Map Knob Glitch (HDX)

Bonwit

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I had an odd occurrence happen yesterday, and I wonder if anyone else has experienced this. After startup, I discovered that the map knob (right side) wouldn't adjust the map range. Intermittently, it might adjust one step, but the push function worked normally. I rebooted the unit, but the problem remained. After the flight, and after removing power to the unit completely using the master switch, I powered it up again. This time, the knob worked normally.

So, my takeaway is that sometimes it takes more than a simple reboot to resolve a glitch. It may require the total removal of power to the unit. Has anyone else experienced anything like this?

And while I'm asking... The far right push button (next to the map knob) often requires a rather firm push to get it to work. This button is used far more than any of the others, so I just assumed it's wearing out. I'm inclined to open the unit to see if there's something going on with the button's mounting that may be causing this. The unit is out of warranty, and I'm not keen to pay Dynon the large fixed fee to address this. Just curious if anyone has had this issue as well.
 

Bonwit

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Well, I beg to differ, but it did fix itself. Now whether or not it stays fixed is another question. I have , in the past, experienced events, such as a locked screen, that resolved itself, and has never reoccurred. I’m hoping that’s the case here.
 

Rhino

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That's not really fixed. It just stopped showing symptoms. Hopefully it stays that way.
 

jakej

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Well, I beg to differ, but it did fix itself. Now whether or not it stays fixed is another question. I have , in the past, experienced events, such as a locked screen, that resolved itself, and has never reoccurred. I’m hoping that’s the case here.
Good luck to you if it does - in my world I need to positively know😉. Searching will be helpful here, I still contact Dynon for the definitive answer & that doesn’t cost anything. At least you’ll have peace of mind one way or the other.
 

rjones560

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The push buttons do wear out after a while. I have seen one screen that they did not all work correctly when it was delivered.
 
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