Hi Peter,
Regarding text size, this is configurable:
Config --> Setup System --> 11 (interface) --> fonts --> Customize Fonts
(ON)
Then just edit the fields till it looks right - playing around with the font
settings can make a big difference with sunlight readibility.
Luke
On 26 April 2011 20:15, Peter Cutting <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hi
> I used XCsoar in a glider on Monday for the first time on a Wayteq 950BT
> connected to a Colibri using a serial converter
>
> Firstly, I was very disapointed with the Wayteq Screen. It was worse then
> my Ipaq 3850 (running SeeYou). Indoors the Wayteq appears brighter but in
> Sunlight the Ipaq is better. I guess that the Wayteq does not have a TFT
> screen. Now looking for alternative device
>
> I would like to suggest improvements that might make the Wayteq more
> useable.
>
> Of course I have Terrain off to improve contrast. I only want to see things
> like major roads, rivers,lakes, towns etc. (I would like to see higher
> ground but I also want the screen to be mainly white. if you can solve that
> you are geniuses)
>
> thicker airspace, topography lines. Screen resolutions are going up and so
> lines on the screen are getting thinner
> option to turn airspace border shading off. this is just a PITA
> menu buttons (eg Config) nead bigger text. Use less text if necessary. It
> is very small and difficult to read
> get rid of units, unneaded accuracy (eg decimals), feet (unless chosen) and
> other crap in NavBoxes. (Why does it say McReady... when MC would be fine)
> make NavBoxes smaller. wasting screen real estate
> make info in NavBoxes bigger. it could be even bigger
>
> Pilots are getting older with poorer eyesight and need all the help they
> can get. They should be squinting at the PDA as little as possible and
> looking out instead
>
> Peter
>
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