REFLECTOR: Panel layout opinions

Don Johnston numa at comcast.net
Fri Jan 31 21:52:53 CST 2014


I can't say for certain, but I would be surprised if the HXr would be able
to send/receive to the nav radio, com radio, GPS, transponder, audio panel,
etc., through the USB port.


On Fri, Jan 31, 2014 at 4:47 PM, Jack Prock <jackprock at wavecable.com> wrote:

> Don,
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> If the only issue is the number of rs232 port on the back of the HXr,
>
> I suggest that you think of this as just a computer problem. The HXr has
> several usb ports on the back.
>
> You can get a 4 port rs232 hub that plugs into a single usb port. Or you
> can get cables that have rs-232 on one end
>
> and a usb port on the other.
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>
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> There are many less expensive solutions to getting more ports than having
> to add a second HXr.
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>
> Jack
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> *From:* reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] *On
> Behalf Of *Don Johnston
> *Sent:* Friday, January 31, 2014 10:00 AM
> *To:* reflector at tvbf.org
> *Subject:* REFLECTOR: Panel layout opinions
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> Originally, I was going to go with a pair of GRT screens with a
> traditional radio stack. But when the HXr came out that supported remote
> avionics and the ability to use a tablet as a secondary display, I switched
> to that (this is where not purchasing instrumentation and avionics until
> they're needed pays off!)
>
> So the new plan was a single 10.4" screen with all remote avionics and a
> tablet (not permanently mounted) that would be used primarily for engine
> information.
>
> But recently I discovered that a single screen wouldn't work because each
> device requires a serial port and there are only 8 ports per screen. So
> I've got to add a second screen just to get more ports. :-(
>
> Now my problem is where to put the second screen (see attached).
>
> I could mount the second display directly next to the primary screen.
> This seems to be the most common layout. But the backup EFIS (Dynon D1)
> would have to be mounted either very low on the panel or way off to the
> right.
>
> The other alternative is to center it on the co-pilot side. This would
> allow the backup EFIS to be placed higher on the panel.  But the second
> EFIS would be basically unusable from the pilot seat (viewing or
> controlling).  On the other hand, if GRT doesn't come through with their
> IFR GPS and I have to use a Garmin 400W, at least I'll be able to mount it
> in the center of the panel. If I put the second screen adjacent to the
> primary screen, the only place to put a panel mount GPS would be out of
> reach from the pilot.
>
> What do y'all think?
>
> Don
>
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