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Cumulus iPAQ Cradle | Optional CAI-Pnl-0.5 Cable |
CAI 302, 302A or GPS-NAV |
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Retaining Hook
The iPAQ cradle utilizes a simple and reliable retaining hook that
locks into a slot on the lower back of the iPAQ. The hook is held in
place by a spring and released by pressing the button on the side of the
cradle. It is very easy to put the iPAQ into the mount, and easy to
remove when the button is pressed.
Retaining
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Options
You will be prompted to select from the following options when you place
your order:
Articulated Arms and Goosenecks
Several mounting arm options are available.
They will all connect to the back of the Cumulus iPAQ cradle or any RAM-HOL cradle.
Arms and Goosenecks The photos below are to approximately the same scale. Click on the images to view larger versions. |
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RAM-A-101 3 1/8 inches (80 mm) Recommended |
RAM-A-101-L 4 5/8" (12 cm) |
GNeck2 with RAM-GN3-238 Adapter Gooseneck 3" (7.6 cm), 6" (15.2 cm) or 9" (22.9 cm) Recommended (my favorite) |
RAP-105-6DD 7.75" (19.69 cm) |
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RAM-B-Arm-Short-MBase 3.75 inches (95 mm) |
RAP-B-Arm-Std-MBase 5.0625 inches (129 mm) Recommended |
RAM-B-Arm-Long-MBase 7.375 inches (187 mm) |
Connector
Mounting Tips
The cable is not run through the gooseneck or arm. The cable is to be
attached to the gooseneck or arm using small black tie-wraps. Since
the connector is already attached to the cable, a simple and elegant
solution has been devised by Klaus Keim in Germany for passing the cable through the
instrument panel. A small slot is made on the edge of an existing
instrument hole, and the cable is put into the slot with the instrument
removed. It makes for a very clean panel. See the photos below
for examples of how this looks. Alternatively, a small instrument hole
filler plate is available - the Gn57mmPlate2.
Gooseneck and Optional Base Plate
The gooseneck and adapter plates are made in the USA. The gooseneck is
very stiff and will hold the mount in position in flight. It is
normally mounted on the instrument panel with washers and a nut behind the
panel as shown below. I don't generally recommend mounting the
gooseneck in a location where it will need to bend more than 20 degrees or
so because it will eventually become less stiff with repetitive motion. The
RAM-GN3-238 adapter plate is used to mount the
gooseneck to the back of the cradle. The gooseneck threads into the
optional GnBase2 base
plate which is 1 3/16" (30 mm) in diameter and made of aluminum. The base
plate may also be the best solution for thin composite instrument panels.
Gooseneck Vs. RAM Articulated Arm?
I am often asked when an arm should be used, and when a gooseneck should be
used. Both options have advantages. Both the arms and the goosenecks can be
mounted to the panel - extending straight out. Articulated arms are
better for mounting on the canopy rail or
cockpit sidewall (bent 90 degrees to face the pilot). Both options
hold the mount securely. The arms are slightly more stiff than the
goosenecks, but I haven't had any complaints that the goosenecks are not
stiff enough. The goosenecks require less mounting space and are more
easily adjustable with one hand. It takes two hands to adjust a RAM
arm - one to position the cradle and one to loosen and tighten the nut.
It comes down to personal preference.
I will make both options available and let you decide. I prefer the
gooseneck and I sell more of them than the RAM arms. Note: Be careful not to mount the
cradle where it could interfere with your control stick!
Installation Examples |
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Installation Examples |
Compatible with
:: Goddard ::
Cable Systems
The iPAQ cradle feature the same
DB-9m connections as used in :: Goddard ::
I38C-x cables, and connect directly to the
Cambridge 302, 302A or GPS-NAV or the Goddard
PS-5a Power Converter. The PS-5a can provide
power to your iPAQ and just about any GPS or flight logger.
Mount Comparison
See the Cradle Comparison page for details on the
advantages and disadvantages of the mount options available from Cumulus Soaring, Inc..
How to Order
To order a product, click on the
button next to the product.
