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OUDIE
Problems with my IPAQ and Volkslogger led to the recent upgrade of my B50-IPAQ-Winpilot-Pro system to an LXNAV S100 coupled to an inexpensive Android tablet running XCSOAR. I endorse Sean’s comments about the broad capabilities and good value of the LXNav S10/S100 vario. An additional advantage is the built-in Bluetooth which allows simple and direct transfer of the S100 vario information to the tablet. The S100-Android coupled system works beautifully and the support provided by LXNAV has been outstanding. One disadvantage of the new system is that the learning curve for using the S100 plus XCSOAR is more challenging than the well-integrated Winpilot system.. The S100 thermal centering system works very well, but I prefer the more intuitive Winpilot display, now adopted for the CN NAV vario, over the ring of colored spots used by the S100. This preference obviously reflects my prior use of Winpilot Pro for the past 16 years. I am very satisfied with my S100-XCSOAR system.
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OUDIE
Le mardi 13 septembre 2016 11:08:24 UTC-4, a écritÂ*:
Hi The thermal-assistant in my Oudie 2 is very helpfull when thermals are weak and disorganize. Now my Oudie 2 is not connected to my vario. But it could. My question is would it make a difference on the thermal-assistant if I connect the Oudie to my smart vario? For the purist out there I know all the other information I am not getting by not connecting the two instrument. Thank you Gilles Hi When I started this tread,I said I like my Oudie thermal assistant when thermal are broken or on blue days, it help make a mental picture of the situation. I was looking for a way to improve this by connecting the Oudie to my Cleanav vario. From what I read I am not convince upgrading from CNv club to CNv x/c will improved my thermal assistant. Thank all for responding Gilles help |
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OUDIE
On Friday, September 16, 2016 at 2:21:06 PM UTC-6, wrote:
Le mardi 13 septembre 2016 11:08:24 UTC-4, a écritÂ*: Hi The thermal-assistant in my Oudie 2 is very helpfull when thermals are weak and disorganize. Now my Oudie 2 is not connected to my vario. But it could. My question is would it make a difference on the thermal-assistant if I connect the Oudie to my smart vario? For the purist out there I know all the other information I am not getting by not connecting the two instrument. Thank you Gilles Hi When I started this tread,I said I like my Oudie thermal assistant when thermal are broken or on blue days, it help make a mental picture of the situation. I was looking for a way to improve this by connecting the Oudie to my Cleanav vario. From what I read I am not convince upgrading from CNv club to CNv x/c will improved my thermal assistant. Thank all for responding Gilles help Gilles, Check with CN about compatibility with SYM. An upgrade, depending on cost, could be a waste and you could put the $$$ toward a fully featured vario that is compatible. Best of luck in your search. |
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OUDIE
On Friday, September 16, 2016 at 11:00:14 AM UTC-4, Matt Johnston wrote:
Sorry to hijack slightly but to those of you who own an Oudie would you recommend it? I'm looking to buy one early next year as I need a navigation unit that I can easily transfer between gliders. Yes I would. I have one and like it very much. Its provides me with all the info I need, allows me to customize my screen and is very durable. I first tried the Dell streak/XC soar but the streak is very vulnerable to breaking with that crazy 32 pin plug right at your knee. Dennis |
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OUDIE
Easy way to solve that is to configure XCSosar to use the reverse screen orientation, which essentially makes the display turn upside down. Presto - the 30 pin cable in now pointing to the outside of the cockpit and away from knees, hands, etc.
RS On Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 7:53:44 AM UTC-5, HGXC wrote: On Friday, September 16, 2016 at 11:00:14 AM UTC-4, Matt Johnston wrote: Sorry to hijack slightly but to those of you who own an Oudie would you recommend it? I'm looking to buy one early next year as I need a navigation unit that I can easily transfer between gliders. Yes I would. I have one and like it very much. Its provides me with all the info I need, allows me to customize my screen and is very durable. I first tried the Dell streak/XC soar but the streak is very vulnerable to breaking with that crazy 32 pin plug right at your knee. Dennis |
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OUDIE
As I've said many times before, I love my Streak/XCSoar, but I have to
second the point about the 32-pin plug. My solution to that is to mount the Streak or Oudie or Kobo, etc. on a stalk on the panel or canopy rail and not remove the connector from the unit. Any connector that is repeatedly removed/reconnected will eventually fail. I've even considered epoxying the connector to the unit but not yet... Heck, I just got a brand new Streak for $55... On 9/17/2016 6:53 AM, HGXC wrote: On Friday, September 16, 2016 at 11:00:14 AM UTC-4, Matt Johnston wrote: Sorry to hijack slightly but to those of you who own an Oudie would you recommend it? I'm looking to buy one early next year as I need a navigation unit that I can easily transfer between gliders. Yes I would. I have one and like it very much. Its provides me with all the info I need, allows me to customize my screen and is very durable. I first tried the Dell streak/XC soar but the streak is very vulnerable to breaking with that crazy 32 pin plug right at your knee. Dennis -- Dan, 5J |
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OUDIE
On Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 8:54:52 AM UTC-5, Dan Marotta wrote:
