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Build an ADS-B receiver using your old Android phone
Your mobile ADS-B station can run FlightAware's Android software to track flights within 50-300 miles (line of sight, range depending on antenna) and will automatically feed data to FlightAware. You can track flights directly off your Android device with the FlightFeeder app or via FlightAware.com. (flightaware.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
There are some Android dongles that should work you can get for less than $50. They look like an USB dongle, but they have an HDMI port instead. They basically turn a TV into what looks like an Android tablet without a touch screen (you can use an USB wireless keyboard or mouse). That way you wouldn't need an old phone and it could remain in and charging.
We tested this too, and it does indeed work. It also raises the cost to that of PiAware though if you don't already have one.
Again we are targeting devices that users already have to lower the cost compared to PiAware, and drive adoption.
Again we are targeting devices that users already have to lower the cost compared to PiAware, and drive adoption.
I understand, but this gives you a large TV-sized display of traffic. I'm sure some FBOs and flight schools would like to have something like that up and running continuously. I know I would.
I haven't looked into the PiAware solution, maybe that already does the same thing for you.
I haven't looked into the PiAware solution, maybe that already does the same thing for you.
Yes, it does - and it is kinda cool. But we have a better solution for this scenario. It's called FlightAware TV. It's a paid product though as it's integrated with our backend servers to bring you more information about the flights.
https://flightaware.com/commercial/tv/
The Android TV dongles will get you something similar for less cost, but also less information.
https://flightaware.com/commercial/tv/
The Android TV dongles will get you something similar for less cost, but also less information.
The bad thing is, that the android phone must have at least Android 4 with OTG support. Next drawback is, that almost all Adnroid phones supporting OTG are not able to use their USB port as OTG to talk to the rx dongla AND charge the phone at the same time. A usb-y cable does not really solve as the restriction still is ther. the only thing is, that the usb-dongle can be provided with power from an external source and the phones battery will stand some mor time before it must be recharged...
so this is something to play with but not a permanent solution...
just my two cents
so this is something to play with but not a permanent solution...
just my two cents
What about a tablet running 3.2 with a regular size usb (host) like the Acer A500 very popular 3-4 yrs ago. Qyite cheap now if you can find one. My 2C.
OTG is supported in 3.2. The true test is whether the manufacturer disabled it or not. Go to the link for this topic. One if the steps has a way to test that.