powerflarm display track file download

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I used to be able to download track files from my powerflarm rectangular butterfly display by inserting a usb, pressing the button and then pressing again on the "flarm" status and again on "log download" without turning the unit off. It no longer does this now I have to power off the unit insert a usb and power back on and wait. Its not a lot longer but it was convenient to do it while still up and running. Any one else noticed this?

CH

[Dave Nadler]

On Monday, April 20, 2020 at 12:15:19 PM UTC-4, wrote:
> I used to be able to download track files from my powerflarm rectangular
> butterfly display by inserting a usb, pressing the button and then pressing
> again on the "flarm" status and again on "log download" without turning the
> unit off. It no longer does this now I have to power off the unit insert a
> usb and power back on and wait. Its not a lot longer but it was convenient
> to do it while still up and running. Any one else noticed this?

Yup, saw that in my brief trip to the Seniors.
Unfortunately, seems to be that Butterfly doesn't play well with latest
FLARM protocol update. And Butterfly is an "old unsupported product"...
I'll ping the Butterfly guys again to see if there's any way to get this
fixed. Until then, just power-cycle your panel to trigger the IGC file dump.

Hope that helps,
See ya, Dave YO

[Dan Daly[_2_]]

On Monday, April 20, 2020 at 12:15:19 PM UTC-4, wrote:
> I used to be able to download track files from my powerflarm rectangular butterfly display by inserting a usb, pressing the button and then pressing again on the "flarm" status and again on "log download" without turning the unit off. It no longer does this now I have to power off the unit insert a usb and power back on and wait. Its not a lot longer but it was convenient to do it while still up and running. Any one else noticed this?
>
> CH

When was the last time you reinstalled the Butterfly firmware? 1's and 0's can go astray... Also, that could be a sign of a corrupt USB stick; check for damage using Windows disk check utility and repair damage (if found). If I suspect a USB stick, I generally format it (but move important things to backup first).

My Butterfly display still downloads IGC files as before. I have had to change USB sticks to make this happen.

[Dan Daly[_2_]]

On Monday, April 20, 2020 at 1:49:15 PM UTC-4, Dave Nadler wrote:
> On Monday, April 20, 2020 at 12:15:19 PM UTC-4, wrote:
> > I used to be able to download track files from my powerflarm rectangular
> > butterfly display by inserting a usb, pressing the button and then pressing
> > again on the "flarm" status and again on "log download" without turning the
> > unit off. It no longer does this now I have to power off the unit insert a
> > usb and power back on and wait. Its not a lot longer but it was convenient
> > to do it while still up and running. Any one else noticed this?
>
> Yup, saw that in my brief trip to the Seniors.
> Unfortunately, seems to be that Butterfly doesn't play well with latest
> FLARM protocol update. And Butterfly is an "old unsupported product"...
> I'll ping the Butterfly guys again to see if there's any way to get this
> fixed. Until then, just power-cycle your panel to trigger the IGC file dump.
>
> Hope that helps,
> See ya, Dave YO

OK, I was wrong. Dave, if they open the software, it would be nice to have a way of entering a PEV as well.

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Thanks for the responses, Ive tried several usb sticks and none work. Too bad I really liked the other option that being said its not a show stopper jus 2 more cycles on the switch :( 😒😒

[Dave Nadler]

I'm going to take a crack at updating the Butterfly display software
to fix this and a couple of other issues. Can anybody help with:

1) Butterfly display (beg, borrow, or buy) for my testing?
2) User testing of my updated software?

Thanks!
Best Regards, Dave

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Id be glad to test for you Dave but sincecits my only display cantcgivecitcup for testing :)

CH

[kirk.stant]

On Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 5:30:32 PM UTC-5, Dave Nadler wrote:
> I'm going to take a crack at updating the Butterfly display software
> to fix this and a couple of other issues. Can anybody help with:
>
> 1) Butterfly display (beg, borrow, or buy) for my testing?
> 2) User testing of my updated software?
>
> Thanks!
> Best Regards, Dave

Dave, have you found a Butterfly display to use? If not, PM me and I can loan you mine for a few weeks (glider down with the virus...).

