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3 – If these fixes only work short term or don’t work <br>
 
3 – If these fixes only work short term or don’t work <br>
1. Re-upload BoSL logger simbase, available from link in step 1 (ensure board is on insulating surface)<br>
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1. Re-upload BoSL logger simbase, available from link in step 1 (ensure board is on an insulating surface and a charged battery is connected)<br>
2. Replace antenna with larger one, if installed in pit consider drilling the antenna out of the pit if largest antenna fails<br>
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2. Replace antenna with larger one, if installed in a pit consider drilling the antenna out of the pit if largest antenna fails<br>
 
3. Replace all equipment, potential for faulty hardware<br>
 
3. Replace all equipment, potential for faulty hardware<br>
 
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Radar Uploading battery voltage only - re-do wiring connections on BoSL Board
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Radar uploading battery voltage only - re-do wiring connections on BoSL Board

Latest revision as of 02:49, 19 September 2023

This is for us to summarise some of the main issues when working with our loggers and sensors in the field...

  • "Sketch uses 8558 bytes (26%) of program storage space. Maximum is 32256 bytes. Global variables use 872 bytes (42%) of dynamic memory, leaving 1176 bytes for local variables. Maximum is 2048 bytes. avrdude: ser_open(): can't open device "\\.\COM13": Access is denied. Failed uploading: uploading error: exit status 1" That was fixed by closing the serial monitor.

  • Corrie’s trouble shooting steps for a radar velocity sensor that randomly stopped logging:
    1 – Unplug battery
    o Ensure battery is > 3.7V, if not likely dead battery issue
    o Ensure all connections are secure and no short circuits are occurring, if issues correct based on https://www.bosl.com.au/wiki/Getting_Started_With_the_Radar_Sensor#BoSL_logging_firmware_adjustables
    o Ensure no water in the case
    o Ensure no corrosion on BoSL board and no damage to sensor
    o If hardware issue discovered replace damaged components and ensure case is waterproof

    2 – Plug charged battery in, and press reset for 1 second
    o Allow ~ 70 seconds after long press for the website to receive the new upload
    o If it begins uploading replace all components to their regular locations and wait for 1 logging interval to ensure it continues logging

    3 – If these fixes only work short term or don’t work
    1. Re-upload BoSL logger simbase, available from link in step 1 (ensure board is on an insulating surface and a charged battery is connected)
    2. Replace antenna with larger one, if installed in a pit consider drilling the antenna out of the pit if largest antenna fails
    3. Replace all equipment, potential for faulty hardware


    Radar uploading battery voltage only - re-do wiring connections on BoSL Board