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12/16/2011 9:21 AM
 
jamesmg
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Just purchased (and received) an iFly700. I want to route NMEA data out to a laptop PC. Two questions: (1) Is the USB to Serial converter you sell standard or proprietary ? (2) How do I re-convert the Serial output from the iFly700 back to USB for input to my laptop ? (Do I use another Serial to USB converter ?) Please advise.
 
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12/16/2011 9:29 AM
 
Walter
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1) It is not proprietary, however that does not mean every converter will work. There are different chipsets and versions of chipsets, not all are supported on the iFly.

2) Correct; if your computer doesn't have a serial port you'll need another USB to Serial cable. In addition you may need a null-modem adapter to connect the two serial cables together.

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12/16/2011 9:33 AM
 
jamesmg
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Thank You! I'll try that.
 
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12/16/2011 11:19 AM
 
jamesmg
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One more question: Does the iFly700 output NMEA data continuously OR only when it has achieved a fix ??? Not getting an output from my USB to DB9 Serial converter.
 
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12/16/2011 12:33 PM
 
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Only if there is a lock. However you can turn on GPS Simulation mode - in addition to letting you pretend to fly around on your iFly, this will pump simulated NMEA data through cable.

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