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Neat, Joe.
Yes, my gadget reads (and can write) to the EC2 map
function as well as the ignition timing function. Those are the only two I
feel are likely to be manipulated in the air. I mainly wanted the map
function to see where the valleys and peaks are - and I was surprised on my
first viewing of my EC2 Map function to find some single bin high values.
Not quite certain how they got that way but must have been my doing
{:>)
Yes, IFR is no place to skimp on stabilization
assets. I have drawn up an "wing leveler" design using simply (and cheap)
solid state gyros and accelerometers - but, not designed for IFR just to hold
the wings level for 10-15 minutes while the head is in a map, etc.
Having just spent $65 for charts for an extended flight in
April, I can certain see the smarts in using the tiff
sections.
I think its just great to be able to do this sort of thing
with the advances in sensors and electronics. I still intend to get down
to visit - just very busy trying to get a couple of projects ready for Sun n
Fun.
Ed
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2007 9:45
PM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re:
Injector/Ignition Wiring for EC2
Hi Ed,
Yes this is part of the system I am
programming. It also read and writes to the EC2 ( I think the map
function will be rather handy,) engine monitor, moving map (using
georeferenced .tiff of the sectionals available for $2.50 each rather than
buying paper charts), check lists, and monitoring for absent
minded pilot, etc.
I have not purchased the sensor yet, but am about
98% sure I am going to go with micro strain's 3DM-GX1($1500).
It uses 3 axis magnetometers, accelerometers and gyros. They have a
less expensive (3DM, $750) unit that uses 3 axis magnetometers and
accelerometers but is not gyro stabilized. Since this bird will
eventually be for IFR use, I am leaning towards the 3DM-GX1 to be on
the safe side.
Joe
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