And what about converting to the Newer Faster Raspberry Pi 5 running at 64 bits as well. From reports on just the differences between the RPI 4 and the RPI 5 should have a positive effect on the overall performance of the SBitX. However when I also read where other SDR run into similar issues with CW above 15 WPM and some have had improved performance using external keyers, is why I suggested giving this a try on the SBitX I cannot as I have not saved up enough to afford my own SBitX at the moment, takes time when you live in a fixed pension income. Plus at 83 reading is much easier than physically doing, so to speak. And I do not have any grand kids to do it for me as well. All this aside the SBitX concept offers the amateur radio operators who want a device they can actually open up and play with a much better option than the neatly packaged but tightly buttoned up commercial options. Ashhar has left many open doors in to the physical hardware and software allowing for so many possibilities. for me time and agility and ability are limiting factors. and as to keying and polling this is where pure CW transmitter as opposed to a digitally derived SSB transmitter has it advantages. This is a compromise that has to be made if one wants an all mode Transceiver. I for one do not want to turn back the clock. I have done my time lugging tube transmitters and tube receivers to field day. Even my power supply weighs more than my preferred transceiver. The SBitX concept offers so much not just for portable operation but for the average apartment dweller the SBitX remote operation built right into the design opens up the entire RF world to amateurs who have no hope of having and antenna farm at their residence. But perhaps on the roof of their apartment building with a battery supplied radio at the base, who knows. I do not mean to cause discord by any suggestions rather try a different approach to find if the first door is locked try the next door so to speak, we are Amateur Radio "Experimental" Service. Thanks for Litening
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Re: Check this out on Amazon. can I use this keyboard with the sbitxv3
I use the Genius LuxeMate Q8000, which contains a USB radio connection, a wireless keyboard and a wireless mouse. It was a bit difficult for me to get used to the wireless mouse, but now I use it for sBitx. ;-)
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Re: Check this out on Amazon. can I use this keyboard with the sbitxv3
I use the even smaller Macally Wireless Mini Keyboard & Mouse Combo which also uses a dongle. It works well with no apparent interference.
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An external keyer doesn’t solve the problem in the afarhan/sbitx main branch, aka the “stock” software. The radio still won’t accurately reproduce the correct keying timing at higher speeds.?
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There’s an improvement to the CW keyer on GitHub in the drexjj/sbitx repository in the dev branch.?
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I had intended to test it more fully last weekend, but unfortunately have had to deal with a personal matter that has kept me away from home and the sbitx.?
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I do plan to circle back to this group once I’ve had a chance to put JJ’s software through its paces.?
Of course, anyone else is welcome try it as well. Keep in mind JJ’s software is 64-bit, but the stock sbitx OS is only 32-bit. There is a “how to” for installing JJ’s version I recommend following in his repository.?
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Re: Check this out on Amazon. can I use this keyboard with the sbitxv3
Yes.
It has a small dongle, you put it in a USB port on the RPi, and it will work fine.
It presents to the operating system as a normal keyboard and trackpad, no drivers needed.
I've used this with RPi computers since the RPi 3 came out.
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On Thu, Sep 26, 2024 at 04:56 AM, Charudatt Uplap wrote:
Farhan, even hasn't shared a schematic diagram of zBITX anywhere.
It's in the 2024 FDIM compendium, is it not? Superhet RX, TX exciter and amplifier, T/R switches & LPFs, digital board.
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I'm always hungry for more info, but I think the schematics are there.
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Re: Can't change date and time on sbitx v3
Just try changing the frequency with the tuning knob and see. After date change.
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On 26/09/2024 5:54 PM, Drew Demarco via groups.io wrote: When I tap on the date the calendar pops up and when I change it to the current date it doesn't allow me to make the?change it goes back to the date it originally said and same for the time which has to be accurate for ft8 any help would?be appreciated tnx in adv
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But even if you move to an external keyer, doesn't the sbitx still need to do the polling of the key connector to see when the keyer (instead of your fist) is pressing the key?
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Can't change date and time on sbitx v3
When I tap on the date the calendar pops up and when I change it to the current date it doesn't allow me to make the?change it goes back to the date it originally said and same for the time which has to be accurate for ft8 any help would?be appreciated tnx in adv?
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Hello Vincenzo,
Are you sure you read and saw what Farhan shared at the FDIM.
His software might be the same, surely his circuit is not the same.?
I would recommend studying it from whatever was shared and see the difference.
