I want to create this thread where every VFRnav pilot can post a few tips about the equipment.
On my old tablet and phone I had been using the audio output (3.5 mm jack) for the airspace and traffic warnings, feeding it the classic way via cable into the intercom. Now I’ve bought a brand-new small tablet and phone. Neither has a small jack anymore. ….To still be able to use my setup the same way, I bought a USB-C audio-power adapter.
I just have to ask again: So you can output audio and charge the device at the same time. Did I understand that correctly?
I’m asking (so dumb), because I can’t believe that actually works How this development over the past years has annoyed me — that there’s no headphone jack anymore on smartphones and tablets. I also have such an adapter from USB-C to headphones, but with that there’s no power.
Your cable would simply be the solution
Question: Did you build it yourself, or where can I buy one?
I think the version with the two split cables will probably be the one — we’ll see. On one side you plug a USB‑C cable into the charging port and on the other side the audio cable.
In the plane I have a current ATR8.33 which does have a good intercom, but back when the 8.33 change happened I rebuilt everything (without those weird adapters with transformers etc.) so that I can continue to use my good old Flightcom intercom. This offers more options, has 2 pots (potentiometers) and switches …and an audio input → so it’s more pleasant for me to operate.
Now my S26 / iPlay Mini Pro tablet no longer has an audio jack and the aforementioned adapter would be a wired solution.
Flyer greetings, Karsten
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If that really works in my setup, it would once again be an absolute win for me.
Many heartfelt thanks, Karsten, for presenting your solution. I wouldn’t have thought that was possible, especially so easily.
I actually already have a headphone jack in the panel (directly next to the phone holder) that is connected to the intercom. I never used it, because charging is more important to me.
Then, if I understand correctly, I would only need a connecting cable with two plugs
I want to create this thread where every VFRnav pilot can post a few tips about the equipment.
….To still be able to use my setup the same way, I bought a USB-C audio-power adapter.
How this development over the past years has annoyed me — that there’s no headphone jack anymore on smartphones and tablets. I also have such an adapter from USB-C to headphones, but with that there’s no power.
