GRT Mini - Page 7

KatieB · #61 02-12-2014, 09:47 AM

Our head engineer on the Mini, Todd, is out with pneumonia, but we're very close to production and I still hope to have some flight reports well before SNF. The good news is, Greg is very excited about the testing going on for the Mini's "mini" AHRS-- it is exceeding his expectations. I'll keep you guys posted--Thanks for your patience.

Capflyer · #62 02-12-2014, 10:17 AM

Katie, when can we expect the wiring diagram to be published for the Mini-AP? Currently that is the only thing holding up finishing my panel wiring.

Canadian_JOY · #63 02-12-2014, 10:18 AM

Katie - I understand SnF is the first week of April. Last customer delivery estimate I received was "end of February". These two dates give us a month of "slush time" in between. In finite terms, what is the current customer delivery schedule? (Those with gaping holes in their instrument panels need to know! LoL)

Glad to hear the AHARS is living up to expectations. You have to know that if it's that good there are going to be folks clamoring to have the current full-size AHARS units "downsized" into a smaller package to ease installation.

Canadian_JOY · #64 03-04-2014, 09:58 AM

Brief update from GRT's Ben, obtained yesterday... The challenges with production machinery breaking down and having staff out sick have chiefly been responsible for the shift in delivery dates. They are "really close" to shipping the first Mini's. A worst-case estimate would put shipments at the end of the month, a best-case estimate would see units going out the door late this week or early next week.

I can't wait to get this thing in hand!

KatieB · #65 03-05-2014, 03:10 PM

Hi Guys, I finally have some Mini updates for you.

I just posted more detailed wiring information for all 3 Mini models on the website. You can find it here, on the Mini product page.

There is now an HSI page that is part of the moving map package for the X and AP-- not just a CDI as previously listed. There is a simple GPS CDI on the Mini-B for direct-to GPS navigation.

The Mini-AP is now capable of displaying the optional moving map, so the AP will have all the features of the X, plus the ARINC-429 option.

Jeppesen database information is now able to cross the EFIS inter-display link (either serial or Ethernet) to other GRT EFIS display units and the Mini when the database file is loaded. So, if you're outside the U.S. and you already have a Jepp subscription for existing GRT EFIS display units, you will not have to buy another subscription for your Mini. This is a new feature just released on the latest Horizon and Sport software.

We are getting close to shipping Mini-B's. Thanks for all your patience!

humptybump · #66 03-05-2014, 03:43 PM

The more I see of the "mini" the more I think it is one sweet bit of glass.

David Paule · #67 03-05-2014, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KatieB

....There is now an HSI page that is part of the moving map package for the X and AP-- not just a CDI as previously listed....

Sure hope these can be disabled.

Thanks,
Dave

lrgabriel · #68 03-09-2014, 01:09 AM

I'm in the middle of some panel design, and I'm wondering about that mini USB port on the back of the Mini-X, listed in this drawing.

I know Dynon screens need a panel-mounted USB-A female connector for database, chart, and firmware updates. Is the intention the same here?

Assuming this is a USB host port and not for debugging, is there a better plan than hacking apart a couple of USB cables to get the appropriate connectors?

Thanks!

deej · #69 03-09-2014, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lrgabriel

Assuming this is a USB host port and not for debugging, is there a better plan than hacking apart a couple of USB cables to get the appropriate connectors?

You can buy all kinds of converters, cables, etc from Amazon that go from mini USB to USB female:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...20usb%20female

-Dj

KatieB · #70 03-09-2014, 03:11 PM

Yep... we use the USB port for a lot of things on all our EFIS systems. The Mini uses it for software updates and data logging. We sell a full-size USB cable with a female end that has mounting ears on it, suitable for creating an easy-access USB port on your instrument panel face. There is probably something like that available with a Mini USB male end. Some of our customers just leave a short USB cable pigtail hanging down behind the EFIS or secured somewhere under the instrument panel that's easy to reach. Or, if you can access the back of the unit through an avionics bay hatch, you can just access the Mini's USB port directly.