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04-16-2018, 10:59 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Canton, MI
Posts: 234
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Turning on my crankcase heater
I need a method to turn on (and off) my crankcase heater. I was told in an EAA meeting that Verizon has such a device. I just got off the phone with Verizon and they say they do not. Keep in mind there is no wi-fi what-so-ever near the hangar, so this device must communicate with a cell phone tower and I assume it will have it's own phone number. Been hunting and hunting on the internet and cannot find one.
So I remembered Van's airforce and I figured you guys would have the answer.
By the way, leaving it on 24/7 is not going to happen, as has been suggested by my technical friends.
Thanks guys..
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Jack and Dave Groat, father and son
RV-10 N1861G
Build #41389, started Oct 2012
Current status: 1st Flight 11/10/17
50 hour oil change: 8/29/19
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04-16-2018, 11:03 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Fayetteville, Georgia
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04-16-2018, 11:09 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: NC25
Posts: 3,508
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SwitchBox Control
I used one of these for 4-years.
I gave it to a friend when I moved as I now have 18-steps to my hangar and hangar is on the same WiFi network as my house. Yes I have a WiFi switch that I can now turn it on and off with.
The SwitchBox Control worked great and I had great communication with the owner. Using a T-Mobile SIM card it only cost $3/month to operate. The unit I had was an older 2G unit that is NOT upgradeable.
IF you are technically inclined like I am, you can build your own with parts you buy on the Internet but I did not have an issue paying a little more for a Turn Key system complete with App to operate it.
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Gary A. Sobek
NC25 RV-6 Flying
3,400+ hours
Where is N157GS
Building RV-8 S/N: 80012
To most people, the sky is the limit.
To those who love aviation, the sky is home.
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04-16-2018, 11:33 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Canton, MI
Posts: 234
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Thanks, I just ordered it...
I just ordered it... I am not clear as to who or how I send the monthly fees, but I am sure it will be explained when I get the package...
I just hope some one else doesn't tell me about some other device that costs half as much. This was $300...
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Jack and Dave Groat, father and son
RV-10 N1861G
Build #41389, started Oct 2012
Current status: 1st Flight 11/10/17
50 hour oil change: 8/29/19
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04-16-2018, 12:37 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Posts: 300
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Does anyone know if the switchbox web app has an API?
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Matt
CFI / RV-10
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04-16-2018, 01:10 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Prescott, AZ
Posts: 1,614
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I use Switchbox. What is an API?
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"Kindness is never a bad plan."
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04-16-2018, 01:32 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Richmond Hill, GA (KLHW)
Posts: 2,189
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flightlogic
What is an API?
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Application Programming Interface.
It allows developers to write code that works with an application without having the vendor's source code. The vendor would provide documentation on the API functionality.
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Ray
RV-7A - Slider - N495KL - First flt 27 Jan 17
O-360-A4M w/ AFP FM-150 FI, Dual PMags, Vetterman Trombone Exh, SkyTech starter, BandC Alt (PP failed after 226 hrs)
Catto 3 blade NLE, FlightLines Interior, James cowl, plenum & intake, Anti-Splat -14 seat mod and nose gear support
All lines by TSFlightLines (aka Hoser)
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04-16-2018, 06:10 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Mahomet, Illinois
Posts: 2,195
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Another $0.02 worth ....
Switchbox works great and support from Phillip is absolutely top notch. Anytime I've emailed a question to him, I get an answer within a matter of hours.
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Terry Ruprecht
RV-9A Tip-up; IO-320 D2A
S. James cowl/plenum
(Dues paid thru Nov '18)
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04-17-2018, 06:32 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Inver Grove Hgts, MN
Posts: 329
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rupester
Switchbox works great and support from Phillip is absolutely top notch. Anytime I've emailed a question to him, I get an answer within a matter of hours.
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I second the motion...
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Mike Hilger
RV-6 N207AM w/G3X, 1,600 hours +
South St. Paul, MN (KSGS)
A&P, EAA Tech Counselor
We're all here because we're not all there...
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04-17-2018, 10:40 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Delaware, OH (KDLZ)
Posts: 4,196
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Since we're experimenters.....
This is same box the Switchbox sells, but you have to set it up and configure it yourself. But you save quite a bit of $$$$.
http://www.wafer-shopping.com/4g-ver...l#.WtYjOjMUn5J
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