Unable to get Bluetooth NMEA data to communicate from X7

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I'm not able to select the "send Bluetooth RS232 to adapter" to accept a check in the box. I have repeated error messages that adapter not connected and next screen error will say that it is connected. Also not able to select box for Bluetooth device " SD1000xxxxxxxxx"

Tried unsuccessfully several other android pads with iFlyEFB. See other post with Pic under "portable EFB and NEMA support."
 
Found the problem with DB9 breakout board, the signal ground pin 5 was an open circuit in printed circuit board!

With replacement board the BT com'd well with the GRT. I see that each time I power up BT and Ifly app that the BT has to be " reconnected" by re checking the "Send BT RS232" and re checking the next screen on Device name.

I also have the DIPswitch #4 set to OFF. ( using a BT SD1000 ) . Not sure what this switch does
Not clear in guide. It's called a flow switch??? Any comment for improving the connection fx ?
 
I forget by who, but a request was made sometime ago for iFly to automate or at least streamline the connection process between a BT adapter and the EFB.

Meanwhile, I'm just happy to get a reliable connection every time!
 
Hi, for the Hardware flow control switch on the SD1000, here is the manual's explanation:

"Parani-SD1000 plugged into its host system transmits data from host to the other side Bluetooth device.
This data is saved temporarily in the internal buffer of Parani-SD1000 and sent repeatedly until the
transmission is completed packet by packet. When the radio transmission condition is not good enough
to send data promptly, it can cause a transmission delay. If the host sends more data when the buffer is
full, buffer overflow will make Parani-SD1000 malfunction consequently. In order to prevent this buffer
overflow, Parani-SD1000 works as follows.

When using hardware flow control, Parani-SD1000 disables RTS so that it stops receiving any further
data from the host when the buffer becomes full. RTS will be re-enabled again to begin receiving data
from the host when the buffer has created more room for more data.
When hardware flow control is not being used, the Parani-SD1000 clears the buffer to secure room for
the next data when the buffer becomes full. This can mean a loss of data may occur. As the transmission
data becomes large, the possibility of data loss becomes greater.

For large data transmissions, the use of hardware flow control is highly recommended."

We will look into a fix for the connection process.

I attached the manual for reference. Thank you!
 

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Any improvements in the Bluetooth connection for getting the X7 better communicating the NMEA data for an Autopilot serial connection ??? I have the SD1000 BT as interface between my X7 and GRT autopilot but have done nothing with it in several months. Last summer I was unsuccessful in getting that to work repeatedly without a lot of set up each time it was powered up. The BT had to be accessible on power up to get it to work. Was not worth the effort to get it to communicate properly with the X7. Still looking for good solid method to get NMEA serial data to my AP. Anyone had any positive results?? Still using my old reliable 740b for that feature.
 
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See my posts from April/May '24. No problems since I returned the SD1000, still have rock solid BT connection with the DSD Tech adapter. Having to access the SD1000 to boot up was a no starter for me also, my DSD adapter is hidden behind the panel.
 
Thanks Miserbird, I think I may get the DSD Bluetooth adapter for Android as you have and start over again. ( when the wx warms up!!)
 
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