SØ growing bird rev. 2506
€321.14
A bit more than early bird of SØ. Not finished product.
Please make 100% sure before purchase, that you will be able to perform firmware update - see this link for more info
How to update firmware video
Here is firmware files repository
Quick hint - update is easy for people, who can set custom name and password on their home WiFi network.
How vario works in flight video
current functions
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instant vario (IMU based - same like SkyDrop)
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adjustable baro altimeter
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GPS - speed & heading, altimeter
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IGC tracklog
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altitude above ground - world terrain data preloaded
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wind calculation - speed & direction
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position based thermal assistant with wind compensation
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glide ratio
NOT yet included functions (planned)
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Bluetooth telemetry
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multiple screen layouts
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proper settings menu - only vario for now - lift, sing, avg time, instant vario vs. pure baro mix %
NOT planned functions
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FANET/FLARM
physical construction
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super strong anti-glare LCD
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sun light readability - the brightest screen on the market
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3 nipple shaped buttons on side panel
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USB-C
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easy to withdraw SD card
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3D printed enclosure - not a bug, but feature :)
spec
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4.2” LCD, 400 x 300 px (64 x 85 mm)
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115 x 77 mm, 150g
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60h battery life (tested by X-alps pilot in extreme conditions)
3D printed colors
Standard color combination has black body, while top frame and buttons in the same color - black, blue, neon green, orange and yellow. We print black, blue and orange from ASA, while neon green and yellow from PTEG.
hardshell case
Every SØ vario now comes with fancy hardshell pocket, the same style like SkyDrop or Strato
Rated 5.00 on the scale 1 - 5 based on 4 customer reviews
Happy thermaling
Super happy with my SØ. The display is large, easy to read, and works excellently in sunlight. Also very surprised by how good the battery life is. The thermal assistant also keeps getting better with each iteration. I’ve had about 20 flights with it and haven’t experienced any issues. Extra praise to the developer who answers questions and quickly delivers updates with improvements. Highly recommended!
Excellent readability and battery life !
Had a great 10h week without an issue, just enjoying SØ excellent features: thin format, great battery life (received it at 70%, still more than 50%) great display and sensitivity in lift!<br /> Good job!
S0 Early Bird Rev. 2504 erster Eindruck
Habe vor kurzem das Gerät erhalten. Danke an SkyBean für die schnelle Lieferung. Für mich löst dieses Gerät meinen Vorgänger Skydrop ab, da ich ein größeres Display benötige um die Daten wieder besser lesen zu können. Erfahrungen im Flug habe ich bislang noch nicht sammeln können aber mit der Lesbarkeit des Displays bin ich schon einmal sehr zufrieden. Bin schon auf die ersten Flüge und die weiteren Funktionen die noch implementiert werden gespannt.
First impressions are super good
I tried the new "SO" vario yesterday, the black and white display is huge, it is super readable in the sun, the vario has instant response, feels bombproof and ergonomic.