v1.2

In this release:

Fixed problems with startup when running on Pi Zero 2 W. Pi Zero 2 W has a very large startup current surge. On older versions, this triggers the low battery auto shutdown if the battery isn't fully charged. Now, should still startup if battery isn't fully changed. Code automatically detects the Pi Zero 2 W hardware so no changes if running on any other hardware.
all v1.1 changed to v1.2
added v1.2 hardware documentation

Tested on hardware: Pi Zero 2 W, Pi Zero W, Pi Zero, Pi 3B+, Pi 3B, and Pi 4B
Tested on software: Raspberry Pi OS Lite January 28th 2022, Raspberry Pi OS with desktop and recommended software January 28th 2022, , Raspberry Pi OS Lite (Legacy) January 28th 2022,
Known issues: none

Instructions:

To use the release Source Code zip file below, follow these steps after downloading the file (or wget https://github.com/alanbjohnston/CubeSatSim/archive/refs/tags/v1.2.zip)

cd
unzip v1.2.zip
mv CubeSatSim-1.2 CubeSatSim
cd CubeSatSim
./install

Alternatively, you can download a pre-installed Raspberry Pi image with the v1.2 CubeSatSim software installed:

http://cubesatsim.org/download/cubesatsim-v1.2.iso.gz

For more information on the CubeSatSim Project see http://cubesatsim.org/

v1.1

In this release:

• Now compatible with latest Bullseye Pi OS software release as well as Legacy and old Buster versions
• Blue Transmit LED now works when plugged into a Pi 3B or Pi 4.
• When in Simulated telemetry mode, still queries STEM Payload and transmits sensor data if present.
• STEM Payload OK code now works correctly for STM32 microcontroller, and diode temperature too
• install script now prompts for callsign and lat/long at the start instead of the end.
• all v1.0 changed to v1.1
• many updates to ground station scripts
• added v1.0 and v1.1 hardware documentation

Tested on hardware: Pi Zero 2 W, Pi Zero W, Pi Zero, Pi 3B+, Pi 3B, and Pi 4B
Tested on software: Raspberry Pi OS Lite January 28th 2022, Raspberry Pi OS with desktop and recommended software January 28th 2022, , Raspberry Pi OS Lite (Legacy) January 28th 2022,
Known issues: none

Instructions:

To use the release Source Code zip file below, follow these steps after downloading the file (or wget https://github.com/alanbjohnston/CubeSatSim/archive/refs/tags/v1.1.zip)

cd
unzip v1.1.zip
mv CubeSatSim-1.1/ CubeSatSim
cd CubeSatSim
./install

For more information on the CubeSatSim Project see http://cubesatsim.org/

v1.0

First release of CubeSatSim software for the Raspberry Pi with FSK, BPSK, APRS, and CW telemetry modes and also SSTV images from JPG or Pi Camera.

Other libraries required: rpitx, Direwolf, wiringpi, pi-power-button, libasound2-dev, python3-pip, python-smbus

Tested on: Pi Zero, Pi Zero W, Pi 3B+, Pi 3B, and Pi 4B
Known issues: on Pi 4B, GPIO input readings are unreliable so often detects wrong board version and transmit LED does not illuminate.

Instructions:

To use the release Source Code zip file below, follow these steps after downloading the file (or wget https://github.com/alanbjohnston/CubeSatSim/archive/refs/tags/v1.0.zip)

cd
unzip v1.0.zip
mv CubeSatSim-1.0/ CubeSatSim
cd CubeSatSim
./install

For more information on the CubeSatSim Project see http://CubeSatSim.org