Have a brand new rtk torch, recieved it couple days ago. the wifi ap is not comming on at all. Ive read the intstructions on power up then 2 short presses, Etc etc. It does not come on. Anybody with any ideas? It does work and were using it with carlson surv pc. With ntrip corrections.. elevation …

@makanik - We are suspecting that your unit may not have been programmed correctly. Please follow these steps to update the firmware to version 2.1. You can download the v2.1 firmware here .

Here’s what I do: Power up the Torch and wait 10-15 seconds. Double press the power button to enter WiFi Mode. You should hear a double “beep”. You should then see RTK Config as an available WiFi network from a computer or smartphone. Connect to that network. Then in a browser, navigate to r…

Yeah as i said ive tried that too many times to count… different timing (within a second) etc etc never get a double beep and no wifi ap…

Definitely connect USB port to PC serial terminal window to see what system is saying Torch does output messages Set to 115krate

well i appreciate the info, but in connectingvia tera term, , serial com A i get no output at all, serial B i get the expected output, imu gnss status etc, then double click the torch power button and iget DRVWIFI: connect to the AP fail, NC: wait gps… my understanding is im supposed to be able to …

[image] mekanik: my understanding is im supposed to be able to hit any key at that point and get to the config menu … it does not… Correct. This is the Serial Output from my Torch, Powered ON and connected to Serial “B” with Tera Term: Default Network Interface: None --> WiFi Rover Accurac…

@sparky , you were correct, reloaded the firmware and its working as it should! I appreciate the help!

Glad to hear it! Sorry for the hassle!

No worries, just glad we got it going!

Rtk torch no wifi ap

GPS/GNSS

ChrisO May 14, 2025, 1:43am 5

Hope this helps

My serial config in this thread and software

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