Simple Hardware Test Script for Explorer Devices
If git is not installed
sudo apt-get install git
git clone https://github.com/EnhancedRadioDevices/ExplorerTest.git
cd ExplorerTest
sudo ./run_test
When you run the test, it will check to see if you have the required software to run hardware installed. If you don't, it will attempt to install it for you.
This code will ensure that the single-board computer can talk to the radio chip. It will also ensure that the screen is working (if your explorer has a screen).
No RF transmissions or receptions are performed in this test, because we don't know what you're trying to connect to.
If this software passes and you are having issues communicating over RF with another device, here are things we recommend checking:
- software configuration
- antenna type and connection (if using an external antenna) ** note that the RPi version of the Explorer requires an external antenna
- the other device you're trying to communicate with
- try putting the devices right next to each other and see what happens. If this works, then one device or the other has antenna issues
This software doesn't test battery charging. You can try testing that manually by plugging in a battery to the battery port, then plugging in USB. If the charging LED comes on, then it should be working.
The RPi version of the Explorer has buttons. This software doesn't test them (yet).