$150 10" display glide computer...

Ok you've seen the digital picture frames for a while now.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H743WC

This one (and many more) run on windoze CE5.

Now watch this video...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5watadHqGAk

Add a copy of XCSoar and a usb to serial converter and you have a 10"
glide computer
while 10" is overkill unless you fly a 232!! there are digi frames in
all sizes starting from 2" up.

Cool huh?

Al

On Sep 13, 10:07*am, "
wrote:
Ok you've seen the digital picture frames for a while now.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H743WC

This one (and many more) run on windoze CE5.

Now watch this video...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5watadHqGAk

Add a copy of XCSoar and a usb *to serial converter and you have a 10"
glide computer
while 10" is overkill unless you fly a 232!! there are digi frames in
all sizes starting from 2" up.

Cool huh?

Al

guess you guys don't get the implications of this post?

Al

Al,
I guess the question is what do these frames look like in sunlight?
And will they handle the rough environment that is a glider cockpit?
You need to find one that has a touch screen (they are out there).
I have seen tiny key ring type ones, and 7" ones, but not much in 5"
or so which is what I envisage to be a useful size.

Let us all know when you have one up and running in your glider. I'm
interested.

Regards, Bernie.

On Sep 14, 10:42*pm, Bernie wrote:
Al,
I guess the question is what do these frames look like in sunlight?
And will they handle the rough environment that is a glider cockpit?
You need to find one that has a touch screen (they are out there).
I have seen tiny key ring type ones, and 7" ones, but not much in 5"
or so which is what I envisage to be a useful size.

Let us all know when you have one up and running in your glider. I'm
interested.

Regards, Bernie.

well you could go for something like this...

http://www.advantech.com/applied-computing-systems/panel-pc/News.aspx?doc_id={920F5B24-3A26-4459-8DFD-5A537D3ACE9

Rugged, touch screen etc...

On Sep 15, 3:31*am, Al wrote:

well you could go for something like this...
Rugged, touch screen etc...

I've been waiting for someone to take one for the team and try to get
WinCE (they say it works) to run on a http://www.alwaysinnovating.com/touchbook/
with XCSoar.

Looks much better than a picture frame, great resolution, etc.

I think it's great info... I did read it a few days ago and spent some
time reading about it and watching various videos.

Need to find a 5" version with a touch screen.

On Sep 15, 8:59*am, "Rob.Russell" wrote:
On Sep 15, 3:31*am, Al wrote:

well you could go for something like this...
Rugged, touch screen etc...

I've been waiting for someone to take one for the team and try to get
WinCE (they say it works) to run on ahttp://www.alwaysinnovating.com/touchbook/
with XCSoar.

Looks much better than a picture frame, great resolution, etc.

XC soar runs on PC systems as well as CE.

On Sep 15, 6:13*pm, Al wrote:
On Sep 15, 8:59*am, "Rob.Russell" wrote:
http://www.alwaysinnovating.com/touchbook/
Looks much better than a picture frame, great resolution, etc.

XC soar runs on PC systems as well as CE.

Will it run on the Linux OS that comes with the Touchbook? The
Touchbook will run WindowsCE or Linux, but not XP.

If you kept the Linux OS, then you might be able to compile a
compatible version of KFLog/Cumulus, but most people that would
consider that option are already using KFLog/Cumulus.

On Sep 15, 5:47*pm, "Rob.Russell" wrote:
On Sep 15, 6:13*pm, Al wrote:

On Sep 15, 8:59*am, "Rob.Russell" wrote:
http://www.alwaysinnovating.com/touchbook/
Looks much better than apictureframe, great resolution, etc.

XC soar runs on PC systems as well as CE.

Will it run on the Linux OS that comes with the Touchbook? *The
Touchbook will run WindowsCE or Linux, but not XP.

If you kept the Linux OS, then you might be able to compile a
compatible version of KFLog/Cumulus, but most people that would
consider that option are already using KFLog/Cumulus.

Getting back to the original post......has anyone had any luck trying
one of these in the cockpit yet. I'm also not sure the touch screen
is that big of a problem. To tell you the truth many of these come
with a remote.....might work out nice. I did a little research and it
looks like the ClearNav runs about 700nits on it's lowest brightness
setting, I've flown one first hand and I can attest this is plenty
bright enough for everyday use. The brightest picture frame I can find
is 400nits (many manufacturers don't list the value)....may or may not
be enough?

Anyone with more info?

On Sep 20, 4:21*pm, Bryce wrote:
On Sep 15, 5:47*pm, "Rob.Russell" wrote:

On Sep 15, 6:13*pm, Al wrote:

On Sep 15, 8:59*am, "Rob.Russell" wrote:
http://www.alwaysinnovating.com/touchbook/
Looks much better than apictureframe, great resolution, etc.

XC soar runs on PC systems as well as CE.

Will it run on the Linux OS that comes with the Touchbook? *The
Touchbook will run WindowsCE or Linux, but not XP.

If you kept the Linux OS, then you might be able to compile a
compatible version of KFLog/Cumulus, but most people that would
consider that option are already using KFLog/Cumulus.

Getting back to the original post......has anyone had any luck trying
one of these in the cockpit yet. *I'm also not sure the touch screen
is that big of a problem. To tell you the truth many of these come
with a remote.....might work out nice. *I did a little research and it
looks like the ClearNav runs about 700nits on it's lowest brightness
setting, I've flown one first hand and I can attest this is plenty
bright enough for everyday use. The brightest picture frame I can find
is 400nits (many manufacturers don't list the value)....may or may not
be enough?

Anyone with more info?

I would be curious so hear about the current draw of the glide
computers with these super bright displays at max brightness.
I would put money on the stated current draw is for the lowest
settings.

Was have a laugh with a buddy about the frames, would you like teak or
plastic finish.
Obviously you would strip the device down and panel mount it.

Cheers

Al