Description

The ATCBox

Features

• Hand Microphone – completely with push-to-talk button on the side, just like with real radio communication devices!
• Built-In speaker with separate volume control
• Headset Connector for standard 3,5 mm headsets, with separate output audio volume control (headset not included)
• Dimmable Backlight using ultra-bright white LEDs behind a laser-engraved high quality front panel
• USB 3.0 connector used both for data and electrical supply – no external power supply needed!

Usability

The PTT hand microphone, the built-in speaker and an additional headset can be used at the same time!

• During phases of limited workload (e.g. while flying enroute or controlling an ATC sector with little traffic), you can enjoy the comfort and freedom of an easy-to-use hand microphone – there is no need to keep your headset on all the time, and even if you leave your desk for a minute you won’t miss any important calls on your active frequency
• When workload get’s higher (e.g. when starting your approach or as more and more traffic enters your sector), just put on your headset and toggle the microphone selector switch – immediately, you have both of your hands free for flying or radar scope handling!

What is inside?

There are several USB powered electronic devices inside:

• USB 3.0 Hub for data and power distribution
• C-Media USB Soundcard
• USB Gamepad Controller (powered by an “Arduino Leonardo” interface board, featuring an ATMEL AVR ATMEA32U4 USB microcontroller
• USB powered mini-speaker
• Professionally etched PCB

More useful information

• The box is approx. 215 x 130 x 75 mm / 8.5 x 5.1 x 3 inch in size (W x D x H)
• It comes fully assembled and ready to use
• A high quality PTT hand microphone is included
• The USB 3.0 cable is not detachable and approx. 1,5 meters / 60 inch long

Software

We have developed a small software tool to enable mapping of the ATCBox input buttons to any keyboard command – it is effectively a tool to simulate keyboard inputs from any joystick or gamepad device. It can be downloaded for free using this link: https://sim-modules.at/atcbox/AtcBoxManager_Setup.exe