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General Discussion / Aircrew/Playback codes

« on: May 01, 2022, 09:38:43 pm »

When playing a PAW track using aircrew/playback, an aircraft may have a series of letters at the top of the info tab. Are these displaying what the aircraft is emitting?
The letters are G (G reg?) A,C,S (Mode) and P (pilotaware), U (Uplink to a base station).

If so, why would an aircraft not show on FR24?

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Technical Support / Re: Another PAW Drop out!!

« on: August 01, 2019, 12:26:11 am »

Hi Lee,
No problem asking the question, I would have done the same. Yes I did upgrade from the Rpi2 to the Rpi3B myself and I've just got the 2 dongles installed, GPS in top left and 1090 in bottom right.
I've emailed you a copy of the track as requested but can you clarify if this is the date and time stamp?

$PALOG,20190729,090302

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Technical Support / Re: Another PAW Drop out!!

« on: July 31, 2019, 11:43:38 am »

PAW software installed is 20190621.
RPi 3b not the 3b+

I started a new thread as I believe this issue is different from my previous reporting whereby the wifi would drop out.
On this issue the wifi continues to work and (looking at wifi connections on the tablet) the tablet stays connected. However, despite apparently being connected to the wifi, I am unable to access the config pages to check the status of the PAW and either the PAW does not send information to SD or SD does not receive it. (I suspect the former due to lack of access to status pages on PAW)

This problem manifested on this particular flight but it was only 2 weeks ago I flew into France and back, about 7-8 hours over 5 flights without an issue.

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Technical Support / Another PAW Drop out!!

« on: July 30, 2019, 11:04:16 am »

So, after several successful flights through France with no issues I yet again start to get issues with PAW.

No change to my kit or set up...Samsung Tab 3 8.0 (T315)running SkyDemon and powered by Anker PowerCore 20100 with genuine cable.

 The tablet lost connection with the PAW just after climb out. Rather than mess around, I went to the tablet location services and used the built in GPS and continued enroute.

On landing I checked for:-
wifi connection to the PAW...All Ok.
Config web pages...Unable to connect
GPS dongle in situ and flashing... All Okay
There were some Green lights working on the board but couldn't ascertain which ones with the cover still on. (Think i'll drill some holes in the top so I can see them)

It's almost as if the software froze....but why should it if it has run successfully on previous trips?

The unit had been sitting on the coaming throughout the flight and following a reboot I accessed the config pages and noted that the temperature was 78.3 degrees...( hot but not excessive I thought)


Is there anything I can do to assist in the fault finding process as I love the unit when it works but I'm getting pretty disillusioned with the reliability at the moment?

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Technical Support / Re: Rosetta stops working when in flight

« on: July 21, 2019, 08:23:54 am »

I had a similar issue whereby it would work perfectly sat on the table in the garden... put in on the coaming and I'd get regular drop-outs.

Are you using an Android tablet?

I RTM and found this .... It worked for me...

Android Devices
 Android devices encompass a broad range of technologies. If you are having problems with WIFI disconnects this can often be solved by ensuring that the Android power saving facility is turned OF

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Technical Support / Re: Anker powercore 20100 problem?

« on: July 12, 2019, 09:15:54 am »

I used support@anker.com.

The last email I sent them was...

I am using the Raspberry Pi 3B that uses 5.1V and won't draw less than 100mA even during power up where there is some fluctuation of power required. The maximum required is 2.5A.

and the response I had from them was ...

Thanks for your information.

The output power of the Power core 20100 is: two Smart USB ports:4.8A max (2.4A per port). In this case, we are unsure if this battery is compatible with your Raspberry Pi 3B or not. I will forward this case to our product manager for further check.

May I know if you can keep this battery as it charges your phone well? If not, you can return it to Amazon for a refund since your order is still under Amazon's 30 days return window.

I didn't want to return it so did not reply. I have heard nothing from the product manager.

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Technical Support / Re: Anker powercore 20100 problem?

« on: July 09, 2019, 10:41:22 pm »

My issue may be sorted (fingers crossed) since installing the new update but only if I use the lead that came with the Anker. The Juicebitz leads show throttling on the home page. I had previously tried upping the network settings but that just increased any throttling issues.

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Technical Support / Re: Disconnection from Sky Demon

« on: June 13, 2019, 04:16:53 pm »

I know you have said you are using a good cable and mains power supply but it really is worth checking the PAW unit Home page  192.168.1.1 to make sure your supply isn't throttled.

It should read Throttled 0x0 and not 0x50005 or 0x50000. The latter two suggest there is or has been a power issue.

Apologies if you've already done this.

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Technical Support / Re: Anker powercore 20100 problem?

« on: June 12, 2019, 10:20:58 pm »

Just a wondering.... what would be the effect If i changed the wifi setting from 50mW to 100mW? Would it increase range and heat as well as a slight increase in current?

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Technical Support / Re: Anker powercore 20100 problem?

« on: June 12, 2019, 05:12:19 pm »

I'm still in communication with Anker Re. the 20100...here's the latest response....

Nice to hear from you again.

Please note the minimum current requirement (the lowest amount of power that a device needs to draw from the battery to make it not shut off) of this battery is about 50mA. If your device (like ipod classic) draws a power lower than 50mA, this battery will shut off.

As far as I know, we haven't changed this current requirement. Please let us know the exact model of your Raspberry Pi and inform us the current and voltage of the mainboard.

We also have batteries which could charge small current devices like PowerCore 10000 Redux as below:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07DDF8CNK

Please hold down the button until the last LED indicator turns green to enter trickle charging mode to charge small current devices.

Isn't the current required about 2.1amps for the RPi at 5V?

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Technical Support / Re: Anker powercore 20100 problem?

« on: June 07, 2019, 07:57:33 pm »

Hi Simon

One workaround is to add another load on the second port. This shows that it is the Anker being too smart and allows you to use the longer lead.

Keith

Yes this works too, although not really an ideal work around having additional load on the battery reducing run time.
I have sent an initial message to Anker support and will report my findings to them once a reply has been received.

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Technical Support / Re: Anker powercore 20100 problem?

« on: June 07, 2019, 07:31:36 pm »

Thanks Keith, I'll give it a try and get back to you.

Simon

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Technical Support / Re: Anker powercore 20100 problem?

« on: June 07, 2019, 07:16:13 pm »

Hi Lee,
Thanks for the tip and worryingly it seems to have resolved the issue. I say worryingly as it means that I am tied to using a short lead that should it get damaged, will render the battery pack unusable for the RPi.
Simon

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Technical Support / Re: SkyDemon loss of connection (SOLVED)

« on: June 07, 2019, 07:00:45 pm »

yep, got a 2nd MicroSD

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Technical Support / Anker powercore 20100 problem?

« on: June 07, 2019, 04:17:59 pm »

I've just purchased an Anker powercore 20100 and fully charged it. When I plug it in and boot the PAW it gets to the stage whereby the wifi is detectable and connectable but then shuts down.

Has anyone else experienced this problem?

For clarity, the PAW powers up fine with my Poweradd battery pack so it's not a PAW problem.

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