Hi,
Please see my comments below.
Paul Remde
Cumulus Soaring, Inc.
"Mottley" wrote in message
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On Feb 5, 11:08 pm, Richard wrote:
The new Naviter Oudie PNA device with preinstalled See You Mobile for
PNA scheduled be available in April.
To preorder see
http://www.craggyaero.com/oudie.htm
$650 includes See You Mobile PNA
Richardwww.craggyaero.com
Hi
Could we get some more precise details on the Hardware ports on the
Unit?
- It has a microSD card slot and a miniUSB port. The miniUSB port also
supports RS-232 data and 5V power input. The unit is supplied with a cable
with a built-in 12V to 5V power converter and RS-232 voltage level
converter. I am not certain yet that the cable includes the RS-232 voltage
level converter, but I believe it does. I have sent a note to Naviter
asking for clarification. The iPAQ 310 also requires a RS-232 voltage level
converter to convert the "standard" RS-232 voltage levels down to "3.3V
RS-232". For the iPAQ 310 I supply Goddard cables with an inline RS-232
voltage level converter. I believe that feature is built into the Oudie's
power/data cable.
which port for power input?
- The miniUSB connector
which port for RS232 communication?
- see note above
Is there a single cable to connect to 302 for power and data?
- I'm not certain on this yet, but I believe the unit's power/data cable
includes both a 12V to 5V power converter and RS-232 signal level converter.
Therefore it may not be possible for the 302 to power the Oudie using the
302's 5V power output. I will make adapter cables available for connecting
the Oudie to most any soaring instrument. My guess is that power/data
adapter cables for the 302 will include a DB-9 connector for connection to
data from the 302 and power leads for connection to 12V power from the
glider battery. However, it may be possible for us to supply cables similar
to the cables we make for the iPAQ 310 which include an inline RS-232
voltage level converter and pass 5V from the 302 to the Oudie. We will know
more on that soon.
will varios which have 5v output (like302) be sufficent to drive the
unit?
- see the note above. A separate 12V power input may be needed. I will
know more about this very soon.
Will the unit also have Connect Me installed and will it work through
the RS232 connection or only Bluetooth?
- My guess is that ConnectMe will be installed and it will definitely work
over RS-232.
What is the screen brightness, is it backlight and is it
transflective??
- It uses the same screen technology as recent PDAs and PNAs such as the
iPAQ 310 and iPAQ 210. At the SSA Convention everyone was convinced that
the Oudie was a bit brighter than my iPAQ 310 and much brighter than my iPAQ
hx4700. However, my hx4700 is someone old so the backlight is much dimmer
than it was when new. In previous tests at my home I found that the Bendix
King AV8OR was brighter than the iPAQ 310. I didn't have an AV8OR at the
SSA Convention so I couldn't compare it with the Oudie. My best guess is
that the Oudie will be very similar in brightness with the AV8OR. Don't
expect it to be nearly as bright as a ClearNav or Ultimate, but the price is
much less than a ClearNav or Ultimate.
These would be my questions before purchasing this unit. I know they
are all available in the Ultimate but I
just consider that screen to large for Cockpit mounting.
- Feel free to call me anytime to discuss any of this in detail. I'm
extremely impressed with the Oudie and look forward to flying with one
myself. - Paul Remde
Many thanks
Bruno