USB sticks in HDX

[scrollF4]

I guess I go through two new USB sticks about every 6 months when updating the HDX systems. Yes, I get 16gb or larger sticks. They'll work for a few months, then simply stop working in the HDX screens. My last sticks were the 16GB sticks I bought from Dynon. They update OK on the Seattle Avionics chart updater, but the HDX screens would simply stop accepting the data: Both my screens go so far as refusing to boot up at power-up with the sticks installed. They get stuck on the HDX screen, and I can't get them to power down. I have to cycle the backup battery power to each screen to get them to shut down. Then, they won't reboot unless I remove the USB sticks.

This week I bought two brand new USB 3.2 sticks, updated them with current maps and plates, and tried updating the screens. They wouldn't boot.

So what am I doing wrong? Does SkyView HDX only like USB 2.0? I can't find any such limitation in the HDX manuals.

 

[airguy]

There is a known bug with some USB device drivers - rumor has it that software version 16.0 will fix this bug - and rumor also has it that 16.0 will be released sometime in the next few weeks.

 

[andresmith76]

In the meantime, I've used these 32GB USB sticks:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010HWCEHM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have not had the same issues with my 2 ea. HDX displays not booting properly when they are plugged into the USB ports.

Andre'

 

[scrollF4]

Hey Dynon Team,
Will software version 16.0 address will this USB stick issue?

 

[pacecapt]

I have used several different types and sizes of USB Drives over the past year and have not had any issues...guess I am lucky. I have two HDX, 10" with battery backup and 7" without. I always plug the Chart databases into the 7" and do the monthly updates on the 10"...

 

[Corefile]

@scrollF4 V16 is out and in the release notes it says:
"Fixed: SkyView now works with USB memory sticks that would previously inhibit the display's ability to power on correctly."

 

[scrollF4]

Hey, it works! Well done, Dynon, and thanks.