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

[admin]

IMPORTANT NOTE: This issue has been resolved in Saillogger Signal K plugin version 4.2.1. In collaboration with Victron, we identified the root cause and fixed it by rebuilding the dependency. Please install Signal K Saillogger plugin version 4.2.1 or later.

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The latest Victron Venus OS release (v3.62) misses a critical package that prevents the Saillogger plugin from installing in Signal K (see attached screenshot).

We’re working with Victron on a fix. In the meantime, please use one of these workarounds:

1. If you haven’t upgraded yet: hold off on updating to v3.62 until the issue is resolved. We’ll post an update as soon as a fix is available.
2. If you’re already on v3.62: downgrade to a previous version. On the Victron GX display go to Settings → Firmware → Stored Backup Firmware and choose an older release.
3. If downgrading isn’t possible: install the missing package via SSH:
3.1 Enable SSH access by following these instructions and ssh to your Victron GX device using a terminal.
3.2 Run /opt/victronenergy/swupdate-scripts/remount-rw.sh to remount the filesystem read-write.
3.3 Execute opkg update, then opkg install python3-pip
3.4 Exit the terminal and install the Saillogger plugin normally.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank @Gerler for identifying the workaround in step 3.

This post will be updated once the fix is released in Venus OS.