FlySight navigation mode

[ifell 0]

Will it support multiple dropzones? Like if I put in a bunch of Lat/Long points instead of going to my computer every time I go to another DZ


Edit:: Renamed the file and turned it off/on and now it says I have Flyblind firmware 1.1

[LukeH 0]

Hi,

It doesn't do that automatically.

I suggest you put a text file on the device with a list of DZs containing Name, Lat, Lon and landing Elevation for each.

It's just a single copy and paste of the DZ setting to the Config.txt file before visiting a different DZ, but will require access to a PC to make that change.

[ifell 0]

Would be cool if you could add a bunch of DZs but I will just be happy if I can get it to work properly

[mixedup 0]

just wondering if a voice reading out direction every 5-10 sec would be one way to handle direction - leaving beeps for distance/vertical speed? Perhaps directions read out could be either relative to North, or relative to jump run?

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[KrisFlyZ 0]

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just wondering if a voice reading out direction every 5-10 sec would be one way to handle direction - leaving beeps for distance/vertical speed? Perhaps directions read out could be either relative to North, or relative to jump run?

You have to wait for flysight 4S.

[LukeH 0]

Not with Flysight.

There is possibly scope for someone to write a smart phone app that could do this, however it's usefullness will be limited by how well the phone's GPS works for skydiving and where it is placed. I'd guess they are ok for navigation if they had a resonably quick warm fix time. The accuracy of FlySight is more important for performance data than navigation.

In real use the beeps provide quite a clear indication of direction, I'd say it's distance that is less clear, alhtough I haven't used distance much (just a couple of test jumps). I find it's not really necessary if you have accurate direction indication.

[crwper 7]

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You have to wait for flysight 4S.

Yes... FlySight 4S will be identical to the current model, but I'll add voice indication to the firmware and force everyone to upgrade to the new hardware if they want to use it.

Muahahaha...

Michael

[mgs13 0]

You can download the compiled software from: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/13230955/Main.hex
Sample config file for navigation: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/13230955/CONFIG.TXT

Instruction on how to install are here: http://flysight.ca/wiki/index.php?title=Firmware_upgrade

[LukeH 0]

Hi,

I think there is a way to do it from a Mac, but I don't have any experience with it.

A quick search found this: http://dfu-programmer.sourceforge.net/

Otherwise, you may be able to use a Virtual Machine or set up dual boot with Windows.

[mgs13 0]

Thx I'll see if I can borrow a PC in the meantime.

[Yorick 0]

I was wondering if there is an option to change the volume at a certain height.

"The 'perfect' parachute jump was thought to be one where the opening shock and touchdown were simultaneous" -Lyle Cameron, ~1965
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[LukeH 0]

Not to turn it down, but there is an option to turn the sound off at a certain height, e.g. if you don't want the beeping when you are under canopy.

[Mac 1]

I seem to be having issues with loading this Navigation firmware.

Once loaded, my flysight wont turn on, wont go into charge mode, and fails to be recognised on my PC.

It takes several attempts to re-enter the update mode to again recognise it on my PC, to then be able to reinstall the original firmware so it goes back into a functioning unit.

Let me know if you need anything from me to help understand what is going on.... whether its my own personal muppetology or anything else...

Many thanks in advance for any help.


-M

[LukeH 0]

There are two main versions of the Flysight hardware.
If you have the version with the AT90USB646 chip try this version of Flyblind:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/13230955/FlyBlind-646-1.1e.hex

If you are unable to get Flysight into programming mode, open the case and press the reset button.

[Mac 1]

Michael pinged me an email with the rebuilt file - THANK YOU!!

Cheers for reply... all sorted...

My muppetology knows no bounds....

[aOwl 0]

Hello Luke, I am trying to download the flyblind 1.1e (is this the latest which allow for hight longitude locations?). I clicked on your dropbox http://dl.dropbox.com/u/13230955/Main.hex but it seems it is not valid any more. Could you provide the .hex file for it?

Thanks,

O

[Yorick 0]

Flyblind 1.1

I hope this gets integrated in the the new FlySight firmware.It works beautifully.

-Y.

"The 'perfect' parachute jump was thought to be one where the opening shock and touchdown were simultaneous" -Lyle Cameron, ~1965
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Falling-With-Style.com

[toomuchpresha 0]

Hi all, is there an updated version of the FlyBlind HEX available?
My back uo is corrupt and I need to flash a drive.

Many thanks!

[LukeH 0]

Hi,

There is a new version that includes the latest speaking features from the official beta.

You can download it here:FlyBlind20141219

Copy the audio folder to your Flysight after flashing the firmware and rename your old config file so a new one with the new options will be created.

[Yorick 0]

Yay!

"The 'perfect' parachute jump was thought to be one where the opening shock and touchdown were simultaneous" -Lyle Cameron, ~1965
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Falling-With-Style.com

[Petite 0]

Luke,

Thanks for your great work. Just tried the new hex with 2 mates of mine and it worked great!

We just tried to use the "config" folder and the on-off-on trick to change the configs on the fly. One does not usually need the navigation mode in every jump where visibility is sufficient.
However it seems the latest Flyblind hex does not support this quick-change feature with the power switch.

Any chance you could update your Flyblind under the latest Flysight beta release so one could change the config on the fly in case of sudden cloud coverage in the jump run?
That would be epicly great =)

The gentle giant.

[LukeH 0]

Hi Petite,

Glad you like it.
There is a newer version which I haven't posted publicly yet that has the changeable config option.

I'll PM you a link.

[Petite 0]

LukeH

Hi Petite,

Glad you like it.
There is a newer version which I haven't posted publicly yet that has the changeable config option.

I'll PM you a link.

Oh that would be great! Thanks a lot in advance =)

The gentle giant.

[arnaud_ 0]

Hello,

I am also interested in this version :)

[bucketlistpilot 1]

LukeH

Hi Petite,

Glad you like it.
There is a newer version which I haven't posted publicly yet that has the changeable config option.

I'll PM you a link.

Hi Luke, could I grab a copy as well please?

cheers

Ian Purvis
http://www.loadupsoftware.com
LoadUp DZ Management App
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