Autopilot + COM freq. over BT to RS232

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Autopilot + COM freq. over BT to RS232

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ALSL-Flyer	A ALSL-Flyer posted 12/19/2024 1:19:41 PM Post Details Share Post
A Group: Forum Members Posts: 12, Visits: 1	+x ALSL-Flyer - 12/18/2024 9:14:28 PM ..here you can see my approach. Thanks to Michael hints the Becker connector issue is now solved. This device is now ready for the test with the Becker Radio. The pre check was done with the female connector where I connected the Tx with the Rx pins. With this approach it was possible the HW-path until the Rx pin of the BT Module.One issue took some hours to solve. The BT-Modul need 3.3V signals and the RS322-TTL module delivers 5V signals. The BT Module stopped working... only after adapting to 3.3V by 2 resistors it worked. I will report about the results tomorrow... After activating the Tandem option in the Becker menue, it worked directly an absolutly perfekt with the Beta version of SD. Many thanks to SkyDemon..especially to TIM. Great Job!
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Michael Hoffmann	Michael Hoffmann posted 12/18/2024 9:26:38 PM Post Details Share Post
Group: Forum Members Posts: 43, Visits: 10	+x Michael Hoffmann - 12/17/2024 9:32:27 PM For those who don't want to tinker: https://www.ebay.de/itm/167179863849 Always only one sample on demand. When finished I will post another one here. For those who don't want to tinker ... next one is made: https://www.ebay.de/itm/167187827525 Always only one sample on demand. When finished I will post another one here.
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ALSL-Flyer	A ALSL-Flyer posted 12/18/2024 9:14:28 PM Post Details Share Post
A Group: Forum Members Posts: 12, Visits: 1	..here you can see my approach. Thanks to Michael hints the Becker connector issue is now solved. This device is now ready for the test with the Becker Radio. The pre check was done with the female connector where I connected the Tx with the Rx pins. With this approach it was possible the HW-path until the Rx pin of the BT Module.One issue took some hours to solve. The BT-Modul need 3.3V signals and the RS322-TTL module delivers 5V signals. The BT Module stopped working... only after adapting to 3.3V by 2 resistors it worked. I will report about the results tomorrow...
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Paul Milling	Paul Milling posted 12/18/2024 2:47:54 PM Post Details Share Post
Group: Forum Members Posts: 3, Visits: 29	Hi Tim Great that we can now send com frequency from the radio page in Skydemon. Would it also be possible to add functionality to be able to key a frequency in and send it to the radio. Say an additional selection within the radio menu which brings up a keypad similar to below?
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Michael Hoffmann	Michael Hoffmann posted 12/17/2024 9:32:27 PM Post Details Share Post
Group: Forum Members Posts: 43, Visits: 10	For those who don't want to tinker: https://www.ebay.de/itm/167179863849 Always only one sample on demand. When finished I will post another one here.
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ALSL-Flyer	A ALSL-Flyer posted 12/16/2024 9:56:53 PM Post Details Share Post
A Group: Forum Members Posts: 12, Visits: 1	+x Michael Hoffmann - 12/15/2024 9:16:39 PM +x ALSL-Flyer - 12/15/2024 8:50:32 PM +x Michael Hoffmann - 12/15/2024 7:38:39 PM +x Michael Hoffmann - 11/16/2024 6:03:54 PM Thanks to Tim there is now an Android beta with support of the Becker AR6201 protocol. https://www.skydemon.aero/start/beta.aspx Here is my solution to connect a BLE device to the Becker AR6201 radio: Bill of material: DSD TECH HM-10 Bluetooth 4.0 BLE iBeacon UART Modul mit 4 PIN Base Board für Arduino UNO R3 Mega 2560 Nano https://www.amazon.de/dp/B06WGZB2N4?ref_=ppx_hzod_title_dt_b_fed_asin_title_0_0 RS422 MAX490 Mutual Transfer Full-duplex TTL Bi-directional Signal Module DC 5V https://www.ebay.de/itm/266249894496 AMS1117 DC-DC Step Down Voltage Converter 6V - 12V to 5V https://www.ebay.de/itm/295478609251 Minifuse 125 mA https://www.reichelt.de/kleinstsicherung-superflink-125-ma-litt-0251-125mat-p242296.html?PROVID=2788&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsK2ruLbhiQMVS_B5BB0FRTUPEAQYASABEgIVXvD_BwE My BLE to AR620x housing Please contact me for STL-files, if needed. The schematic of the circuit is attached. Please note this is only for 12 V bus voltage, and ONLY for experimental use!!! Cheers! I have the next AR620x adapter ready. It looks like this is becoming a business model for some people... But you can make the adapter yourself as described above. If you don't know much about electronics, soldering and 3D printing, I'll do it for you. No large quantities, just one handmade piece at a time. The adapter fits directly onto the free connection of your Becker AR620x. All that is required is a power connection (+12 V, GND) - no further mechanical work. I guess 70-90 bugs is enough for one unit. Please note: THIS IS 12 V EXPERIMEMTAL ONLY! ... but will work like a charme... Cheers! Michael, this looks like a perfect solution! Great! You fixed the connector with the slider - could you please share the source for this slider? Amphenol Conec 165X11299XE You will need the slider, the spring and 4 of 6 screws. https://www.digikey.de/de/products/detail/amphenol-conec/165X11299XE/1017451?srsltid=AfmBOoqFji0EENN9MVwPm7CfNOq5eAT4pUIFHrqCrk8X-L_AZz48RMad Michael, thanks a lot, especially that you forwarded the exact type number was extremely helpful. At "Voelkner" we get the housing for less than 5€. Great!!
