Hello! I’m exploring using starnote in a remote and disconnected application where there will be no wi-fi or cell service. The docs say that upon restart a sync is required. Is there a way around this? The device will not be physically accessible once it is deployed. It will be solar powered and the loss of power is a definite possibility.
Hi @lgreenlee and welcome to the Blues community!
In short, no, there is no way around that requirement. However, let me give you a little more context. Notecard and Starnote were designed to be left powered-on indefinitely (hence the incredibly low power draw when they are idle…to the tune of ~8-18uA!). I would make sure your design includes a battery that is large enough where power is always available for both Notecard and Starnote even when solar is absent for extended periods (and use our hub.sync voltage variable behaviors to make sure that you aren’t syncing too frequently when voltage gets lower).
Thanks,
Rob
Hi Rob,
Thanks for the reply! Is there any plan to change the requirement, or allow the sync to happen over satellite? I do understand what you are saying but too often I have dealt with things that need a reboot, even if the power supply issues are mitigated.
Thanks!
Logan
Hi @lgreenlee ,
I hear what you are saying, but that’s not likely to change. Starnote was designed as a fallback connectivity option, not primary, in order to balance connectivity with cost (hence its reliance on a companion Notecard). Also I can assure you that Notecard was designed from day one to run uninterrupted and powered-on.
Rob