Postcard RTK with Portability Shield (v2.2)
When I configure the Postcard via Wi-Fi configuration, after making the necessary changes and requesting a reset, it restarts, but there’s a GNSS and Bluetooth failure.
Every time I’ve configured via Wi-Fi, I get the same error during the restart.
The solution has been to reset the Postcard using the button several times until the restart is successful and it enters rover mode.
I’ve also solved it by connecting and disconnecting the power several times.
If I configure via Bluetooth, I generally haven’t had any problems.
Hi
Is anyone experiencing the same issue as me?
I haven’t configured any more via Wi-Fi settings for fear of blocking the Postcard from booting.
I configured via Bluetooth serial settings.
But I want the Wi-Fi settings to work properly and for the Postcard to restart and boot up again without having to turn it off and on twice or more sometimes.
Thanks.
I want to make it clear that I’m very happy with the Postcard in terms of its accuracy and speed in obtaining fixed solutions.
I’m eager for the new firmware to work with Galileo HA corrections in remote areas without internet.
I do config mainly thru Bluetooth terminal as I have found WiFi config to be spotty as your describe and have also not screwed with WiFi networks in general.
Why use gallieo HA when you can just do a base rover with radios and not depend on anything but your own stuff?
@AORPLS , I’m also eagerly awaiting the HAS E6 Firmware release (coming soon).
For those edge cases where cellular isn’t available, it’s a good fallback correction source for GIS work without the benefit of L-Band Corrections.
Base/Rover isn’t very useful in the GIS context where daily production over large areas is the key. For that, HAS E6 is a good fallback to RTN in areas of no cellular service.
But obviously, Base/Rover is better suited when you’re talking about Professional Surveying Scope.
Hello colleagues.
I have professional equipment, and of course, using the rover/base gives us excellent results.
Now: 1) Galileo HAS is useful in areas without internet for low-precision surveys, in rural areas, forestry, etc.
2) The postcard fits my research needs; I have a low-cost device that can receive Galileo HAS.
We will continue investigating the conflicting reboot after configuring via Wi-Fi.
Regards
Angel
Hi, I really need help from Sparkfun.
As I said in the first post, after configuring the Postcard via Wi-Fi, after the reboot, it wouldn’t enter rover mode and the Bluetooth light remained solid blue.
The portability shield screen says precision n/a and satellites n/a.
This has already been reported.
I clarify that this does not happen every time.
I only configure via Bluetooth to avoid issues.
Yesterday I configured via Wi-Fi again, and it freezes again, I can’t receive any satellites, and the Bluetooth light remains solid blue.
We need to see what’s happening with this problem, as yesterday I had to disassemble the entire device until, after a reboot, it booted into rover mode correctly.
Thank you.
Regards
Angel
Hi amlago - v2.2 is currently in release candidate and is not considered stable. I see you’ve reported the issue here. Thanks for that! We will try to replicate it and fix it when possible. In the mean time, does v2.1 exhibit the same issue? Can you use v2.1 for now?
Hi Sparky.
Thanks for your reply.
I don’t remember if the first issue was with v2.1.
Right now I need the device and will continue with v2.2.
I’ll configure it via Bluetooth and there won’t be any problems.
If you can replicate the problem, I’m happy to help.
You know you can count on me.
Regards
Angel
Hi everyone.
I haven’t heard anything about this issue.
I’m not risking configuring via Wi-Fi.
Have you been able to detect what you’re talking about?
I’ve had the Bluetooth error and freeze many times, so I don’t configure via Wi-Fi.
Thanks.
Regards
Hi, sorry for the persistence, but I didn’t get any answers about the problems I had when configuring the Postcard RTK with Wi-Fi settings.
I don’t dare try to go back to Wi-Fi settings to avoid being stuck without Bluetooth and GNSS data again.
Have you been able to see the issue, or have you been unable to reply?
Regards and my apologies,
Angel