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Michael Hoffmann	Michael Hoffmann posted 12/15/2024 9:16:39 PM Post Details Share Post
Group: Forum Members Posts: 43, Visits: 10	+x ALSL-Flyer - 12/15/2024 8:50:32 PM +x Michael Hoffmann - 12/15/2024 7:38:39 PM +x Michael Hoffmann - 11/16/2024 6:03:54 PM Thanks to Tim there is now an Android beta with support of the Becker AR6201 protocol. https://www.skydemon.aero/start/beta.aspx Here is my solution to connect a BLE device to the Becker AR6201 radio: Bill of material: DSD TECH HM-10 Bluetooth 4.0 BLE iBeacon UART Modul mit 4 PIN Base Board für Arduino UNO R3 Mega 2560 Nano https://www.amazon.de/dp/B06WGZB2N4?ref_=ppx_hzod_title_dt_b_fed_asin_title_0_0 RS422 MAX490 Mutual Transfer Full-duplex TTL Bi-directional Signal Module DC 5V https://www.ebay.de/itm/266249894496 AMS1117 DC-DC Step Down Voltage Converter 6V - 12V to 5V https://www.ebay.de/itm/295478609251 Minifuse 125 mA https://www.reichelt.de/kleinstsicherung-superflink-125-ma-litt-0251-125mat-p242296.html?PROVID=2788&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsK2ruLbhiQMVS_B5BB0FRTUPEAQYASABEgIVXvD_BwE My BLE to AR620x housing Please contact me for STL-files, if needed. The schematic of the circuit is attached. Please note this is only for 12 V bus voltage, and ONLY for experimental use!!! Cheers! I have the next AR620x adapter ready. It looks like this is becoming a business model for some people... But you can make the adapter yourself as described above. If you don't know much about electronics, soldering and 3D printing, I'll do it for you. No large quantities, just one handmade piece at a time. The adapter fits directly onto the free connection of your Becker AR620x. All that is required is a power connection (+12 V, GND) - no further mechanical work. I guess 70-90 bugs is enough for one unit. Please note: THIS IS 12 V EXPERIMEMTAL ONLY! ... but will work like a charme... Cheers! Michael, this looks like a perfect solution! Great! You fixed the connector with the slider - could you please share the source for this slider? Amphenol Conec 165X11299XE You will need the slider, the spring and 4 of 6 screws. https://www.digikey.de/de/products/detail/amphenol-conec/165X11299XE/1017451?srsltid=AfmBOoqFji0EENN9MVwPm7CfNOq5eAT4pUIFHrqCrk8X-L_AZz48RMad
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ALSL-Flyer	A ALSL-Flyer posted 12/15/2024 8:50:32 PM Post Details Share Post
A Group: Forum Members Posts: 12, Visits: 1	+x Michael Hoffmann - 12/15/2024 7:38:39 PM +x Michael Hoffmann - 11/16/2024 6:03:54 PM Thanks to Tim there is now an Android beta with support of the Becker AR6201 protocol. https://www.skydemon.aero/start/beta.aspx Here is my solution to connect a BLE device to the Becker AR6201 radio: Bill of material: DSD TECH HM-10 Bluetooth 4.0 BLE iBeacon UART Modul mit 4 PIN Base Board für Arduino UNO R3 Mega 2560 Nano https://www.amazon.de/dp/B06WGZB2N4?ref_=ppx_hzod_title_dt_b_fed_asin_title_0_0 RS422 MAX490 Mutual Transfer Full-duplex TTL Bi-directional Signal Module DC 5V https://www.ebay.de/itm/266249894496 AMS1117 DC-DC Step Down Voltage Converter 6V - 12V to 5V https://www.ebay.de/itm/295478609251 Minifuse 125 mA https://www.reichelt.de/kleinstsicherung-superflink-125-ma-litt-0251-125mat-p242296.html?PROVID=2788&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsK2ruLbhiQMVS_B5BB0FRTUPEAQYASABEgIVXvD_BwE My BLE to AR620x housing Please contact me for STL-files, if needed. The schematic of the circuit is attached. Please note this is only for 12 V bus voltage, and ONLY