SIM card setup process

[paulius]

Hi,

I would like to know if there is a way to power Autopi with power bank or my laptop and configure APN settings for the SIM card from home?

[Pravin]

Hi,

yesterday I learned that you can power on the autopi dongle from home by sending an sms to the number associated with the sim installed in the dongle.
Assuming you first configured APN settings and performed initial configuration.

Best regards,
Pravin

[paulius]

Thanks for the answer, but I am interested to know if I can setup autopi dongle at home before taking it to the car.

[Pravin]

I’m sorry, stil a noob for that matter

[Peter]

Hi @paulius,

Yes thats indeed possible. See this guide:

Using the AutoPi with an external power supply (LAB)

The device you have is pre-configured to work directly in your car. When working it in a lab environement you may need to supply the AutoPi with a controlled power supply. Tthere is a couple of things you should be aware of, before connecting you device: Always power your AutoPi from the OBD connector. Dont use the power inputs on the Raspberry Pi. This makes some of the function on the AutoPi not function correctly and could potentially damage your AutoPi device. The AutoPi has a number …

best
Peter

[paulius]

I wish I saw this OBD-II Power Cable before making a purchase. Any suggestion where to purchase
the power supply that is compatible with this cable?

[Peter]

Hi @paulius

Any DC power supply should do. The cable has a DC connector in one end.

best
Peter

[Jizobizo]

I dont know if im late to the party or not but to inform anyone else looking, you should use a 5-5.1V DC with at least 3 amps. the device wont use all 3 amps, just what it needs. I have been working with raspberry Pi for a while now and this is a great platform. I have the telemetrics kit and I set it up before it went in my car.