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General Discussion / New cut - slick update

« on: September 11, 2020, 03:08:05 pm »

Just updated to the latest cut of the software - all via the new iPhone app.  Massively impressed by how well it went (faultlessly) and as I have my PAW hardwired into the a/c and the unit behind a panel, it really couldn't have been simpler - I just stood in the hanger rather than fumbling around with USB sticks and stuff.  It even updated my licence key for me.

Great to see this just get better and better.

H

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Technical Support / Re: A really weird one, PAW grabbed traffic and held it.

« on: September 07, 2019, 03:04:09 pm »

I have also seen this in Skydemon- all the way from Fairoaks to Bolt head and from Lands end to Popham.  Hard install in the Aircraft so will need to plug into the unit to download the data files.

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Technical Support / Re: SD Software upgrade

« on: June 23, 2019, 10:25:27 pm »

Yup - gave up on a USB update, as I just couldnt get it to recognise a USB. Copied the new system onto a MicroSd that I'd used before in an old PAW - 10 minutes and once i'd entered the licence key, its all up and running....

Hi Harry

There is no USB (.pgp file) update for this release as we need to update both the Operating System and the Kernel which is not possible by .pgp file, so a manual update is required. Once you have installed 20190621 then FUTURE updates including the Operating system and Kernel will be achieved over the router as described in the new operating instructions for release 20190621.

Keith

Thanks Keith.  The Sd card route works well for aircraft where it will be tricky to get the unit back to connect to a router, so happy we can still do it manually in any event!

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Technical Support / Re: SD Software upgrade

« on: June 23, 2019, 06:46:09 pm »

Yup - gave up on a USB update, as I just couldnt get it to recognise a USB. Copied the new system onto a MicroSd that I'd used before in an old PAW - 10 minutes and once i'd entered the licence key, its all up and running....

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Technical Support / Re: Not completing Boot - 20180502 - Null Pointer dereference

« on: July 10, 2018, 08:02:48 pm »

Et Voila, as you might say, or 'smoke on' seems more appropriate given the RAF flypast in London (which was pretty good) today.

It took me longer to dig the screen back out, unpack the HDMI and juggle power sources, than it did to replace the old Pi with the new Pi3B, power it up and watch the miracle of a trouble free boot process.  It seems that, as suggested, my original Pi had 'gone tech'. 

So, success.  The 3 is notably quicker than the Pi B+ - seems like a worthwhile upgrade even if the board hadn't died.

I'll just need to get my unused licence updated for the new MAC address and get hold of a Bridge (seems this could be the more challenging bit) and I'll have a fully functioning Classic again.  As it is, given the hardware mod suggested by Chris, I'll have an ADS-B out detector.

Lee, as an FYI, the 3 does boot up without the Harkwood attached as you were expecting.

As mentioned earlier there are a group of us planning to work on the connection to our Trig Transponders, as well as a slick installation location on a couple of gyrocopters.  There are some questions about equipment orientation and how we may  need to move an Antenna so they don't clash if the unit is mounted on, for example, it side - but those are for another thread. 

Thanks for everyone's input - hopefully there are some trouble shooting details in here that someone else may find useful.

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Technical Support / Re: Not completing Boot - 20180502 - Null Pointer dereference

« on: July 10, 2018, 09:37:11 am »

That’s good news.  I thought I still had to install the basic Pi OS b fore PAW but if I don’t then I won’t need a keyboard (steam driven or not ..  ).  Thanks for letting me know.

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Technical Support / Re: Not completing Boot - 20180502 - Null Pointer dereference

« on: July 10, 2018, 09:13:57 am »

I now have a new Pi3 sitting on my desk so once I manage to find a USB keyboard (a thing of antiquity now) I’ll be able to install NOOBS and then try with the PAW software.  Will let you know how I get on...

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Technical Support / Re: Not completing Boot - 20180502 - Null Pointer dereference

« on: July 06, 2018, 09:44:47 pm »

Yes, as Paul has pointed out, it’s not really an economic project given the cost of a new classic, but I will NOT BE BEATEN!!  I think my Pi is kaput so now patiently waiting for my 3 to arrive and then try and get hold of a bridge.  In the mean time, a Rosetta is here and have been talking to a few chaps about linking PAW to our Transponders so we can get a bit ASDB shouty with the increased wattage (as I understand it)

Yes, the micro SDs which won’t boot up the Pi are then fine in the Rosetta hence thinking the board (or the Barometer card) is toast...

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Technical Support / Re: Not completing Boot - 20180502 - Null Pointer dereference

« on: July 06, 2018, 09:05:04 am »

I tried unplugging the board a while back and it still doesn’t boot, so figured there was something the software needed to access to allow things to continue... 
Desperate times now for this Classic.  I’ve been looking at this for 4 days and my will to continue is ebbing away!  Trying not to consign more old electronics to the bin marked ‘probably gets recycled’.

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Technical Support / Re: Not completing Boot - 20180502 - Null Pointer dereference

« on: July 06, 2018, 08:53:27 am »

Really?!  The thing labelled A1 ARF next to the LED....    I have a Dremel standing by....

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Technical Support / Re: Not completing Boot - 20180502 - Null Pointer dereference

« on: July 06, 2018, 07:45:27 am »

Have the new loads been tried on a P1 B+, Lee? Maybe the new kernel software doesn't like them.

Possibly down to user error on my part -my bridge turns out to be a harkwoood barometer as I put my unit together in 2015.  Looking for a proper bridge to prove the theory....

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Technical Support / Re: Not completing Boot - 20180502 - Null Pointer dereference

« on: July 05, 2018, 02:13:05 pm »

Lee, Peter - Thank you I (and no apologies needed Peter - I can see you have lots going on).  Lee - the PM doesn't have a file attached but points me to a PDF?

Anyhow, to discount the formatting issue, the Rosetta I ordered arrived at lunchtime (very quick - thank you).  I booted it up with the enclosed SD card and of course it worked perfectly. 

I then took the SD cards I've been working with on my 'classic' in this thread and popped them into the Rosetta.... and it booted up perfectly. 

Having seen Peter's response below, although I think I've probably tried that combination, I'll give it a go again!

H

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Technical Support / Re: Not completing Boot - 20180502 - Null Pointer dereference

« on: July 05, 2018, 12:05:51 pm »

Not sure Lee - think it was from mid last year - certainly pre OGN and USB update.

H

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Technical Support / Re: Not completing Boot - 20180502 - Null Pointer dereference

« on: July 05, 2018, 10:52:14 am »

Yes... P1 B+ 700MHZ, 512RAM 4 USB.

Do errr.. you have a copy of an earlier version you could send me?

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Technical Support / Re: Not completing Boot - 20180502 - Null Pointer dereference

« on: July 05, 2018, 10:47:12 am »

Hi Harry

I presume this is a Classic, when was this purchased ?

Could you try a test of rebooting with all dongles unplugged ?
remove GPS, WiFi, RTL-SDR

Keep the monitor plugged in, and please post a screenshot of the output

Thx
Lee

Hi Lee,

I bought the parts and built it myself, buying the V1 bridge.
Here you go - I have tried this already (and also unplugged the bridge).

Same error - [12.462227] Unable to handle kernel NULL pointer dereference at Virtual Address 0000000070

Is ist worth me trying to load an old version of PilotAware from say 2016 when I know it was running and see if it does anything different?

H