for experimental use!!! Cheers! I have the next AR620x adapter ready. It looks like this is becoming a business model for some people... But you can make the adapter yourself as described above. If you don't know much about electronics, soldering and 3D printing, I'll do it for you. No large quantities, just one handmade piece at a time. The adapter fits directly onto the free connection of your Becker AR620x. All that is required is a power connection (+12 V, GND) - no further mechanical work. I guess 70-90 bugs is enough for one unit. Please note: THIS IS 12 V EXPERIMEMTAL ONLY! ... but will work like a charme... Cheers! Michael, this looks like a perfect solution! Great! You fixed the connector with the slider - could you please share the source for this slider?
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Michael Hoffmann	Michael Hoffmann posted 12/15/2024 7:38:39 PM Post Details Share Post
Group: Forum Members Posts: 43, Visits: 10	+x Michael Hoffmann - 11/16/2024 6:03:54 PM Thanks to Tim there is now an Android beta with support of the Becker AR6201 protocol. https://www.skydemon.aero/start/beta.aspx Here is my solution to connect a BLE device to the Becker AR6201 radio: Bill of material: DSD TECH HM-10 Bluetooth 4.0 BLE iBeacon UART Modul mit 4 PIN Base Board für Arduino UNO R3 Mega 2560 Nano https://www.amazon.de/dp/B06WGZB2N4?ref_=ppx_hzod_title_dt_b_fed_asin_title_0_0 RS422 MAX490 Mutual Transfer Full-duplex TTL Bi-directional Signal Module DC 5V https://www.ebay.de/itm/266249894496 AMS1117 DC-DC Step Down Voltage Converter 6V - 12V to 5V https://www.ebay.de/itm/295478609251 Minifuse 125 mA https://www.reichelt.de/kleinstsicherung-superflink-125-ma-litt-0251-125mat-p242296.html?PROVID=2788&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsK2ruLbhiQMVS_B5BB0FRTUPEAQYASABEgIVXvD_BwE My BLE to AR620x housing Please contact me for STL-files, if needed. The schematic of the circuit is attached. Please note this is only for 12 V bus voltage, and ONLY for experimental use!!! Cheers! I have the next AR620x adapter ready. It looks like this is becoming a business model for some people... But you can make the adapter yourself as described above. If you don't know much about electronics, soldering and 3D printing, I'll do it for you. No large quantities, just one handmade piece at a time. The adapter fits directly onto the free connection of your Becker AR620x. All that is required is a power connection (+12 V, GND) - no further mechanical work. I guess 70-90 bugs is enough for one unit. Please note: THIS IS 12 V EXPERIMEMTAL ONLY! ... but will work like a charme... Cheers!
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jekroth	j jekroth posted 12/6/2024 8:49:02 PM Post Details Share Post
j Group: Forum Members Posts: 14, Visits: 0	+x jekroth - 12/6/2024 8:46:26 PM +x Tim Dawson - 11/25/2024 3:51:01 PM Our new 4.0.1 version allows the TX part of the Bluetooth configuration to be connected to both a radio (so frequencies can be sent) and autopilot (so course data can be sent). In future, my goal is to allow the same Bluetooth device to also act as a GPS/traffic receiver through the RX part, but that cannot currently be done, you need two Bluetooth devices in this case. As Michael says, as soon as a device needs bidirectional communication - as the Becker radios do - this concept will not work. i got it working with android but not with iphone. is that what is fixed in the current beta is it possible to opt out of navaids in the radio tab.
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