PyCubed v05 crashes when running Beep-Sat (basic) with antenna enabled #94
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When I run the Beep-Sat (basic) example with ANTENNA_ATTACHED = True in beacon_task.py, the entire board shuts down as soon as beacon_task.py is called in main.py. The board restarts immediately, thankfully, but I can’t pinpoint exactly why this happens. I’ve confirmed that the antenna I’m using is a 433 MHz antenna. I don’t get any error logs either — it just shuts down. I’ve attached a video showing what it looks like on my end. beep-sat.crash.video.mp4 |
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I have the same problem.. |
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@TheHomieCMBK @Gronlun are you powering the board from USB? It sounds like the radio is drawing more power than available when attempting to transmit. Connect a battery (or bench power supply), double check the RBF jumpers, and let us know how it goes. |
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Now it works! So I just followed what was described here, but with a bench power supply instead of a battery. |
@TheHomieCMBK @Gronlun are you powering the board from USB? It sounds like the radio is drawing more power than available when attempting to transmit.
Connect a battery (or bench power supply), double check the RBF jumpers, and let us know how it goes.