Using Airspy Mini without Success

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Using Airspy Mini without Success

uakm2201 opened this issue 2 years ago · 11 comments

uakm2201 commented 2 years ago

Hello All

First thanks for this dev, I know, this could be a nightmare !!

Im' trying to use an airspy mini without success. Normally, it should a rtlsdr dongle (rt820) but is not detected ..

I've try to install air spy mini on the docker without more success. I'm pretty sure that I'm not so far ...

slush

Bus 001 Device 003: ID 1d50:60a1 OpenMoko, Inc. Airspy

What the best way to use it ?

Answer 1 · 2023-03-22T03:33:54.000Z

It looks like I'll need to include the airspy_adsb utility within the container somehow. Or possibly in a different container and have this container connect to the airspy container to pull the data in...

I don't have an airspy so this will be difficult to implement. I'll do some reading.

It might be worth joining the Discord server and asking if anyone else is using an airspy to see what they are doing.

Answer 2 · 2023-03-22T07:28:15.000Z

Hello @uakm2201,

I've put together a container for you that I think will work with your airspy mini.

I'm not able to test this as I don't own an airspy mini. Would you be willing to test the container for me?

You should be able to add the following to the services: section of your docker-compose.yml file:

  airspy_adsb:
    build: https://github.com/sdr-enthusiasts/airspy_adsb.git#main
    tty: true
    container_name: airspy_adsb
    hostname: airspy_adsb
    restart: always
    environment:
      - AIRSPY_ADSB_VERBOSE=true
    devices:
      - /dev/bus/usb

You can then run docker compose build, and the container will build.

If you then run docker compose up airspy_adsb, the container should launch and run the airspy_adsb binary.

Could you please try this and send me the output?

If this works, you should be able to replace your readsb_protobuf container with this container.

Answer 3 · 2023-03-22T07:43:50.000Z

Hello Mike First, thank you to check this !! I’m at this office today, so can’t access to the airspy. I’ll be back at home around 6:00 pm Paris Time

Answer 4 · 2023-03-22T07:48:16.000Z

No problems @uakm2201! Let me know how you go. Feel free to DM me in the Discord server when you're online.

Answer 5 · 2023-03-22T07:57:59.000Z

Have a look at this link when you get home: https://github.com/sdr-enthusiasts/airspy_adsb#using-with-readsb

Answer 6 · 2023-03-22T18:33:53.000Z

Hi, you’re online ?

Answer 7 · 2023-03-22T21:03:24.000Z

Yes, how can I help? Did you try the new container?

Answer 8 · 2023-03-22T21:44:45.000Z

yep, not working as expected … But think it’s linked to my installation. On the docker host: ``` ***@***.***:~# lsusb Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub Bus 001 Device 004: ID 1d50:60a1 OpenMoko, Inc. Airspy Bus 001 Device 002: ID 2109:3431 VIA Labs, Inc. Hub Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub ``` On the container (I’ve install usbutilities to check) ``` Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux 6.1.19-v8+ xhci-hcd xHCI Host Controller Bus 001 Device 004: ID 1d50:60a1 www.airspy.com AIRSPY Bus 001 Device 002: ID 2109:3431 USB2.0 Hub Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux 6.1.19-v8+ xhci-hcd xHCI Host Controller ``` Seems that the container is unable to access on the airspy … ``` docker logs airspy_adsb [airspy_adsb] airspy_open() failed: AIRSPY_ERROR_NOT_FOUND (-5) [airspy_adsb] airspy_open() failed: AIRSPY_ERROR_NOT_FOUND (-5) [airspy_adsb] airspy_open() failed: AIRSPY_ERROR_NOT_FOUND (-5) ``` Pretty sure it’s linked to modprobe or some kernel issue …

Answer 9 · 2023-03-22T22:20:19.000Z

On the host (not in the container) can you please run lsmod and send the output?

Thanks.

Answer 10 · 2023-03-26T11:42:31.000Z

Simple question : Can I use SoapySDR with the docker readsb-protobuf and how to use them together ? I’ve also a RSP2pro …. Le 22 mars 2023 à 23:20, Mike ***@***.***> a écrit : On the host (not in the container) can you please run lsmod and send the output? Thanks. — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#193 (comment)>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AUS3REVK6VSK7JWA6WMYHD3W5N3K5ANCNFSM6AAAAAAWAA4NSY>. You are receiving this because you were mentioned.

Answer 11 · 2023-04-03T14:15:44.000Z

Finally found where was the problem (Docker rootless issue) The container working as expected !! Le 22 mars 2023 à 23:20, Mike ***@***.***> a écrit : On the host (not in the container) can you please run lsmod and send the output? Thanks. — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#193 (comment)>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/AUS3REVK6VSK7JWA6WMYHD3W5N3K5ANCNFSM6AAAAAAWAA4NSY>. You are receiving this because you were mentioned.