GRT Mini-X!

[Canadian_JOY]

I'll reiterate here a request made on the other Mini-X thread in hopes the GRT team is reading this...

I'd switch in a heartbeat my engine monitoring solution to a GRT product IF I didn't have to install that boat anchor of an EIS. I would like nothing better than to have an engine monitor based on the Mini EFIS.

(In case you can't tell, I really like the Mini! LoL)

[jclark]

Originally Posted by Canadian_JOY

I'll reiterate here a request made on the other Mini-X thread in hopes the GRT team is reading this...

I'd switch in a heartbeat my engine monitoring solution to a GRT product IF I didn't have to install that boat anchor of an EIS. I would like nothing better than to have an engine monitor based on the Mini EFIS.

(In case you can't tell, I really like the Mini! LoL)

Just curious ...

Is your objection, the user interface to the box or the fact that there is a box (one that can be hidden anywhere in the plane)?

I am not sure that I would want them to try to cram the conversion electronics in with the (I suspect sensitive) AHRS and other logic.

Remember, the EIS converts all kinds of "inputs" to a serial out that you use on the "display box".

Now, I must admit, I have been one of the ones screaming the most to them to make the EIS more "plug and play", more "user friendly" but I do understand why having it as a separate box , in my mind, is a "good thing". I just wish I could program it from my Mini, or SX, or HXr.

James

[David Paule]

What I'd like is a remote box that connects all the engine and related sensors, and communicates with a Mini EMS, and that has new EMS software as good as the Mini.

Dave

[erikpmort]

Originally Posted by Mjuckes

I put one in my 4. Love it! I had a small problem on calibration, made one phone call to GRT and done. Great product, great service.

What was it ? I haven't been able to calibrate mine but it's not off very far so I don't mind for now.

I am also very happy with the mini- it is my primary not backup and incredible for the money. Can't wait for the ems to replace my old one - get er done !

[DMFenster]

One of the engineers talked to me for over an hour when I was making my decision. No sales pressure - just one engineer to another. I bought it for the specs, but the time they spent with me went a long way as well. They are a small outfit with some amazing products at amazing prices.

Dave

[DMFenster]

Oh and by the way - Pins 13 and 14 on the harness will be for audio. Not implemented yet, but if you're wiring .... Pin 13 will be audio HI (out) and Pin 14 will be audio lo (GND). Not sure about the other minis, but this is true for the X version.

[Canadian_JOY]

Originally Posted by jclark

Just curious ...

Is your objection, the user interface to the box or the fact that there is a box (one that can be hidden anywhere in the plane)?

I am not sure that I would want them to try to cram the conversion electronics in with the (I suspect sensitive) AHRS and other logic.

Remember, the EIS converts all kinds of "inputs" to a serial out that you use on the "display box".

Now, I must admit, I have been one of the ones screaming the most to them to make the EIS more "plug and play", more "user friendly" but I do understand why having it as a separate box , in my mind, is a "good thing". I just wish I could program it from my Mini, or SX, or HXr.

James

James - good line of questioning. My objection is to the EIS potentially being a remote box BUT still requiring an on-box user interface.

My current engine monitor is an AFS-2500, which, of course, uses a remote computer/interface box and a fairly dumb display. The remote box has no buttons or display - it's just a box that can be mounted totally remotely, and once it's mounted and wired, one never has to touch it again. All settings and other controls are accomplished via the pretty display unit on the instrument panel.

I would love it if I could have an interface box (yes, even the EIS format would do) that could be totally hidden away and never touched after installation, with all calibration and configuration activities being handled by a sharp display unit in the same format as the Mini EFIS. Heck, I'd really be happy if my Mini-X could switch modes between EMS and EFIS, so I could display engine data on the Mini and keep the entire HS EFIS screen for PFD use, or use the Mini as an EFIS and display the thin engine data tape at the bottom of the HS EFIS display.

Your comments on "plug and play" user friendliness are right on the money. Too much of our equipment requires one to use "engineer-speak" to configure it or otherwise make it get up and run.

[Mjuckes]

David I sent you a picture

[celstar]

Thanks. Looks great.

[Mjuckes]

Erik. I sent you a PM