# Flotilla **URL:** https://forums.pimoroni.com/c/flotilla/7.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forums.pimoroni.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.pimoroni.com/categories.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Weather module: units?](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/weather-module-units/2880)
**Author:** [@ucb](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/ucb)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2016, 6:52pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/weather-module-units/2880 "2016-08-22T18:52:23Z")
My weather module reports 10072 right now for pressure. In what unit is this value? According to https://gadgetoid.gitbooks.io/flotilla-protocol/content/weather.html this is Pascals, which if I convert to hPa, yields abo… --- ## [Plugging new modules in](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/plugging-new-modules-in/2884)
**Author:** [@ucb](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/ucb)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2016, 7:25pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/plugging-new-modules-in/2884 "2016-08-20T19:25:01Z")
Can I just plug modules in and out with the dock plugged in? The reason I ask is that I plugged in the light module (with the weather module already plugged in), and ran into this: https://gist.github.com/ulises/16fc47… --- ## [Flotilla - Unofficial getting started guide](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/flotilla-unofficial-getting-started-guide/1498)
**Author:** [@RogueM](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/RogueM)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2016, 10:22am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/flotilla-unofficial-getting-started-guide/1498 "2016-08-18T10:22:06Z")
Like many, I am marvelling at the nautical goodness that Pimoroni has recently shipped across the seven seas. Tinker Bell may even have put some pixel dust in your stockings... So... you're on the starting block but mi… --- ## [Client hangs](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/client-hangs/2873)
**Author:** [@ucb](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/ucb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2016, 10:17am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/client-hangs/2873 "2016-08-18T10:17:34Z")
Hi, I'm running a simple script that creates a new client, gets the temperature/pressure, prints them out, and exists (with a client.close() call). This script is run every minute. After a few hours, the script han… --- ## [Flotilla projects feedback](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/flotilla-projects-feedback/2801)
**Author:** [@tenpn](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/tenpn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2016, 10:35pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/flotilla-projects-feedback/2801 "2016-08-15T22:35:06Z")
My daughter (5) and I are enjoying the projects in the mega treasure chest, but we do have some feedback: the card for the nightlight was particularly hard to slot into the white stand plate. The slots could be many m… --- ## [IRC channel](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/irc-channel/2864)
**Author:** [@ucb](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/ucb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2016, 8:27pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/irc-channel/2864 "2016-08-14T20:27:18Z")
Is there an IRC channel for flotilla users/devs? --- ## [Dock Name & Weather Sensor (2 questions)](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/dock-name-weather-sensor-2-questions/2847)
**Author:** [@Ikoth](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/Ikoth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2016, 2:07pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/dock-name-weather-sensor-2-questions/2847 "2016-08-12T14:07:02Z")
Hi all, I love the Flotilla stuff. Fabulous idea, although I have to say the documentation is a little scant. My two questions are: How do I give my dock a name? The Weather sensor reports temp & pressure values … --- ## [What's the "latch" operation in rockpool?](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/whats-the-latch-operation-in-rockpool/2780)
**Author:** [@tenpn](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/tenpn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2016, 1:13pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/whats-the-latch-operation-in-rockpool/2780 "2016-08-06T13:13:24Z")
I've had a play with it merging a slider and a clock input, but couldn't see rhyme or reason in the output. Any ideas? --- ## [Sound output for synth cookbook on a Raspberry PI](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/sound-output-for-synth-cookbook-on-a-raspberry-pi/2781)
**Author:** [@rbnman](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/rbnman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2016, 9:15am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/sound-output-for-synth-cookbook-on-a-raspberry-pi/2781 "2016-08-04T09:15:14Z")
I have installed the latest flotilla release and firmware from your site on a vanilla 2016-05-27-raspbian-jessie.img, and I can fire up rockpool and get the cookbook examples running OK. However with the Synth module I a… --- ## [My first groove with Flotilla SynthCookbook](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/my-first-groove-with-flotilla-synthcookbook/2782)
**Author:** [@rbnman](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/rbnman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2016, 9:03am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/my-first-groove-with-flotilla-synthcookbook/2782 "2016-08-04T09:03:43Z")
Having got my Pi3 workng with the cookbook synth (using the Chromium webbrowser) see http://forums.pimoroni.com/t/sound-output-for-synth-cookbook-on-a-raspberry-pi/2781/2 and had a brief play, I recorded my first "perf… --- ## [When is flotilla available for buying](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/when-is-flotilla-available-for-buying/1837)
