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Re: 64-BIT V4 WORLD MAP

 

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Better use openstreetmap, I think. ?https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/List_of_OSM-based_services ?But avoiding mercator projection might make some sense too. ?(Should we try to have great-circle lines as straight as possible?) ?And I think the simple non-zooming world map is ok for now, if the alternative is too much work; but I agree it would be nice to have more markup: US states, country boundaries, time zones etc. ?(somehow without getting too cluttered)

My goal is to eventually separate the front-end from the backend: there should be a radio-control daemon that can stay running in the background, with a particular interface that I have in mind which will make many kinds of front-ends possible. ?Then I want to write a Qt-based UI. ?Then using qtlocation will be possible on the raspberry pi display. ?https://doc.qt.io/qt-6/qtlocation-index.html ?But it might take a while to get the radio backend separated from the GUI and working correctly (I’ve hardly looked at the code so far, let alone actually start trying to refactor). ?I could probably write a separate logbook-mapping app in a short time though. ?(It’s been done many times though, right?) ?In the meantime there is that chrome-based app already installed.

On Oct 6, 2024, at 1:36?AM, Evan Hand <elhandjr@...> wrote:

Have you tried:
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73
Evan
AC9TU
Re: js8call no transmit V3 64bit

 

Awesome, thank you for the settings and the recommendations.? I tried that setup and receive an error when transmitting.? This is a stock sbitx and the OS is reporting that this is the 32 bit image and after updating sbit it shows a version of 3.021.? My understanding is that an update to version 4.0 requires writing a new image to an sd card followed by an sbit software update.? This would align me with the 64 bit image and version 4.0.? That should be pretty easy.? I tried following these instructions for the 64 bit image but that link no longer works and I'm not finding another image available. ?/g/BITX20/message/109499
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I'm trying to stand this up for field use in a trip I'm taking later this week.? I've got through Monday to figure it out.? I'm not familiar with this method of cat control.? It looks like the ham library stands up a daemon service api listening on a port.? I wonder if the port might be different somehow and maybe the cause of the failure.? IDK, that error seems to relate to a/b splitting or something.
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Re: sBITX 64Bit Pi Image Available #sBitx

 

On Sun, Oct 6, 2024 at 01:38 AM, Kevin wrote:
Did the image get removed?? I'm receiving a 404 and I'm not seeing any other images.
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You will have to perform an upgrade of the software to v4.0 since this image contains 3.1
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JJ
Re: sBITX 64Bit Pi Image Available #sBitx

 

Did the image get removed?? I'm receiving a 404 and I'm not seeing any other images.
Re: 64-BIT V4 WORLD MAP

 

Have you tried:
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73
Evan
AC9TU
64-BIT V4 WORLD MAP

 

HI,
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Where dd you get the world map?? (brilliant idea!).
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I made a US overlay with state lines.? It works OK, but I am having a heck of a time getting it to scale and fit properly
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Screen shot attached..
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I thought the source you used could have something that would help.
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Any help appreciated.
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Sam, AC4OW
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Screenshot 2024-10-05 152646.jpg

Re: V4 64bit firmware

 

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... return about my question !!!
Just burned a new BTS v3.1 image , started and then made again the v4.0 update using follow cmds , on after on at
each new line :? cd ~/sbitx? then...? git pull? then... git checkout a7e9ecd then... git stash? and then...?? ./build sbitx
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Then I started sBitx and I get v4.0 updated . I think something with my previous BTS v3.1 stick must be or becomes corrupt.
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73/76 Jens – HB9JOI
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From: Jens Spiess
Sent: Saturday, October 5, 2024 12:59 PM
To: BITX20@groups.io
Subject: Re: [BITX20] V4 64bit firmware
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Hello JJ ...
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with me absolutly no update process want work :
I tried this :
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sBitx 64 New Update v4.0 -
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sBitx v4.0 Software Only Latest
This is v4.0 of the sBitx software only for the 64 bit platform.
To switch to this version, type these commands in terminal:
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cd ~/sbitx && git pull && git checkout a7e9ecd && git stash && ./build sbitx
or (???)...
cd $HOME && cd sbitx && git stash && ./update
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... but nothing want work . I get only fatal error messages in terminal...
Where I`m wrong ?
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73 , Jens
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From: JJ - W9JES
Sent: Friday, October 4, 2024 4:44 PM
To: BITX20@groups.io
Subject: Re: [BITX20] V4 64bit firmware
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Re: sBITX 64Bit Pi Image Available #sBitx

