Re: [Xcsoar-user] Dell Streak and K6Bt

[Ramy Y. <ry...@ya...>]

I figured I'll share what I did to mount my Dell Streak and connect with my 302 via bluetooth, so others don't have to repeat the research.
Thanks to Max for the tips.
 Parts:
 
Outerbox impact cover (optional) http://www.amazon.com/OtterBox-Dell-Streak-Impact-Case/dp/B004MG3OTW ($10)
Slipgrip Mount (few options to choose from) - http://www.slipgripcarmounts.com/Using-Impact-Case_c_21746.html ($40) 
K6BT - http://www.cumulus-soaring.com/k6.htm ($175)
DB9 Male to RJ45 Modular Adapter - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0016RO20U($4)
Extra Dell Streak cable  - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005AL36SW ($9 incl shipping)
2 x Network Cable - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000V0ET92 ($2 each) 
Instructions: 
1 - Insert the RJ45 pins into the DB9 modular adapter according to the following:
Red to pin2
Black to pin3
blue to pin5
brown to pin6
white to pin8
(the rest can go anywhere) 
2 - Connect a netwrok cable between the K6Bt and the above DB9 adapter. This will provide power and communication to the K6Bt. 
3 - Velcro the K6Bt to the 302, and follow the instructions that came with the K6Bt to pair with the Streak, then select the K6Bt device in XCSoar and the CAI 302 driver. 
4 - The above should be sufficient for up to 5 hours flight. If you need longer than that, follow the instructions below to connect the 5v to charge the Streak. 
5 - Cut the Streak Cable and the other network cable. 
6 - Carefully solder pin 1 from network cable (White/orange) to the Streak cable black wire (GND) , and pin 8 from the network cable (brown) to the Streak red wire (+5). 
7 - Connect this cable between the other K6Bt connector and the Streak to charge the Streak in flight. 
Hope this helps, 
Ramy


>________________________________
> From: Max Kellermann <ma...@du...>
>To: Ramy Yanetz <ry...@ya...> 
>Cc: "xcs...@li..." <xcs...@li...> 
>Sent: Thursday, November 3, 2011 4:12 PM
>Subject: Re: [Xcsoar-user] Dell Streak and K6Bt
> 
>On 2011/11/04 00:04, Ramy Yanetz <ry...@ya...> wrote:
>> Hopefully without having to build my own cable, but this is also an
>> option.
>
>Congratulations, you've bought the best hardware that is currently
>available for soaring!  (CAI302 + Streak)
>
>The pins both the CAI302 and the K6-Bt are well-documented, building
>custom cables is easy enough.  Get a network RJ45 cable, cut one end
>off, and solder it to a DB9 connector.
>
>> Also, after reading the manual, playing with XCSoar in simulator mode, as well as flying with it, I have few more questions and comments regarding some basic functionality which seems to be missing or not working as expected. What is the best way to address those questions? Should I just open a ticket for each bug/enhancement? 
>
>If something is missing or bugged, write a ticket.
>
>If you have a question, write here.
>
>Max
>
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