When willl the PAW be ready?

[Smaragd]

No problem in sourcing a Pi2B from Amazon or Curry's a couple of days ago.

[Ian Melville]

Bear in mind that the 'Classic' is the first 'production' model for those who haven't ventured into PAW before. 🙂

Peter

In which case why not call it Pilot Aware ;-)

[Moffrestorer]

I took delivery of a Pi 2B last Saturday, from Amazon.

[Admin]

There were some questions earlier in the thread, and on the flyer forum regarding the features and interfaces for PilotAware Classic.
Please find an initial datasheet here, giving a brief outline of what PilotAware Classic consists

PilotAware Classic Datasheet

[SteveN]

May be a possible typo in datasheet?

RS232 GPS output to a Dynon transponder should I think instead state Skview traffic display via RS232  output (FLARM data). I use the Dynon menu option on PAW to see traffic on  my Skyview.

The Dynon transponder uses a Skyview connection (using it's GPS-250)  or  Dynon's GPS-2020 Certified GPS for ADS-B position.

That said, the Dynon transponder is really TRIG underneath so PAW will probably drive it.

My Skyview does not have a Dynon transponder to test this I'm afraid but the chances of anyone using PAW for a Dynon transponder is slight.

Steve

[Admin]

Hi Steve,

Thanks for spotting that, it should have been listed under Navigation RS-232
corrected

Thx
Lee

[Deker]

Hi Deker

Please do not try the Pi3, my understanding is that it does not work.
I think the bootloader may have changed.
Thx
Lee

Thanks Lee,

I've just ordered the full kit from 'you guys' in support of all your hard work - wish you every success.
ATB Deker

[SteveN]

The Pi 3 gets HOT!! and would need a heat sink and probably a new case were it adopted at some point.

[Julian]

I may have missed something but what is the situation for those of us who built ADSB only units? Do we just buy the new Bridge? Does this come with an antenna or does this need sourcing elsewhere? Great work Lee and team!

[flying_john]

Shirly we need a Pi2B - dont we . Everything else is the same.

Would be pleased to get a yes before ordering it though.

Hopefully this gives the audio alerts and the Mode S (vanilla) display on RunwayHD.

[Admin]

Shirly we need a Pi2B - dont we . Everything else is the same.
Would be pleased to get a yes before ordering it though.
Hopefully this gives the audio alerts and the Mode S (vanilla) display on RunwayHD.

Hi John,
The existing PiB+ will give exactly the same functionality you have been using during the Beta trial, you will not lose anything by contimuing with the PiB+

Mode-S and Audio will only work on the Pi2B (for reasons stated elsewhere)
I would add one small word of caution here regarding Mode-S, I still consider this as Beta phase, and this is because it still needs some algorithmic tuning. What I do not want is for the Mode-S to give excessive and un-important alerts, which end up being annoying and ultimately ignored, and this is still some work in progress

The Audio alerts work well, and these will trigger from ADS-B / P3I / Mode-S traffic sources

If you are trading in an ARF, you have the choice to trade in against :-
1. PilotAware Bridge (to be used with your existing PilotAware System + extended Beta License)
2. PilotAware Full Kit (which includes Pi2B + 1st Year License)

I think all the pricing is outlined here:-
http://forum.pilotaware.com/index.php/topic,372.0.html

I hope this all makes sense.

Thx
Lee

[flying_john]

Thanks Lee - just to summarise.

If I buy a Pi2B and connect it all up , just as my older Pi and put the latest software onto the SD card then I will get audio alerts out of the audio socket on the Pi.

I dont want to trade anything in, just buy the newer Pi from RS or Farnell or whoever.

Thanks

John

[Admin]

Thanks Lee - just to summarise.
If I buy a Pi2B and connect it all up , just as my older Pi and put the latest software onto the SD card then I will get audio alerts out of the audio socket on the Pi.
I dont want to trade anything in, just buy the newer Pi from RS or Farnell or whoever.

Hi John,

The license key, is tightly coupled to the hardware which was used for registration, this is the one you used during the beta trial.

So for every new hardware installation you create, you will need a new software license.

I presume you would be looking to buy an RF Bridge ?
My understanding is that once the ARF trade-ins have been satisfied then RF Bridges will be available with or without software licenses
(I may need to come back and clarify how this will be handled)

Thx
Lee

[SteveN]

Looks like you sold out of kits. I make that about 6 hours since Lee's Flyer Post lunchtime.

Well done PAW team

[Keithvinning]

Lots more to come