xcsoar

On Jul 27, 8:06*am, Martin Gregorie
wrote:
On Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:07:56 -0700, Uncle Fuzzy wrote:
I have been using XCSoar for a couple years now. *It does everything I
need it to do. *However, a couple days ago I downloaded 5.2.2 for pretty
much every platform. *I unzipped the appropriate folder for the PPC2003,
but couldn't find a 'setup' or 'install' file. *Fortunately the .cab
file was there, so I got it loaded. *Did I just somehow misplace the
'install' or 'setup'?

I've only used 5.2.2 and 5.2.3 in a PNA, but no, there's no installer. I
just unzip onto an SD card. Then I put the polar, TP, airspace and map
files into the XCSoarData directory, rename the executables folder and
XCSoar-PNA.exe to suit the version of Windows Mobile in my PNA, stuff the
card into the PNA and boot it.

--
martin@ * | Martin Gregorie
gregorie. | Essex, UK
org * * * |

I am using XCSOAR on an IPAQ 3970 with bluetooth and am utilizing a
GPS Bluetooth mouse. Seamless, easily set up, transportable ... and
inexpensive (IPAQ was 85.00 USD and GPS was 45.00 ... software of
course FREE !!!

It works flawslessly thus far. Love it!

And yes, you have to use the .cab for the new release as far as I
see. No executable was available, therefore I use the ealier
version. I really can't see buying the expensive software.

On Jul 27, 7:25*am, Tim Leslie wrote:
On Jul 27, 8:06*am, Martin Gregorie
wrote:





On Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:07:56 -0700, Uncle Fuzzy wrote:
I have been using XCSoar for a couple years now. *It does everything I
need it to do. *However, a couple days ago I downloaded 5.2.2 for pretty
much every platform. *I unzipped the appropriate folder for the PPC2003,
but couldn't find a 'setup' or 'install' file. *Fortunately the .cab
file was there, so I got it loaded. *Did I just somehow misplace the
'install' or 'setup'?

I've only used 5.2.2 and 5.2.3 in a PNA, but no, there's no installer. I
just unzip onto an SD card. Then I put the polar, TP, airspace and map
files into the XCSoarData directory, rename the executables folder and
XCSoar-PNA.exe to suit the version of Windows Mobile in my PNA, stuff the
card into the PNA and boot it.

--
martin@ * | Martin Gregorie
gregorie. | Essex, UK
org * * * |

I am using XCSOAR on an IPAQ 3970 with bluetooth and am utilizing a
GPS Bluetooth mouse. *Seamless, easily set up, transportable ... and
inexpensive (IPAQ was 85.00 USD and GPS was 45.00 ... software of
course FREE !!!

It works flawslessly thus far. *Love it!

And yes, you have to use the .cab for the new release as far as I
see. *No executable was available, therefore I use the ealier
version. *I really can't see buying the expensive software.

I am using 5.2.3Fb8, on a iPAQ 3850, XCSoar is loaded on a 2mb flash
card and all works great. For a GPS engine I have a Garmin map 60CS,
the 2 units get power and talk to each other via a Goddard PS-5.

I don't use the task part of the software, but for general XC flying
for me it works great.

Brad

PS...............I recently bought an iPAQ 310 and have gotten that to
work as well, only flew with it 1 time as a test and it seemed to work
fine.

Brad is that the IPAQ with the built in GPS that you tried it on. I am
going to have to rent gliders until I get a good solid cash flow going
again, and would like to be able to carry a navagation assistant with me
from plane to plane. Seems like this may be the way to go.

Karl

"Brad" wrote in message
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On Jul 27, 7:25 am, Tim Leslie wrote:
On Jul 27, 8:06 am, Martin Gregorie
wrote:





On Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:07:56 -0700, Uncle Fuzzy wrote:
I have been using XCSoar for a couple years now. It does everything I
need it to do. However, a couple days ago I downloaded 5.2.2 for
pretty
much every platform. I unzipped the appropriate folder for the
PPC2003,
but couldn't find a 'setup' or 'install' file. Fortunately the .cab
file was there, so I got it loaded. Did I just somehow misplace the
'install' or 'setup'?

I've only used 5.2.2 and 5.2.3 in a PNA, but no, there's no installer. I
just unzip onto an SD card. Then I put the polar, TP, airspace and map
files into the XCSoarData directory, rename the executables folder and
XCSoar-PNA.exe to suit the version of Windows Mobile in my PNA, stuff
the
card into the PNA and boot it.

--
martin@ | Martin Gregorie
gregorie. | Essex, UK
org |

I am using XCSOAR on an IPAQ 3970 with bluetooth and am utilizing a
GPS Bluetooth mouse. Seamless, easily set up, transportable ... and
inexpensive (IPAQ was 85.00 USD and GPS was 45.00 ... software of
course FREE !!!

It works flawslessly thus far. Love it!

