Dear All,
I'm in need of some advice and guidance with the programming of my
TeleDongle Version 0.2 with the appropriate AltOS image.
I have an uncased (Non-Starter Kit, Serial Number 142) TeleDongle
Version 0.2 which I need to use as a second ground station for my
TeleMega Version 1.0 (and/or my TeleGPS Version 1.0). I've installed it
into a rugged, screened metal enclosure with a 3 metre USB cable so that
it could be located as close as possible to the antenna to minimise
feeder loss.
I've attempted to test it with both Windows 7 and Windows XP laptop PCs
(which are known to work well with my other TeleDongle Version 0.2
supplied as part of my Starter Pack). Unfortunately the TeleDongle isn't
recognised by either Windows 7 or Windows XP, and being shown as having
stopped working. As a result of this I suspected that the uncased
TeleDongles may have been supplied "blank" and without an AltOS image.
I then attempted to flash the firmware to the "blank" TeleDongle using
the companion lead supplied with the Starter Kit and my TeleMetrum
Version 1.2 (Firmware Version 1.1.1-1) with the AltOS GUI (Version
1.6.1) and following the procedure in the manual. However, I could only
see and select the TeleMetrum as a device, and even after selecting it I
was unable to specify it as a programming device. In addition, when
selecting the image to flash only the images suited to the TeleMetrum
were made available and the serial number and RF calibration values
displayed were those for the TeleMetrum itself. I was afraid to attempt
to progress any further through the procedure in case I "bricked" my
TeleMetrum.
I also attempted carrying out the companion programming using my
(Starter Pack) TeleDongle Version 0.2 (also Firmware Version 1.1.1-1)
with much the same result as before but with the only difference being
that the image files and serial number and RF calibration values were
for the TeleDongle instead of TeleMetrum. Again I was afraid to progress
any further as I didn't want to risk corrupting the firmware in my only
working TeleDongle.
Am I correct in assuming that non-Starter Pack uncased TeleDongles were
shipped "blank" and so without any firmware?
Are the results of my attempts at companion programming (up to the last
step before stopping and backing out) the same as those normally expected?
Does the device being programmed need to have an existing AltOS image in
order to be successfully programmed?
If this is the case how do I program the "blank" TeleDongle with the
required AltOS image? Also how do I derive the RF calibration value if I
cannot obtain it from an existing (and working) firmware image?
Is my lack of success due to incompatible or widely differing firmware
and AltOS GUI versions? Do I need to revert back to an earlier version
of the AltOS GUI?
I'm quite sure that I've followed the procedure in the manual exactly
and therefore I'm now turning to the combined knowledge of the group in
order to get this little board up and running. Any answers to my
questions, additional information, assistance or suggestions would be
very much appreciated.
Many thanks in advance.
Best regards,
Nigel.
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Nigel Woolcock.
TRA 5231 L2
UKRA 1020 L2 RSO
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