Transferred from windows to Pi - different code

[wiedehopf]

The image file does work out of the box.

The normal activation process for that image no longer works though. (has not been fixed for a few month now)
Then there is a bug with the gpg server command in their install script they recommend to run, which then fails. There are work arounds for this problem as well, but no one is fixing it.
The read-only bug is something they also don't seem to be fixing.
Maybe they'll fix all those problems soon and prove us wrong

They also use an outdated dump1090 version, so if you want a more current version, i still recommend https://github.com/wiedehopf/adsb-wi...for-dump1090fa

Power problems are actually quite common with the RPi.
What the problem with your "failure to resolve" was, i have no idea though.
If you are using an USB WiFi adapter, maybe that wasn't happy with the lower voltage as well

[747skipper]

Whisper it not too loud but it seems to be working!
perhaps it was P.S.U. problem?
Thanks to ALL of you who have helped.

Just a puzzled thought one of many things I don't understand;

As a Windows/DOS/mainframe programmer I'm used to dealing with a wide variety of hardware, different drives, processors Operating systems etc. but here we are all using the same micro to run the same software for the same purpose. Why can't FR24 put out one img file which will work out of the box?
It can include the O.S. and it's for the same hardware, why so many problems and variations?

Anyway once more So long and thanks for all the fish
David

[wiedehopf]

So ... re-run the test.

sudo bash -c "$(wget -q -O - https://raw.githubusercontent.com/wiedehopf/adsb-wiki/master/rtl_test.sh)"

[747skipper]

Nothing so exotic!
Model B Revision 2.0
Have swapped to another PSU capable of up to 8A! (it normally supplies 5 USB sockets for charging all many of things, but is well regulated at 5V.

[wiedehopf]

Are you using an Raspberry Pi4 by chance? Because the errors look like you are.
But the pi24 image wouldn't work on that, so i'm a little confused.

Which model of Raspberry Pi are you using?

Somehow the dongle doesn't work correctly.
You will probably need a new dongle, i have listed a few here: https://github.com/wiedehopf/adsb-wi...s-for-purchase

[Oblivian]

That's the 2 portions of the software I mention in my first post about how it works on extra info thread

The uploader can sit there all day connected to the server. But if it can't find a decoder or received data your end it won't receive any actual data to send.

Sent from my EML-L09 using Tapatalk

[747skipper]

Running Staus correctly gives:

pi@raspberrypi:~ $ fr24feed-status
[ ok ] FR24 Feeder/Decoder Process: running.
[ ok ] FR24 Stats Timestamp: 2019-07-23 07:54:29.
[ ok ] FR24 Link: connected [UDP].
[ ok ] FR24 Radar: T-EGHH96.
[ ok ] FR24 Tracked AC:.
[ ok ] Receiver: connected ( MSGS/ SYNC).
[FAIL] FR24 MLAT: not running ... failed!

FR24 website reports online but no data

[747skipper]

Thanks Wiedehopf
I ran it this morning and this is what it said.

login as: pi
pi@192.168.0.23's password:
Linux raspberrypi 4.14.71+ #1145 Fri Sep 21 15:06:38 BST 2018 armv6l
______ _ _ _ _ _ _____ ___
| ___|| |(_) | | | | | | / __ \ / |
| |_ | | _ __ _ | |__ | |_ _ __ __ _ __| | __ _ _ __`' / /' / /| |
| _| | || | / _` || '_ \ | __|| '__|/ _` | / _` | / _` || '__| / / / /_| |
| | | || || (_| || | | || |_ | | | (_| || (_| || (_| || | ./ /___\___ |
\_| |_||_| \__, ||_| |_| \__||_| \__,_| \__,_| \__,_||_| \_____/ |_/
__/ |
|___/


SSH is enabled and the default password for the 'pi' user has not been changed.
This is a security risk - please login as the 'pi' user and type 'passwd' to set a new password.

