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Setting Value Setting Description
Auto Run on Boot
Set this to Yes to have Live Sectional Map run on boot/reboot. Set to No to boot to command line.
LED Count = Enter the number of LEDs in the string to build the map. (Allowable range = 0 to 500)
Use a Map Legend
If the map will be using a Legend, then select Yes. Legend can be customized as desired.
Set Wind Speed = Enter the wind speed at which to start blinking airports if speed is at or above. (Allowable range = 0 to 100).
Update FAA Weather = Number of MINUTES between FAA updates - 15 minutes is a good compromise. (Allowable range = 1 to 60)
Age of Metar = In HOURS, of the Metar data retrieved from the FAA - 2 to 3 hours is good. (Allowable range = .5 to 6)
Use On/Off Timer
Timer is available to turn off the map at night if desired. Enter 'Time Off' and 'Time On' values in settings below. Verify RPI's time is set correctly for your timezone. RPI time is listed in the header and can be refreshed.
     Time Off : Enter the desired time to turn map off in 24 hour format. i.e. '9 pm' would be entered '21:00'. Be sure to shutoff then restart the map so the new settings will take effect.
     Time On : Enter the desired time to turn map on in 24 hour format. i.e. '8:30 am' would be entered '8:30'. Be sure to shutoff then restart the map so the new settings will take effect.
Display Used
If an LCD or OLED display will be used, select Yes.
OLED Displays Used
If an OLED display will be used, select Yes. This is used to shutoff the OLED display on reboot/Power off.
LCD Display Used
If an LCD display will be used, select Yes. This is used to shutoff the OLED display on reboot/Power off.
Number of OLED Displays = Enter the number of OLEDs to be used. If 'Display Used' above is 'No', this is ignored. (Allowable range = 0 to 8)

Setting Value Setting Description
Blink LED's for High Winds
If Yes, Blink the LED off for Airports reporting winds higher than specified in 'Set Wind Speed' above.
Flash LED's for Lightning
Flash the LED for an airport reporting severe weather like TSRA (Thunderstorms).
Show Weather Reported as Rain
Change airport's LED colors to denote RAIN reported. i.e. VFR and RAIN would show GREEN then pulse BLUE.
Show Weather Reported as Freezing Rain
Change airport's LED colors to denote FREEZING RAIN reported. i.e. VFR and FREEZING RAIN would show GREEN then pulse Purple.
Show Weather Reported as Snow
Change airport's LED colors to denote SNOW reported. i.e. VFR and SNOW would show GREEN then pulse White.
Show Weather Reported as Dust, Sand, or Ash
Change airport's LED colors to denote DUST, SAND or ASH reported. i.e. VFR and DUST would show GREEN then pulse Brown.
Show Weather Reported as Fog or Haze
Change airport's LED colors to denote FOG or haze reported. i.e. VFR and FOG would show GREEN then pulse Silver/Grey.
Turn On Home Airport Feature
The home airport can use a marker color on every other pass, or display the LED brighter than the others.
Home Airport Pin = Pin number of the home airport if 'Turn On Home Airport Feature' is 'Yes'. Otherwise this is ignored.
Home Airport Type of Color Change
No Change won't change color of home airport. Variable Colors will cycle through colors specified below in 'Home Airport Changing Colors'. Solid Color will denote home airport using a single color specified below.
Homeport Dimming = Level of brightness to dim all other airports if home airport is being used. Play with brightness values below for best effect. (Range 0 to 255)
RGB or GRB LEDs Used
Depending on LED model used colors may need to be in RGB (i.e. WS2812 strip) order or GRB (i.e. WS2811 strand).
Low Brightness = This sets the value of LED brightness when IC238 Ambient Light Sensor detects low ambient light. (Range 0 to 255)
High Brightness = This sets the value of LED brightness when light sensor detects high ambient light. This value is also used if IC238 Ambient Light Sensor is NOT used. (Range 0 to 255)
Iterations of Refresh Rainbow = Number of times that the rainbow animation will run to denote updating FAA Weather. 0 = disable rainbow display. (Range 0 to 25)

Setting Value Setting Description
VFR Flight Category = VFR is designated by GREEN (0,255,0).
MVFR Flight Category = MVFR is designated by BLUE (0,0,255).
IFR Flight Category = IFR is designated by RED (255,0,0).
LIFR Flight Category = LIFR is designated by Magenta (255,0,255).
No Weather Reported = No Weather (nowx) is typically designated by GRAY (80,80,80) or BLACK (0,0,0).
Black/Off = Black/Off is designated by BLACK (0,0,0).
Lightning = Lightning is typically designated by YELLOW (255,255,0).
Snow1 Reported = Snow1 Reported is typically designated by WHITE (255,255,255).
Snow2 Reported = Snow2 Reported is typically designated by SILVER (100,100,100). 2 different whites create blinking effect.
Rain1 Reported = Rain1 Reported is typically designated by DARK BLUE (4,0,54).
Rain2 Reported = Rain2 Reported is typically designated by BLUE (0,0,255). 2 different blues create blinking effect.
Freezing Rain1 Reported = Freezing Rain1 Reported is typically designated by LIGHT PURPLE (199,156,219).
Freezing Rain2 Reported = Freezing Rain2 Reported is typically designated by PURPLE (152,0,199). 2 different purples create blinking effect.
Dust, Sand, Ash1 Reported = Dust, Sand or Ash1 Reported is typically designated by BROWN (200,150,125).
Dust, Sand, Ash2 Reported = Dust, Sand or Ash2 Reported is typically designated by DARK BROWN (100,50,0). 2 different browns create blinking effect.
Fog1 Reported = Fog1 Reported is typically designated by SILVER (80,80,80).
Fog2 Reported = Fog2 Reported is typically designated by SILVER (80,80,80). Same colors create solid effect, but can have a blinking effect if desired.
Home Airport Marker Color = Home Airport Marker Color can be any color that stands out from the rest to denote the home airport.
Home Airport Changing Colors (See Help) =