And yes, you have to use the .cab for the new release as far as I
see. No executable was available, therefore I use the ealier
version. I really can't see buying the expensive software.

I am using 5.2.3Fb8, on a iPAQ 3850, XCSoar is loaded on a 2mb flash
card and all works great. For a GPS engine I have a Garmin map 60CS,
the 2 units get power and talk to each other via a Goddard PS-5.

I don't use the task part of the software, but for general XC flying
for me it works great.

Brad

PS...............I recently bought an iPAQ 310 and have gotten that to
work as well, only flew with it 1 time as a test and it seemed to work
fine.

On Jul 27, 9:01*am, "K Smith" wrote:
Brad is that the IPAQ with the built in GPS that you tried it on. *I am
going to have to rent gliders until I get a good solid cash flow going
again, and would like to be able to carry a navagation assistant with me
from plane to plane. *Seems like this may be the way to go.

Karl

"Brad" wrote in message

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On Jul 27, 7:25 am, Tim Leslie wrote:





On Jul 27, 8:06 am, Martin Gregorie
wrote:

On Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:07:56 -0700, Uncle Fuzzy wrote:
I have been using XCSoar for a couple years now. It does everything I
need it to do. However, a couple days ago I downloaded 5.2.2 for
pretty
much every platform. I unzipped the appropriate folder for the
PPC2003,
but couldn't find a 'setup' or 'install' file. Fortunately the .cab
file was there, so I got it loaded. Did I just somehow misplace the
'install' or 'setup'?

I've only used 5.2.2 and 5.2.3 in a PNA, but no, there's no installer.. I
just unzip onto an SD card. Then I put the polar, TP, airspace and map
files into the XCSoarData directory, rename the executables folder and
XCSoar-PNA.exe to suit the version of Windows Mobile in my PNA, stuff
the
card into the PNA and boot it.

--
martin@ | Martin Gregorie
gregorie. | Essex, UK
org |

I am using XCSOAR on an IPAQ 3970 with bluetooth and am utilizing a
GPS Bluetooth mouse. Seamless, easily set up, transportable ... and
inexpensive (IPAQ was 85.00 USD and GPS was 45.00 ... software of
course FREE !!!

It works flawslessly thus far. Love it!

And yes, you have to use the .cab for the new release as far as I
see. No executable was available, therefore I use the ealier
version. I really can't see buying the expensive software.

I am using 5.2.3Fb8, on a iPAQ 3850, XCSoar is loaded on a 2mb flash
card and all works great. For a GPS engine I have a Garmin map 60CS,
the 2 units get power and talk to each other via a Goddard PS-5.

I don't use the task part of the software, but for general XC flying
for me it works great.

Brad

PS...............I recently bought an iPAQ 310 and have gotten that to
work as well, only flew with it 1 time as a test and it seemed to work
fine.

Hi Karl,

Yes, the iPAQ 310 is a car navigation unit, built in GPS. I use it for
car navigation, and when I put in the SD card and reboot into windows,
I can use the soaring software.

Used/refurbished iPAQ 310 units can be gotten on eBAY for under $150.

Brad

HP310 works great once you have worked out the wrinkles:

1) don't let it run flat
2) sort out a way to charge / power it in flight
3) tape over the battery cover switch
4) put tape beside the on switch to prevent it being turned on accidently
in storage.
5) get your airspace and turnpoints sorted

Screen is good, XCsoar522 is good. I carry two for use in club duo fixed
to canopy with standard suction mount. Secondary power with 3500mah L-ion
battery connected with custom usb cable.

Jim

ps: use seeyou for comps in my own glider though.

On Jul 27, 11:30*am, Jim White wrote:
HP310 works great once you have worked out the wrinkles:

1) don't let it run flat
2) sort out a way to charge / power it in flight
3) tape over the battery cover switch
4) put tape beside the on switch to prevent it being turned on accidently
in storage.
5) get your airspace and turnpoints sorted

Screen is good, XCsoar522 is good. I carry two for use in club duo fixed
to canopy with standard suction mount. Secondary power with 3500mah L-ion
battery connected with custom usb cable.

Jim

ps: use seeyou for comps in my own glider though.

Where did you get the custom cable?
Brian

PS...............I recently bought aniPAQ310and have gotten that to
work as well, only flew with it 1 time as a test and it seemed to work
fine.- Hide quoted text -

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Hey all,

So, I picked up a used IPAQ 310 on eBay and am trying to get this
stuff sorted out. The unit I received shipped with the battery
almost completely depleted and the guy must have misplaced the special
face-plate for the charger/adapter. So, I'm working off the slower
charge from another mini-USB adapter until I can get the face plate.
This means that I haven't had a chance to really figure out a few of
the basics of loading the software. So far I have:

- Downloaded the version of XCSoar for CE 5.0
( XCSoarPPC2003X.ARMV4.5.2.4)
- Dumped this .CAB file onto an SD card
- Stuck the SD card into the IPAQ

In the few minutes of working time I got to glance at the 310 user
interface before it powered down, I didn't see any way to get directly
to the CE shell. Which begs the question "how do I install on the
310?"

