Hi, I’ve assembled the Raspberry Pi computer given the directions on FlightAware. It’s RPi 3.
I’m using Macs to write the mini SD card, per the instructions.
The system won’t boot from that card.
To check if it was that card and software, and not the newly purchased RPi, I downloaded Noobs from a RPi site, loaded the software onto another card and that software and card WILL boot the RPi (I connected it to an HDMI TV). Also, the radio receiver USB dongles status light will illuminate with the Noobs boot, but not with the FlightAware software.
I’m a nooby to all of this, though my computer experience goes back 40 years, so I have command line, etc. experience.
Any thoughts and suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Jerry K
(If you want to PM me, K a s h i n s k i @ comcast.net
Ensure you add your antenna location details to your FA webpage. It should be available in about an hour after you set it up. The antenna location is used to triangulate aircraft that don’t send position information. You can choose how accurately others can see your location, however, try to get it as accurate as possible for the device to work best. You can get the info from google maps and other mapping sites. Also from a GPS unit in a phone. Just be sure to convert it to the correct form.
Just got the RPi setup using: ads-b-flight-tracking-f21/ads-b-feeder-receiver-setup-scripts-t36532.html
Doing so took me back to my PC 1 days!!
Thank g*d for the internet, as unzipping the scripts, etc. were challenges.
The unit should be up and running, and I’m now waiting to see if FA’s getting the data.
One question, and I’m sure I’ll have more. Now that it’s set up, will I have to enter a log-in credential and password each time I restart the system? I have it running right now on the kitchen counter, hooked up to a TV for a monitor.
I want to put it in the attic and just let it run from there.
Second question I guess. Being new to this computing system, how do I get out of terminal and back to the GUI to set up the wireless (access point and password).
I really appreciate the hand holding and data from both of you!!