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Spring Sale! 20% Off While Stocks Last.
Very first sale! We have a box of displays on the shelf that we are getting rid of before the next shipment arrives next week so thought that a sale might be a good idea to get rid of that...
XFlighttech Integrating MP Display
Steve at XFlightech has integrated the MakerPlane 5" sunlight readable display into their fantastic Autopilot and AHRS system. Steve reports that "it looks awesome from any angle!". They are...
MakerPlane Thingiverse Page
I just created a Thingiverse page for MakerPlane to start uploading the 3D print files I have been working on. The first one is the case for the Raspberry Pi EFIS. I have also included the...
5″ Screens in Manufacture
Good news. The 5" screens are being manufactured now in China and I hope to start shipping them from 1 October. Here are the final specifications: Brand Name MakerPlane Type HDMI LCD Touch...
GDL-90 Plugin Drive Test
Uploaded a new video in our YouTube channel with a drive test of the new GDL-90 plugin from Mike. This allows direct GDL-90 data to the FiX Gateway instead of going through a REST interface. It...
EIS Flight Test Video Up
Uploaded a new video in our YouTube channel showing Kyle flight testing the Engine Information System (EIS) unit. Great success and almost ready for release to Beta testers. If you like the...
Pre-order 5″ Sunlight Readable Display
Over the past few months we have been consulting with a manufacturer to build a sunlight readable display for the Raspberry Pi version of the EFIS. Nothing really exists out there that...
Pi pyEFIS Flight Test #2 and Engine Compartment Fire
I managed to get a flight in today in beautiful weather to perform another flight test of the Raspberry Pi based pyEFIS. It was still -12 celcius, but no cloud and visibility +30 miles. The...
Avionics Tools Documentation Uploaded
We have created a new repository in github for MakerPlane Documents. This will allow for developers and makers to go to one spot in the repository to get overarching documents. The first one is...
Raspberry Pi pyEFIS Flight Test #1
First flight test of the Raspberry Pi with pyEFIS loaded and a stratux for AHRS. I installed the screen on a ram mount and temporarily secured it to a spot on the panel of my PA-28-140 Piper...
Raspberry Pi pyEFIS
We have been working on a version of pyEFIS for the Raspberry Pi to specifically work with Stratux. This will provide AHRS data until we have the ADAHRS and EIS hardware complete and released and...
MakerPlane Forum at AirVenture 2019
I was fortunate enough to have a time slot to present on our open source avionics range and discuss how to put together a basic Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS) for under $300. ...
AirVenture 2019
See us at the EAA Innovation Centre once again showcasing our open source avionics! Drop by and check out pyEFIS and the Engine Information System (EIS). We have also submitted the MakerPlane...
MakerPlane EFIS
Open Source Electronic Flight Information System
Other Systems
There are many MakerPlane avionics modules that comprise our "System of Systems". Each one can stand-alone, or can be integrated into the cockpit to perform functions as part of the environment. For...
CAN-FiX Overview
CAN® stands for Controller Area Network. It was developed originally as a robust message-based protocol for use in automotive applications. It has spread to other uses as well and is now found in...
Avionics Systems
The MakerPlane avionics environment consists of hardware, software and the CAN-FiX protocol to create an integrated suite. Click on the links below to get more detail on each of these components....
MakerPlane LOC-I Solution
Our answer to the EAA challenge to reduce the rate of Loss of Control In-flight (LOC-I) accidents is the provision of a community developed and supported open source instrument and protocol “System...
MP LSA Build Progress for Oshkosh
I can't believe it has already been almost a month since we got back from Oshkosh! I posted some pix in the forums of our booth during the air show and now it is time to give some progress on what...
New Stick Shaker Product
Press Release: MakerPlane and Vx Aviation Introduce Industry’s First pre-Stall Warning Haptic Stick-Shaker for E-AB Aircraft. Simple to install Stick Shaker uses EFIS AoA information from...