Originally posted by Graham C
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I am just a plug and play type of user using SBS. Raspberry to me is just fruit and I would have no idea how to begin changing my system. The set up I have currently works very well for me and I would not contemplate changing it in any way. I would not underestimate how many providers are as PC illiterate as myself.
No mention has been made of it but I presume those loyal providers who are turned off on the 1st May will no longer enjoy a Business subscription.
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Oh well, I guess I may as well switch it off now then.
I've been feeding to FR24 since 2011 using my SBS-1 connected to a dedicated PC which runs a total of 15 programs to supply my weather website, as well as FR24.
I've no intention of buying a RPi or any other kit and I haven't seen any attempt to investigate or explain why Windows, or the FR24 Windows Feeder App, is more prone to being glitchy.
If you've decided to take it down then it may be an idea to remove it as an option on here: https://www.flightradar24.com/share-your-data
I wish you all the best, T-EGEO2 signing off.
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Originally posted by FlyingAnt View PostNo mention has been made of it but I presume those loyal providers who are turned off on the 1st May will no longer enjoy a Business subscription.
I've been feeding FR24 for 10 years. I suppose all good things must come to an end.
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I am not sure of the real reason for FR24 to discontinue Windows feed, but one reason seems to be there: whenever Windows10 updates, it replaces dvb-t's custom driver "zadig" by Microsoft's generic driver, forcing users to reinstall "zadig" after updates of Win10.
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Originally posted by abcd567 View PostI am not sure of the real reason for FR24 to discontinue Windows feed, but one reason seems to be there: whenever Windows10 updates, it replaces dvb-t's custom driver "zadig" by Microsoft's generic driver, forcing users to reinstall "zadig" after updates of Win10.
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Originally posted by abcd567 View PostI am not sure of the real reason for FR24 to discontinue Windows feed, but one reason seems to be there: whenever Windows10 updates, it replaces dvb-t's custom driver "zadig" by Microsoft's generic driver, forcing users to reinstall "zadig" after updates of Win10.
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Just include the steps to Block Driver Updates for Specific Device Using Registry Editor for the device ID. Problem solved.
Tired of Windows installing the wrong drivers? Learn how to turn off automatic driver updates in Windows via a variety of methods.
People have doing this for years when they have legacy devices that are not really supported by Windows 10 and have driver update issues.
As the Discontinue of Windows Support....
I'm not going to spend $100AU to buy a PI.
If the Linux Version works, I have more old laptops in the cupboards that *may* be resourced, but I'm not spending more money that could be used for some like, oh, a better Antenna, Coax etc.Last edited by Asuka; 2019-03-23, 18:05.
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Originally posted by abcd567 View PostI am not sure of the real reason for FR24 to discontinue Windows feed, but one reason seems to be there: whenever Windows10 updates, it replaces dvb-t's custom driver "zadig" by Microsoft's generic driver, forcing users to reinstall "zadig" after updates of Win10.
While all that is not really Windows specific, it is rare for someone running VRS to feed that via a Raspberry Pi.
Getting an official statement instead of speculation would be helpful though.Last edited by wiedehopf; 2019-03-23, 19:06.
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Posts not to be taken as official support representation - Just a helpful uploader who tinkers
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Originally posted by vk6xlr View PostA how-to for Linux & SBS would be nice?
Can someone please supply
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I am relatively new to the "feeder" world. I applied for a feeder station and am waiting to hear if I am accepted.
Using existing hardware available I built a test setup - a WIN7 mini computer and an existing NooElec USB receiver (I think - I had to remove to case to keep it cool enough to operate a long time ago)
I would love to continue to refine my install and participate - my existing system is totally cobbled and while I have some high quality antennas and coax, I was only hoping to prove I could get my site to work - after several adaptations, I've managed to get up to about 80NM and I know my USB stick is horrible, un filtered and does not include a preamplifier. Real hardware would probably be a big improvement.
I am disappointed that Windows feeds are going away but am also aware that the Windows platform really has some odd timing issues - both in machine control and music software/Pro Audio (areas I work with).
Only the very specific "real time" embedded kernels were actually time reliable - I am guessing that this issue makes trying to run an MLAT network nearly impossibly frustrating but was probably OK w/o MLAT?
The music/machine/audio issues I have run into were windows version AND hardware specific - so only rigorous testing made any specific platform useful.
I too am very tight on cash at the moment and a Pi from Amazon is about $49 here in the US... which is about $44 more than my hobby coffers currently hold.
I guess if there was a Unix based image available, I would try that but mini-PC platforms vary a lot and I don't know how effective a "general" image would be.
Mark
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Originally posted by MDVolle View PostI guess if there was a Unix based image available, I would try that but mini-PC platforms vary a lot and I don't know how effective a "general" image would be.
All about feeding data to Flightradar24 (The Flightradar24 receiver, Raspberry Pi and Windows feeding software). No discussions about Flightradar24 web or apps.
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