The GliderScore Display Interface is an embedded processor-based board designed to be directly connected to a serial port on a computer that is running the popular GliderScore scoring application for RC soaring contesting. The Display Interface accepts commands from GliderScore and displays competition event time in minutes:seconds format on four outdoor LED display digits.
The Display Interface board supports a wide variety of common-anode LED display boards that the user purchases separately depending on their site and visibility needs. The GliderScore Display Interface product is designed for use in both AC powered and battery-operated environments.
A typical GliderScore Display Interface system is comprised of the following components:
1. The processor-based Display Interface board,
2. Four 7-segment LED display boards, and
3. A DC power source.
Display Interface board The low power interface board is designed to run on 12v that can come from either a battery or an AC-powered module. The external LED displays are connected to the board by short 9-wire cables to each digit. Setup options are provided via plug jumpers on the board. |
The LED displays will need to be large enough to enable outdoor viewing from a distance. As a basic guideline 9" standard brightness 7-segment LED display boards are visible 350-400 feet (120mtrs) away. Larger and ultra bright LED displays can be seen from greater distances if needed. |
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Display Interface Board Specifications
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LED Display Sources The LED display board sellers listed on this page offer products that should be fully compatible with the GliderScore Display Interface. However, E-A has not tested all the listed LED displays and thus cannot guarantee they will work perfectly in your particular site's application. Some points to keep in mind:
If you would like to suggest additions and updates to this page let us know. Date last updated: Feb 23, 2017 General note: The 9" MXA037 LED board is by far the best overall "value" (display size versus cost) that I have found. QKits in Ontario Canada. They offer many of the MXA series of LED displays. Their price for the 9" MXA037 is the cheapest we have found: $25 USD + shipping. The ultrabright 9" MXA004 goes for $40 USD. Their 10" MXA079 is the cheapest we have found: $60 USD + ship. For only $10 more you can get the 10" ultra bright version MXA078. Kitstop in Australia. This seller carries a wide range of LED displays listed on this page. The 10" red MXA079 and 9" MXA037 are great choices for the display interface. Kitstop's prices (e.g. MXA037) are not the cheapest but they carry a good stock. Bakatronics in the eastern US. Their LED display boards can be found on this page. Their price for the 9" MXA037 is good: $30 USD + shipping. eBay seller "The-Infinity-Power" in Thailand. Since the OEM who manufactures the "MXA" line of LED boards is also in Thailand it stands to reason this seller would offer lots of those products. And they do per the list on this page. Their prices are not the cheapest but they ship from Thailand for free. |
Documents GliderScore Display Interface User Guide-Table of Contents (PDF) |