Yeah... I'm gonna go with "it's the boat" theory.That error has popped up on the boat when the solo wasn't even on.
Yeah... I'm gonna go with "it's the boat" theory.That error has popped up on the boat when the solo wasn't even on.
If you are 10' away from the speakers, then that is an even bigger boat and even more things that will interfere. Were you launching from on top of the inboard or from the bow?
Compass on boat is highly shielded. Did your iPhone compass workwithout a calibration first?
Yeah... I'm gonna go with "it's the boat" theory.
Here's a thought and a process... because I don't have another one in mind;They don't effect my compass on the boat, or the iPhone. Is the compass in the solo THAT sensitive? My attempted launch point on the boat is a solid 10 feet from the speakers. I've laughed closer to my Jeeps trunk which has bigger speakers in it.
Here's a thought and a process... because I don't have another one in mind;
- point the boat north
- point the Solo north and on the boat centerline
- do a compass re-cal
- do NOT do a level re-cal as that would likely be impossible on a small boat anyway.
- after the compass re-cal, set the Solo down at the launch point on the boat centerline, still facing north
- get everyone sitting down on the boat - including the pilot - and wait for every single boat movement to cease
- see what happens...
I've had gimbal not found message on several occasions. That's a software glitch.Can a boat degrade the wi-fi signal so much that the devices don't want to connect and play together - even though inches apart?
So Steve, what you are saying is that the compass and level are not issues in this case? Or, are you implying that IF the wi-fi signal was clean, and all devices connected, that then we may also see compass and level errors on the controller - and, that the reason we don't see compass or level errors is because Solo isn't hearing the controller wi-fi in the first place?
Ryan had a 'gimbal not detected' error during system startup on the boat, which means (to me) that the controller was talking to the Solo via wi-fi. I just keep thinking, 'inches from one another - how can the wi-fi be that bad?'
I know someone who uses a spare 18" wide car tire with just plywood on top. That helped them get away from the mag interference he was getting as it raised solo just enough off the (metal) deck. The rubber probably also helped.Will attempt this on Saturday. If not, we already have a plan B. Wood + PVC pipe = Launch pad. I can't get to shore too easily where we are, but I can get to where the water is about 2-3 feet deep. Going to use the same mechanics that we use to mount our rails to mount this metal-free launchpad. Plop solo on it, launch from there, hand catch on on the boat after the run.
I know someone who uses a spare 18" wide car tire with just plywood on top. That helped them get away from the mag interference he was getting as it raised solo just enough off the (metal) deck. The rubber probably also helped.
Might also try connecting to solo on the shore and carrying it on the boat when it's already connected to see if that helps. Just for troubleshooting...
That camping compass couldn't be counted on past the 8 compass points; it will happily point 'somewhere' in the general correct direction. Real boat compasses are adjusted for magnetic deviation with small internal magnets (compensators) for any given boat. Fluxgate or electronic compasses can be adjusted for their place on earth and deviation by "swinging ship" - or rotating your phone - or in our case, rotating Solo.Boat compass isn't shield. It's a cheap camping compass thats bolted to the dash. Wakeboard boats don't normally have a compass built it. iPhone compass worked fine without a calibration.
Yes, that's why placing RADAR scanners or GPS antennas up toward the top of a sailboat mast is a bad idea. With Solo being so sensitive to level, I can't imagine that helping, but...............Hmm, I could make a launch pad that attaches to the ski pylon (not the tower). 3 inch PVC with some plywood attached to the top. That will accent any rocking of the boat though. Worth a shot.
Yep. you found the problem right there. So much interference, that just looking at that picture interfered with my ability to think straight for several minutes.View media item 384
Exhibit A!
You Sir, are my hero!I have had success launching from my Sail boat a few times now.
I have had success launching from my Sail boat a few times now. Always been very calm water out on a reef some where. Solo takes a little while longer and has always done a self "level" calibration which it never does on land. I do a hand-catch when landing.
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