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  • Kiwi BBAI software installation instructions [updated 4-Mar-24]

    G4DYAG4DYA
    I'm attempting to provide cooling for a BBAI in a Seeed case. Without the end plates, two 5V 25mm fans side-by-side works well.

    First, I installed the AI but didn't use star washers next to the board -… (more)
    HB9TMCPowernumptyrz3dvp

  • GPS antenna alternatives

    G4DYAG4DYA
    There doesn't seem to be anything wrong with the PCTEL GPS-TMG-40N antenna's current draw. The data sheet says <=40 mA, and I've just measured mine at 23 mA, both well within the Kiwi's 50 mA current limit.
    Powernumpty

  • GPS antenna alternatives

    G4DYAG4DYA
    On second thoughts, I don't think my antenna is going deaf at times. The Kiwi seems to struggle to acquire sats when the server has been running for a few hours. Last night it had 11-12, but by this… (more)
    Powernumpty

  • GPS antenna alternatives

    G4DYAG4DYA
    This is what my shadow map looks like after 18 hours. As expected, there's not much low-elevation stuff in some directions because of trees. In other directions, where the optical horizon is 20+ km… (more)
    M0TAZ

  • GPS antenna alternatives

    G4DYAG4DYA
    Just to add to this dormant thread, yesterday I installed a PCTEL GPS-TMG-40N antenna with low-loss feeder and it certainly does the trick. I went for the 40 dB version so there's plenty of signal in… (more)
    WA2ZKDPowernumpty