How to connect to a Kobo​

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Kobo:

Download the latest version of XCSoar and install the software on the Kobo.

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In XC Soar go to System and enable USB-OTG. Reboot the Kobo, run XCSoar in Flight mode, go to Config / Devices. Select device A: and edit the settings as follows:

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Port ttyACM0
Baud rate 4800
Bulk Baud rate Default
Driver LXNAV
Passtrough device Off
Sync. from device Off

Sync. to device Off

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You will have to do this only once in XCSoar.

 

XC Tracer Maxx / XC Tracer IV GPS:

Download and install the newest firmware. After the installation start the Vario just once in flight mode, and after this make the following changes to the config file:

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stringToSend=LXWP0

forwardGPSSentences=yes

sendDataOver=USB (sendDataOver=BOTH is also possible)

powerUSB=ON (only for XC Tracer II)

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Please don't forget to save these changes!

 

Before Takeoff:

Connect Kobo and XC Tracer / XC Tracer II with the USG OTG Splitter Cable.

Switch on XC Tracer / XC Tracer II and the Kobo.

Only now connect the powerbank with the USB cable. (Otherwise XC Tracer / XC Tracer II will start in USB MSD mode).

The connection between the Kobo und XC Tracer will be made automatically.

 

This was tested with Kobo Glo HD and a Kobo Mini.

But Kobo Glo, Kobo Touch und Kobo Touch 2.0 should be compatible too.

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