GDL 90 on XCSoar

On 11/10/20 5:57 PM, Davis Chappins wrote:
I'm looking for people to test my translation script from GDL 90 to NMEA so that a Stratux (1090/978 dual band ADS-B in) can connect and display traffic on XCSoar. If there's interest I can post some instructions. You need some experience with configuring XCSoar devices and placing a file on the android from a computer via USB.

I got tired of waiting for XCSoar to natively accept GDL 90 and also Stratux to output NMEA. The script is written in python and runs on the android device connected to the Stratux wifi. I also added in some text to speech to announce traffic when it's near.

In addition, I'm looking to test with other GDL 90 ADS-B receivers. I'm especially curious on the "Foreflight required" devices like Scout/Sentry Mini/Sentry. If anyone has one I can borrow, I'll gladly pay shipping.

Is there any interest?


Hi Davis

I followed all your instructions and, using my Samsung Galaxie 10e, I
think I got it running. Since I'm working from my home and can only see
one ADS-B tower on the mountain top, and it's a very windy day with
gusts up to 60 mph nearby, there's not much traffic.

I'm currently watching UDP port 10110 on XCSoar and am seeing
$PFLAU,,,,,,,,,*62 messages continuously.

I was panning around on the map display and, at one point saw a blue
arrow indicating an ADS-B target, but it disappeared before I could
learn its parameters. A quick look at the status information at
192.168.10.1 showed that I had one "hit" but I lost it just as quickly.

It looks like this will work in flight but I just need to get off the
ground to try it out.

Nice job!

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Dan
5J