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General Discussion / Re: PAW and SE2

« on: October 13, 2020, 11:39:53 am »

Hi Lee,

Thanks for coming back to me - I look forward to hearing about the other solutions closer to the time.

Thanks
Rob

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General Discussion / Re: PAW and SE2

« on: October 11, 2020, 12:46:52 pm »

Thanks Ian - that’s great news!

I have gambled on the SE2 and long term requirements but when it’s half price (with rebate), it’s worth the gamble - I also like toys so it’ll be interesting to see what it is like!

Thanks
Rob

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General Discussion / PAW and SE2

« on: October 11, 2020, 12:29:58 pm »

Hi all,

This isn’t a comparison post but hopefully some sensible questions - I asked the same question on another forum but it got lost with all the arguing! 

I already own a PAW Rosetta and have just taken advantage of the EC rebate to purchase a SE2.

My thinking is that ADSB out will be mandated in some airspace, somewhere, at some point.

So, my plan is to have the SE2 transmitting ADSB out only (I believe that is possible) and then run PAW to detect everything (as it’s detection capabilities are far superior due to the amount of things it can detect) and have the iPad connecting to PAW.

As I fly rental aircraft, long term fitting of a PAW is not possible.

So, will the PAW have issues with the SE2 - e.g. constantly detect an aircraft on top of myself as it is picking up the SE2 - can something be configured in PAW to prevent this or is that a feature request?

Would there be any affect on signal quality for detection/transmission running both devices in close proximity?

Is it possible to connect the SE2 to PAW so that I could purchase the FLARM subscription from SkyDemon and benefit from that should I be outside the PAW ground network?

Thanks for anyone’s advice.
Rob

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General Discussion / Re: Keith Awarded!

« on: October 11, 2020, 12:17:22 pm »

Congratulations - great news and well deserved!

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Technical Support / Re: Power, logging and other query

« on: January 13, 2020, 10:10:43 pm »

Hi Lee,

Thanks for the response. That's great to hear there are no 'real' issues!

With regards to the http message - yes, I did copy the config files over from the classic to Rosetta.

Great to understand the squawk code part as well.

Thanks
Rob

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Technical Support / Power, logging and other query

« on: January 13, 2020, 09:05:34 pm »

Hi all,

Power
I've been using my PAW for a couple of years with a Zendure power bank very successfully. However, on and off I've occasionally received a voltage warning message on the home page. A complete power off and power on has always resolved this and it had got to the point where I wouldn't even check it each time I flew as it appeared to cause no issues. However, back in July 19, I decided to treat myself to the recommended power supply as the Zendure was a couple of years old and I bought a Anker PowerCore 10000mAH power bank (model A1263). I have noticed this raises the same fault as the Zendure did - voltage warning and throttle warning.

I've read much about power causing issues, so wanted to ascertain what issues the above error may cause and should the recommended power supply do this? All appears to work fine just like the Zendure.

I am using my original power cable that came with the PAW classic I purchased - this is now attached to a Rosetta.
See image attached.

Logging
I have noticed on the logging page a continuous (every 5 to 10 seconds) alert stating COMMON: HTTP-config: UNDEFINED - is this of any concern and can/should it be fixed in some way?
See image attached.

Traffic
This was more curiosity than anything due to me other playing about. With my new GPS receiver, indoors, I get full satellite signal very quickly which is fantastic. I was having a look at the traffic page and noticed two aircraft that appeared to have two SQ ID's - is that right/possible?
See image attached

Thanks
Rob

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Technical Support / Re: GPS - incorrect position?

« on: January 08, 2020, 09:41:56 pm »

Thanks all - I think Graham has solved the conundrum and I picked the worst place to check my GPS position based on the map data! :-)

I've included a screenshot from aircrew (thank you to Lee for pointing out that fantastic resource) and SkyDemon together.

As you can see, there is a 'difference' to where I would expect Gaydon's position to be mapped. I've never noticed it before all this time flying over it, but I guess as I've been looking for GPS issues due to the dropouts, this pointed to a problem that didn't exist and is just a small map discrepancy (or maybe not depending on where you think the disused symbol should be - I think the center of the airfield, but maybe that is the center if they own huge amounts of land around it!?)

Thanks for everyone's help - it's reassuring to know everything is working correctly! :-)

Thanks
Rob

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Technical Support / Re: GPS - incorrect position?

« on: January 08, 2020, 12:23:40 am »

The SkyDemon log shows the incorrect track and I thought this might change with a map update.

I’ve tried decoding the NMEA GPS data but it isn’t working as hoped and Google Earth is giving me locations in the sea.... :-) (that’s with trying various conversations)

So I’m going to go for the easy option and just fly and see what the results are - I’ll use specific landmarks to confirm.

I’m also going to check Flight Radar or similar to see what that reports - I know it’s not 100% but will give me an idea.

Thanks
Rob

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Technical Support / GPS - incorrect position?

« on: January 05, 2020, 10:43:05 pm »

Hi all,

Is there any where in the PAW log file to ascertain your own GPS position?

I have recently replaced my GPS dongle due to two issues I experienced in December - the first was lots of GPS dropouts on the flight (think this has been fixed by changing the auto setting to PAW within the config page) and the second was due to a significant position error I saw on SkyDemon. Basically, SkyDemon was reporting Gaydon was on my left/straight ahead when in fact it was on my right.

I originally thought that it may have been a mapping error or caused somehow by the GPS dropouts (is that possible) as I had only just pulled the latest maps the previous day. I have had a map update since then and the SkyDemon log still presents Gaydon to the left/staightahead.

