Bluetooth keyboard failing
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Forum Name: IFD 5 Series & IFD 4 Series Touch Screen GPS/NAV/COM
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Topic: Bluetooth keyboard failing
Posted By: jeffcb
Subject: Bluetooth keyboard failing
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2020 at 11:08pm
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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? Regards Jeff ------------- Jeff |
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Posted By: oskrypuch
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2020 at 1:01pm
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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.  * Orest
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Posted By: Flybuddy
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2020 at 2:17pm
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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. |
Posted By: Bob H
Date Posted: 16 Aug 2020 at 2:27pm
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Or you can buy a new one for $30 on Amazon. https://smile.amazon.com/Avidyne-IFD-Bluetooth-Keyboard/dp/B084P6DPJ8/ref=sr_1_26?crid=1GBMX3Y7P2ANV&dchild=1&keywords=avidyne+store&qid=1597602089&sprefix=avidyne+store%2Caps%2C185&sr=8-26" rel="nofollow - https://smile.amazon.com/Avidyne-IFD-Bluetooth-Keyboard/dp/B084P6DPJ8/ref=sr_1_26?crid=1GBMX3Y7P2ANV&dchild=1&keywords=avidyne+store&qid=1597602089&sprefix=avidyne+store%2Caps%2C185&sr=8-26
------------- Bob |
Posted By: jeffcb
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2020 at 6:59am
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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. Jeff ------------- Jeff |
Posted By: AZ Flyer
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2020 at 1:07pm
If your time is worth anything, buy a new one for $30 on Amazon. ------------- Stan |
jeffcb wrote:Posted By: AviSteve
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2020 at 9:10pm
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. ------------- Steve Lindsley Avidyne Engineering |
Posted By: jeffcb
Date Posted: 11 Sep 2020 at 8:20am
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Thanks to Avidyne tech support for arranging a new keyboard to be sent to Australia for me. Regards Jeff ------------- Jeff |