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The Class Echo does not come as a complete kit. After purchasing the ETSY listing, you will need to obtain the: Display , Arduino and SPAD neXt Software.
Display #
- Nextion Display 4.3 inch NX4827T043 “Basic” version OR NX4827K043 “Enhanced” version.
- Available on Amazon(CAD), Amazon(USA), Aliexpress, Banggood.
Arduino #
- Arduino AT Mega 2560 microcontroller board (16U2 chipset). Please see the Arduino Buyer’s Guide for more information on selecting the correct Arduino.
- Available on Amazon(CAD), Amazon(USA), Aliexpress, Banggood.
- IMPORTANT: Do not purchase the CH340 chipset version. More information here.
SPAD neXt Software #
- SPAD neXt simulator controller software. SPAD is a robust software that can interface dozens of different controller combinations with MSFS2020.
- The “MSFS/FSX/P3D Edition” is required.
- Please click here to purchase.
- Class Echo customers will receive a 25% discount coupon to SPAD neXt on request!
MicroSD Card (NOT NEEDED UNLESS USING CLASSIC UPLOAD METHOD) #
- Only required for classic upload method – should not be needed unless problems occur using the Class Echo updater tool.
- One microSD card
- Capacity 8 to 32 GB
- Class ’10’ (see green circle in the picture)
- A method of writing data from the computer to the SD card (such as the USB dongle pictured).
