FIXED: Saillogger plugin fails to install on Venus OS v3.62

[wrwakefield]

@admin

I am happy to report back that everything is now working as it should [SignalK, etc.] after performing a Victron ‘factory reset’ on my Cerbo GX Mk2 running Venus 3.62.

19. Reset to factory defaults and Venus OS reinstall

(www.victronenergy.com)

Saillogger is now upgraded to 4.2.1 [~45min install time] and I was able to install the derived-data plug in as well. [Now that I have derived the required value for true wind direction, I can add to Windy’s collection of Wx data.]

I have no doubt that I would have accomplished the same [SignalK] results following your suggestion of SSH deleting the SignalK config file, but decided to use Victron’s full reset to rule out any other lurking issues that I hadn’t noticed. [After all, I hadn’t done anything with SignalK myself, but somehow the original install had issues.]

I look forward to leveraging SignalK on my boat; inspired in no small part by your excellent example of what can be accomplished.

Thank you for all of your guidance.

Warm regards, Bill

SV Denali Rose

[Andrea]

@wrwakefield I had no doubts that everything would be fine. These guys at Saillogger are very concrete and good. Hurray!

[SV_Atlas]

Hello!

I am on Venus 3.4. I tried to update Saillogger, it failed, and am now unable to even install it on SignalK. Is the only solution resetting to factory defaults on Venus/Cerbo GX or upgrading the firmware to 3.63?

[admin]

Hi @SV_Atlas, a factory reset should be the last resort. First, try a clean install of Signal K—step‑by‑step instructions are in this post: https://community.saillogger.com/topic/111/new-install-wont-start/2?_=1753236272577

Let us know if that doesn’t resolve the issue or if you need help with any of the steps

[SV_Atlas]

Thank you. Would installing Venus 3.63 do a clean install of Signal K as well or must I gain root access? I’m not afraid to do a clean install of Signal K, but I’m leery of it! Perhaps installing the new Venus OS might be easier?

[admin]

Hi Brian, replied over e-mail but I suspect Venus 3.63 upgrade will not help as Signal K configuration is persisted across upgrades. There is no harm to try though.