Adapter, RJ45 to DB-9f
This is a configurable adapter that can be used to connect the Oudie Power/data cable to a variety of soaring instruments. One is included in the box with the Oudie. Simply push the pins into the receptacles on the DB-9f connector and snap the connector into the housing. Female RJ45 connector connects to the Oudie Power/data cable.DB-9f (female) connector for soaring instrument,
Important Note: Make sure the unused wires cannot short together. Cutting them off is not good enough. I recommend putting shrink tubing over the connectors on the unused pins. That way they can't short and will be available for future use.
RJ45 to DB-9f Adapter Wiring
- White or Grey wire (1): +12V
- Brown wire (2): +12V
- Yellow wire (3): not used
- Green wire (4): not used
- Red wire (5): receive at Oudie
- Black wire (6): transmit from Oudie
- Orange wire (7): ground
- Blue wire (8): ground
Connections to PC for use with Condor
Note: The 12V power leads on the cable must be powered. Most current PCs don't have an RS-232 port, so a USB-to-Serial adapter is required. I highly recommend the FTDI Chip USB Serial Adapter. Most others I've tried don't work.
Note: The Oudie also has a built-in Bluetooth radio, so it may be possible to connect it to a Bluetooth enabled PC without any cables.
- Black wire > Pin 2 (PC Receive, Oudie transmit)
- Red wire > Pin 3 (PC Transmit, Oudie receive)
- Orange wire > Pin 5 (ground)
Connections for LX5000 or LX7000 or DX50 (to wiring harness)
Note: The 12V power leads on the cable must be powered. The soaring instrument does not provide 5V power for the Oudie.
- Red wire > Pin 3 (GPS transmit, Oudie receive)
- Black wire > Pin 2 (GPS receive, Oudie transmit)
- Orange wire > Pin 5 (ground)