PowerFLARM firmware v3.00 released (feature complete)

On Thursday, May 16, 2013 10:11:09 AM UTC-5, Dave Nadler wrote:
On Thursday, May 16, 2013 8:58:46 AM UTC-4, Andrzej Kobus wrote:

I have a brick and I still can't update a config file or firmware with

this cable because I don't see the LED on the unit. I actually need to

take off the canopy. Is there solution to this problem coming?

Shouldn't a display show this LED status through the communication

protocol. This a big pain in the rear end.



Stop whining and follow the instructions.

Yes, display units report the status of software updates,

IGC file downloads, etc...



Really now...

Uh, Oh, Dave is getting angry! However, I agree with him. Downloading a flight trace is so easy. Turn off the brick, insert usb-stick, turn it back on and wait until the normal butterfly thingy is displayed with green status boxes. The unit will only download files that are not already on the stick and it beats the 4800 baud rate that I get with ConnectMe out of my 302 by a factor of 20.
Herb

On Thursday, May 16, 2013 5:32:32 PM UTC+2, wrote:


Uh, Oh, Dave is getting angry! However, I agree with him. Downloading a flight trace is so easy. Turn off the brick, insert usb-stick, turn it back on and wait until the normal butterfly thingy is displayed with green status boxes. The unit will only download files that are not already on the stick and it beats the 4800 baud rate that I get with ConnectMe out of my 302 by a factor of 20.

Herb

No, Dave is getting frustrated, and I agree with him! If you upgrade the display software and look at the stupid thing - IT HAS AN IGC FILE DOWNLOAD FEATURE! So stick in the free USB extender, route it so you can reach it without taking your glider apart, then after your incredible flight, WITHOUT CYCLING THE PFB POWER, stick in your fancy thumb drive with the pretty lights, go to the igc file download menu, and get your stinking file so you can rush to post it on OLC to the amazement of the unwashed masses and adoration of the breathless groupies...

I would say RTFM, but of course the M isn't quite up to date yet...

Sheesh, don't you guys know any 14 year olds?

Kirk
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No, Dave is getting frustrated, and I agree with him! If you upgrade the display software and look at the stupid thing - IT HAS AN IGC FILE DOWNLOAD FEATURE! So stick in the free USB extender, route it so you can reach it without taking your glider apart, then after your incredible flight, WITHOUT CYCLING THE PFB POWER, stick in your fancy thumb drive with the pretty lights, go to the igc file download menu, and get your stinking file so you can rush to post it on OLC to the amazement of the unwashed masses and adoration of the breathless groupies...

I would say RTFM, but of course the M isn't quite up to date yet...

Sheesh, don't you guys know any 14 year olds?

Kirk

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AFAIK, I have updated to the latest of both display and core fw. There is a menu item for "IGC Download" - On and Off. I have it on. My understanding is not that this forces a download, rather, that it has the core send the file to the USB stick or not. The new manual (3.0 US) says
quote
To read out the flights to the USB stick:
ï‚· Switch CORE OFF after flight (allow at least 2 minutes after landing to avoid losing data).
ï‚· Connect USB stick to CORE.
ï‚· Switch CORE ON.
ï‚· Observe Status LED (flashing RED/GREEN) or progress indication on display to verify flights are being copied.
ï‚· Wait until system has started up normally after copying flights.
ï‚· Disconnect USB stick.

Some displays or flight computers allow reading out flights without switching the CORE OFF after the flight. Please refer to your system’s documentation for details.

PowerFLARM CORE-Manual 3.00 US, page 15ff

unquote.

I did RTFM. If it's accurate, you're wrong; I have tried what you suggest and it does not work - the IGC files do not appear on my stick unless I cycle the power.

Thank you for your wise words; they really helped.

On Thursday, May 16, 2013 4:29:39 PM UTC-4, Dan Daly wrote:
I did RTFM. If it's accurate, you're wrong; I have tried
what you suggest and it does not work - the IGC files do
not appear on my stick unless I cycle the power.

Put the cursor on the "download IGC" choice and push the button.
Works great, Kirk is absolutely right.
This *should* be in the Butterfly documentation;
no idea if that has been updated.