When you are ready to complete your order, click on the
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Part # | Description |
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Cumulus-iPAQ-Cradle | Cradle for Compaq/HP
iPAQ Pocket PC Compatible with iPAQ h3800, h3900, h5100, h5400, and h5500 series Pocket PC's. When you place your order, you will be prompted to select the model of your Pocket PC and the desired gooseneck or arm type. The $168 price does not include the optional gooseneck or arm. I try to keep units with 1 m (3.281 feet) cables in stock. Other lengths will have a 1 to 2 week lead-time. |
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$178+ | In Stock |
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CAI-Pnl-0.5 | Cable, 0.5 m (19.7 inches), Cambridge 302, 302A, GPS-NAV or Goddard PS-5a to Instrument Panel Mountable DB-9f Connector, This cable is used to bring the connections from the DB-9 on the back of a Cambridge GPS-NAV, 302 or 302A to the instrument panel where they can be more easily accessed. The panel connector has ears for mounting the connector to the back of the instrument panel. A small 15 x 30 mm rectangular hole must be made in the panel to allow access to the DB-9f connector. A PC cable can be connected to the panel connector for downloading flight logs or a Cumulus iPAQ cradle could be connected directly to the panel connector. DB-9m connector at CAI product to DB-9f at panel, Includes lines for 5 VDC power and RS-232 data. |
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$55.00 | In Stock |
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GNeck2 | Flex Arm, 3, 6 or 9 inch 1/8-27 NPSM Threads, The GNeck2 gooseneck flex arm is great for mounting a Pocket PC or GPS in a glider. Most pilots mount the base of the gooseneck in the instrument panel. It may be mounted through a hole in the panel with a nut on the back, or it may be mounted to the optional , or in an instrument hole using a Gn57mmPlate2. The GnBase2 can also be used to connect the other end of the gooseneck to the back of a Cambridge CAA-128 cradle. The optional adapter was designed to allow this GNeck2 gooseneck to be mounted to the back of any RAM cradle. Gooseneck length options are 3 in (7.6 cm), 6 in (15.2 cm) or 9 in (22.9 cm). This gooseneck is much more rugged than the RAP-105-6DD flex arm. 2 nuts and 2 lock washers are included. Note: Most customers are
satisfied with the rigidness of these goosenecks. However, they
are friction devices and the longer length units are less stiff than the
short length units. I now include a steel stiffening rod with the
6" and 9" units which can be inserted into the gooseneck. I
recommend that you try to go without it first and then insert the rod if
necessary. Gooseneck flex arms work best when positioned more or
less straight. They will hold much less load when bent with a
sharp angle - such as a right angle bend.
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$19.95 | In Stock
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GNeck2-Assy-Thru | Flex Arm Assembly,
Through Panel Mount Perfect for mounting and RAM or Seidio cradle to the instrument panel of your sailplane. The threads of the flex arm go through a 10 mm hole in the instrument panel and are secured by a lock washer and nut (included) on the back of the instrument panel. This option works well with rigid panels such as those made of aluminum, but I recommend the GNeck2-Assy-Panel for instrument panels of fiberglass or carbon fiber because it offers a more rigid solution. Available in 3 in (76 mm), 6 in (152 mm) and 9 in (229 mm) lengths. The photo at right shows the 6 inch model. Included
Note: Most customers are satisfied with the rigidness of these goosenecks. However, they are friction devices and the longer length units are less stiff than the short length units. I now include a steel stiffening rod with the 6" and 9" units which can be inserted into the gooseneck. I recommend that you try to go without it first and then insert the rod if necessary. Gooseneck flex arms work best when positioned more or less straight. They will hold much less load when bent with a sharp angle - such as a right angle bend. |
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$34.90 | In Stock |
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GNeck2-Assy-Panel | Flex Arm Assembly,
Instrument Panel Mount Perfect for mounting and RAM or Seidio cradle to the instrument panel of your sailplane. I recommend this option over the GNeck2-Assy-Thru because it offers a more rigid system which is especially important when mounting to fiberglass or carbon fiber instrument panels. Available in 3 in (76 mm), 6 in (152 mm) and 9 in (229 mm) lengths. The photo at right shows the 6 inch model. Included
