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autopilot panel

Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 7:48 pm
by N43YX
Just curious if there is any plan for a separate autopilot control panel for the iEFIS series, similar to Dynon and Garmin?

Re: autopilot panel

Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2021 12:13 pm
by rainier
No.
There is not really a need for it - it was considered and would be simple to do since we have the hardware already (the Razor would make a nice touch screen for this).
But since the current implementation works nicely and you can augment that with a button or two on your stick or panel - it seemed largely a waste of panel space...

Re: autopilot panel

Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 4:09 am
by N43YX
I want to make sure that I am taking advantage of all of the features of the iEFIS with respect to autopilot control. Rainier, you mentioned one or two buttons...CWS is the obvious one, What other options are available as a separate input? To be honest, I don't see many specifics of wiring external autopilot control switches in the manual. Can you point me in the right direction?

Re: autopilot panel

Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 2:59 pm
by rainier
Just have a look at the digital inputs setup - it shows you all the AP related things you can do. Buttons are typically dual function. Hit once to engage - if engaged hit again to disengage. Quite straight forward.