Raspberry Pi 4 released!

[verkerkbr]

Hi all,

First post here, so be gentle.

Also, brand new to OP. Have been meaning to get playing with it on RP3 for some time. But now RP4 has arrived and I have no more excuses.

So, I'm starting my first install of OP2 beta 07 following @verkerkbr (Bram's) guidance at https://pysselilivet.blogspot.com/2019/0...guide.html

First question I have ... do I still need the beta Linux kernel (rpi-update)? I read in this thread that was needed earlier in about mid August. Have things moved on since then? 

Beta kernel is currently -- 4.19.69-v7l+ #1261 SMP Tue Sep 3 20:25:01 BST 2019 ... just a day or two old

Thanks in advance, Dave


SV Venture, Seattle

You do not need to update the latest kernel version with rpi-update. These are beta test kernels. However the latest kernel works very well and fast here. By the way OpenPlotter is also still beta.

You can also update the Linux Buster version. Can be done in terminal with: sudo apt update (to renew the file list) and then sudo apt upgrade. Then you have the latest stable updates of Linux Buster.

This updates also include the latest stable kernel version.

What allready works  with OP 2.00, proves to be very stable.

I have allready installed it on the boat and in use for several weeks.

With the RPI4 you have to look for the higher temperature of the processor. I'am using the Flirc alu case with act as a cooling medium, because it is connected via a pad with the main processor.

In SignalK you can set on the temperature gauge. This gives the actual processor temperature in C. It is here around 33 oC.

Regards,

Bram