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British Forum => Technical Support => Topic started by: davep on August 22, 2016, 08:32:42 am

Title: USB port for future software upgrades
Post by: davep on August 22, 2016, 08:32:42 am

I welcome the additional option of upgrading software using a USB pen.
I would like to mount the PilotAware behind the instrument panel and therefore prefer to have a USB extension permanently connected and accessible to be able to connect a USB stick for upgrades. At the moment I can't do this as all four USB are in use (4th connected to transponder).
The GPS dongle is accessible on top of the glare shield using an extension lead. Could I replace the GPS with the USB pen for software upgrades?

Title: Re: USB port for future software upgrades
Post by: Keithvinning on August 22, 2016, 10:40:23 pm

Hi Dave
Yes you can. If you are using all 4 then why not attach the Adsb dongle via a usb extension lead. Then you can easily get to this even if the PilotAware is buried deep behind the dashboard.
When testing I removed the Adsb dongle as my memory stick was too wide to fit by the side. This worked Ok with the Adsb dongle removed.
More and more folks are I doing a more permanent installation and this works fine in my experience

Keith

Title: Re: USB port for future software upgrades
Post by: davep on August 23, 2016, 12:40:18 pm

Thanks Keith.

That opens up more options to install the system discretely but still accessible for maintenance.

Dave

Title: Re: USB port for future software upgrades
Post by: Admin on August 23, 2016, 02:13:39 pm

The ADSB, GPS and USB/RS232 dongles are hot swappable
The WiFi dongle is NOT.

Thx
Lee