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Raspberry PI attached to Spark problem - radio/magnetic interference ??
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<blockquote data-quote="JohnDoe5678" data-source="post: 71233" data-attributes="member: 14230"><p>Hi </p><p></p><p>I have a Raspberry PI (<a href="https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-3-model-b-plus/" target="_blank">Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ - Raspberry Pi</a>) attached to the bottom of a Spark. Its inside a cardboard box attached to the belly of the Spark and does not obstruct the sensors which look downwards. The weight of the box is approx. 75 grams. </p><p></p><p>If the Raspberry PI is turned off the Spark lifts off normally and hovers at the 1.5 meter auto/default height. It can be landed afterwards without issues. </p><p></p><p>If the Raspberry PI is turned on (it is powered by 500 mAh LIPO battery) and I try to start the Spark it immediately tips over forward and does not lift off. There is no error I can see on my mobile phone (I am using the DJI GO app on Android). </p><p></p><p>I think the Raspberry PI might be creating radio or magnetic interference and is thus confusing the Spark which i turn cannot lift off. </p><p></p><p>I tried to shield the Raspberry PI with tin foil, but that did not make any difference. </p><p></p><p>My question is the Raspberry PI creating radio or magnetic interference could be the cause of the problem. If so how could it be shielded ? To confirm my assumption is there any log file I could look at. </p><p>How could I debug this situation ? </p><p></p><p>I really need the Spark to fly with the Raspberry PI attached ... any help I would be tremendously thankful for !!</p><p></p><p>Thanks </p><p></p><p>Joe</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JohnDoe5678, post: 71233, member: 14230"] Hi I have a Raspberry PI ([URL="https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/raspberry-pi-3-model-b-plus/"]Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ - Raspberry Pi[/URL]) attached to the bottom of a Spark. Its inside a cardboard box attached to the belly of the Spark and does not obstruct the sensors which look downwards. The weight of the box is approx. 75 grams. If the Raspberry PI is turned off the Spark lifts off normally and hovers at the 1.5 meter auto/default height. It can be landed afterwards without issues. If the Raspberry PI is turned on (it is powered by 500 mAh LIPO battery) and I try to start the Spark it immediately tips over forward and does not lift off. There is no error I can see on my mobile phone (I am using the DJI GO app on Android). I think the Raspberry PI might be creating radio or magnetic interference and is thus confusing the Spark which i turn cannot lift off. I tried to shield the Raspberry PI with tin foil, but that did not make any difference. My question is the Raspberry PI creating radio or magnetic interference could be the cause of the problem. If so how could it be shielded ? To confirm my assumption is there any log file I could look at. How could I debug this situation ? I really need the Spark to fly with the Raspberry PI attached ... any help I would be tremendously thankful for !! Thanks Joe [/QUOTE]
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