PowerFLARM firmware v3.00 released (feature complete)

On Friday, May 10, 2013 3:26:21 PM UTC-6, Craig R. wrote:
Is the cfg file required in order to successfully load the 3.0 FW or is it optional?



Renny



Nope. Uploaded PF 3.0 with the (real) old cfg file on the core. I did the new cfg file after both upgrades were completed. Haven't flown yet, but I'm comfortable all will be ok.



Craig

Great..I was able to load my portable fine yesterday and tomorrow we will load a brick/core....
Thanks again - Renny

How do you add your pilot data for the logger. I see no obvious options in the UI.

Sean

Hi Sean,

I believe you are using a PowerFLARM Portable - right? I just looked
through the menus in a PowerFLARM Portable and I don't see any way to set
the pilot data for the logger using the user interface. Therefore you would
need to enter that data into a configuration file, put the file onto a
microSD card, and power-up the Portable with the card installed. Ideally
the configuration file would be the only file in the root directory of the
microSD card.

The easiest way to create the configuration file is to use the web tool
he
http://www.butterfly-avionics.com/in...core-config-en
The web site says the configuration files are for PowerFLARM Core units, but
the files also work with PowerFLARM Portable units.

Best Regards,

Paul Remde
Cumulus Soaring, Inc.
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"Sean F (F2)" wrote in message
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How do you add your pilot data for the logger. I see no obvious options in
the UI.

Sean

On Sunday, May 12, 2013 9:21:36 AM UTC-5, Paul Remde wrote:
Hi Sean,



I believe you are using a PowerFLARM Portable - right? I just looked

through the menus in a PowerFLARM Portable and I don't see any way to set

the pilot data for the logger using the user interface. Therefore you would

need to enter that data into a configuration file, put the file onto a

microSD card, and power-up the Portable with the card installed. Ideally

the configuration file would be the only file in the root directory of the

microSD card.



The easiest way to create the configuration file is to use the web tool

he

http://www.butterfly-avionics.com/in...core-config-en

The web site says the configuration files are for PowerFLARM Core units, but

the files also work with PowerFLARM Portable units.



Best Regards,



Paul Remde

Cumulus Soaring, Inc.

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"Sean F (F2)" wrote in message

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How do you add your pilot data for the logger. I see no obvious options in

the UI.



Sean

Paul and Sean,

I created the config file as you suggested and the pilot data is all in igc-file. Uploaded yesterday's flight to OLC from PFlarm and got green dots for security, thank you Urs(3.0 firm ware). Great day to test the logger yesterday here in Chicago, 337 mi in 5h15!

Herb

Thanks for the instructions on updating core and butterfly. All went well with core but when I restarted with display button pressed, display went to "waiting" but never went to " loading". Any suggestions?

Hi,

Make sure the filename and extension are correct. The extension seems to get
changed during the download.

Best regards,

Paul Remde
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Thanks for the instructions on updating core and butterfly. All went well
with core but when I restarted with display button pressed, display went to
"waiting" but never went to " loading". Any suggestions?

Updated US / AUS manuals are now available at:
http://powerflarm.us/manuals-softwar...release-notes/

Last weekend I flew with the PF core upgraded to 3.00 and an Oudie upgraded to 4.40.004. A V7 connects the two together (Firmware 2.02). All the flight stuff worked fine, but I still got the error -9 when attempting to download the flight from the core via the Oudie ConnectMe program.

ConnectMe recognizes the PF and displays it SN, Vers. No., etc. but will not download the flight file. It is really inconvenient to have to plug in a USB stick under the hood and try to see the light on the brick flashing. I guess I could unscrew my glare shield after every flight, but I don't want to.

Both Naviter and PowerFlarm think this should work, and both companies have error logs from when it doesn't. It would be wonderful if they could get it working! Has anyone else had any luck?

Thanks in advance,

Matt

Hi Matt,

I hear what you're saying, and I do hope they get it working soon... but I
sincerely think you're going about it the hard, slow way. A serial flight
log download takes minutes. Using a USB Flash Drive takes seconds. The
PowerFLARM Core (Brick) units were supplied with USB extension cables
designed for panel mounting. If you use a USB Flash drive that has a
built-in LED that flashes to indicate when it is working (mine is a Sony) -
I really think you'll be all set.

A friend has proposed the idea of using a fiber-optic cable to bring the
Core's LED out to the panel. I don't know whether or not that will work,
but it is an interesting idea. He's looking into it.

Best Regards,

Paul Remde
Cumulus Soaring, Inc.
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"Matt Herron Jr." wrote in message
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Last weekend I flew with the PF core upgraded to 3.00 and an Oudie upgraded
to 4.40.004. A V7 connects the two together (Firmware 2.02). All the
flight stuff worked fine, but I still got the error -9 when attempting to
download the flight from the core via the Oudie ConnectMe program.

ConnectMe recognizes the PF and displays it SN, Vers. No., etc. but will not
download the flight file. It is really inconvenient to have to plug in a
USB stick under the hood and try to see the light on the brick flashing. I
guess I could unscrew my glare shield after every flight, but I don't want
to.

Both Naviter and PowerFlarm think this should work, and both companies have
error logs from when it doesn't. It would be wonderful if they could get it
working! Has anyone else had any luck?

Thanks in advance,

Matt

Paul,

While it is certainly easier to "go with the flow", I find that very little of significance is accomplished that way. The better solution for file transfer is via my Oudie where I can pick only the file I want transferred, and know when it is completed without looking under the hood for a blinking light to stop. While it might be harder in the short run to pursue this path, it is the "right" thing to do, and I know the manufactures of both products will rise to the challenge with a little encouragement.

We need this solution guys. PowerFlarm is mature enough to start getting rid of the bandaids now. Great Job!, and I look forward to the usability improvements that will make it a pleasure to use, both in the air and on the ground.

Matt