We've released a bit of an update for the SwitchBox, Version 2. $299
In 2 months, we've grown the user base of pilots to almost 300x. There are hangars all over the World using the SwitchBox now, and we've put more thought behind the Iphone App (Free) and the pricing/options of the SwitchBox.
The updated version has the same internal circuits, 20A relays, Activated Cellular Sim card/Account and Industrial components. The design change was to move the antenna from inside the box to the outside. It should help with reception issues and attaching the longer wired Antenna. The connection has a watertight rubber Gasket and should do very well in the coming Winter Season. Also, the Power Supply is inside the box now, with the added space gained from moving the antenna. Now you simply plug the 3prong male plug into the wall and this powers the internal circuit board and your heaters/devices.
We've also updated the iPhone app with feedback from pilots here, and will continue to improve it and make it better. Those updates will show up on your phone as soon as available.
The price is $299 which includes the 3' wired Antenna in every package.
If any pilots would like to upgrade their existing device, we can take care of you as well. Email us with any questions.
Check below for more details
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** Download the 1st Iphone App to control your Airplane's Engine Heater (FREE) ! New Iphone app for the SwitchBox, on the Apple AppStore under the title "SwitchBox".
Just enter your SwitchBox #/plane's unique phone number, and you can control all the outlets this way now
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If you would like to order one, you can enter your home airport ID here and click the Paypal Button
Updated manual here
Comes with everything ready to go and SIM card/account activated, dont need to pay for anything extra.
This is for remote controlling your airplane's engine heater, so you dont have to plug it in manually anymore.. You call the airplane (it has its own cellphone #.... and it turns on immediately and turns off after X amount of hours)
You can also use it to remotely start the A/C in the hangar, charge the GPS batteries, turn on Fans in the hangar, feed the dog, turn on coffee maker, etc, etc....
Notes
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Will allow you to:
- Turn on your Engine Preheater from anywhere in the world (via text message SMS or Phone Call)
- Verify that the engine preheater is turned on and activated (via text message confirmations to your cellphone)
- Custom White List to block all calls, except those on the "secure white list"
- Custom Timers that will run anywhere up to 18hours duration, after a phone call is received
- High Amperage 20A relays, can power 2 engine heaters or multiengine plane from one device
**We have a 100% guarantee on the box. If it doesnt work for any reason in the first 30 days, send it back to the shipping address and we will refund your money. We are pilots and customers of many other companies, trying to make the best customer experience for everyone. **
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Phillip Angert
245 East 11th Street, Suite 5G
New York, NY 10003
p. 510.295.5209
f. 815.366.7643