# Notecarrier Pi

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## [About the Notecarrier Pi category](https://discuss.blues.com/t/about-the-notecarrier-pi-category/20)

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**Author:** [@bsatrom](https://discuss.blues.com/u/bsatrom)\
**Replies:** 0

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Use this category for discussions and questions about the Notecarrier Pi.

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## [Pi Zero 2W + Notecarrier-Pi HAT — Failed to reset Notecard on Raspbian Trixie](https://discuss.blues.com/t/pi-zero-2w-notecarrier-pi-hat-failed-to-reset-notecard-on-raspbian-trixie/3549)

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**Author:** [@marcus\_nerdicus](https://discuss.blues.com/u/marcus_nerdicus)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 4:08pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/pi-zero-2w-notecarrier-pi-hat-failed-to-reset-notecard-on-raspbian-trixie/3549 "2026-05-12T16:08:31Z")

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SKU: NOTE-WBNAN OS: Raspbian Trixie 32-bit here are the All settings in our firmware/config.txt based on our debugging searches. \[all\] enable\_uart=0 dtoverlay=imx219 dtoverlay=disable-bt dtparam=i2c\_arm=on,i2c…

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## [Raspberry Pi 5 Notecard Cellular Connection](https://discuss.blues.com/t/raspberry-pi-5-notecard-cellular-connection/3091)

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**Author:** [@David3](https://discuss.blues.com/u/David3)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 11, 2025, 5:27pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/raspberry-pi-5-notecard-cellular-connection/3091 "2025-06-11T17:27:47Z")

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I have a working trash detection program, and Wi-Fi on my Notecard works fine with the raspberry Pi 5 and Notecard. I simply cannot get it connected to cellular and to keep a connection. Please help! And yes I do have a …

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## [External GPS Module Stuck on GPS waiting to start {gps-starting} {gps-active}](https://discuss.blues.com/t/external-gps-module-stuck-on-gps-waiting-to-start-gps-starting-gps-active/2952)

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**Author:** [@vickylry](https://discuss.blues.com/u/vickylry)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 10:25pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/external-gps-module-stuck-on-gps-waiting-to-start-gps-starting-gps-active/2952 "2025-03-28T22:25:34Z")

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Hi! I’m following this guide to add an external GPS module to Blues board so that I can run cellular and gps both in continuous mode. Attached is my code. port = I2C("/dev/i2c-1") card = notecard.OpenI2C(port, 0, 0, de…

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## [I2C timing out error after hub.sync](https://discuss.blues.com/t/i2c-timing-out-error-after-hub-sync/2360)

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**Author:** [@barneymc](https://discuss.blues.com/u/barneymc)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2024, 6:32pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/i2c-timing-out-error-after-hub-sync/2360 "2024-10-08T18:32:36Z")

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I have an issue with connections to NoteHub - relatively recently, in the last few days. Running on RaspPi 4 running Debian 12 (bookworm). Running node-red v4.0.3, node v 20.18.0 - so pretty recent base layer. Prior to …

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## [QOL suggestion for Notecarrier Pi Hat](https://discuss.blues.com/t/qol-suggestion-for-notecarrier-pi-hat/1991)

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**Author:** [@draeman](https://discuss.blues.com/u/draeman)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2024, 5:45pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/qol-suggestion-for-notecarrier-pi-hat/1991 "2024-02-27T17:45:50Z")

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Small QOL request for a future rev of the Notecarrier Pi Hat : a resistor population option to change the ATTN signal to an alternate GPIO mapping. I’d like to use the ATTN feature on a system I’m currently building, but…

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## [Beaglegone and notecard?](https://discuss.blues.com/t/beaglegone-and-notecard/1367)

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**Author:** [@Francois](https://discuss.blues.com/u/Francois)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2023, 2:25pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/beaglegone-and-notecard/1367 "2023-04-13T14:25:31Z")

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With Raspberry Pi remaining unobtainable and availability pushed continuously forward, BeagleBone Black comes to mind as an alternative. Runs the same Debian, same Blues code will run. And best of all, available now in…

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## [Not getting \_track.qo notes after initial satellite fix](https://discuss.blues.com/t/not-getting-track-qo-notes-after-initial-satellite-fix/1145)

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**Author:** [@jlutzwpi](https://discuss.blues.com/u/jlutzwpi)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2023, 10:21pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/not-getting-track-qo-notes-after-initial-satellite-fix/1145 "2023-01-02T22:21:52Z")

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Hello all, hoping you can help me try to figure out an issue that is puzzling me. I am running a notecard with the latest firmware (3.5.2) with a Raspberry Pi HAT on a Raspberry Pi 4. I am trying to do an asset trackin…

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## [External Sim Card on NoteCarrier](https://discuss.blues.com/t/external-sim-card-on-notecarrier/169)

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**Author:** [@AlbertK](https://discuss.blues.com/u/AlbertK)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [December 10, 2021, 1:51am UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/external-sim-card-on-notecarrier/169 "2021-12-10T01:51:30Z")

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Hi, The NoteCard and NoteCarrier looks very interesting with the ability to use external Sim Card. I have the following Questions: Does the Sim Card supports 4G or 3G network? Does the notecard still use the same end…

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## [How to determine which communication mode I am using (LTE-M, NB-IoT, or Cat-1)?](https://discuss.blues.com/t/how-to-determine-which-communication-mode-i-am-using-lte-m-nb-iot-or-cat-1/460)

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**Author:** [@JimC](https://discuss.blues.com/u/JimC)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2021, 2:10pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/how-to-determine-which-communication-mode-i-am-using-lte-m-nb-iot-or-cat-1/460 "2021-10-14T14:10:53Z")

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Wondering how I can figure out which mode I am using?

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## [Not able to communicate with Notecard on RPi using Python serial interface](https://discuss.blues.com/t/not-able-to-communicate-with-notecard-on-rpi-using-python-serial-interface/294)

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**Author:** [@dproffer](https://discuss.blues.com/u/dproffer)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2021, 5:47pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/not-able-to-communicate-with-notecard-on-rpi-using-python-serial-interface/294 "2021-06-14T17:47:47Z")

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I’m not understanding the serial interface to the Notecard on Raspberry Pi with Pi Carrier. Expanding on this basic question I have, what is the relationship between the Notecard’s serial interface via the 40 pin I/O co…

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## [Can I use the Notecard to turn my Raspberry Pi on and off?](https://discuss.blues.com/t/can-i-use-the-notecard-to-turn-my-raspberry-pi-on-and-off/220)

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**Author:** [@gwolff](https://discuss.blues.com/u/gwolff)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2021, 9:46am UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/can-i-use-the-notecard-to-turn-my-raspberry-pi-on-and-off/220 "2021-04-29T09:46:44Z")

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I would like to have the ability to remotely control the power to my Raspberry Pi. Is this possible? Can I do it using the Notecarrier Pi

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## [Pi 4 Power warning](https://discuss.blues.com/t/pi-4-power-warning/70)

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**Author:** [@acsarnaik](https://discuss.blues.com/u/acsarnaik)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [December 19, 2020, 1:44am UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/pi-4-power-warning/70 "2020-12-19T01:44:58Z")

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I am using a Pi hat with wide band Notecard on a Pi 4 with a 3Amp power supply. I am still getting warning message about the power supply. What is the minimum power that is required please.
