I have instituted as much write to RAM in this package as possible so there are very few writes to the SD card. After several years of experience with these cards we find them to be very reliable.
However they can eventually fail so a backup is always very important. Backing up an SD card image once you have it configured the way you want it is as easy as reading the image into your computer using Linux 'dd' or Windows 'win32diskimager'.
You MUST use an image copy method. You cannot just copy files to make an image backup of the SD card. This is not something that would happen very often but it is always good to be prepared.
Starting at BBB version 1. We also do not recommend expanding the partition size to the full SD card size unless you have a real reason to do that. It does nothing for reliability and makes it difficult to do image backups as the entire card must be backed up and restored.
The image uses Archlinux. Archlinux uses systemd for loading modules, maintaining logs, and lots of other things. It is totally different than the initscrpt you have used in many other Linux distros. I am including some links that will help you with that but for the most part after you get your image configured it is plug and play. The image file must be downloaded and written to a microSD card. This can be done on a Windows or Linux PC.
If you are using Windows and win32diskimager the procedure is to first unzip the downloaded file. You should then have the image. Then insert the card in your reader, start the win32diskimager program, select the file you downloaded and then select write. Note that after installing win32diskimager and starting for the first time you may get an error about elevating permission levels or something like that.
If you do, exit out and left click once to select the win32diskimager icon, then right click and select "run as administrator" It should then run properly. See details on how to use win32diskimager here or at this site. One of the sites gives an example using the Raspberry Pi. It takes anywhere from minutes to write the card depending on the image size and your systems speed. Then do a 'df' to determine the device name.
It is important to identify the device properly. You do not want to write to your hard drive!! Once you have identified the device use 'dd' to write the image. Starting with the RPi V1. Simply running the 'exe' file in Windows will produce the. In Linux when using the xz file this can be done in one line with xzcat. Here is an example -. Replace sdX with the device name of the SD card installed in the writer. You can determine this by doing a 'df' command in Linux.
Caution - using the wrong device could overwrite an exisitng drive. Starting with V1. It is also very important to to an update when setting up your Allstar system. This is the first thing asked when doing the initial setup. The latest images are available here -. It is desirable but not mandatory to have an Internet connection when setting up your node as this will allow you to update to the latest version in the first setup step.
After setup frequent checks for updates using menu item 1 are strongly suggested. Update information will be announced on the arm-allstar email list. These are what we call lite versions minus many of the superfluous drivers. In some rare occasions you may need a particular driver that is not provided. Make sure that you use the right image for your hardware. They are not interchangeable! The next section will give options on how to initially login.
Starting with BBB version 1. If you have a radio properly connected this might work for you. Not all cases will work as initially the system may not be configured properly for your radio.
If not you can use one of the other methods listed below. However there are alternative methods listed below if you don't want to bother with a keyboard and monitor. If you do use the keyboard and monitor you do not need a mouse. There is no graphics mode, you login in standard Linux text mode with the keyboard.
Most newer monitors now have HDMI inputs. This connection will only be needed for initial setup. The address is in four groups. The groups separated by periods. So If you miss it you can always reboot.
It comes up approximately seconds after power is applied. Sometimes it is easier to read the LED if you mask the others which might confuse you. If you don't want to use a terminal and you can't read morse code then you can read the initial IP address from your router. An Ethernet connection can be established with the either board via ssh from Putty, WINscp, or any ssh terminal program. The image is setup to acquire an IP address via DHCP from your local network and the ssh port is set to changeable later in the setup.
You will need to determine what address the BBB has acquired. If you have not determined the IP address from the methods described so far you can use your router. Most routers have a start address for DHCP connections and if you cannot determine the correct address from the list you can always just try each address starting from the first dhcp IP address your router assigns.
Only one will respond to port and you should then first get a message warning about the authenticity of the connection. Answer yes to connect and you should get the login prompt. My dhcp starts at So I would tell the terminal program to connect to that address at port I believe even if they can do something about this, it can never be before 7th of February. Some of the websites where you can find software for various decoders can be found here.
Your email address will not be published. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. This post was last updated on November 3rd, at pm Obviously, at one point in time or the other, you will need newer software for your decoder. Table of Contents.
I don;t have any new software file for your decoder though. Please where can I get the software to upgrade my viewsat HD. Please can I have an update software for Digital DX?? How can I revive phelistar decoder model ph after being crushed from software update. How can I activated my tshare account on c-sat c8 pro plus decoder. How can I upgrade my Qsat 23G decoder to the latest software please?
Samiel: please use the within-the-decoder OTA upgrade function. Nunguma: only the decoder manufacturer can help you fix this probably with a software update. K-bion: check your lnb connection or satellite selection of Diseqc. Please sir i need upgrade software for redline elegance decoder. Kindly provide link for software upgrade for Newmax nm HD decoder. Tony: there is no direct link for that very device.
I will advise that you contact the dealer. HY SIR those channels that carry dollar sign are they showing now free. If upgrade will resolve this, please where can I download it to sort this put. Good mrn, I have qsat decorder and I want upgrade the software hw can I do it thank u. Hussaini adamu: there is no new software update for qsat decoders.
I have digisat DX displaying booting continuously. Please can someone help me what to do? I have a dsd decoder where can I get software to get it working for fta. Hi sir Pls I need dtb firmware software to unscramble my digital decoder. Pls I need dtb firmware to unscramble my digital decoder. Good morning Sir. Please Sir, i need your help with Q box software. Vincent: no hope the manufacturer has already dropped support for that model. Hi have to download q sat q28 g new software i need the link latest software.
Equipped with GPS unit. GPS Satellite information. Log memory. Mark Waypoint. Easy settings make IGate and EchoLink node terminal operation possible.
APRS standard. Call-sign order display Sort settings display. Windows XP comes in at a very close second, probably neck and neck with 7. Windows 8 on the other hand is a totally different story, and NOT a good one. Even with the 8. Not only in consideration of this discussion, there are many more problems in addition to the radio stuff.
I am looking new laptops right now, and if I can't find one that I want with Windows 7 and have to settle for another Windows 8 machine, I will be buying and installing a legal Windows 7 OS on it before I do anything else with it.
Simply put, this will just save a lot of aggravation, and I know I can do what I need to do with it. Ok, so we already know how amazing ham radio is for off roaders. This magical program is, of course, EchoLink. And we are going to discuss what it is, why it is useful, and then how to set it up and use it. To skip to the How To section, Click Here!
With the proliferation of the world wide web and the internet of things, ham radio repeaters are all getting linked to the internet, just like everything else. This makes a massive amount of repeaters accessible via any internet or data connection. Once you are connected to a repeater via EchoLink, you can have a normal ham radio conversation.
All of the part 97 rules still apply. But now, you can have conversations with people nowhere near your geographic area, via repeaters!
You can then choose which repeater you want to connect to, and, as long as you have a mic and speakers, have a conversation with whoever may be listening. However, it is very easy to search for a repeater by its callsign. You can then save that repeater as a favorite for quick access later. EchoLink is amazing for any situation where you need to get ahold of someone, where only 1 of you has cell reception, and the other is within range of a known EchoLinked repeater.
One instance that would prove EchoLink to be awesome is for your significant other to check up on you while you are out and about. By having a nightly check in time, it helps alleviate stress on the significant other.
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