 

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...command return about my question !!! Just burned a new BTS v3.1 image , started and then made again the v4.0 update using follow cmds , on after on at each new line :? cd ~/sbitx? then...? git pull? then... git checkout a7e9ecd then... git stash? and then...?? ./build sbitx
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Then I started sBitx and I get v4.0 updated . I think something with my previous BTS v3.1 stick must be or becomes corrupt.
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73/76 Jens – HB9JOI
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From: Jens Spiess
Sent: Saturday, October 5, 2024 1:06 PM
To: BITX20@groups.io
Subject: Re: [BITX20] sBITX 64Bit Pi Image Available #sBitx
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Hi JJ ,
where is for download a complete image with v.4.0 ??
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With me absolutly no update process want work :
I tried this :
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sBitx 64 New Update v4.0 -
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sBitx v4.0 Software Only Latest
This is v4.0 of the sBitx software only for the 64 bit platform.
To switch to this version, type these commands in terminal:
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cd ~/sbitx && git pull && git checkout a7e9ecd && git stash && ./build sbitx
or (???)...
cd $HOME && cd sbitx && git stash && ./update
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... but nothing want work . I get only fatal error messages in terminal...
Where I`m wrong ?
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73 , Jens
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From: JJ - W9JES
Sent: Wednesday, October 2, 2024 2:09 AM
To: BITX20@groups.io
Subject: Re: [BITX20] sBITX 64Bit Pi Image Available #sBitx
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Release Announcement:
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We are excited to announce the release of software version 4.0 for the sBitx HF amateur radio transceiver! This release represents a major step forward, with numerous improvements to FT8 mode, CW functionality, user interface enhancements, and new features across the board.
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A special thank you goes out to the incredible 64-bit sBitx development team: JJ - W9JES, Jon - W2JON, Alan - N1QM, Lars OZ7BX, and Jeff - KF7YDU . Your hard work, dedication, and tireless efforts have made this release possible. Your passion for innovation continues to shape the future of amateur radio, and we are immensely grateful for your contributions.
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We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to the other contributors/testers: Dean - KK4DAS, Chris - W0ANM, Shawn - K7IHZ, Gyula - HA3HZ, Pete - VK3PYE, and Ryan - KK6DZB. Your input and support have been invaluable, and you have each played a key role in making this release a success.
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Version 4.0 introduces a wealth of features and enhancements, including improved FT8 mode performance, a more responsive CW experience, a new TX Monitor function, TX Compressor, and extensive UI improvements, among many other updates. Please see the release notes at ? for more information.
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Thank you all for your continued efforts to push the boundaries of what the sBitx can achieve. Here's to even more success in the future!
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To get this new update, please visit our wiki article ?
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P.S.
We will be hosting a livestream and Q&A to cover the new features soon!

