R-DAS Tiny user’s manual V1.4
©2007 AED Electronics
Physical
Dimensions
Weight
Temperature range
28 x 80mm / 1.10" x 3.15"
tbd / tbd
0 to 70
mm
2
/ inch
2
gram / oz.
°
C
User interface
The R-DAS Tiny requires at least GUI V4.0 or later.
To install the GUI:
1. Download the latest version from our website at
http://www.aedelectronics.nl/rdas/download.htm
.
2. Open the archive (.zip file).
3. Run ‘setup.exe’ file in the zip file.
4. When the pop-up window appears that warns for a non-signed driver select ‘continue anyway’ (twice).
Next configure and upgrade the R-DAS:
1. Connect the R-DAS to the PC using the supplied USB cable.
2. The PC will recognize the R-DAS and after some time the drivers will be run for the first time. After the
installation of the drivers a re-boot might be requested. Please reboot if needed.
3. Configure the GUI to use the USB for communication with the R-DAS: Configure->Serial Port Setup and
select 'RDAS board on port USB'.
4. Download the latest firmware (.upg) file from http://www.aedelectronics.nl/rdas/download.htm and upgrade
the firmware from the menu: Configure->Upgrade firmware and follow the instructions on the screen.
Connectors
The R-DAS Tiny has three connectors, of which two are new (see Fig. 1).
1. Expansion connector:
14-pin connector for expansion boards. 100% compatible with the expansion connector found on the R-
DAS Compact/Classic.
2. USB Connector (new):
To connect the R-DAS Tiny to the PC for downloading flight data, configuration and firmware upgrades.
3. Power/Igniter Connector (new):
This is an 8-pin connector to supply processor and igniter power and 4 igniter outputs. For a detailed
description see further.
Figure 1:
R-DAS Tiny connectors.
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