Farhan built his prototype in Manhattan style , and if you think than can be relied?upon for a crowdfunding idea, that's a big risk.?
IMHO, it's not all that easy, as it meets the eye.
Farhan, even hasn't shared a schematic diagram of zBITX anywhere.
So what are you relying?on?
Charudatt VU2UPX?
On Thu, 26 Sept, 2024, 5:11 pm IU0KVG via , <praturlon.vincenzo= [email protected]> wrote: Well of course Farhan did it.
He also said that the zBitx uses the same circuits and sw than the sBitx, so the development stage would be minimal, mainly optimizing the phisical geometry and testing.
With the new 2W I think there should be very little surprises.
The risk exits naturally, but then again crowdfunding is often employed when the risk of production is borderline for a business, but it is acceptable by a motivated community.? ?
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Il giorno gio 26 set 2024 alle ore 13:32 Charudatt Uplap via <charudattu= [email protected]> ha scritto: Has anyone tested the concept (zBITX) yet?
Taking a risk with crowdfunding without having tested it is taking a big risk.?
And should anyone of us has tested the concept or idea of zBITX (with Pi-02W+OLED display) should publish/share it here.
Anything other than this is sBITX itself.
Charudatt - VU2UPX?
On Thu, 26 Sept, 2024, 4:56 pm IU0KVG via , <praturlon.vincenzo= [email protected]> wrote: Hi Evan, it was just a "what if" scenario, of course.
However I think that, even with the small display, an assembled and tested zBitx radio will hardly cost less than 300USD in such a small quantity.
Thank you for voting! Ciao, Vincenzo??
Il giorno gio 26 set 2024 alle ore 10:58 Evan Hand via <elhandjr= [email protected]> ha scritto: I voted no, as the cost seems to be too high.? You can purchase a complete sBitx board for $180 or a complete assembled radio for $399, so $200/$300 for the zBitx is too much.
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Evan
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Has anyone tested the concept (zBITX) yet?
Taking a risk with crowdfunding without having tested it is taking a big risk.?
And should anyone of us has tested the concept or idea of zBITX (with Pi-02W+OLED display) should publish/share it here.
Anything other than this is sBITX itself.
Charudatt - VU2UPX?
On Thu, 26 Sept, 2024, 4:56 pm IU0KVG via , <praturlon.vincenzo= [email protected]> wrote: Hi Evan, it was just a "what if" scenario, of course.
However I think that, even with the small display, an assembled and tested zBitx radio will hardly cost less than 300USD in such a small quantity.
Thank you for voting! Ciao, Vincenzo??
Il giorno gio 26 set 2024 alle ore 10:58 Evan Hand via <elhandjr= [email protected]> ha scritto: I voted no, as the cost seems to be too high.? You can purchase a complete sBitx board for $180 or a complete assembled radio for $399, so $200/$300 for the zBitx is too much.
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Evan
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Hi Evan, it was just a "what if" scenario, of course.
However I think that, even with the small display, an assembled and tested zBitx radio will hardly cost less than 300USD in such a small quantity.
Thank you for voting! Ciao, Vincenzo??
Il giorno gio 26 set 2024 alle ore 10:58 Evan Hand via <elhandjr= [email protected]> ha scritto: I voted no, as the cost seems to be too high.? You can purchase a complete sBitx board for $180 or a complete assembled radio for $399, so $200/$300 for the zBitx is too much.
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Evan
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This issue still exists. To avoid complications do not change the Raspberry PI Configuration (Localisation) from US to your Country. You will end up without power output in any mode. I had this issue last night. I dit initially my setup to DE German and had no TX output. After I saw Lorenzo's helpful post, i switched the settings back to US English and there it was all fine. Output is correct.
Many Thanks to Lorenzo.
@ HF- Signals, maybe before this issue is solved, give to all new buyers a small note in there delivery.
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I voted no, as the cost seems to be too high.? You can purchase a complete sBitx board for $180 or a complete assembled radio for $399, so $200/$300 for the zBitx is too much.
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Evan
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On Thu, Sep 19, 2024 at 04:03 PM, IU0KVG wrote:
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11 people replied, in a few days, that they would partecipate in the crowdfunding.
Given the very limited scope of the pool, and no "official" backing, I think it would be possible to achieve the goal, should Ashhar decide to follow this path.
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Maybe this could be the solution:
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Gyula HA3HZ
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Bob Benedict, KD8CGH
Nick Kennedy
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