pi@raspberrypi:~ $ sudo bash -c "$(wget -q -O - https://raw.githubusercontent.com/wiedehopf/adsb-wiki/master/rtl_test.sh)"
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
The following NEW packages will be installed:
rtl-sdr
0 upgraded, 1 newly installed, 0 to remove and 93 not upgraded.
Need to get 51.7 kB of archives.
After this operation, 172 kB of additional disk space will be used.
Get:1 http://archive.raspberrypi.org/debian stretch/main armhf rtl-sdr armhf 0.5.3-11+rpt1 [51.7 kB]
Fetched 51.7 kB in 0s (393 kB/s)
Selecting previously unselected package rtl-sdr.
(Reading database ... 52837 files and directories currently installed.)
Preparing to unpack .../rtl-sdr_0.5.3-11+rpt1_armhf.deb ...
Unpacking rtl-sdr (0.5.3-11+rpt1) ...
Setting up rtl-sdr (0.5.3-11+rpt1) ...
Processing triggers for man-db (2.7.6.1-2) ...
-----
Lost samples in the first 2 seconds after starting the test are common and not a problem!
Starting 30 second rtl_test, standby!
-----
Found 1 device(s):
0: Generic, RTL2832U, SN: 77771111153705700

Using device 0: Generic RTL2832U
Detached kernel driver
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_read_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_read_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_read_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_read_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_read_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_read_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_read_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_read_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_read_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_read_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_read_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_read_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_read_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_read_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_read_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_read_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_read_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_read_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_read_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_read_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_read_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_read_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_write_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_read_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_write_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_read_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_write_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_read_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_write_reg failed with -1
No supported tuner found
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_read_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_read_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_read_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_read_reg failed with -1
Enabled direct sampling mode, input 1
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_read_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_read_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_read_reg failed with -4
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -4
rtlsdr_demod_read_reg failed with -4
Supported gain values (1): 0.0
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -4
rtlsdr_demod_read_reg failed with -4
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -4
rtlsdr_demod_read_reg failed with -4
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -4
rtlsdr_demod_read_reg failed with -4
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -4
rtlsdr_demod_read_reg failed with -4
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -4
rtlsdr_demod_read_reg failed with -4
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -4
rtlsdr_demod_read_reg failed with -4
WARNING: Failed to set sample rate.
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -4
rtlsdr_demod_read_reg failed with -4
rtlsdr_write_reg failed with -4
rtlsdr_write_reg failed with -4

Info: This tool will continuously read from the device, and report if
samples get lost. If you observe no further output, everything is fine.

Reading samples in async mode...
Failed to submit transfer 0!

Library error -5, exiting...
rtlsdr_write_reg failed with -4
Reattaching kernel driver failed!
-------
Test finished!
More than 2 lost samples per million or other errors probably mean the receiver isn't working correctly.
Try another power supply before condemning the receiver though!
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No undervoltage detected, looking fine!
If the dongle is not directly plugged into the Raspberry Pi, lack of power/voltage could still be an issue.
Even without detected undervoltage a better power supply can often improve reception!
For optimum performance i would recommend the Official Raspberry Pi power supply.
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pi@raspberrypi:~ $

[wiedehopf]

Found 1 device(s):
0: Generic, RTL2832U, SN: 77771111153705700 (currently selected)
Detached kernel driver
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_read_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -1

This was part of the output of "fr24feed -status" which didn't actually give you the status but started fr24feed. Anyway it was useful information

Your dongle seems to be having problems at least on the RPi. (even when it's working fine in Windows)
(this is often due to an insufficient power supply)

Can you run this command for diagnostics:

sudo bash -c "$(wget -q -O - https://raw.githubusercontent.com/wiedehopf/adsb-wiki/master/rtl_test.sh)"

You have enough posts now to post the entire output without the post getting blocked

[wiedehopf]

fr24feed -status

That one is written in one word without the space:

fr24feed-status

[747skipper]

It is due to Pi24 read only system
Issue following commands, then run signup again
sudo mount -o remount,rw /
sudo touch /etc/fr24feed.ini
sudo chmod a+rw /etc/fr24feed.ini

Thanks ABCD I will try that tomorrow
All the best
D

[747skipper]

Thanks wiedohopf
That got it to save the ini file.
FR24 actually say I'm online, but not feeding any aircraft!
Feeder status in browser is:
Linux/generic/static_armel/1.0.23-8
Updated: 19:33:45 GMT+0100 (British Summer Time)
FR24 Link: Connected via UDP
FR24 Radar Code: T-EGHH96
Local IP(s): 192.168.0.23
Aircraft Tracked:
(ModeS & ADS-B) 0
Aircraft Uploaded: N/A
Receiver: dvbt, Connected
MLAT running: NO

