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08-28-2012, 03:58 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Ramona, Ca
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As Mike said there are still some software issues to be worked out for full autopilot functionality wit the Dynon and Trio units. I have a beta version installed which replaced my IV. Besides the autopilot communications issue, the docking station/EKP-V still will only talk to one serial device at a time. So if I want XMWX it disconnects the autopilot and if I want autopilot communication to Dynon it disconnects the weather. Both of these issues are known by the factory and are being worked on. I have not been given any date for a new software release but in theory I should be getting a beta version before it is actually released for general use.
By the way, the external antenna works much-much better than the built in unit and seems to acquire satellites faster. The docking station is slick in that it is not much larger than the EKP-V unlike the Air Gizmo units so saves on panel space.
When I have more info I'll let everyone know.
Bill
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08-28-2012, 11:00 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Vancouver island, BC Canada
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Thanks for the replies. I can't wait to get mine off my knee and into the panel.
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09-20-2012, 03:06 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Vancouver island, BC Canada
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I went ahead and bought the dock for my V. Fits nicely in the panel and the included external antenna works brilliantly.
So far I can't get it to recognise my D100 or D120.
When I select NMEA output on, it disconnects the external antenna.
The Dynon manual requires the following sentences: RMC, RMB, GGA, and either BOD or APB.
The GPS lists the first three but not BOD or APB, but does have XTE, GSA, GSV.
I have calls in to Dynon and Avmap but no replies so far.
Anyone understand this stuff?
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09-20-2012, 05:54 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Bridgewater, MA - KPYM
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The current AVMAP EKP-V software does not work with Dynon or Trio products. AVMAP is aware of this and is working on a fix.
Software release date is not known at this time. If you find out, please let us know.
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09-20-2012, 09:57 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Vancouver island, BC Canada
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Will do. Too bad they didn't tell me it doesn't work yet.
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09-21-2012, 10:10 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Vancouver island, BC Canada
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Had a call from Miriam today. They have beta software ready and will be sending me a copy next week.
When(if) I get it installed I'll give a shout.
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09-24-2012, 02:49 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Phoenix AZ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jimgreen
I went ahead and bought the dock for my V. Fits nicely in the panel and the included external antenna works brilliantly.
So far I can't get it to recognise my D100 or D120.
When I select NMEA output on, it disconnects the external antenna.
The Dynon manual requires the following sentences: RMC, RMB, GGA, and either BOD or APB.
The GPS lists the first three but not BOD or APB, but does have XTE, GSA, GSV.
I have calls in to Dynon and Avmap but no replies so far.
Anyone understand this stuff?
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Have you tried using the RMC RMB GGA and APB sequences? And are you using the single connection dock or the really expensive one? I am trying to figure out how best to instruct a new AvMap owner with his RV-9 install.
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09-24-2012, 03:16 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dayton Airpark, NV A34
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Welcome to VAF!!
Bridgette, welcome to VAF
Good to have you here.
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Flying as of 12/4/2010
Phase 1 done, 2/4/2011 
Sold after 240+ wonderful hours of flight.
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09-24-2012, 06:57 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Phoenix AZ
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Quote:
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Bridgette, welcome to VAF
Good to have you here.
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Thanks. I'm glad to have found this forum.
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09-24-2012, 07:03 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Vancouver island, BC Canada
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Hi Bridgette.
In conversation with Avmap, they are still working on getting the Avmap V /Dynon D100, D120 to cooperate. The current SW does not output all the required NMEA messages and seems to switch off the ext. antenna if NMEA output is selected.
I have the expensive dock which has 2 serial inputs and 3 or 4 USB ports.
I plan to interface with the Dynon and also my 406 GPS (ACK)
Avmap just sent me a beta software update, but so far it is not doing the job. I'll be calling them tomorrow to make sure it isn't finger trouble on my part.( I am in no way an expert in this stuff.)
They are working on it. I'll post when they have a fix.
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