[NSRCA-discussion] Off topic

[Verne Koester]

It wouldn't know the orientation you're in to determine the next maneuver. 
Might do something like sticking a half cuban on the end of an 8-point 
roll... ;>)

Verne


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From: "Atwood, Mark" <atwoodm at paragon-inc.com>
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> Ok, sooooooo...can you load it with all the maneuvers in the Catalog and
> then hit "Shuffle" to fly unknowns??? :):):)
>
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> [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Jon Lowe
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> Yes.  See:
>
> http://www.reganspace.com/Planes/index_plane.html
>
> Look at the MP3 sequence caller link at the op of the page.  This uses
> generic mp3 players, not an IPOD.  You can get generic players for
> about $20, which use removable SD memory cards.  I've modified a couple
> of players to do this similar to what Kelly did on the linked page.  it
> works, although you have to get used to it.  Some players work better
> than others to modify, and you have to be willing to do board level
> soldering on very small devices in order to do it.  I would not try it
> on an actual IPOD; just too small and too expensive if you screw up.
> These generic players are cheap enough that you aren't out much money.
> I set mine up to call patterns and reminders both from left to right
> and right to left.  Each manuever has to be a separate "song", so you
> can forward thru them one at a time.  Since the players are designed to
> play one song, then play the next, you have to put long periods of
> silence at the end of each maneuver so it won't play too qucikly, and
> you can use the button to go to the next manuever when you are ready.
>
> It is one more thing to hassle with when you are getting ready to fly.
> Doesn't take the place of a real caller/coach, but it will do when you
> are trying to learn a new pattern.
>
>
>
> Jon Lowe
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Terry Beachler <terryb at beachlers.com>
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> Sent: Mon, 10 Dec 2007 9:55 am
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>
>
> Is anyone using an Ipod to replace a caller. Now it's an on-list
> discussion (for practice use).
>
> Terry Beachler
>
> At 09:37 12/10/2007, you wrote:
>
>>I don't know about anybody else, but I'd be interested in the
>>answer.  i.e. - What do they do?, How do they work?, What is the
>>"subscription fee"?  Do they work with anything else?  Why do I want/
>>need one?
>>
>>Ron (another old guy)
>>
>>On Dec 10, 2007, at 8:53 AM, John Konneker wrote:
>>
>> > I hate to ask this on the list but I'm about as "square as a box"
>> > as my two daughters would say.
>> > Please reply off list.
>> > Is there anyone that can tell me in "old guy" terms about IPod's?
>> > I'm thinking about getting one for my youngest.
>> > Thanks!
>> > And once again sorry for the off topic question.
>> > John L. Konneker
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