LX Mini Map

On Oct 31, 7:12*pm, Kevin Christner wrote:
The LX1606 uses the new LX Vario USB-D in addition to a control box,
and connection board. *The vario has 3 neumatic inputs *TE, Pitot,
Static it will receiver a GPS stream and adds vario data and then *to
a Display (I perfer a Craggy Aero Ultimate) *running SeeYouMobile)

The LX USB-D vario is also used for the MiniMap with no control box,
the MiniMap controls the vario along with SeeYouMobile PNA Software, a
GPS is also needed for this configuration (Colibri, NANO, PowerFlarm,
Garmin etc)

Richard,www.craggyaero.com

I've long been a fan of LX Navigation having flown almost exclusively
with LX products. *However, I am a little confused as to their new
product line and the seeming split of the company and plan to get the
MiniMap KB/V for this season. *Let me try to outline my understanding,
and please correct me if I am wrong.

First to the companies:

1) Erazem Polutnik of SeeYou works for (is an owner of) LXNav which
manufactures the LX8000, LX9000 and Nano. *The LX8000 and LX9000 run
on a custom hardware with a linux operating system underneath - not
SeeYou Mobile
2) LX Navigation has developed the Mini Map that runs a version of
SeeYou Mobile - does the hardware include the software, or this is
separate?
3) The Vario units from both LXNav and LXNavigation appear to be
identical?

Question: Why the split between the two companies?

Secondly, product lines:

1) The new USB-D vario is used in the LX1606, LX8000, and LX9000?
2) The LX Mini Map KB/V comes with a vario. *Is this the new USB-D
vario or just a simple vario similar to the LX16? *The price point
would appear to be that you are getting a STF variometer.

Question: What would be the advantage of purchasing an LX9000 in the
$5500 range as opposed to an LX Mini Map + LX 1606 (USB-D) at $2500?
(The one I can think of is the LX9000 does have a compass module - but
perhaps LX Nav will come out with this soon?)

Thanks for your input!

Kevin,

You are correct on the companies.

LX navigation - Crtomir

LXNAV - Erazem & Uros

They split for there own reason but have great cooperation.

The Products

The USB-D manufactured by LX navigation is used in the LX navigation
LX1606, MiniMap KB/V
The USB-D is also used by LXNAV in the LX8000, LX9000

The USB-D is a speed to fly vario with Pitot, static and TE inputs.

The LXMiniMap uses SeeYouMobile for PNA
The LX8000 and LX9000 program is similar in look to the SeeYouMobile
but is different and is customized for operating systems and the
particular instrument.

The advantage of the LX9000 is the large screen, FAI flight recorder,
etc.

Craggy Aero is a US authorized dealer and service center for both
companies.

Thanks for your interest,

Richard
www.craggyaero.com

Anyone knows if there is a way to connect audio to the USB-D vario ?

Thanks
Jax

On Dec 12, 1:45*am, Jax wrote:
Anyone knows if there is a way to connect audio to the USB-D vario ?

Thanks
Jax

Is your question can you connect an external speaker to the vario? The
answer there should be yes. There is a speaker connection on the DB
connector on the vario. You can see pinout details for that connector
in the LX8000 and other product documentation.

Darryl

On Dec 12, 1:45*am, Jax wrote:
Anyone knows if there is a way to connect audio to the USB-D vario ?

Thanks
Jax

Jax,

The USB-D vario that comes with the MiniMap KB-V includes a speaker
and RCA plug as part of the wiring harness.

The LX 1606 USB-D vario also comes with a speaker.

http://www.craggyaero.com/lx_navigation1.htm

Thanks ,

Richard
www.craggyaero.com

there is audio with the MiniMap KB/V
LX Navigation also now offers the system with interal audio speaker
tim
Please visit the Wings & Wheels website at www.wingsandwheels.com

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On Dec 13, 3:58*am, "Tim Mara" wrote:
there is audio with the MiniMap KB/V
LX Navigation also now offers the system with interal audio speaker
tim
Please visit the Wings & Wheels website atwww.wingsandwheels.com

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Thanks, Excellent, The Minimap KB/V with a Nano seems like a good
solution and slightly more affordable that the competition.
Can't wait till we have reviews of people who used it in flight.

A few additional questions on the LX Mini Map/1606. I understand that
the system can be controlled by the LX Remote Stick.

- Is the LX Remote Stick easy to use with SeeYou mobile?

- Can the vario be switched in and out of the STF mode from the LX
Remote Stick?

- Finally, I am not sure how the LX Remote Stick deals with the PTT
button. My understanding is that the LX remote stick communicates on a
485 data Bus. I am not sure that my Dittel radio takes that as an
input for the PPT button!

Thanks,

Bastoune

On Dec 16, 8:08*pm, Bastoune wrote:
A few additional questions on the LX Mini Map/1606. I understand that
the system can be controlled by the LX Remote Stick.

- Is the LX Remote Stick easy to use with SeeYou mobile?

- Can the vario be switched in and out of the STF mode from the LX
Remote Stick?

- Finally, I am not sure how the LX Remote Stick deals with the PTT
button. My understanding is that the LX remote stick communicates on a
485 data Bus. I am not sure that my Dittel radio takes that as an
input for the PPT button!

Thanks,

Bastoune

Bastone,

The PPT button is in the middle on the LX Remote Stick and is just a
momentary switch.

I do have both the MiniMap KB-V thad incudes the USD -B new vario
with the stepper motor needle and color display.

I also have LX1606 with the same vario in stock.

http://www.craggyaero.com/lx_navigation1.htm

The NANO also in stock will work with the MiniMap KB-V for a complete
solution.

http://www.craggyaero.com/lx_nav.htm

I will ask LX Navigation their impression of how the Stick Controller
works with SeeYou PNA.

I don't believe the LX Remote has an additional switch available for
the SC.


Thanks,

Richard
www.craggyaero.com

On Dec 17, 6:01*am, Richard wrote:
On Dec 16, 8:08*pm, Bastoune wrote:



A few additional questions on the LX Mini Map/1606. I understand that
the system can be controlled by the LX Remote Stick.

- Is the LX Remote Stick easy to use with SeeYou mobile?

- Can the vario be switched in and out of the STF mode from the LX
Remote Stick?

- Finally, I am not sure how the LX Remote Stick deals with the PTT
button. My understanding is that the LX remote stick communicates on a
485 data Bus. I am not sure that my Dittel radio takes that as an
input for the PPT button!

Thanks,

Bastoune

Bastone,

The PPT button is in the middle on the LX Remote Stick and is just a
momentary switch.

I do have both the MiniMap KB-V *thad *incudes the USD -B new vario
with the stepper motor needle and color display.

I also have LX1606 with the same vario in stock.

http://www.craggyaero.com/lx_navigation1.htm

The NANO also in stock will work with the MiniMap KB-V for a complete
solution.

http://www.craggyaero.com/lx_nav.htm

I will ask LX Navigation their impression of how the Stick Controller
works with SeeYou PNA.

I don't believe the LX Remote has an additional switch available for
the SC.

Thanks,

Richardwww.craggyaero.com

Richard,
the USD-B seems to go with the MiniMap, and the temptation is to
replace the little add-on knob and button block with the Stick
Controller (SC). But the USD-B doesn't have a volume control or any
control really, I guess you control it off of the MiniMap somehow, or
the SC.

Is it clear to you how you would change the volume of the USD-B using
an SC, or what exactly do you use?

Thanks,

Brian