This is the Stratux in its 3-D printed case (originally designed for the folding telescoping antennas that come with the SDR radio units). I removed the 1090 SDR, and the supplied antenna for the 978 SDR, and plugged in the RF coaxial coax cable assembly BNC female to MCX male right angle 6'' antenna cord. Cut a hole in the case bottom to mount the female BNC connector. A six inch USB flexible M-F extension routes though a channel filed on the left side of the case to connect to the Wifi module. |
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I mounted the TED ADS-B external antenna on the belly, just ahead of the leading edge of the horizontal stabilizer. This location kept it far away from comm and transponder antennas, and gives it a pretty much unobstracted view of the ground in flight, in all directions. |
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The case is mounted behind the right side flap pushrod tube via a couple of 8-32 screws into rivnuts. The USB power supply is mounted using a fabricated L bracket (0.063 stock) pop-riveted to the vertical surface behind the tube, and the RG400 cable connection routes into the center tunnel and back to the tailcone. The wifi module plugs into the panel mount USB extension, placed on the cover panel so that it is relatively protected from feet and items placed in the foot well. |
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The
power outlet on the right includes a 12v socket and a USB dual outlet
that can provide power to the iPad and/or charge a cell phone. |
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The last step is to replace the carpet, which covers the Wifi module and protects it from damage and curious fingers. Holes are cut in the carpet for access to the 12v and USB outlets. |
Component |
Link |
Source |
Price |
Raspberry
Pi 2 Model B Complete Starter Kit with SD Card pre-loaded with Stratux Software. (Includes Wifi module) |
http://www.vilros.com/rp2b-7-stratux.html |
Vilros |
69.99 |
3-D printed case free
design download (I got dual band but single band or no antenna would
also work) |
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1019324 |
Thingverse |
free |
3-D online printing
service: (be sure to specify final size as 7.625" x 3.75" x 1.5",
which is not the default) |
https://www.makexyz.com/?frm=logo |
MakeXYZ.com |
50.80 |
NooElec
NESDR Mini 2 SDR & DVB-T USB Stick (RTL2832 + R820T2) with Antenna |
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P2UOU72/ref=cm_sw_su_dp | Amazon |
22.50 |
Mediabridge
USB 2.0 - USB Extension Cable (6 Inches - two needed) |
http://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge-USB-2-0-Extension-Gold-Plated/dp/B002KNI796?ie=UTF8&psc=1 &redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00 |
Amazon |
10.98 |
RF
coax cable assembly BNC female to MCX male right angle 6'' |
http://www.amazon.com/coaxial-cable-assembly-female-right/dp/B00CSCTU40?ie=UTF8&psc=1 &redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00 |
Amazon |
5.00 |
PAC
USB-DMA Dash-Mount Adaptor for USB Accessories (for Wifi module) |
http://www.amazon.com/PAC-USB-DMA-Dash-Mount-Adaptor-Accessories/dp/B012PSPRR0? ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00 |
Amazon |
7.16 |
TED
ADS-B external antenna |
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/avpages/monopole11-13561.php
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ACS |
16.85 |
EA
DUAL USB PANEL MOUNT CHARGING JACK |
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/eadualusbpanel.php |
ACS |
24.95 |
13
ft. of RG400 cable, and 2 male BNC crimp on connectors |
Various |
about
$55. |
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Total |
263.23 |