Note: Most customers are satisfied with the rigidness of these goosenecks. However, they are friction devices and the longer length units are less stiff than the short length units. I now include a steel stiffening rod with the 6" and 9" units which can be inserted into the gooseneck. I recommend that you try to go without it first and then insert the rod if necessary. Gooseneck flex arms work best when positioned more or less straight. They will hold much less load when bent with a sharp angle - such as a right angle bend. |
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$49.85 | In Stock |
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GNeck2-Assy-Side | Flex Arm Assembly,
Cockpit Side Wall Mount Perfect for mounting and RAM or Seidio cradle to the cockpit side wall of your sailplane. The right angle adapter allows the flex arm to be mounted parallel to the side wall - just like a boom microphone. Or it could be mounted to the side of the instrument panel. Available in 3 in (76 mm), 6 in (152 mm) and 9 in (229 mm) lengths. The photo at right shows the 6 inch model. Included
Note: Most customers are satisfied with the rigidness of these goosenecks. However, they are friction devices and the longer length units are less stiff than the short length units. I now include a steel stiffening rod with the 6" and 9" units which can be inserted into the gooseneck. I recommend that you try to go without it first and then insert the rod if necessary. Gooseneck flex arms work best when positioned more or less straight. They will hold much less load when bent with a sharp angle - such as a right angle bend. |
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$40.85 | In Stock |
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GNeck2-Assy-Plate | Flex Arm Assembly, With
Plate for Small Instrument Hole Perfect for mounting and RAM or Seidio cradle into a spare small 57 mm (2 1/4") instrument hole. Made of machined and black anodized aluminum. Available in 3 in (76 mm), 6 in (152 mm) and 9 in (229 mm) lengths. The photo at right shows the 6 inch model. Included
Note: Most customers are satisfied with the rigidness of these goosenecks. However, they are friction devices and the longer length units are less stiff than the short length units. I now include a steel stiffening rod with the 6" and 9" units which can be inserted into the gooseneck. I recommend that you try to go without it first and then insert the rod if necessary. Gooseneck flex arms work best when positioned more or less straight. They will hold much less load when bent with a sharp angle - such as a right angle bend. |
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$44.85 | In Stock |
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RAM-GN3-238 | Gooseneck Base, diamond
shaped The RAM-GN3-238 was designed to allow a gooseneck to be mounted to the back of any RAM-HOL cradle or a Cumulus iPAQ cradle. It can also be used to mount the gooseneck to the instrument panel or canopy side rail. It has a threaded hole in the middle that the GNeck2 gooseneck is threaded into. The diamond shaped mounting plate measures 1.25" x 2.5" and has 2 small holes (not threaded) for the screws that mount it to the cradle. A slot is cut into the bottom of the adapter to allow a cable to be routed out the side. Made of machined and black anodized aluminum, Weight: 0.7 oz (20 g), Gooseneck not included. Mounting screws included with cradle. |
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$14.95 | In Stock |
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GnBase2 | Gooseneck Base, Round This aluminum base plate was designed for mounting the GNeck2 gooseneck to the instrument panel. It is 1 3/16" (30 mm) in diameter. It can also be used to connect the other end of the gooseneck to the back of a Cambridge CAA-128 cradle. The mounting holes are also aligned for use with a Cambridge CAA-127 instrument hole mounting plate. It is nice for use on thin instrument panels where mounting the gooseneck through a hole in the panel is not ideal. Mounting screws are included. Made of machined and black anodized aluminum. The screw holes are threaded so no nuts are required. Weight: 0.4 oz (11 g) |
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$14.95 | In Stock
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GnBracket-Rt-Angle | Mounting Bracket for
Gooseneck Flex Arm, Right Angle Simple bent steel bracket, black, Perfect for mounting a GNeck2 gooseneck flex arm on the cockpit side wall or the side of the instrument panel. It is just like the brackets that are used to mount gooseneck microphones in gliders. 2 different lengths of mounting screws are provided. |
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$5.95 | In Stock
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Gn57mmPlate2 | 57 mm Instrument Hole
Mounting Plate Simple square, black, aluminum mounting plate for use in a 57 mm instrument hole. It has a hole for a GNeck2 gooseneck and a small slot for passing the power/data cable through the edge of the plate. Mounting screws are included. The screw holes are threaded so no nuts are required. Weight: 0.7 oz (20 g) |
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$9.95 | In Stock
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