2017-10-03, 11:08 AM
I have had no issues with the current openplotter beta 0.15.1. many of the issues i had with previous versions are fixed.
As far as interference, I treat it like a compass. keep it away from electrical panel and big wires. I have a little cubbyhole at the companion way. the case is mounted but no top as it traps heat. stand offs and drain holes in the bottom incase water finds it way in. the gps lives there too as it is not affected by fiberglass. i have checked it against my bulkhead mounted compass and a good hand compass they all read the same. the humidity and temperature sensors can be adjusted for the heat coming off the pi but it never is perfect. Pressure sensor is fine if i calibrate it for the difference in altitude. ! wire sensors are better for Temperature.
I have tried to use the display but in node red it was a resource glut.
my current setup pi3 picoups, sensehat, gps, Uses .40 A/hr. I use a cheap tablet via vnc to do simple tasks and laptop for every thing else.
As far as interference, I treat it like a compass. keep it away from electrical panel and big wires. I have a little cubbyhole at the companion way. the case is mounted but no top as it traps heat. stand offs and drain holes in the bottom incase water finds it way in. the gps lives there too as it is not affected by fiberglass. i have checked it against my bulkhead mounted compass and a good hand compass they all read the same. the humidity and temperature sensors can be adjusted for the heat coming off the pi but it never is perfect. Pressure sensor is fine if i calibrate it for the difference in altitude. ! wire sensors are better for Temperature.
I have tried to use the display but in node red it was a resource glut.
my current setup pi3 picoups, sensehat, gps, Uses .40 A/hr. I use a cheap tablet via vnc to do simple tasks and laptop for every thing else.