In response to message 4, Max’s questions:
I downloaded the map file US_Michigan which is a zip
file. I am thinking that perhaps I did
not un-zip the file properly? The program
I use to unzip files is 7-Zip. To where
should I be extracting the files?—to US_Michigan (then place it into the
\XCSoarData folder, to \? XC Soar Data ? or other?
“What is the exact name of
these files in your XCSoarData directory?”
· I have a very
large number of files, none of which shows up on the configurations screen
(city_area, city_point, railway_line, etc)
“Did you use the same directory that shows up in the first row of the
configuration screen?”
· Yes
“What do you see when you click on "map file" and "waypoint
file"?”
· A blank screen
Thank you again,
Elston
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3. Laptop Simulation Mode (Elston Colvert)
4. Re: Laptop Simulation Mode (Max Kellermann)
5. Re: Laptop Simulation Mode (Ronald Niederhagen)
6. Connect Flarm to Altair with XCSoar (Jacques Graells)
7. equipment help (Cs?tai J?nos)
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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:32:16 +1000
From: "Jacques Graells" <[email protected]>
Subject: [Xcsoar-user] TAF METAR
To: "'STEVE WILSON'" <[email protected]>,
<[email protected]>, "'Tobias Bieniek'"
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The TAF/METAR functionality is very promising but it seems we can only get
information from the main Airports.
Is it possible to change the configuration for XCSoar to look on another
server on the net to get the TAF/METARS we are interested in ?
Thanks
Jacques
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Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:11:28 +0200
From: Tobias Bieniek <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [Xcsoar-user] TAF METAR
To: Jacques Graells <[email protected]>
Cc: [email protected]
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The server we are querying is the official NOAA server. I don't know
of any additional servers that have more information. If more
information is available I would actually recommend telling the NOAA
about it and asking for integration into their official server.
Turbo
2011/9/26 Jacques Graells <[email protected]>:
> The TAF/METAR functionality is very promising but it seems we can only get
> information from the main Airports.
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> Is it possible to change the configuration for XCSoar to look on another
> server on the net to get the TAF/METARS we are interested in ?
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> Thanks
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> Jacques
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:11:37 -0700 (PDT)
From: Elston Colvert <[email protected]>
Subject: [Xcsoar-user] Laptop Simulation Mode
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I have downloaded XC-Soar 6.2 to my laptop and would like to
become familiar with the program by running the program in Simulation Mode on
my laptop.? I have also downloaded the
Michigan, USA map file as well as the waypoints and the SUA files into my
documents
XCSoarData folder.? The program seems to
load-up fine on my laptop.? However, I
cannot load the map or the waypoints into the program.? All I get is a white
screen?no map.? I have gone into the settings to select the map and the
waypoints, but
they don?t show up to be selected.? Only
the SUA?s show up for selection??
Need help.? Thank you
in advance for any you can provide.
Elston
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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2011 07:39:04 +0200
From: Max Kellermann <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [Xcsoar-user] Laptop Simulation Mode
To: Elston Colvert <[email protected]>
Cc: "[email protected]"
<[email protected]>
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On 2011/09/27 03:11, Elston Colvert <[email protected]> wrote:
> I have downloaded XC-Soar 6.2 to my laptop and would like to
> become familiar with the program by running the program in Simulation Mode on
> my laptop.? I have also downloaded the
> Michigan, USA map file as well as the waypoints and the SUA files into my
> documents
> XCSoarData folder.? The program seems to
> load-up fine on my laptop.? However, I
> cannot load the map or the waypoints into the program.? All I get is a white
> screen???no map.? I have gone into the settings to select the map and the
> waypoints, but
> they don???t show up to be selected.? Only
> the SUA???s show up for selection??
What is the exact name of these files in your XCSoarData directory?
Did you use the same directory that shows up in the first row of the
configuration screen?
What do you see when you click on "map file" and "waypoint file"?
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Message: 5
Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:35:14 +0200
From: Ronald Niederhagen <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [Xcsoar-user] Laptop Simulation Mode
To: [email protected]
Message-ID: <[email protected]>
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Have you selected an waypoint in the map region as the new home?
Nav -> Waypoint List
Select a waypoint
on the next scree you see information on that waypoint
Click on the right arrow, then on the "Set As New Home" button.
You may have to restart XCSoar.
It will come up with the map centered to this waypoint.
On your PC (in simulation mode) XCS doesn't have a GPS signal. So the
map display centers just somewhere. Makes sense?
Ronald
Am 27.09.2011 03:11, schrieb Elston Colvert:
> I have downloaded XC-Soar 6.2 to my laptop and would like to become
> familiar with the program by running the program in Simulation Mode on
> my laptop.I have also downloaded the Michigan, USA map file as well as
> the waypoints and the SUA files into my documents XCSoarData folder.The
> program seems to load-up fine on my laptop.However, I cannot load the
> map or the waypoints into the program.All I get is a white screen?no
> map.I have gone into the settings to select the map and the waypoints,
> but they don?t show up to be selected.Only the SUA?s show up for selection??
> Need help.Thank you in advance for any you can provide.
> Elston
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Message: 6
Date: Sat, 1 Oct 2011 23:38:03 +1000
From: "Jacques Graells" <[email protected]>
Subject: [Xcsoar-user] Connect Flarm to Altair with XCSoar
To: <[email protected]>
Message-ID: <[email protected]>
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I am trying to connect a Flarm to an Altair and I unfortunately don't seem
to have much luck, I suspect something is wrong with the cable but I am
running out of ideas.
I simply do not get connection, no GPS signal and no Flarm data
I made sure the FLarm has GPS and Message enable (using flarm tool)
Set up speed at 19200 both on Flarm (default) and on Altair
Tried Straight through cable eg 1-1, 2-2, 3-3, 4-4, 5-5, 6-6, 7-7, 8-8
Tried crossing Tx/Rx 1-1,2-2,3-4,4-3,5-5,6-6,7-7,8-8
Tried both RJ-45 connectors on flarm
Tried both X4 and X5 connectors on Altair
The Altair was running XCSoar v5.1, now 6.21, doesn't work with either
The port on the Altair must be working as if I connect a Cambridge 302 using
DB9/RJ45 cable it works fine
Also to make it more confusing it seems that Pin 1 from Flarm corresponds to
Pin 8 from Altair doco, ie: Altair says Pin 1 is GND while flarm says pin 8
is GND.
Obviously I swapped the pins 1/8, 2/7, 3/6 and so on to not send the +12V
to GND
It would be great if someone can send me the pinout for a cable to connect
Flarm/Altair or what is often called a Stantard IGC RJ-45 cable, or any
other suggestions.
Thanks
Jax
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Message: 7
Date: Sat, 01 Oct 2011 20:28:54 +0200
From: Cs?tai J?nos <[email protected]>
Subject: [Xcsoar-user] equipment help
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Dear Max,
I'm a young (biologically not so young) glider pilot, and in the near
future (probably early next year as the season begins) I would like to
use your excellent XCSoar on my android based HTC Desire.
However, a connection to a barometric altimeter would be very useful.
Can you please suggest an equipment which is supported by you/XCSoar,
and a connection method (is bluetooth reliable enough?)
Thanks for your kind help in advance
BRGDS
Janos
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