# Hardware **URL:** https://adsbx.discourse.group/c/hardware/7.md [Latest](https://adsbx.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://adsbx.discourse.group/categories.md) · [Tags](https://adsbx.discourse.group/tags.md) --- ## [Blue ADSBExchange SDR with external LNA](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/blue-adsbexchange-sdr-with-external-lna/1230)
**Author:** [@YetAnotherNerd](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/YetAnotherNerd)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2025, 5:29pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/blue-adsbexchange-sdr-with-external-lna/1230 "2025-10-31T17:29:02Z")
Hi, Explanation of context: I want to install one of those white 1090/978 antennas in my attic with an LNA (LaNA) about 6” away from it and run coax down to my room to receive ADSB signals with one of those blue Blue R… --- ## [ADS B Reciever Replacement](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/ads-b-reciever-replacement/1195)
**Author:** [@Bilson](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/Bilson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 3:04pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/ads-b-reciever-replacement/1195 "2025-08-15T15:04:38Z")
Since the ADSB Exchange Blue R820T2 RTL2832U, 0.5 PPM TCXO ADS-B SDR w/Amp and 1090 Mhz Filter is not available, what is the option for Raspberry Pi replacement? --- ## [Possible to use orange pi?](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/possible-to-use-orange-pi/1034)
**Author:** [@MReid13](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/MReid13)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 10:15am UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/possible-to-use-orange-pi/1034 "2025-05-05T10:15:50Z")
I’m looking to build a receiver to provide a feed to the site and was wondering if it is possible to use an orange pi as I have a couple of them currently looking for a home. I have seen them used for flightaware but I c… --- ## [Upgrading from 8.2 to 9.0 on Pi Zero](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/upgrading-from-8-2-to-9-0-on-pi-zero/1021)
**Author:** [@umbriel](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/umbriel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2025, 1:01pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/upgrading-from-8-2-to-9-0-on-pi-zero/1021 "2025-04-24T13:01:27Z")
Hello, I have running ADS-B exchange on Raspberry Pi Zero 2W. How can I upgrade from 8.2 to 9.0 without loosing all stats and settings? I prefer a remote upgrade because I have difficult access to the Pi. --- ## [How do I use an existing SDR with ADS-B](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/how-do-i-use-an-existing-sdr-with-ads-b/1011)
**Author:** [@rlramirez](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/rlramirez)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2025, 7:43pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/how-do-i-use-an-existing-sdr-with-ads-b/1011 "2025-04-15T19:43:29Z")
The ADSBExchange.com hardware runs very hot. Over time this has degraded the 1090 MHz receiver to the point where it only (poorly) works for 10 mins or so. I have several SDR units, but can I use one of them or do I need… --- ## [ADSBx on Raspberry Pi 1B](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/adsbx-on-raspberry-pi-1b/910)
**Author:** [@brusswayne](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/brusswayne)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2025, 1:05pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/adsbx-on-raspberry-pi-1b/910 "2025-03-09T13:05:35Z")
I wanted to know if my Raspberry Pi 1 Model B is compatible with ADSB-x because I tried installing it but it still gives problems during boot. There’s some chance? I only have that model… Thank you all in advance! --- ## [Do I need drivers for RTL-SDR V4?](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/do-i-need-drivers-for-rtl-sdr-v4/746)
**Author:** [@beerbarrel](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/beerbarrel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2024, 10:16pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/do-i-need-drivers-for-rtl-sdr-v4/746 "2024-11-20T22:16:05Z")
No aircraft show up on the tar1090 map at all. Im on a busy flight path into Atlanta. I can receive them ok on a Hack One RF with a small telescopic antenna. --- ## [I want to go hardwired](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/i-want-to-go-hardwired/665)
**Author:** [@w2wml](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/w2wml)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2024, 11:01am UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/i-want-to-go-hardwired/665 "2024-09-15T11:01:12Z")
Hello! I would like to disconnect my wifi on the rasberry pi and go hardwired. I am using the adsbexchange.local to change settings. I do not see anywhere to disconnect the wifi. Any ideas? Thanks, Bill --- ## [Adding 978Mhz to Current system](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/adding-978mhz-to-current-system/690)
**Author:** [@Bilson](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/Bilson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2024, 5:06pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/adding-978mhz-to-current-system/690 "2024-09-14T17:06:23Z")
I have built a Raspberry Pi v4 with PiAware v9.0.1 and ADSB Exchange Blue R820T2 RTL2832U SDR connected to an ADS-B1090MHz 978MHz Dual Band Antenna which has been feeding FlightAware, ADS-BExchange, and Flightradar24 for… --- ## [UPnP utility / command line](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/upnp-utility-command-line/625)
**Author:** [@hruskacha](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/hruskacha)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 10:31am UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/upnp-utility-command-line/625 "2024-08-05T10:31:49Z")
I just imaged ADSBx for Raspberry Pi 4B. I want to access the settings webpage remotely but I have no router access for port forwarding. I use a UPnP utility on my other systems to forward ports, but I am unsure how to u… --- ## [Feeder position setting](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/feeder-position-setting/505)
**Author:** [@patatwin](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/patatwin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2024, 9:05pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/feeder-position-setting/505 "2024-05-19T21:05:00Z")
Hi all ! I’m a feeder, for some years, with some fixed stations. Often working one remote, I’m considering building a lightweight and hardened unit, of course Raspberry Pi based. my question is, shall I set my feeder … --- ## [Raspberry Pi ADSB software question](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/raspberry-pi-adsb-software-question/81)
**Author:** [@mgbjones](https://adsbx.discourse.group/u/mgbjones)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 5:35pm UTC](https://adsbx.discourse.group/t/raspberry-pi-adsb-software-question/81 "2023-09-22T17:35:16Z")
Very new to the Raspberry Pi, Software and ADSB Exchange software. My question is it possible to boot the Raspberry Pi and still be able to run the Exchange software? I would like to have access to the Pi and the Exchan…