Sincerely,
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The 64 bit sBitx Development Team
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Re: sBITX 64Bit Pi Image Available #sBitx

 

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Hi JJ ,
where is for download a complete image with v.4.0 ??
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With me absolutly no update process want work :
I tried this :
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sBitx 64 New Update v4.0 -
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sBitx v4.0 Software Only Latest
This is v4.0 of the sBitx software only for the 64 bit platform.
To switch to this version, type these commands in terminal:
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cd ~/sbitx && git pull && git checkout a7e9ecd && git stash && ./build sbitx
or (???)...
cd $HOME && cd sbitx && git stash && ./update
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... but nothing want work . I get only fatal error messages in terminal...
Where I`m wrong ?
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73 , Jens
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From: JJ - W9JES
Sent: Wednesday, October 2, 2024 2:09 AM
To: BITX20@groups.io
Subject: Re: [BITX20] sBITX 64Bit Pi Image Available #sBitx
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Release Announcement:
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We are excited to announce the release of software version 4.0 for the sBitx HF amateur radio transceiver! This release represents a major step forward, with numerous improvements to FT8 mode, CW functionality, user interface enhancements, and new features across the board.
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A special thank you goes out to the incredible 64-bit sBitx development team: JJ - W9JES, Jon - W2JON, Alan - N1QM, Lars OZ7BX, and Jeff - KF7YDU . Your hard work, dedication, and tireless efforts have made this release possible. Your passion for innovation continues to shape the future of amateur radio, and we are immensely grateful for your contributions.
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We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to the other contributors/testers: Dean - KK4DAS, Chris - W0ANM, Shawn - K7IHZ, Gyula - HA3HZ, Pete - VK3PYE, and Ryan - KK6DZB. Your input and support have been invaluable, and you have each played a key role in making this release a success.
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Version 4.0 introduces a wealth of features and enhancements, including improved FT8 mode performance, a more responsive CW experience, a new TX Monitor function, TX Compressor, and extensive UI improvements, among many other updates. Please see the release notes at ? for more information.
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Thank you all for your continued efforts to push the boundaries of what the sBitx can achieve. Here's to even more success in the future!
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To get this new update, please visit our wiki article ?
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P.S.
We will be hosting a livestream and Q&A to cover the new features soon!

Sincerely,
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The 64 bit sBitx Development Team
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Re: V4 64bit firmware

 

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Hello JJ ...
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with me absolutly no update process want work :
I tried this :
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sBitx 64 New Update v4.0 -
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sBitx v4.0 Software Only Latest
This is v4.0 of the sBitx software only for the 64 bit platform.
To switch to this version, type these commands in terminal:
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cd ~/sbitx && git pull && git checkout a7e9ecd && git stash && ./build sbitx
or (???)...
cd $HOME && cd sbitx && git stash && ./update
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... but nothing want work . I get only fatal error messages in terminal...
Where I`m wrong ?
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73 , Jens
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From: JJ - W9JES
Sent: Friday, October 4, 2024 4:44 PM
To: BITX20@groups.io
Subject: Re: [BITX20] V4 64bit firmware
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Nextion Enclosures For Micro Bitx

 

Hi Friends.
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We want be manufacturing the Micro Bitx? Nextion Enclosures, there are a few left if you wish to add a Nextion Display 5 Inch to your Micro Bitx.
The enclosure supports any version of uBitx.?
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We also have some DIY uBitx version 5 kits available if you want to build one yourself on a printed circuit board with through hole components and a very few smd capacitors used in filter sections.?
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Our website
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best regards
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Sunil VU3SUA
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Re: V4 64bit firmware

 

An other potential Issue or Resolution when using a Keyer such as the K1EL keyers is the Ultimatic mode (True Squeeze Mode) and the K1EL keyers have a means of adjusting the tail timing (Time After the last character has released) in the old days (Tube Transmitters) there was also advance timing to turn on the transmitter prior to the first character as well as Tail timing after the last character was released. While this is not the "Full Break-In" we espouse to it is normally fast enough to satisfy most operators.?
Re: sBitx v3 Remote Start and Shutdown

 

Hi
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I use one of these extension leads to do this.
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Ian
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TP-Link Kasa WiFi Power Strip 3 outlets with 2 USB Ports, equipped with ETL certified surge protection shields, control from anywhere, voice control, no hub required (KP303) White
Re: V4 64bit firmware

 

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Thanks very much, Chris! With previous 32 bit code I could send acceptably with an external paddle. But not with an external keyer! ?

