Mode-S Beast:Contents

What is the Mode-S Beast?

• About the Mode-S Beast
• Advantages of a FPGA over a Microcontroller Solution

The Mode-S Beast Explained

• Features
• System Design
• Interfaces
• Performance

Mode-S Beast Maintenance and Software

• Important Notes
• Kit Assembly
  • Solder Jumper Settings
  • External miniADSB Connection
  • Hardware Handshake Set-Up
  • Lantronix Xport Assembly
  • Lantronix Xport Software Setup
  • BTM-222 Bluetooth Extension
• System Assembly
• DIP Switches
• LED Indicators
• Data Output Formats
• Data Input Formats
• Factory Testing

Mode-S Beast Support

• Software that can be used together with the Mode-S Beast
• Interfacing Planeplotter to the Mode-S Beast via USB
• Firmware Updates
  • How to perform firmware updates via USB
  • How to perform firmware updates with an USB blaster
• Hardware Versions
• Troubleshooting and Failure Diagnosis
• Failure Diagnosis using Putty
• Frequently Asked Questions

Miscellaneous

• The AVR Mode CRC Driver (Obsolete)