Perfect, Ill let him know to get the 32GB. Thank YouDepends on what charts he wants - VFR only with the 50 states will work fine on a 16GB stick, if you want IFR approach plates and Hi/Lo enroute you'll need a 32GB.
There seem to be more formatting issues with 64GB versions, a few on 32GB versions. I have loaded the entire US Sectionals and IFR LO charts on a 16GB. More important is the speed. Get USB 3 or 3.1. USB 2.0 is too slow. IIRC the SanDisk Ultra Fit tiny drives in 32 GB are about $8 ea.I just bought 3 - 64 GB usb replacements from Amazon for $32.00 each. Cheap insurance
...More important is the speed. Get USB 3 or 3.1. USB 2.0 is too slow
Interesting question - the documentation does not indicate....Skyview is USB 2, isn't it?
Argreed that the screens are likely USB 2.0, but what matters is how long it takes to update on your computer, which if less than 5 yrs old should have USB 3. Speed isn't as critical when transferring data to the screenPage 23-4 of the Skyview System Installation Guide says USB 2.0.
My experience has been that using a USB 3.0 or 3.1 flash drive significantly shortens the time required to save screenshots to the flash drive as compared to USB 2.0 flash drives, probably due to faster write speeds of those drives.
Which USB did you purchase that worked well?I have found the SanDisk mini USB prevents HDX from booting on start-up. If I shut everything down, take out the stick and re-start, HDX comes up just fine. I have since purchased other USBs and they don't have the same problem - I can keep them plugged in all the time and HDX boots successfully on start-up.
I bought a new generation of slim SanDisk ones (SanDisk Slim Fit 32GB or something like that) and they prevented the screens to boot up. Based on the previous posts it has something to do with USB 3.1.
I then went ahead and bought older 32GB SanDisk Cruzer Fit (USB 2.0) and they work just fine:
SanDisk 32GB Cruzer Fit USB Flash... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MPCJDXS?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I am using the exact same USB memory: SanDisk Slim Fit 32GB. Just ordered the ones you recommended and will report back if that solves the problem for me as well. Thank you very much for that advice!
There are some unexplained anomolys. A friend got a San Disk Ultra Fit 32 GB, USB 3.1. It caused boot problems on both the Classic screen in his Kitfox, and the HDX in his RV-8. I exchanged him identical Ultra Fit I was using with my 2 Classic screens, and his drive works fine in my plane, and the one I gave him works fine in his planes. The only suggestion I have seen that might be involved is to NOT format them with the Seattle Avionics app. Either leave them alone, or reformat with Windows, and then manually add the SkyviewUSA folder that is required. You only need 16GB to hold all charts for lower 48 states.Sorry for the late reply. I purchased one Lexar 32GM, USB 3.1 and one PNY 64GM, USB 3.1 and both work fine. Both are very small, like in the picture Eugr posted. Who would have thought that an the older technology USB would work better...
The only suggestion I have seen that might be involved is to NOT format them with the Seattle Avionics app. Either leave them alone, or reformat with Windows, and then manually add the SkyviewUSA folder that is required. You only need 16GB to hold all charts for lower 48 states.
Eugr: where did you buy the panel mounted USB ports that connect to the Dynon system? I'm still planning my Dynon system trying to figure out where I source everything and what I need to source. thanks!