I've written an Android App called fixGDL that acts as a software-only shim that enriches the Dynon HDX GDL90 stream by adding the missing Heartbeat and Ownship messages, making the resulting stream usable for EFBs/clients expecting compliant GDL90. I've tested this using FltPlan Go, Avare, AvareX, my GDL90 tester, Peter's TrafficAssist, and even my panel IFD440 (after some minor Avidyne IP/Capstone configuration).
fixGDL can run on the same device as the EFB (e.g. listening port 4000 and sending to localhost:43211 for FlightPlan Go and the Lynx:43211 option), or forwarding to a separate device/IP (e.g. IFD440 port 4000). This seems to work well, and with my IFD440, enough to appreciate the 440's winds aloft depiction at selectable altitude capability and wonder why this isn't offered with HDX.
If you are interested in trying this out, and are comfortable with side-loading an Android app, DM me with your email.
This app is actually written in Flutter so in theory it's multi-platform. I'm using Linux (ubuntu) for development but also build for Android on my tablets. There are some corner cases with multiple apps on the same device listening to the same port, and partially depends on the specifics of the EFBs socket semantics (e.g. SO_REUSE{ADDR,PORT}). but I'm studying this. It uses unicast for the relay, but I may try a broadcast option.
Despite additional conversations with Dynon, they seem committed to the status quo. :-( I will share that Avidyne at SnF was very helpful to suggest configurations of my IFD440 for GDL90 over WiFi as part of the Skyview network.
Blue Skies!
fixGDL can run on the same device as the EFB (e.g. listening port 4000 and sending to localhost:43211 for FlightPlan Go and the Lynx:43211 option), or forwarding to a separate device/IP (e.g. IFD440 port 4000). This seems to work well, and with my IFD440, enough to appreciate the 440's winds aloft depiction at selectable altitude capability and wonder why this isn't offered with HDX.
If you are interested in trying this out, and are comfortable with side-loading an Android app, DM me with your email.
This app is actually written in Flutter so in theory it's multi-platform. I'm using Linux (ubuntu) for development but also build for Android on my tablets. There are some corner cases with multiple apps on the same device listening to the same port, and partially depends on the specifics of the EFBs socket semantics (e.g. SO_REUSE{ADDR,PORT}). but I'm studying this. It uses unicast for the relay, but I may try a broadcast option.
Despite additional conversations with Dynon, they seem committed to the status quo. :-( I will share that Avidyne at SnF was very helpful to suggest configurations of my IFD440 for GDL90 over WiFi as part of the Skyview network.
Blue Skies!
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