Lee Logan
Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 86
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 Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 4:34 pm Post subject: AeroElectric-List Digest: 13 Msgs - 10/19/06 |
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"I believe the problem with your comparison is that the GXM 30 outputs
encoded information and is only compatible with certain Garmin
navigator GPSes. Your "mini-computer" will not know what to do with
the signals unless you write software to take the data and display
it. So you need the WX Worx, which does that translation for you
into a format compatible with a Windows computer.
What computer are you using, and have you tested it for interference
with your COM radios on all channels? I ask, because I'm going down
that same road with an 8" Lilliput display and an Epia single-board computer.
Dave Morris"
Dave:
Sorry to hear the GMX 30 is not what I need; I thought it sounded too good to be true! I'm assuming the Garmin 300XL is not one of the "compatible" Garmin receivers, but as yet I've been unable to find a list of those that are supposed to work with the GMX---the 396/496 etc, I suspect is about it.
I am using a Logic Supply VIA EPIA Mini-ITX mainboard with a ruggedized 20G hard drive and a Phylon 8" LCD display all on 12v. I'm running AnywhereMap software on Windows XP with an inexpensive dash mount GPS. The system seems stable and runs fast with no delays in software functions. Seems to work well in my car and in the air in a friends Piper Arrow. I wasn't along for the test flight so I can't speak to any radio interference, but my friend didn't mention any difficulties. I'll check with him and see if he noted anything unusual. I'm now trying to tie in a color bullet camera to the system. It will connect directly to the Phylon so real time video is no problem, but I'd like to use the Mini to record video as well. Haven't worked that out yet but I believe a video card and software will allow saving video to the hard drive. Don't know yet if the Mini has enough computational power to handle both the nav and video record functions simultaneously without dropping one or the other. Any ideas about that?
P.S. The Phylon 8" display is very nice but apparently has been discontinued. Logic Supply still sells the Phylon 7" display, however.
Regards,
Lee...
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