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v2.2.0 Release

The prebuilt image for this release is available at:
https://ddbeeedxfpnp0.cloudfront.net/software/PiFinder_2.2.0.img

For information about how to update software versions:
https://pifinder.readthedocs.io/en/release/user_guide.html#update-software

Notes

This release is all about the fantastic new GPS enhancements and features from @mrosseel and while there are also a few little parts, hardware, documentation and QOL fixes... the GPS is definitely the star of the show! 📡 📶 Location locks should be detected reliably, there is a great new screen to monitor GPS Status, and a system for boosting reception by turning off the camera when the GPS Status screen is showing.

To work this magic Mike implemented a new way to communicate with the GPS module, bypassing the buggy parts of the GPSD library. Note: This new functionality is designed for the non-USB receivers in the v2/v3 series of PiFinders and will be enabled by default. Original v1 PiFinders with external USB GPS will need to use the Settings screen to set the GPS type back to GPSD.

The main menu has been re-organized to help highlight this start-up flow: Focus, Align, GPS. By renaming Camera to Focus and putting these three items under a Start menu, we're reducing clutter when observing and helping to make the flow clear for first time users 🤝

Software Updates

  • Brand new communications system for the GPS to detect locks reliably and provide more details status info
  • Great new GPS Status screen to monitor satellites and lock types along with key data
  • Camera is paused when the GPS Status screen is displayed to reduce EM interference and allow quicker locking, especially for obstructed use such as inside an observatory
  • New system log viewer and download system added to the Web Interface
  • Menu system reorganized to put Focus (Camera), Align and GPS in one place

Documentation

  • Adjusted docs to reflect new menu structure
  • Add information about GPS Status screen
  • Clarify documentation versioning notices

Bug Fixes

  • None

Case

  • Updated 38mm tube clamp to accept deeper M4 inserts

Contributors

mrosseel
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