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@alanbjohnston alanbjohnston released this 23 Nov 14:27
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This is a beta release of the CubeSatSim code for the Beta v1.3.2 PCB boards. Here is the info on these boards: https://github.com/alanbjohnston/CubeSatSim/tree/beta-v1.3.1.1/hardware/beta-v1.3.2 The wiki instructions for these boards are here: https://github.com/alanbjohnston/CubeSatSim/wiki/v1.3.2-0.-Home The Pico code from stempayload/payload_pico is compiled using the Arduino software.

To use the release Source Code zip file below, follow these steps after downloading the file (or wget https://github.com/alanbjohnston/CubeSatSim/archive/refs/tags/v1.3.1.1.zip)

cd
unzip v1.3.1.1.zip
mv CubeSatSim-1.3.1.1 CubeSatSim
cd CubeSatSim
./install
./update

Alternatively, you can download a pre-installed Raspberry Pi image with the Beta v1.3.1 CubeSatSim software installed:
http://cubesatsim.org/download/cubesatsim-beta-v1.3.1.iso.gz
Then do these commands to update:

cd
cd CubeSatSim
git pull --no-rebase
git checkout beta-v1.3.1.1
./update

If you are asked if you want to reboot, answer 'y' for yes. If you aren't asked, you should reboot anyway by typing:

sudo reboot now

For the Raspberry Pi Pico on the STEM Payload board, the binary UF2 file payload_pico.ino.rpipicow.v1.3.1.1.uf2 is included with this release and should work with a Pico or Pico W board. NOTE: the previous STEM Payload release v1.3.1 will work since the updates are minor. To install it, follow these steps:

Plug your Raspberry Pi Pico or Pico W into your computer using the micro USB port while holding down the BOOTSEL button (white button on the Pico). It should mount as a drive RPI-RP2.
Drag the .UF2 file from this release to the Pico flash drive
You can monitor the serial output using Arduino or a terminal emulator such as PUTTY to see the log files or make configuration changes.

This code transmits on the usual 434.9 MHz frequency and the receiver command frequency is 435.0 MHz.

New to this version:

  • The transmit and receive frequency can be set using the CubeSatSim/config -F command. They are entered in the form 4XX.XXXX in the range 420-450 MHz.
  • Battery saver mode switches from the FM transmitter to rpitx when the battery voltage is low. Set using the CubeSatSim/config -B command
  • HAB mode. In all modes, no auto Battery saver mode or auto shutdown on low voltage. In APRS mode, Balloon icon instead of satellite icon. Set using the CubeSatSim/config -H command
  • Receiver squelch can be set. Squelch setting of 8 turns off receiver. Set using the CubeSatSim/config -q command

Changes since v1.3.1

What's Changed

Full Changelog: v1.3.1...v1.3.1.1

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