**Author:** [@rodulforg](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/rodulforg)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2016, 4:56pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/when-is-flotilla-available-for-buying/1837 "2016-08-02T16:56:18Z")
Since I got one of the basic kits, I was wondering, when we will be able to buy more sensors, dock, etc.? Greetings, Rod --- ## [Unable to interract with the Dock](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/unable-to-interract-with-the-dock/2623)
**Author:** [@Bill787](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/Bill787)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2016, 6:01pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/unable-to-interract-with-the-dock/2623 "2016-08-01T18:01:47Z")
I'm using a Raspberry Pi 2B with the latest OS. Some times when using Rockpool the dock is not found, sometimes it is. When it is it is unnamed (because I have not done it yet) how do I do that? Also under the dock it sa… --- ## [Flotilla "ShipShape" Update: Dip in and try the pre-release ( NEW: Updated Python API )](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/flotilla-shipshape-update-dip-in-and-try-the-pre-release-new-updated-python-api/1674)
**Author:** [@gadgetoid](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/gadgetoid)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2016, 7:33am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/flotilla-shipshape-update-dip-in-and-try-the-pre-release-new-updated-python-api/1674 "2016-07-16T07:33:53Z")
Flotilla ShipShape Pre-release update Flotilla "ShipShape" is edging closer to launch, so it's time for anyone with time, patience and an adventurous spirit to dive onboard and try it out. You can try it out by grabb… --- ## [Setting speed of Motor module in python library](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/setting-speed-of-motor-module-in-python-library/2656)
**Author:** [@bobby500](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/bobby500)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2016, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/setting-speed-of-motor-module-in-python-library/2656 "2016-07-14T13:30:26Z")
Which function do i use to set the speed of the motor module in flotilla? what is the range? -10 to 10 or -100 to 100 Thanks in advance --- ## [Flotilla measurements or files for 3D printing](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/flotilla-measurements-or-files-for-3d-printing/2646)
**Author:** [@rodulforg](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/rodulforg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2016, 5:05pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/flotilla-measurements-or-files-for-3d-printing/2646 "2016-07-12T17:05:21Z")
Does anyone has digital files with 3D models of Flotilla Kit? I want to send it to a friend that will design a holder for my Flotilla dock and Rainbow. Otherwise if you have the physical specs will also work I guess. G… --- ## [Cannot connect to the dock!](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/cannot-connect-to-the-dock/2628)
**Author:** [@njwrigley](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/njwrigley)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2016, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/cannot-connect-to-the-dock/2628 "2016-07-11T19:40:11Z")
Hi there, I have a Mega Treasure Chest, which I've not used until today, even though I got this via the Kickstarter campaign! I have the latest Raspbian (downloaded 9.7.16 with updates and upgrades). I used http://fl… --- ## [What port does Rockpool Use/Will it work with OctoPrint](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/what-port-does-rockpool-use-will-it-work-with-octoprint/2616)
**Author:** [@bobby500](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/bobby500)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2016, 5:02pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/what-port-does-rockpool-use-will-it-work-with-octoprint/2616 "2016-07-05T17:02:55Z")
Can I install Rockpool on my Pi that has the OctoPrint image? Will OctoPrint AND Rockpool work at the same time? If not, how do I change the port that Rockpool uses? I want to be able to 3D print stuff while my kids use … --- ## [Flotilla project seems to have stalled](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/flotilla-project-seems-to-have-stalled/2171)
**Author:** [@pbutterworth](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/pbutterworth)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2016, 4:48pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/flotilla-project-seems-to-have-stalled/2171 "2016-06-24T16:48:58Z")
Guys, There's been nothing new on Flotilla for quite a while now. Despite twitter promises for an update last week. The cookbooks don't exist, Shipshape has been close to release for many weeks now, and the current R… --- ## ["Recovered from over-current" and other oddities](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/recovered-from-over-current-and-other-oddities/2369)
**Author:** [@offmessage](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/offmessage)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2016, 2:43pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/recovered-from-over-current-and-other-oddities/2369 "2016-05-17T14:43:37Z")
Hi everyone Is anyone else seeing "# recovered from over-current" returned by their flotilla? It seems to be when I have my Rainbow plugged in. I'm using the Flotilla plugged in to an Ubuntu laptop rather than a RPi, a… --- ## [Robot!](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/robot/1646)
**Author:** [@IAmAMonkey](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/IAmAMonkey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2016, 12:13am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/robot/1646 "2016-03-25T00:13:39Z")
After building the robot Update 47 a few nights ago we've now mastered on getting our little beauty to follow a line - which is very exciting! Why is the matrix attached though? We've had the alphabet flashing as it move… --- ## [Changing frequency of sine wave](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/changing-frequency-of-sine-wave/2100)