I have not had chance to fly with the new dongle as it would be easy to replicate the return route to Wellesbourne via Gaydon but was wondering if the GPS positions are stored in the track file and if so, how can these be deciphered? I can then just plot the cooridinates on Google Earth and double check everything to ascertain where the problem was. I'm assuming SkyDemon uses GPS coordinates within the log file? Hence if it was a mapping issue, this would appear fixed with an updated map?

I should add that the rest of the flight appeared fine although I was doing an RNAV approach in to Cambridge so was reliant on the onboard GNS430 for a significant part of the flight there and back so wasn't double checking SkyDemon.

Thanks for all your help
Rob

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Technical Support / Re: GPS dongle issue/dropouts

« on: December 24, 2019, 08:48:15 pm »

Hi Peter,

Great idea - thanks - I'll check that as well!

I've ordered the new dongle so hopefully with that and the config check, all issues should be resolved.

Thanks
Rob

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Technical Support / Re: GPS dongle issue/dropouts

« on: December 23, 2019, 10:19:15 pm »

Thanks Lee.

I hadn't realised you were now selling from the store.

I'll get a Rosetta specific one ordered.

Thanks once again.
Rob

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Technical Support / GPS dongle issue/dropouts

« on: December 23, 2019, 09:25:10 pm »

Hi all,

I hope you are all well and looking forward to the Christmas break.

Recently while flying, I've started to experience numerous GPS dropouts. I have a Rosetta, but as it was an upgrade from the Classic, I have the original GPS dongle. SkyDemon displays numerous red dots. The Rosetta is mounted on a RAM mount in the rear of a PA28 and the GPS dongle is pointing directly to the sky/ceiling of the plane.

I would like to replace the dongle and was wondering if someone could send me a link to one that can be purchased from Amazon/Ebay that would work perfectly and also incorporate any improvements that may have become available since my classic purchase.

Thanks for your help.

Thanks
Rob

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Technical Support / Installing new version - Linux 'fun' and backups

« on: July 08, 2019, 11:21:56 pm »

Hi all,

I've been meaning to upgrade to the latest version for a week or so and this weekend I finally found the time to do it. As part of the upgrade, I wanted to backup my configuration and track files and transfer them to the new install. I also explored a way of backing up the whole SD card before wiping it (just in case). This was all performed in a Ubuntu virtual machine running within VMware Workstation and mapping the SD card through. It is not a step by step guide and you need to understand Linux as if you don't, you can do more damage than you can think is possible, but may help someone if they are experimenting (enjoy messing about) like I do:

VMware Workstation
Ubuntu Virtual machine
Plug in SD card and pass through to Ubuntu virtual machine
Copy root | root | cache folder to PAW_Backup on desktop
Copy root | root | servers | PilotAware.cfg file to PAW_Backup on desktop
Unmount SD card from Ubuntu virtual machine
*Make a backup of the SD card
Terminal
sudo apt install pv
Ascertain current disk mappings
df -h
Mount SD card to Ubuntu virtual machine
Ascertain PAW SD card disk mapping
df -h
sudo dd if=/dev/sdb* | pv | gzip > /home/*user*/Desktop/PAW_Backup/PAW_SD_Card_Backup.img.gz   
*represents SD card drive mapping and location specific to your setup
The backup can take a fair while dependent on SD card size - mine was 32GB and compressed to 612MB with gzip - it also takes longer due to copying all information (including empty space) and the mapping through to the virtual machine delays things further
Unmount SD card from Ubuntu virtual machine
Wipe SD card as per PAW instructions and install new version

Mount new SD card to Ubuntu virtual machine
Terminal
Change directory to /home/*user*/Desktop/PAW_Backup/cache folder
sudo cp -R * /root/root/cache - you need sudo for permissions to transfer the files
You can either copy the PilotAware.cfg file using a command similar to above to the correct location or I used sudo nano to modify the PilotAware.cfg file on the SD card and just add the WIFI configuration - my license had just expired so I didn't copy that information and just applied the new license details within the PAW configuration web page
Unmount SD card from Ubuntu virtual machine and boot
Boot PAW and enjoy

If you needed your backup in an emergency:
*Restore backup to SD card
Mount SD card in Ubuntu virtual machine
Discover SD card drive mapping
gunzip -c /home/*user*/Desktop/PAW_Backup/PAW_SD_Card_Backup.img.gz | pv | sudo dd of=/dev/sdb*
This take a very long time but is due to SD card mapped in virtual machine - as with any backup, really only useful in an emergency where time isn't critical but the data/outcome is!

Thanks
Rob

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Technical Support / Re: SD Software upgrade

« on: June 23, 2019, 11:16:40 pm »

Uptimist
      You need to select "CHS format size adjustment" on version 5.0.1 you tick the box to select it. Let us know how you get on

OK the option was greyed out, so I looked at the documentation for the format app, it says "Note: this option is enabled only when the user capacity of the card is less than or equal to
8032.5MB"

And your instructions ask me to use "at least" an 8gb card - so I guess that means it must be exactly an 8gb card, no more no less!

All the cards I have are 16gb or more, so unless I overwrite the existing older version PAW card I have, I need to get hold of a new 8gb card...I'm slightly nervous about zapping the only working version I have.

Hi,

Have a look at this thread and see if it helps - I had issues with SD formatter but found a tool that worked fine for me last time I did a full update! Haven’t had chance to do the process again with the new version.

http://forum.pilotaware.com/index.php/topic,1345.msg15406.html#msg15406

Thanks
Rob

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General Discussion / Re: New version of PAW

« on: May 27, 2019, 12:58:25 am »

Are you going to provide a backup solution to keep all aircraft profiles and PAW settings etc?

This would be really helpful for a full format!

Even if you can list which files need to be transferred as I can attach the SD card to my Linux virtual machines and pull the files - I’ve done that before with track files to transfer between devices! :-)

Thanks
Rob