<![CDATA[Cerbo GX memory full issue - and fix]]>I ran into a problem when trying to update the Saillogger plug-in inside SignalK which caused several days of head scratching and frustration until I emailed Ilker and he provided the solution. Wondering if I should do a full write up and put it in the FAQ section in case someone else runs into this?

The short story is that I have an older Cerbo GX I'm running SignalK and Saillogger on and it only has 1Gb data unlike the newer ones that have 4Gb. I wanted to update Saillogger to the latest 4.0.1 version but I could not due to the Cerbo memory being at 100% full (have to use SSH into the Cerbo to find this out). This was mostly my fault at leaving the SignalK server settings for "how many hourly log files to keep" at the default '24' instead of a much smaller # even though I had "keep only most recent data log files" set to 'on'.

I ended up having to entirely delete ServerK off the Cerbo and re-install. After reconfiguring everything again, all was well except for MarineTraffic not receiving data (it was working fine before the re-install of signalK) and I really wanted to keep my AIS station live with them and keep receiving my free enterprise upgrade.

Ilker messaged me back and told me to make sure and include in the AIS forwarder plug-in configuration 'nmea0183' along with the default 'nmea0183out' to the NMEA 0183 events box. As soon as I did this, I checked the logs on the AIS forwarder plug-in and it started transmitting AIS data again to MarineTraffic! My AIS station is finally back online. Thank you Ilker!

Feel free to ask any in depth details.

]]>https://community.saillogger.com/topic/96/cerbo-gx-memory-full-issue-and-fixRSS for NodeThu, 08 Oct 2026 13:15:33 GMTFri, 10 Jan 2025 20:40:49 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Cerbo GX memory full issue - and fix on Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:49:41 GMT]]>Mk2 is a good improvement over Mk1, it also has a galvanically isolated CAN port (only can0), which should be preferred to can1.

]]>https://community.saillogger.com/post/656https://community.saillogger.com/post/656Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:49:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cerbo GX memory full issue - and fix on Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:18:23 GMT]]>i have ended up replacing the Cerbo with a Cerbo Mk2. i was getting quite a few odd problems with the Mk1 version, the bluetooth tank and environmemtal sensors kept disappearing and could no longer control the Multiplus state from the Cerbo ! also if i turned off intruments it seemed Signal K wouldn't see the data when i turned them back on. so now replaced with a Cerbo Mk2 and all the problems have gone, Signal K much faster, bluetooth funtioning correctly and can control Multiplus. i don't know what the difference is between Mk1 and Mk2 but it seems significantly better. i now want to add some Shelly devices.

]]>https://community.saillogger.com/post/655https://community.saillogger.com/post/655Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:18:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cerbo GX memory full issue - and fix on Tue, 12 May 2026 13:14:56 GMT]]>@upstart I'll have to recheck what I set this at next time I get to my boat. Will let you know.
As far as the SD card, I haven't found adding it to help much so doubt the logs are written to it. Not sure how to unload processes or data to it so as to unburden load on the main memory.

]]>https://community.saillogger.com/post/630https://community.saillogger.com/post/630Tue, 12 May 2026 13:14:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cerbo GX memory full issue - and fix on Mon, 11 May 2026 16:13:36 GMT]]>@upstart are you logging data connections? Make sure it is not checked in as those logs can grow very fast. Saillogger is efficient with its storage and won't need those log files.

]]>https://community.saillogger.com/post/629https://community.saillogger.com/post/629Mon, 11 May 2026 16:13:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cerbo GX memory full issue - and fix on Mon, 11 May 2026 10:46:57 GMT]]>@mlee390 i recently had a similar problem with the Cerbo indicating the partition was full. what value did you change the hourly log files to ? do we actually need to hourly log files ?
i have also added a SD card , its not clear from some of the victron comments if the log files etc use the SD card.

]]>https://community.saillogger.com/post/628https://community.saillogger.com/post/628Mon, 11 May 2026 10:46:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Cerbo GX memory full issue - and fix on Sat, 11 Jan 2025 13:53:34 GMT]]>I'm very glad to hear that we could help and that your issue with MarineTraffic has been resolved! Re-installing SignalK on the Cerbo GX can indeed come in handy when the installation becomes unstable, and several other users have found this approach helpful.

Your idea to create step-by-step instructions is excellent. Please post them here, and we can update our FAQ to include a reference. We're also considering developing a video tutorial for your Youtube Channel that walks through the re-installation process, along with some additional tips to enhance the user experience on the Cerbo GX.

-Ilker

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