Basic xcsoar on a kobogps this short guide is for pilots new to xcsoar. Xcsoar has been a big part of the bluefly experience for many pilots. The example that follows is a simple menu to allow koboxcsoar unit to control a few simple aspects of a. A menu system for controlling bluefly audio from within xcsoar. Xcsoar connect kobo to internet on wifi proceed to configuration menus and press download. It does this by converting the blueskyvario pic24f firmware hex files to sh script that you then copy onto your kobo and run to update your blueskyvario firmware.
I cannot guarantee they are correct or represent ideal solutions but will correct and update them as and when i. That version fixed a small bug which affected the performance of the display in earlier versions when there were rapid vario data updates. This installs additional development snapshot of xcsoar to your kobo beside your already installed. The ereaders are working fine when i install xcsoar last version. For me now, the blueflyvario connection to xcsoar seems pretty robust and happens automatically. Blog of stefan langer, who is german champion junior club class and won bronze at the junior worlds in 2017. You might like to switch a few of the info boxes around. Xctrack is closely related to xcontest and developed by the xcontest team. I use xcsoar for paragliding, as many other people do. Some people created xcsoar xcsoar was made open source under the gpl you forked from xcsoar, creating lk8000 also gpl after some time you created valueable maps under the creative commons license we wanted to give our users the possibility to use your freely. A typical instrumentation setup for paragliding is a tablet, smartphone or kobo ereader runnning xcsoar one or two devices like xctracer gpsvario and bluefly vario providing gps and vario info to xcsoar, coupled via bluetooth. Xcsoar is compatible with many peripheral hardware such as varios and loggers. Xctrack aims to become a full featured flight computer for paraglider pilots both for free flying and competitions. It was about two and a half years ago when i first announced integration with xcsoar.
It is now a multiplatform application that currently runs on windows, windows mobile, unix and android devices. After the sd card is backed up install xcsoar as described on the xcsoar download page. Airwhere adding the bluefly vario v10 unfortunately its quite difficult to see, but you need to bypass one of the resistors on the end of the board, take a tiny soldering iron and put a blob of solder onto the right hand side of the middle resistor as shown in the picture. What is the advantage of an xc tracer variometer compared to a conventional variometer. Page 2 damage is caused by accidents including but not limited to lightning, water or fire, misuse or neglect, or every malfunction not related to manufacturing defects of your instruments. Generic or bluefly vario or cprobe or flynet vario. Once done, use the monitor button to check feedback.
If you add the sd card reader without the igc logger option, you can use the sd card for firmware and configuration updates. To allow fast igc file download, it is recommended to use the k6team. This can be convenient if you dont own a windows laptop or want to lug it to the. Sometimes one beeps first, other times a different one and sometime any one may carry on beeping after the others. Airspace download asselect application this will build a current airspace file. Ble string lxwp0, choose lxnav as driver in xcsoar. Based on my own experience this setup runs very stable and reliable. Xcsoar is a tactical glide computer originally developed for the pocket pc platform. Click to find the best results for kobo mini models for your 3d printer.
Most importantly, this release prepares a new revolutionary feature, which we will introduce later. Xa1110, as we prefer the bluefly variogps which has an inline switch see above. In 2005, the originally commercial software was given to the opensource community for further development and has constantly been improved since. Install this only on devices with native blueflyvario attached. Xcsoar is an amazing software for sailplane, hangglider and paraglider. But lack the proper hardware with the following features. Again this lessens the workload on the kobo as vario value rather than raw pressure value is read from the incoming stream. However xcsoar and xctracer interoperate very well if the driver lxnav is selected in xcsoar and xc tracer is configured to use the lxwp0 protocol. The back cover is made thinner where the bluefly goes, and where the gps. These notes are intended to help pilots to make up koboxcsoar units and get them working. Extremely cheap way to have a full flight instrument, choose any of the kobo family and build, long battery life and superb screen make this a great option. Ensure the vario is turned on, by pushing the button. Make sure the blueflyvario can be connected to a virtual serial port. The bluefly varios measure vertical speed and altitude based on atmospheric pressure.
Unfortunately, the kobo mini is becoming hard to find. During 2016 xcsoar introduced functionality to tailor xcsoar menus and add buttons that can be instructed to perform various functions known as xci files, or xcsoar initialisation. A menu for adjusting bluefly vario audio in xcsoar. Xcsoar and lk8000 are free programs which can be loaded on pdas and some pnas. Airvario support hardware firmware installation treibertoolsmaps. Lk8000 and xcsoar on an unmodified kobo mini the duke of. I have not put screw holes in the model, as i thought it would be easier to drill them out afterwards, but i ended up just gluing the cover to the kobo as i could not find the small screws in the right length. These notes relate to the use of a kobo ebook reader modified to run xcsoar.
Airspace warnings, final glide, landing points in range, unlimited tasks, gps and vario inputs, auto wind calculation, topographical map, fully configurable polars and. Kobo xcsoar launcher browse xcsoarblueflyvarioaddon. Have a look at the remote sticks wrapped with leather and the rotary module, which fits to the 5,7. Until i find a solution, i use the reader as ftp server via wifi connection.
You need to also change the xcsoar driver from bluefly vario to lx colibri if you change this setting. Xctrack is under heavy development, there are still a few. Stefly offers ergonomic and intuitive input devices for xcsoar. The currently available model suitable for xcsoar is the clara hd. Since writing this i have sorted out a means of altering the audio settings of the bluefly vario from a menu inside xcsoar. This program makes it possible to update the blueflyvario firmware using only your kobo. Both are open source projects developed by glider enthusiasts and engineers in their spare time. The blueflyvario provides atmospheric pressure changes and, optionally. I also have had up to 3 other devices on the go at the same time and compared the vario response and nothing really between any of them. Xcsoar on kobo glo with great blueflyvario youtube. Make sure you go into xcsoar config devices and set the device settings for the bluefly vario. It is a service which allows sharing thermalwave locations and other weather data with pilots in your area. After all, the whole story can be described like that.
Since that time we have seen xcsoar on the kobo and almost 3000 bluefly varios of different types shipped around the world. Increasing the volume of the bluefly vario and switched volume control an extra loud. Kobo mini bluefly vario and bigger battery back case by. If not, it will download the latest firmware, and then installrestart.
At this point you might need to close and restart, perhaps reboot the device, maybe use the reconnect feature. Note that you should make sure you install xcsoar version 6. It is explained in the context of it running on a kobo mini ereader, and intended for those pilots who already have existing instrumentation and wish to use their new kobo with xcsoar primarily as. I also use it as a vario with the onboard gps and it is fine even without a bluefly. I dont believe there is anything specific to the blueflyvario about it. The bluefly pressure sensor does this 50 times every second, with a resolution that enables the measurement of tiny altitude differences of just 10 cm. Config system look languages,events events bluflymenus. Add a bluefly vario and thats a full system, sounds, baro temp, vario etc. Most of the install procedure is the same as the kobo mini using earlier versions of the bluefly. If your digifly product is not working correctly or is defective, please contact your digifly dealer.
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