That’s bad because a lot of people like to use the Winkeyer. ? ?It has the huge advantage that it can insert that logged call sign right into a macro. This makes field day very very easy. I doubt that you wish to try to create a multi user database logging system just to cover up this weakness—-fixing the basic radio is the way to go?

For the good of the product, I am hoping that somebody will fix the straight key timing with interrupts or some other way. ? ?That isn’t going to be something I’m likely to work on. (way too busy teaching AP stem courses and running an Aries group). ?An alternative would be to build the coding of some of the winkeyr functions in so that it replaces it. ?But I think that’s not the best way. ?I think for a product that has this kind of potential, we really need to fix the straight key timing.?

Gordon?


On Oct 4, 2024, at 10:44, JJ - W9JES via groups.io <w9jes@...> wrote:

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On Fri, Oct 4, 2024 at 08:21 AM, Christopher Kovacs wrote:
Hi all,
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I worked on the CW improvements for the the latest 64-bit code. The real underlining issue is? how GPIO is polling the key input.? However, I did find a major issue in the Iambic B code that has been addressed in the in this code release. I find most people are not Iambic B users, or only uses it as back-and-forth paddle keying and not squeeze keying. Initially before addressing this bug, I could not send at all with the sBitx and would constantly mess up at the ending of the character sequence.

The polling issue is still there using the internal keyer in the 64-bit dev code. The current polling method requires the CW_DELAY? to be delay to be extended to avoid the initial poll. If the paddles are not held for a split second longer, you can still miss a initial character sequence. I've train my mind to let go of the dot/dash after I start hearing the character being sent. This is annoying at higher speeds, but my mind is slowing compensating for this.? I can spend reliably at 30 wpm.?
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In this release, nothing was changed in the straight key timing. I've looked at improving the straight key mode, and may have improved it slightly, but still not happy, especially with an external keyer at high speeds. This is not included in this release as it's more for experimenting.? Again, the GPIO polling for the input is the issue.? It would require major rework and setting up interrupts to handle the cw key input.?

I also cleaned up the spacing for the keyboard and macros.? The spacing was way too long.? The new code sounds much better.?

IMO, internal keyer now usable, but not perfect.? Another thing to note, the Iambic mode, which I assume should be A, is not correct.? It's still remembering the latest dot or dash, like Iambic B.? I haven't had time to look at that as I can't send using Iambic A.? The Iambic B mode seems to work best for the "non" squeeze CW operators.
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(Above was copied and edited from another post)

I hope this information is helpful.
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73,? Chris w0anm
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We really appreciate your help with this, Chris. If anyone else has coding experience or wants to help the dev team with these improvements, then please reach out to us on Discord. We would certainly welcome your assistance.?

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-JJ
Re: V4 64bit firmware

 

On Fri, Oct 4, 2024 at 08:21 AM, Christopher Kovacs wrote:
Hi all,
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I worked on the CW improvements for the the latest 64-bit code. The real underlining issue is? how GPIO is polling the key input.? However, I did find a major issue in the Iambic B code that has been addressed in the in this code release. I find most people are not Iambic B users, or only uses it as back-and-forth paddle keying and not squeeze keying. Initially before addressing this bug, I could not send at all with the sBitx and would constantly mess up at the ending of the character sequence.

The polling issue is still there using the internal keyer in the 64-bit dev code. The current polling method requires the CW_DELAY? to be delay to be extended to avoid the initial poll. If the paddles are not held for a split second longer, you can still miss a initial character sequence. I've train my mind to let go of the dot/dash after I start hearing the character being sent. This is annoying at higher speeds, but my mind is slowing compensating for this.? I can spend reliably at 30 wpm.?
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In this release, nothing was changed in the straight key timing. I've looked at improving the straight key mode, and may have improved it slightly, but still not happy, especially with an external keyer at high speeds. This is not included in this release as it's more for experimenting.? Again, the GPIO polling for the input is the issue.? It would require major rework and setting up interrupts to handle the cw key input.?

