Use CCAS & Stratux in dual-band

VFRnav Support
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Hello,

Startux and the CCAS app (thanks for this great app!) both have their advantages.

Does a dual-band connection to VFRnav work if you are connected to the Stratux via Wi‑Fi and are simultaneously running the CCAS app? I’m thinking, for example, of redundancy and barometric altitude which (if fitted) could be queried by the Stratux.

Thanks. Best regards.

Jan

2

Hello Jan,

yes.

You need internet ( mobile data) on the device ( tablet/phone) for CCAS. As far as I know, a BMP280 from VFRnav is still not being queried. Switching the altitude display to Baro queries a baro sensor in the phone. ( if present)

Happy flying,

Karsten

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Hello, thanks for your reply.

I hope that the barometric altitude can soon be queried and used by the Stratux. That would be really great.

Regards, Jan

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Hello Jan,

as far as I know it’s on the to-do list. @Hermann?

Note: My extensive experiments with the Stratux have shown that the installation position in the Stratux is significant for the readings. I also installed a BMP280 in a T-Beam. Above the sensor chip I drilled many 0.8 mm holes to improve the capture of sensor readings. I haven’t yet found a solution I’m very satisfied with.

Aviator greetings,
Karsten