Insights on Web Optimization & Performance, Aviation Technology, and Stratux Open-Source Anti-Collision Systems.
A comprehensive guide to implementing a hybrid 301/302 redirect strategy that combines subdirectory-based architecture with vanity domain canonicals for optimal SEO performance. Learn how to enable star ratings in SERPs while maintaining branded URLs.
I recently helped a client move their WordPress website from Strato's WordPress Hosting Basic to Netcup's Webspace 2000 hosting plan. To make the site even faster and more secure, we also used Cloudflare's free Content Delivery Network (CDN) and Web Application Firewall (WAF). The results were impressive.
Stratux Europe Edition 1.6r1-eu029-hotfix has been released. This is a hotfix release for OGN related protocol changes. Anyone using OGN reception via an SDR (i.e. has the '868 Mhz (OGN, ADS-L)' option enabled) is strongly advised to apply this patch.
Finally, the new Stratux EU/US Firmware Edition 1.6r1-eu029 has been released. This one can even be installed OTA, without having to re-flash the SD card. EU and US versions are provided. The update file can be applied to any 1.6r1-eu028 EU or US version.
Since Stratux firmware version v1.6r1-eu028 the AHRS flight sensor (Attitude Heading Reference System) is no longer recognized, depending on the chips used. To fix that you can simply install a new .sh file via the Stratux web interface.
Tutorial for European Stratux users on recalibrating NooElec Nano 2 Software Defined Radio receivers. Transform your 978MHz UAT receiver into an 868MHz OGN/FLARM receiver with detailed calibration instructions using kalibrate-rtl tools.
Stratux Europe Edition 1.6r1-eu027 has been released. Major update with lots of changes, so no update via .sh file – you will have to re-flash the SD card to install.
Current Stratux 1.6r1-eu026 Framework version contains a GPS bug. When connecting Stratux to a T-Motion or T-Beam the web interface shows only 'GPS hardware: Serial port (not communicating)'. Here's how to fix it.
A new firmware version for Stratux Europe has been released by @b3nn0. You can download the latest version and find flashing instructions on how to install the firmware on an SD card.
I have seen the idea to support a physical switch to trigger the shutdown command on your Stratux FLARM, powered by a Raspberry PI 3 or 4, rather than just cutting the power which will most likely result in issues with the micro SD card.
The MagPi is the official Raspberry Pi magazine, and every single edition is available as a free PDF download. Here is a complete guide to downloading all issues, plus a look at some of the best editions for Stratux and aviation projects.