Step 2: CubeSatSim Software

Note: Use the latest SD card image file - see the wiki page for the URL
This video is of Step 2 of the assembly of the CubeSatSim, the AMSAT CubeSat Simulator.
The full wiki instructions are here: github.com/ala...
For more information on the CubeSatSim, see CubeSatSim.org

[@ar-rahmaan146]

Excellent

[@ms.treeman]

Hey Alan, can I use a Raspberry Pi 3 instead? If yes, what changes would be required?

[@ku2y]

The Pi 3 works with everything except for the power supply. The 5V boost converter can’t supply enough current. You will either have to power the Pi 3 directly or find an alternative boost converter circuit that will supply enough current.

[@bridgettemurray1300]

Hi Alan, can the raspberry pi zero 2 W be used instead of the basic zero W due to chip shortages, thanks and awesome work.

[@ku2y]

Hi! Yes, the Pi Zero W 2 works perfectly!

[@terryosborne2444]

Hi Alan, found a trap loading the software. If you unzip the GZ file and try loading the iso file directly with balenaEtcher the software won't run. You need to run the GZ file with balenaEtcher to get it to run.
73, Terry ZL2BAC

[@ku2y]

Hi Terry, that's interesting - I've never tried it that way. I usually do it directly using the URL without ever downloading the image file, as they are so huge.