Kirk
kirk dot stant at gmail dot com

[Dave Nadler]

On Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 3:01:13 PM UTC-4, kirk.stant wrote:
> On Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 5:30:32 PM UTC-5, Dave Nadler wrote:
> > I'm going to take a crack at updating the Butterfly display software
> > to fix this and a couple of other issues. Can anybody help with:
> >
> > 1) Butterfly display (beg, borrow, or buy) for my testing?
> > 2) User testing of my updated software?
> >
> > Thanks!
> > Best Regards, Dave
>
> Dave, have you found a Butterfly display to use? If not, PM me and I can loan you mine for a few weeks (glider down with the virus...).
>
> Kirk
> kirk dot stant at gmail dot com

Thanks Kirk (and others who emailed) - I've got a loaner on the way.
Much appreciated,
Best Regards, Dave

[[email protected]]

On Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 3:01:13 PM UTC-4, kirk.stant wrote:
> On Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 5:30:32 PM UTC-5, Dave Nadler wrote:
> > I'm going to take a crack at updating the Butterfly display software
> > to fix this and a couple of other issues. Can anybody help with:
> >
> > 1) Butterfly display (beg, borrow, or buy) for my testing?
> > 2) User testing of my updated software?
> >
> > Thanks!
> > Best Regards, Dave
>
> Dave, have you found a Butterfly display to use? If not, PM me and I can loan you mine for a few weeks (glider down with the virus...).
>
> Kirk
> kirk dot stant at gmail dot com

I know people and cats can get the virus, but gliders?

[kirk.stant]

On Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 1:57:10 PM UTC-5, wrote:
> On Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 3:01:13 PM UTC-4, kirk.stant wrote:
> > On Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 5:30:32 PM UTC-5, Dave Nadler wrote:
> > > I'm going to take a crack at updating the Butterfly display software
> > > to fix this and a couple of other issues. Can anybody help with:
> > >
> > > 1) Butterfly display (beg, borrow, or buy) for my testing?
> > > 2) User testing of my updated software?
> > >
> > > Thanks!
> > > Best Regards, Dave
> >
> > Dave, have you found a Butterfly display to use? If not, PM me and I can loan you mine for a few weeks (glider down with the virus...).
> >
> > Kirk
> > kirk dot stant at gmail dot com
>
> I know people and cats can get the virus, but gliders?

Glider all better now, no respirator needed. And Dave, the latest patch works great, can now download my PF log file from my BF display as before.

Thanks!

Kirk
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[Dave Nadler]

On Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 1:39:27 PM UTC-4, kirk.stant wrote:
> On Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 1:57:10 PM UTC-5, wrote:
> > On Saturday, May 16, 2020 at 3:01:13 PM UTC-4, kirk.stant wrote:
> > > On Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 5:30:32 PM UTC-5, Dave Nadler wrote:
> > > > I'm going to take a crack at updating the Butterfly display software
> > > > to fix this and a couple of other issues. Can anybody help with:
> > > >
> > > > 1) Butterfly display (beg, borrow, or buy) for my testing?
> > > > 2) User testing of my updated software?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks!
> > > > Best Regards, Dave
> > >
> > > Dave, have you found a Butterfly display to use? If not, PM me and I can loan you mine for a few weeks (glider down with the virus...).
> > >
> > > Kirk
> > > kirk dot stant at gmail dot com
> >
> > I know people and cats can get the virus, but gliders?
>
> Glider all better now, no respirator needed.
> And Dave, the latest patch works great,
> can now download my PF log file from my BF display as before.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Kirk
> 66

We'll do an official release after a bit more testing (no squawks so far).
Thanks for the help in USA to Kirk, Cliff, Patrick, and Uli!

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Absoulutly thank you Dave! So far works great! Back to original specs.

CH

[Dave Nadler]

On Friday, June 5, 2020 at 12:00:58 AM UTC-4, wrote:
> Absoulutly thank you Dave! So far works great! Back to original specs.
>
> CH

Thanks, please remember to also test the PEV feature...