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Other programs that permit data transfer with the
COMPETINO
:
Trackview
(Freeware)
Daniel Zuppinger (for OLC und CCC)
www.softtoys.com/
Compe-GPS
www.compegps.com
Seeyou
Program well liked by sailplane pilots www.seeyou.ws
Maxpunkte
Free program from DHV for reading flight data for evaluation
and submission to OLC. www.dhv.de/sport
IQ-Online
Free program, easy to handle, for downloading flights for OLC
Evaluation (also available from www.brauniger.com)
2.11 Transferring New Firmware to the COMPETINO
As is the case with most new developments (particularly during the introduction phase),
improvements or feature enhancements are to be expected. Periodically, Brauniger will post
firmware updates at www.brauniger.com, which can be downloaded by the user free of
charge, and then uploaded to the
COMPETINO
.
To be able to write to the
COMPETINO
’s flash memory with a PC, it is necessary to use a
compressed file named InstallFlasher.exe”. In addition, the actual firmware to be uploaded
must be obtained. It is called “Ctino112.moc” which corresponds to the version 1.12. Both of
these are available from the download page at
www.brauniger.com
/ Service / downloads.
We recommend that you store all the related files in one separate subdirectory. After the
installation a number of files are created. Double click on the file “flasher.exe” to start the
program. In “Setup”, the serial port (COM1 or COM2) can be chosen. Select the file to be
transferred with the extension “.moc” by clicking on the “Load” symbol. The data transfer
starts automatically with a click on the “Transfer” symbol.
Sometimes the Flasher will give an error. In this case, the cable must be unplugged, and the
COMPETINO
turned off before making an other attempt to flash the memory.
In many cases the recent portable PC’s don’t contain a serial interface (Com1 or Com2)
anymore, but just the more common USB interfaces. To exchange data with the above listet
programs you need a so-called RS232/USB adapter, which can be found in relevant
electronic shops.
It’s a cable with both plugs and the integrated electronic. Usually together with the adapter
you get the driver on CD. In case this driver causes difficulties, you may download free from
our homepage the “Prolific” driver, which has been working properly in most cases.
Important:
Contrary to the instructions for data transfer of waypoints or routes, be sure
that the
COMPETINO
is turned
off
when plugging in the cable between a computer and
the
COMPETINO
.
Important:
Never leave the PC cable hooked up to the unit when it is turned off. If this is
done, energy is consumed and the battery can be drained.