Running status on the Pi gives this:
pi@raspberrypi:~ $ fr24feed -status
/dev/shm/decoder.txt: Permission denied
[main][e]Could not create monitor file!
Could not open /var/log/fr24feed/fr24feed.log for writing!
______ _ _ _ _ _ _____ ___
| ___|| |(_) | | | | | | / __ \ / |
| |_ | | _ __ _ | |__ | |_ _ __ __ _ __| | __ _ _ __`' / /' / /| |
| _| | || | / _` || '_ \ | __|| '__|/ _` | / _` | / _` || '__| / / / /_| |
| | | || || (_| || | | || |_ | | | (_| || (_| || (_| || | ./ /___\___ |
\_| |_||_| \__, ||_| |_| \__||_| \__,_| \__,_| \__,_||_| \_____/ |_/
__/ |
|___/
[main][i]FR24 Feeder/Decoder
[main][i]Version: 1.0.23-8/generic
[main][i]Built on Oct 11 2018 18:27:28 (HEAD-3c696a7.git/Linux/static_armel)
[main][i]Running on: pi24-raspbian9
[main][i]Local IP(s): 192.168.0.23
[main][i]Copyright 2012-2018 Flightradar24 AB
[main][i]https://www.flightradar24.com
[main][i]DNS mode: PING
[main][i]Automatic updates are ENABLED
ERROR: rmmod: ERROR: ../libkmod/libkmod-module.c:793 kmod_module_remove_module() could not remove 'dvb_usb_rtl28xxu': Operation not permitted
rmmod: ERROR: could not remove module dvb_usb_rtl28xxu: Operation not permitted
[main][i]Reader thread started
[main][i]MLAT data feed started
[reader][i]Initializing reader
[reader][i]Connecting to DVBT receiver via (exe:///usr/bin/dump1090-mutability --raw --mlat)
[master][i]Starting processing thread
[mlat][i]Waiting for MLAT configuration
[httpd][e]bind function failed, errno: 98
[httpd][d]Master thread terminated
[reader][i]Connected to the receiver, configuring
[reader][i]Configured, processing messages
Mon Jul 22 18:32:12 2019 UTC dump1090-mutability v1.14 starting up.
Found 1 device(s):
0: Generic, RTL2832U, SN: 77771111153705700 (currently selected)
Detached kernel driver
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_read_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_read_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_write_reg failed with -1
rtlsdr_demod_read_reg failed with -1


And then much more in the same vein.

I particularly note:
/dev/shm/decoder.txt: Permission denied
[main][e]Could not create monitor file!
Could not open /var/log/fr24feed/fr24feed.log for writing!
near the beginning.

I've had enough for tonight but will try your package again tomorrow.

Do I need to reformat the SD and start from there or can I just run your command from the prompt?

All the best
D

[abcd567]

It is due to Pi24 read only system
Issue following commands, then run signup again

sudo mount -o remount,rw /
sudo touch /etc/fr24feed.ini
sudo chmod a+rw /etc/fr24feed.ini

[wiedehopf]

The fr24feed install has an error which can result in the inability to write to disk, maybe that's why fr24feed.ini couldn't be saved.
Can be fixed like this:

sudo mount -o remount,rw /
sudo sed -i -e 's?$(mount | grep " on / " | grep rw)?{ mount | grep " on / " | grep rw; }?' /usr/lib/fr24/fr24feed_updater.sh &>/dev/null

After running the signup again it will hopefully save the fr24feed.ini


My bundle install fixes that bug as well, but as you had bad luck getting it to actually complete, i'm hesistant to recommend it again.

It doesn't change the settings unless it can install dump1090-fa, so you might just try it one more time and see if it installs dump1090-fa this time around

sudo bash -c "$(wget -q -O - raw.githubusercontent.com/wiedehopf/adsb-wiki/master/install-complete.sh)"

[747skipper]

ABCD's STEP-7: Checks

Status in PuTTY : [FAIL] FR24 Feeder/Decoder Process ... failed!
Status in Browser: and Settings 192.168.0.23 refused to connect.
check that dump1090 is working http://192.168.0.23/dump1090/gmap.html
Gave a map, two clocks but 0 aircraft and a yellow box with:
Problem fetching data from dump1090.
AJAX call failed (error: Not Found). Maybe dump1090 is no longer running?
The displayed map data will be out of date.

Unsurprisingly I'm stumped