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Old July 21st 15, 04:00 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Running Top Hat on Kobo mini

On Saturday, 4 October 2014 17:41:50 UTC-4, Ben S wrote:
Are you running Top Hat? What do you think?

Any chance you are running Top Hat on a Kobo mini? Please share
your experiences.


I have run Top Hat with a mini Kobo for two years without any problems at all. My first set up used a hockey puck GPS and external 5v power coming from the 12v on-board power and a voltage reducer and a y-cable. This worked very well.

My current set-up uses the NMEA signals from a power flarm via a DB9 connector and serialUSB converter cable (obtained from someone in Spain for about 50 Euros). This cable also provides 5v power to the mini Kobo. This set-up also works perfectly and has cleaned up the situation behind the panel somewhat.

My mini Kobo has never seized up or done anything unexpectedly (this is reserved for the pilot) -

I'm very happy with Top Hat and the mini Kobo. Also, Rob Dunning gives great support for the TH.

Ulli Werneburg, MZ