As I've said many times before, I love my Streak/XCSoar, but I have to second the point about the 32-pin plug. My solution to that is to mount the Streak or Oudie or Kobo, etc. on a stalk on the panel or canopy rail and not remove the connector from the unit. Any connector that is repeatedly removed/reconnected will eventually fail. I've even considered epoxying the connector to the unit but not yet... Heck, I just got a brand new Streak for $55... On 9/17/2016 6:53 AM, HGXC wrote: On Friday, September 16, 2016 at 11:00:14 AM UTC-4, Matt Johnston wrote: Sorry to hijack slightly but to those of you who own an Oudie would you recommend it? I'm looking to buy one early next year as I need a there is a new Dell Streak on eBay right now with a buy it now price of $31.99. What a steal! navigation unit that I can easily transfer between gliders. Yes I would. I have one and like it very much. Its provides me with all the info I need, allows me to customize my screen and is very durable. I first tried the Dell streak/XC soar but the streak is very vulnerable to breaking with that crazy 32 pin plug right at your knee. Dennis -- Dan, 5J |
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OUDIE
On Friday, September 16, 2016 at 4:21:06 PM UTC-4, wrote:
Le mardi 13 septembre 2016 11:08:24 UTC-4, a écritÂ*: Hi The thermal-assistant in my Oudie 2 is very helpfull when thermals are weak and disorganize. Now my Oudie 2 is not connected to my vario. But it could. My question is would it make a difference on the thermal-assistant if I connect the Oudie to my smart vario? For the purist out there I know all the other information I am not getting by not connecting the two instrument. Thank you Gilles Hi When I started this tread,I said I like my Oudie thermal assistant when thermal are broken or on blue days, it help make a mental picture of the situation. I was looking for a way to improve this by connecting the Oudie to my Cleanav vario. From what I read I am not convince upgrading from CNv club to CNv x/c will improved my thermal assistant. Thank all for responding Gilles help Hi Gilles. I have a CNv with digital display, x/c. I use an Oudie Lite running XC Soar. I connect with the Cumulus Soaring cable ( Cable-CNv-Oudie-0p1Cable - ClearNav CNv Variometer to Oudie Power/Data Cable ). With this, I gain a much better GPS to XC Soar. I also gain pressure altitude from the vario sensor, IAS (from static and pitot pressue) and OAT (I have the optional OAT sensor), which make wind calculation better (since TAS is a wind input, rather than algorithmic guess). I can't speak to SYM's thermal assistant since I don't use it (but I have found it frustrating to configure compared to XC Soar, when helping others who bought them with SYM). I am very happy with the performance of the Oudie, connected, running XC Soar. I'd suggest at least getting the cable and connecting the Oudie. Not expensive, and your inputs to SYM will be much better; better inputs = better wind velocity; better wind velocity will probably make SYM's TA work better.. $45USD when I got mine this spring. You do need the RJ45 coupler that came in the Oudie box to connect it. I love my CNv with digital display, and in particular, the CNv Thermal Assistant. I expect that having good wind inputs will make wave flying at Lake Placid to be somewhat easier... Dan 2D - GGC |
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OUDIE
Le mardi 13 septembre 2016 11:08:24 UTC-4, a écritÂ*:
Hi The thermal-assistant in my Oudie 2 is very helpfull when thermals are weak and disorganize. Now my Oudie 2 is not connected to my vario. But it could. My question is would it make a difference on the thermal-assistant if I connect the Oudie to my smart vario? For the purist out there I know all the other information I am not getting by not connecting the two instrument. Thank you Gilles Hi Dan I am aware of the possible solution. I bought my CNvario before CN decided to support the digital version. All I need is a connection to my Oudie. What the Oudie provide is good enough for me. I am looking to improve the thermal assistant. The X/C version offer many feature like a approved logger ...etc. I do not need a 3rd logger. Adding a digital is a solution, and now I have 3 of everything not considering the invesment in $$$. My enthousiasm to support CN early is playing againts me. A message to CN made it clear not to expect anything for the analog display owner. Good wave in Lake Placid Regards Gilles |
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OUDIE
On Sunday, September 18, 2016 at 10:12:26 AM UTC-4, wrote:
Le mardi 13 septembre 2016 11:08:24 UTC-4, a écritÂ*: Hi The thermal-assistant in my Oudie 2 is very helpfull when thermals are weak and disorganize. Now my Oudie 2 is not connected to my vario. But it could. My question is would it make a difference on the thermal-assistant if I connect the Oudie to my smart vario? For the purist out there I know all the other information I am not getting by not connecting the two instrument. Thank you Gilles Hi Dan I am aware of the possible solution. I bought my CNvario before CN decided to support the digital version. All I need is a connection to my Oudie. What the Oudie provide is good enough for me. I am looking to improve the thermal assistant. The X/C version offer many feature like a approved logger ...etc. I do not need a 3rd logger. Adding a digital is a solution, and now I have 3 of everything not considering the invesment in $$$. My enthousiasm to support CN early is playing againts me. A message to CN made it clear not to expect anything for the analog display owner. Good wave in Lake Placid Regards Gilles Hi Gilles. I didn't say you needed the X/C version, or the digital display. You connect the Oudie power and data cable to the serial port on the Air Data Computer, with the cable. It should feed the inputs to the Oudie and SYM. I left Placid last year just before the 3 days of wave (my turn to cook Thanksgiving dinner). Fingers crossed for this year. Dan |
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