**Author:** [@windy54](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/windy54)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2016, 10:05pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/changing-frequency-of-sine-wave/2100 "2016-05-10T22:05:53Z")
I am sure on one of the bilge tank videos I have seen the sine wave frequency changed. How do you do it? I have updated my operating system and down loaded the latest version of rock pool but can't see how to do it. … --- ## [Raspberry Pi (1) won't boot after installing Flotilla](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/raspberry-pi-1-wont-boot-after-installing-flotilla/2240)
**Author:** [@rhysmonkey](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/rhysmonkey)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2016, 9:28am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/raspberry-pi-1-wont-boot-after-installing-flotilla/2240 "2016-04-17T09:28:31Z")
Hi, I tried today to have a tinker with the Flotilla modules for the first time. I have a Raspberry Pi 1 (I know the 'Setting up the Dock' instructions that are inside the box say that it works best with Raspberry Pi 2… --- ## [Light sensor values](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/light-sensor-values/2142)
**Author:** [@matschundbrei](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/matschundbrei)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2016, 5:49pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/light-sensor-values/2142 "2016-03-29T17:49:39Z")
Hi there (and happy Eastern), I'd like to know more detail about what values the light sensor emits. I'm seeing values ranging from 0 (lights off) to about 100 (lights on) to literally OVER 9000 (when I force-feed th… --- ## [Detailed Documentation?](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/detailed-documentation/2126)
**Author:** [@rohit](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/rohit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2016, 8:50am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/detailed-documentation/2126 "2016-03-23T08:50:54Z")
Hi, Is there a place where one can find detailed documentation on the various inputs and the outputs? Thanks Rohit --- ## [Strange Barometer behaviour](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/strange-barometer-behaviour/2049)
**Author:** [@rc10b](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/rc10b)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2016, 3:50pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/strange-barometer-behaviour/2049 "2016-03-22T15:50:22Z")
I’m using Python3 in Shipshape to access the Weather module’s Temperature and Barometer values but I can’t understand the Barometer’s pressure values. How do I convert the values to hPa ? Also the chart below shows that… --- ## [First project with Rockpool and Flotilla](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/first-project-with-rockpool-and-flotilla/2082)
**Author:** [@aspectcarl](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/aspectcarl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2016, 9:23pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/first-project-with-rockpool-and-flotilla/2082 "2016-03-16T21:23:44Z")
Scratched my head for a while thinking about a first simple project to try out on my daughter’s flotilla and new Pi3. Took a couple of goes to work out how to change to the output from the touch sensor into a sensor num… --- ## [Where are the cookbook recipes?](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/where-are-the-cookbook-recipes/1976)
**Author:** [@lionrock](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/lionrock)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2016, 7:12pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/where-are-the-cookbook-recipes/1976 "2016-03-15T19:12:09Z")
My son and I just completed assembly of the line following robot, following the video instructions (great video - easy to follow!). The video mentioned a follow up video to explain the software side of the project but I … --- ## [Flotilla buggy controlled with motion module using Sniff](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/flotilla-buggy-controlled-with-motion-module-using-sniff/2023)
**Author:** [@rbnman](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/rbnman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2016, 1:27pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/flotilla-buggy-controlled-with-motion-module-using-sniff/2023 "2016-03-12T13:27:42Z")
Having got the code for the motion module working in sniff, I have developed a program to control the buggy using this module to monitor the heading. The video shows the system in operation. YouTube video of the buggy i… --- ## [Sniff Release with Full(almost) Flotilla Support](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/sniff-release-with-full-almost-flotilla-support/1981)
**Author:** [@sniffCode](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/sniffCode)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2016, 5:19pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/sniff-release-with-full-almost-flotilla-support/1981 "2016-03-10T17:19:19Z")
I just uploaded Sniff 25 http://www.sniff.org.uk/2016/03/release-25-soul-silver-release.html It supports all of the Flotilla modules except Motion (its a bit tricky!) which we'll get to soon. Runs on Pi, Mac, Linux and W… --- ## [Colour module on python](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/colour-module-on-python/1907)
**Author:** [@itzco](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/itzco)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2016, 9:24am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/colour-module-on-python/1907 "2016-03-04T09:24:54Z")
I just forked your python module to enable the colour module and sent you a pull request. On the help side, I don't really get the clear result. What would be the acceptable range of clear? And what would be the use of… [Previous page](https://forums.pimoroni.com/c/flotilla/7.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.pimoroni.com/c/flotilla/7.md?page=3)