Hi guys I'm sorry to bump this thread but I found a solution to my problem.

The error code I had still didn't exist wherever I searched, but my problem was solved after forcing the sms-encoding to "GSM" as suggested in this thread: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/21522794/atcmgs-returns-error/23071095#23071095

So the code used was:

AT+CSCS="GSM"

Hi guys

My latest project has me working with a RPi which needs GSM access to upload data from a remote location to a database. I have stumbled upon a few issues and I was hoping somebody may be able to provide insight.

- I have integrated the RPi with the GSM module. Using a serial comm medium with my computer and Hercules, I test the module with AT, where a reply of OK is received, showing cooperation. However, when trying to send an SMS, i receive the following error:
                      CME error: 765

I have searched the net for the source of this error, and have found nothing helpful.
I'm using AT+CSMP=17,167,0,16 and AT+CMGS="+27825577469"

Phoning my cellphone also did not work. I used the ATD function for that


- After confirming that the GSM definitely works, I need to send data to a database which I've created. I know in theory how this works, but I do not know how to actually implement it.

Thank you for your time, your help is much appreciated

I was able to use a few chart controls built into the VB environment. If anybody needs any help with a similar problem in the future, contact me and I shall provide my code and project

I'm not forced to use VB, but that's what I'm familiar with, because I still have to create a GUI and perform several other functions and interact with databases. If I use Python, I'll have to learn the language first

I had been a victim of the "FBI Warning, you have 3 days to pay an X amount" scam recently. I did know it was a scam soon after, but for those few moments when the warning came up, my heart pounded to my throat.


After I hysterically powered off the computer and did research, I found out someone had sent that, and it wasn't an automated download. How can I prevent future such scams, or being a target to such threats?

Hi guys,


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I used to have a folder on the desktop with a white background when I was a kid, and just change the icon to white. But I have no use for hidden folders now