The VK-162 is a $15 USB GPS dongle that runs on a u-blox chip and works plug-and-play on Linux with zero driver installation. Most people pick one up because they need a cheap GPS source for a Raspberry Pi project...
If you’re running APRS on a Raspberry Pi with Direwolf, you need a reliable GPS source. The VK-162 USB GPS dongle is a solid choice — plug-and-play on Linux, u-blox chipset, no driver installation required. Here’s how to get it...
Title: How to Set Up Stratux ADS-B for the First Time (Step-by-Step) You just unboxed your Stratux receiver. Or you’re about to buy one and want to know what you’re getting into. Good news: setup takes about 5 minutes. No...
Build a Stratum 1 NTP Server for Under $20 Your home lab’s time is lying to you. Here’s how to fix that with a $15 GPS dongle and a Raspberry Pi. Every device on your network is syncing time from...
We saw the Reddit thread. We’re answering it directly. A few weeks ago, someone posted to r/flying asking whether Stratux was “still a thing.” The responses were a mix of genuine curiosity and outdated misinformation: “I think the project is...
There’s a battle playing out in Congress right now that every GA pilot should know about. It’s about ADS-B — and it’s about something the FAA promised you wouldn’t happen. You probably remember the 2020 ADS-B Out mandate. The pitch...
If you’ve been reading aviation news lately, you’ve seen a lot of talk about ADS-B requirements. Here’s what’s actually being debated — and what it means for pilots who fly GA. The January collision near DCA was a tragedy. Sixty-seven...
Most pilots shopping for an ADS-B receiver focus on the sticker price: $500, $600, maybe $700 for a good unit. But here’s what the brochures don’t tell you: hidden costs that add up over time. Subscription fees for “premium traffic...
ForeFlight is the most popular EFB among Stratux users, and for good reason—it’s powerful, well-designed, and plays nicely with third-party hardware. But there are a few setup quirks that trip up new users. This guide walks you through the full...
A pilot on our Discord said it best: “Having every single component be replaceable including the power source is huge.” He was comparing Stratux to sealed commercial ADS-B receivers. When a Sentry’s battery dies in three years, you don’t replace...
