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British Forum => General Discussion => Topic started by: Reptile Smile on November 30, 2016, 03:22:05 pm

Title: Emerging from cryo-sleep - what's changed?
Post by: Reptile Smile on November 30, 2016, 03:22:05 pm

Hi all,

I built mine in Feb '16, and all working dandy.  Haven't been flying a lot and am a student anyway so thought my instructor would take a dim view, so it's been in a drawer.

On checking back in to the site, it seems much has changed - the bride, etc.  I presume I should now buy the bridge and antenna, re-flash my old SD card, and all will be well.

Can someone just give me a bit of a lowdown on what's changed - like, what does the bridge do that my old (first) system doesn't?

Also, my old licence expires in Feb 17.  Do I then need to buy a new one?  Will my old licence work with the new bridge, etc?

Cheers

Title: Re: Emerging from cryo-sleep - what's changed?
Post by: Ian Melville on November 30, 2016, 07:14:08 pm

Hi,
The new Bridge replaces the old Wireless things radio board, which was found wanting, so you will need to buy one of those. However if you are using a Pi B+, then you may wish to think about upgrading that as well. It will work, but with less functionality (No Mode C and S detect and no voice alerts)

The new Bridge will come with a 12mth Licence

If you do replace both the Pi and the bridge, it may be worth considering a ready built unit?