appears to be physically damaged (bottom right corner of card).

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General Discussion / Re: My Pilot Aware arrived today

« on: May 18, 2016, 10:40:09 am »

Power source is 5V 2.4amp supply from mains (i.e. not battery).  I've left the device powered for at least 5 minutes and the LEDs remain constantly lit.  Reading Raspberry's forum the implication is that steady red and green LEDs indicate power ok but not booting due to SD card error.

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General Discussion / Re: My Pilot Aware arrived today

« on: May 18, 2016, 09:33:18 am »

Not working.     Have got as far as plugging in power and the Pi doesn't appear to be starting.  Instead of getting alternating red/green lights they're both permanently on.  Also lacking the 4 screws to hold the Pi together; I'm sure I can get over that!  Ideas on the startup would be appreciated though.