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    Posted: 15 Aug 2020 at 11:08pm
Has anyone else encountered problems with their Avidyne Bluetooth keyboard?
Mine has worked perfectly, but now suddenly freezes after a few keystrokes.
Turning it off and on usually solves the problem for a few more keystrokes, but then the problem reoccurs.
I have charged it out of plane, also tried the power lead to it in the plane, and have re-paired with IFD 540.
None of these things made any difference.
It is a great little device, particularly in turbulence, so I don't want to lose it.
Does anyone from the Avidyne company have any suggestions?
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I'm not from Avidyne, but when my remote keyboard started getting laggy, they just replaced it. Give tech support a call.

It is a fabulous and unique device. I use it for 90% of my interaction with the IFD.



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Another possibility is that many Avidyne owners do not use the keyboard, might be able to buy one of those. I agree that it enhances functionality.
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Thanks for the above replies and suggestions.
I have contacted Avidyne support, and received a promising reply within a couple of days, but nothing has happened in the weeks since, despite further contact from me.
I am rather surprised considering the good support other people have mentioned at various times on this forum.
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Originally posted by jeffcb jeffcb wrote:

Thanks for the above replies and suggestions.
I have contacted Avidyne support, and received a promising reply within a couple of days, but nothing has happened in the weeks since, despite further contact from me.
I am rather surprised considering the good support other people have mentioned at various times on this forum.
Jeff

If your time is worth anything, buy a new one for $30 on Amazon.
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Originally posted by jeffcb jeffcb wrote:

Thanks for the above replies and suggestions.
I have contacted Avidyne support, and received a promising reply within a couple of days, but nothing has happened in the weeks since, despite further contact from me.
I am rather surprised considering the good support other people have mentioned at various times on this forum.
Jeff
I checked with tech support today and they reported to me that a new keyboard was authorized.  I'll follow up with them to be sure it has been sent.
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Thanks to Avidyne tech support for arranging a new keyboard to be sent to Australia for me.
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Jeff

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