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andymeyer
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 Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2020 10:33 am Post subject: Stratux RS-232 Wx+Trfc Out to various navigators... |
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Slight topic hijack, but do you have the details of the RS232 output from the Stratux? I'd like that input to a GRT Mini display. John
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Surprisingly easy!
If you order a CP2102 module off of Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7RNFRJ/
and follow the instructions here:
http://advanced-flight-systems.com/forum/threads/1489-Stratux-Serial-Output
I did like they did here and connected everything (power and serial) via a DB-9 connector and feed it 12V. I put a boost/buck converter in my enclosure to go from 12V down to the max recommended for the Pi.
Made my own slim-jim antennas and have had really good luck with the system.
Set your baud rate up appropriately and your receiver to Capstone Wx+Trfc High Speed and you're set. I forget if I'm running 38,400 or 115200 for the baud rate.
This feeds my IFD540. I do get the "No TIS-B" warning on the IFD, looking into this now, but I still get good traffic and wx data.
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farmrjohn
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| Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2020 8:17 pm Post subject: Re: Stratux RS-232 Wx+Trfc Out to various navigators... |
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My Stratux has the GPS module installed. Would there be room for the CP2102? Also, I'm powering the Stratux via the micro USB port. Does the boost/buck converter replace that by going through the CP2102 or would the micro USB still work OK without the boost/buck? The Stratux works fine with the iPad via WIFI but it would be nice to get the information on the GRT Mini display.
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andymeyer
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| Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2020 8:42 pm Post subject: Re: Stratux RS-232 Wx+Trfc Out to various navigators... |
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The CP2102 only provides the serial output.
I used the Boost Buck converter, a separate module that I installed in the Box, to power the Raspberry Pi. I wired it directly to the Raspberry Pi, not through the micro USB port. Mine is installed in the airplane. Wired to a breaker and to the IFD.
I would anticipate that the MicroUSB may provide enough power assuming your runs are short and your supply is running at the upper end of the pi voltage range. I prefer a more permanent connection than the micro USB. If you're using a USB GPS, you'll need to make sure that you can squeeze all four USB devices in the 4 USB ports, or work an alternate option. You can try short USB extension cables as well. They make them with 90-degree connectors which may help.
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pestar
Joined: 11 Apr 2007
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Location: Auckland, New Zealand
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| Posted: Fri Dec 18, 2020 2:05 pm Post subject: Re: Stratux RS-232 Wx+Trfc Out to various navigators... |
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Buy your CP2102 from Alibaba, USD $7.00 at my door in New Zealand, for my Stratux power supply I use a UBEC DC/DC Step-Down (Buck) Converter - 5V (at) 3A output USD$9-95 (postage not included). Fits in the Statux case and is powered of my aircraft 12v. No need to worry about battery packs.
To make more room for the CP2102 in the Stratux case I removed the pins and directly soldered the RS232 wires to the CP2102 which is connected to my MGL EFIS
Also purchased my Stratux USB GPS off Alibaba, another USD$12.00 delivered. Broke my bank 
Modified the CP2102 as per the previous included thread instructions.
All works a dream for ADSB-IN which in NZ is 1090 only.
Cheers Peter
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farmrjohn
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| Posted: Sat Jan 23, 2021 2:50 pm Post subject: Re: Stratux RS-232 Wx+Trfc Out to various navigators... |
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Instead if a USB port for the RS232 out would it be possible to utilize the ethernet port with something like: https://tinyurl.com/yyqm2fgz
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