Hi Rob - I don't see anything suspicious in the output below;
what lines are you concerned about?
You say "PowerFlarm has issues writing IGC files and logging my flights"
Do you mean it isn't logging, or not writing correctly to USB stick?
Get a new high-quality USB stick and make sure it is freshly formatted,
and likely you'll have better results - the USB stick is often the
cause of difficulties...
Hope that helps!
Best Regards, Dave

On 1/14/2024 6:31 PM, Rob Flantua wrote:

Hopefully someone can help me understand my issue with my PowerFlarm

Core.

My PowerFlarm (IGC, ENL) has issues writing IGC files and logging my

flights.

I found the flarmdev.csv file and there I find suspicious differences

after updating the firmware.

3,PowerFLARM-Core,FLAPFC11E-005922,7.09,EUR,D-KEDI,1,DP2
USBH
XPDR
DLED
BARO
RFB
ENL
IGC,OBST:0
AUD:0
ENL:1
AZN:0
IGC:1
RFB:1
TIS:0
GND:0
ADSR:0,2,469,,
3,PowerFLARM-Core,FLAPFC11E-005922,7.21,EUR,D-KEDI,1,DP2
USBH
XPDR
DLED
BARO
RFB
ENL
IGC,ENL:1
IGC:1
RFB:1,2,469,,

After updating from 7.09 to firmware version 7.21 I see differences

in the content in the lines.

Does someone know what happend?

THX, Rob

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I typically use 8 or 16 GB sticks but, IIRC, I've used one as big as 64
GB.  Of course, that could be failing memory...

Dan 5J
On 1/15/24 10:54, Charlie M. (UH, Pi & 002 owner/pilot) wrote:

On Monday, January 15, 2024 at 12:27:10 PM UTC-5, Dave Nadler wrote:

Hi Rob - I don't see anything suspicious in the output below;
what lines are you concerned about?
You say "PowerFlarm has issues writing IGC files and logging my flights"
Do you mean it isn't logging, or not writing correctly to USB stick?
Get a new high-quality USB stick and make sure it is freshly formatted,
and likely you'll have better results - the USB stick is often the
cause of difficulties...
Hope that helps!
Best Regards, Dave
On 1/14/2024 6:31 PM, Rob Flantua wrote:

Hopefully someone can help me understand my issue with my PowerFlarm

Core.

Hi Dave, general USB stick question. Typically, what is max size for the various devices we use in Soaring. Things like flight computers, loggers, etc. I don't normally see that listed, but I believe 32mb is a common Max stick capacity.
Thoughts?

Charlie.

My PowerFlarm (IGC, ENL) has issues writing IGC files and logging my

flights.

I found the flarmdev.csv file and there I find suspicious differences

after updating the firmware.

3,PowerFLARM-Core,FLAPFC11E-005922,7.09,EUR,D-KEDI,1,DP2
USBH
XPDR
DLED
BARO
RFB
ENL
IGC,OBST:0
AUD:0
ENL:1
AZN:0
IGC:1
RFB:1
TIS:0
GND:0
ADSR:0,2,469,,
3,PowerFLARM-Core,FLAPFC11E-005922,7.21,EUR,D-KEDI,1,DP2
USBH
XPDR
DLED
BARO
RFB
ENL
IGC,ENL:1
IGC:1
RFB:1,2,469,,

Does someone know what happend?

THX, Rob

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On 1/16/2024 10:11 AM, Craig Reinholt wrote:

Per the PF manual.

PowerFLARM Core has a built-in USB A 2.0 connector for a memory stick. The stick
is used for device updates and readout of device information and flight records.
See chapters 6, 7 and 8 for details. Maximum supported size is 32GB.

Thanks Craig.
Also note FAT32 formatting (not NTFS or other file system).

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I've got a FlarmView stuck to my panel with Velcro.  The website only
shows the circle of lights and height differential display. Mine shows
my glider in the center and all aircraft reporting positioned around me
at their respective azimuth and range.  I can select any target I want
via push buttons and it will be tracked with its identification,
azimuth, altitude and range displayed along with climb rate, etc.  It
only cost around $250 and it's connected to my PowerFlarm portable via
what amounts to a telephone cord which also powers the device.  The cord
was included so it may be non standard wiring.

Of course, for a few $ more, you could install a Trig ADS-B module.  It doesn't cost that much (for an experimental glider, Certificated is a
different story).  That, along with your moving map of choice will show
you everything.  The FlarmView also displays ADS-B targets as does my PF portable and ClearNavII.

Dan 5J
On 1/20/24 11:07, Mark628CA wrote:

It would be nice if there was a better user interface for the Flarm. Little blinky LED lights really don't tell me much. Do any instruments (LXNav, ClearNav, etc.) display what the little box is doing? How about an interface to clear files, update the

Config file or anything like that?

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On 1/22/2024 11:51 AM, Mark628CA wrote:

Or carry it in a Faraday cage? Wrapping it in aluminium foil should do the trick.

Uhhh... I don't think so.

https://www.google.com/search?q=spinal+tap+zucchini&sca_esv=600400644&source=hp&ei=psauZZ-AO6-70PEPgquw-Ag&iflsig=ANes7DEAAAAAZa7Ut_4umk9yR1B-7mDR05saCVjKQTa5&oq=spinal+tap+zucchin&gs_lp=

Egdnd3Mtd2l6IhJzcGluYWwgdGFwIHp1Y2NoaW4qAggAMgUQABiABDIFEAAYgAQyCxAAGIAEGIoFGIYDMgsQABiABBiKBRiGAzILEAAYgAQYigUYhgMyCxAAGIAEGIoFGIYDSPlrUJwMWKVScAF4AJABAJgBzgGgAcQSqgEGMC4xNy4xuAEByAEA-
AEBqAIKwgIQEAAYAxiPARjlAhjqAhiMA8ICEBAuGAMYjwEY5QIY6gIYjAPCAg4QABiABBiKBRixAxiDAcICERAuGIMBGMcBGLEDGNEDGIAEwgILEAAYgAQYsQMYgwHCAgsQLhiABBixAxiDAcICERAuGIAEGLEDGIMBGMcBGNEDwgILEC4YgAQYxwEY0QPCAggQABiABBixA8ICCxAuGNQCGLEDGIAEwgIIEC4YgAQYsQPCAgUQLhiABMICCxAu
GIAEGMcBGK8BwgILEC4YgAQYsQMY1ALCAgYQABgWGB4&sclient=gws-wiz#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:dc034968,vid:dAargSCXQaQ,st:0

Just put the aluminum wrapped stick in the bucket, and you'll be fine.

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