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Garmin SL-40 interface

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By vovo - 12/18/2021 4:09:31 PM

Today, I installed XCSoar on my tablet, because I think controlling of the radio via tablet is very convinient.
XCSoar has an implemention for this feature.
I like to use skydemon for when flying with a motor, but Xcsoar is capable of controlling the radio. So, currently I am unsure what to use.

If this feature was more known, I am sure everyone will like it.
The biggest issue is the complicated installation and configuration of the RS232 connection.
You will need a BT -> RS232 Adapter or something like that.

By mxb - 3/7/2018 9:52:50 PM

What about supporting (with appropriate devices) the Garmin SL-40 protocol, which is able to set frequency/memory of the radio getting the data form the GPS system?

I‌'ve tested this feature on seeral different acft, and I think it is an extremely interesting feature: one time you get acquainted to it, it's hard to come back to setup frequencies by hand (and sometimes also setting the wrong ones...)

N‌ot only Garmin system does support this feature: for example the Trig radios (made in UK...) may be driven  ‌‌‌in such way.

W‌hat do you think about?

R‌egards,

m‌xb‌‌‌
By Mikael - 8/7/2024 3:07:47 PM

Tim Dawson - 6/24/2024 11:24:20 AM
We are hoping to support this in our next major release. Is anyone on this thread interested in testing?


Yes, I am interested in testing it.
\Mikael
By Tim Dawson - 8/8/2024 9:18:20 AM

The next release is nearly out, so the testing phase is pretty much over. You're welcome to try the beta though, at our beta page.

By Mikael - 8/11/2024 7:45:38 PM

Tim Dawson - 8/8/2024 9:18:20 AM
The next release is nearly out, so the testing phase is pretty much over. You're welcome to try the beta though, at our beta page.

Tim,
I found this thread when googling for information of Bluetooth to aviation radio apps and hardware, since I just started a project making hardware and an app for this. (I use SD since 5 years though).

This project was inspired by the f.u.n.k.e. app with hardware suggestions.
It is ok but sort of limited and outdated. So my plan is to make modern hardware and a better app for transferring frequencies to aviation radios.

I run a small business in electronic design since many years. Have made electronics for all kinds of stuff, including for the Swedish air-force.

I will make sure that this hardware will also work with SD.

\Mikael
By Tim Dawson - 6/24/2024 11:24:20 AM

We are hoping to support this in our next major release. Is anyone on this thread interested in testing?