The Mode-S Beast
by G. Köllner, DL4MEA

Scope, Availabilty and
Major Features

   Advantages of a FPGA
   Gallery of available versions
   Why this crazy name...

Interfaces to the PC:

   USB
   Ethernet
   Bluetooth

Software Support

   Which software can
   be used together with
   the Mode-S Beast

Block Diagram

Connections:

   Single omni antenna
   Omni plus directional antenna
   Antenna Segmentation

LED Indicators:

   Front Panel LEDs
   PCB mounted LEDs

DIP Switches and
Solder Jumper Settings

Performance

How to complete the kit

   Basic kit completion
   Adding the Lantronix Xport
   Adding the BTM-222 Bluetooth

External miniADSB Information

Testing

How to interface Planeplotter
to the Mode-S Beast via USB

   USB Intialisation
   Planeplotter configuration
   Planeplotter optimisation

Lantronix Xport
Extension HowTo:

   UDP mode
   TCP mode (virtual COM)

BTM-222 Bluetooth
Extension HowTo

Hardware Handshake
Set-Up

The AVR Mode Bit Error
Correction CRC Driver

FAQ

Updates and Version Info

   Firmware versions
   Firmware update procedure
   Hardware versions

Operation of the Mode-S
Beast in London

Blog

Restrictions, Warranty
and Prices

Disclaimer and Impressum


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