Can anyone give me a preview of what to expect in terms of installing
once I get enough juice into this sucker to be able to work on it for
a while? The XCSoar Wiki just says to go to the CE File Explorer (or
whatever the equivalent is) and click on the .CAB file. Not having
played with CE, not sure what to expect.

TIA

P3

On Aug 9, 5:18*pm, Papa3 wrote:
PS...............I recently bought aniPAQ310and have gotten that to
work as well, only flew with it 1 time as a test and it seemed to work
fine.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Hey all,

So, I picked up a used IPAQ 310 on eBay and am trying to get this
stuff sorted out. * The unit I received shipped with the battery
almost completely depleted and the guy must have misplaced the special
face-plate for the charger/adapter. * So, I'm working off the slower
charge from another mini-USB adapter until I can get the face plate.
This means that I haven't had a chance to really figure out a few of
the basics of loading the software. * So far I have:

- *Downloaded the version of XCSoar for CE 5.0
( XCSoarPPC2003X.ARMV4.5.2.4)
- *Dumped this .CAB file onto an SD card
- *Stuck the SD card into the IPAQ

In the few minutes of working time I got to glance at the 310 user
interface before it powered down, I didn't see any way to get directly
to the CE shell. * *Which begs the question "how do I install on the
310?"

Can anyone give me a preview of what to expect in terms of installing
once I get enough juice into this sucker to be able to work on it for
a while? * The XCSoar Wiki just says to go to the CE File Explorer (or
whatever the equivalent is) and click on the .CAB file. * *Not having
played with CE, not sure what to expect.

TIA

P3

Download this version....
http://www.bware.it/xcsoar/LK8000alfa9.zip

in the Zip package there is a PDF the explains all.
I got mine working but the 310 I got did not ship with a charger so I
am stuck as well with the trickle charge which is no good.

Running the LK8000 version today on an Ipaq 3900 I was impressed with
it for sure.
The 310 I will fly with once I get the Blue Tooth serial and the
charging stuff figured out.

Cheers

Al

On Aug 10, 2:07*am, Al wrote:
On Aug 9, 5:18*pm, Papa3 wrote:


Download this version....http://www.bware.it/xcsoar/LK8000alfa9.zip

in the Zip package there is a PDF the explains all.
I got mine working but the 310 I got did not ship with a charger so I
am stuck as well with the trickle charge which is no good.


Al- Hide quoted text -

Downloaded the recommended zip file, which included several different
executables but no PDF. The Readme file and history files aren't very
helpful in terms of "installation." After poking around a bit now
that the 310 has enough juice to at least let me navigate around the
system:

- Doesn't seem to be any way to access the CE shell directly.
- I copied the PNA executable onto my SD card in the root directory,
but the IPAQ doesn't seem to give me any way to access files on the SD
card (at least not that I could find after reading the skimpy manual
from HP)

I've got to believe there's a way to run the application from the SD
card (i.e. not requiring me to use ActiveSynch to configure and load),
but maybe I'm wrong.

If anyone has access to the instructions for making XCSoar work with a
310, I'd appreciate it.

P3

On Aug 10, 7:38*am, Papa3 wrote:
On Aug 10, 2:07*am, Al wrote:

On Aug 9, 5:18*pm, Papa3 wrote:

Download this version....http://www.bware.it/xcsoar/LK8000alfa9.zip

in the Zip package there is a PDF the explains all.
I got mine working but the 310 I got did not ship with a charger so I
am stuck as well with the trickle charge which is no good.

Al- Hide quoted text -

Downloaded the recommended zip file, which included several different
executables but no PDF. *The Readme file and history files aren't very
helpful in terms of "installation." * After poking around a bit now
that the 310 has enough juice to at least let me navigate around the
system:

- *Doesn't seem to be any way to access the CE shell directly.
- *I copied the PNA executable onto my SD card in the root directory,
but the IPAQ doesn't seem to give me any way to access files on the SD
card (at least not that I could find after reading the skimpy manual
from HP)

I've got to believe there's a way to run the application from the SD
card (i.e. not requiring me to use ActiveSynch to configure and load),
but maybe I'm wrong.

If anyone has access to the instructions for making XCSoar work with a
310, I'd appreciate it.

P3

Put all the files from the latest PNA version into the root directory
of the SD card.

Insert the card into the PNA card slot

Reboot the PNA using the stylus, poking it into the restart hole just
below the mini-USB port

the 310 will boot into the shell

then select the SDMMC folder (you'll need glasses to see it!)

browse down to the SIM or the Flight .exe file and select it

that works for me.

Brad