NOTE: The setting 'Legend' in basic settings must be set to Yes for any legend LED's to be enabled. Other legend items can be disabled by defining them with a No.
Setting Value Setting Description
Add High Winds to Legend
With this enabled, High Winds legend will be displayed. It will be added to the Flight Categories Legend.
Add Lightning to Legend
With this enabled, Lightning legend will be displayed. It will be added to the Flight Categories Legend.
Add Snow to Legend
With this enabled, Snow legend will be displayed. It will be added to the Flight Categories Legend.
Add Rain to Legend
With this enabled, Rain legend will be displayed. It will be added to the Flight Categories Legend.
Add Freezing Rain to Legend
With this enabled, Freezing Rain legend will be displayed. It will be added to the Flight Categories Legend.
Add Dust, Sand or Ash to Legend
With this enabled, Dust, Sand or Ash legend will be displayed. It will be added to the Flight Categories Legend.
Add Fog or Haze to Legend
With this enabled, Fog or Haze legend will be displayed. It will be added to the Flight Categories Legend.
NOTE: Be sure that the 'airports' file has 'LGND' at these LED positions otherwise the legend will not display properly.
Pin '#' for VFR Legend LED = Set LED pin number for VFR Legend LED.
Pin '#' for MVFR Legend LED = Set LED pin number for MVFR Legend LED.
Pin '#' for IFR Legend LED = Set LED pin number for IFR Legend LED.
Pin '#' for LIFR Legend LED = Set LED pin number for LIFR Legend LED.
Pin '#' for No Weather (nowx) Legend LED = Set LED pin number for No Weather Legend LED.
Pin '#' for Hi Winds Legend LED = Set LED pin number for High Winds Legend LED.
Pin '#' for Lightning Legend LED = Set LED pin number for Thunderstorms Legend LED.
Pin '#' for Snow Legend LED = Set LED pin number for Snow Legend LED.
Pin '#' for Rain Legend LED = Set LED pin number for Rain Legend LED.
Pin '#' for Freezing Rain Legend LED = Set LED pin number for Freezing Rain Legend LED.
Pin '#' for Dust, Sand or Ash Legend LED = Set LED pin number for Dust, Sand Ash Legend LED.
Pin '#' for Fog Legend LED = Set LED pin number for Fog Legend LED.

Setting Value Setting Description
Number of Airports to Display = Number of highest-wind airports to display. Can be as high as airports listed in airports file. 5 to 10 is good.
Display Only Above kts
If Yes, only airports whose winds are above value stored in Max Wind Speed will be displayed.
LCD Display Pause = Pause between character movements in scroll for LCD only. Used if 'lcddisplay = 1'. 0.3 to 1.0 normal.
OLED Display Pause = Pause between character movements in scroll for OLED only. Used if 'oledused = 1'. 1.0 to 2.0 normal.
OLED Font Size = Size of font for OLED display. 24 works well with current font used.
OLED Pixel Offset = Pixel offset for OLED text display vertically. Leave at 3 for current font used.
OLED Bold Highest Speed Airport
If Yes, Bold the text for the airport that has the highest windspeed.
OLED Add Blank Screen
If Yes, Add a blank screen between the group of airports to display.
OLED Display Border
If Yes, draw a border around the text on the display.
OLED Level Of Dimming
Sets brightness of OLED displays if IC238 Ambient Light Sensor is NOT used.
OLED Minimum Brightness = Set value 0-255 for the minimum brightness (0=darker display, but not off). When Light Sensor IS used.
OLED Maximum Brightness = Set value 0-255 for the maximum brightness (bright display). When Light Sensor IS used.
OLED Invert Display
Supercedes Toggle Invert Display. Normal Display is white text on black background.
OLED Toggle Inverted Display
If Yes, Toggle Inverted display between groups of airports. Provides a different look if desired.
OLED Scroll Display Direction
Used on multiple OLEDs display only.
OLED Display Welcome Message
If Yes, display a welcome message. Used on OLED display only.
OLED Welcome Message
OLED Display Local/Zulu Time
If Yes, Display the local and Zulu Time between high-winds display.

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