I also cleaned up the spacing for the keyboard and macros.? The spacing was way too long.? The new code sounds much better.?

IMO, internal keyer now usable, but not perfect.? Another thing to note, the Iambic mode, which I assume should be A, is not correct.? It's still remembering the latest dot or dash, like Iambic B.? I haven't had time to look at that as I can't send using Iambic A.? The Iambic B mode seems to work best for the "non" squeeze CW operators.
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(Above was copied and edited from another post)

I hope this information is helpful.
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73,? Chris w0anm
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We really appreciate your help with this, Chris. If anyone else has coding experience or wants to help the dev team with these improvements, then please reach out to us on Discord. We would certainly welcome your assistance.?

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-JJ
Re: V4 64bit firmware

 

Hi all,
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I worked on the CW improvements for the the latest 64-bit code. The real underlining issue is? how GPIO is polling the key input.? However, I did find a major issue in the Iambic B code that has been addressed in the in this code release. I find most people are not Iambic B users, or only uses it as back-and-forth paddle keying and not squeeze keying. Initially before addressing this bug, I could not send at all with the sBitx and would constantly mess up at the ending of the character sequence.

The polling issue is still there using the internal keyer in the 64-bit dev code. The current polling method requires the CW_DELAY? to be delay to be extended to avoid the initial poll. If the paddles are not held for a split second longer, you can still miss a initial character sequence. I've train my mind to let go of the dot/dash after I start hearing the character being sent. This is annoying at higher speeds, but my mind is slowing compensating for this.? I can spend reliably at 30 wpm.?
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In this release, nothing was changed in the straight key timing. I've looked at improving the straight key mode, and may have improved it slightly, but still not happy, especially with an external keyer at high speeds. This is not included in this release as it's more for experimenting.? Again, the GPIO polling for the input is the issue.? It would require major rework and setting up interrupts to handle the cw key input.?

I also cleaned up the spacing for the keyboard and macros.? The spacing was way too long.? The new code sounds much better.?

IMO, internal keyer now usable, but not perfect.? Another thing to note, the Iambic mode, which I assume should be A, is not correct.? It's still remembering the latest dot or dash, like Iambic B.? I haven't had time to look at that as I can't send using Iambic A.? The Iambic B mode seems to work best for the "non" squeeze CW operators.
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(Above was copied and edited from another post)

I hope this information is helpful.
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73,? Chris w0anm
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Re: V4 64bit firmware

 

I ran the code below and it had me rename a file called result_rows.txt and I simply added the number 1 to the file name and it then proceeded to install perfectly on the next time I ran this command (actually I think I had to run it twice,?but I dont remember the error it threw on the first try). I am currently making my backup of the new OS to go with the others I have saved so far...

Thank you to Farhan, JJ and all their colleagues that made this possible, it?is?awesome!!!

cd $HOME && git clone  && cd sbitx && ./update

On Thu, Oct 3, 2024 at 6:14?PM philip bernick via <philip.bernick=gmail.com@groups.io> wrote:
Thank you!

Updated perfectly.


On Wed, Oct 2, 2024 at 5:19?PM JJ - W9JES via <w9jes=arrl.net@groups.io> wrote:
On Wed, Oct 2, 2024 at 06:40 PM, philip bernick wrote:
Hi!
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I'm getting the following errors when I attempt to update the 64 bit instance to V4.0 using the command:
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?cd $HOME && cd sbitx && ./update
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error: Your local changes to the following files would be overwritten by merge:
???? ft8_lib/libft8.a
???? ft8_lib/test
???? sbitx_wisdom.wis
???? sbitx_wisdom_f.wis
???? web/index.html
Please commit your changes or stash them before you merge.
error: The following untracked working tree files would be overwritten by merge:
???? data/result_rows.txt
Please move or remove them before you merge.
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When I move them the update makes progress, but then fails with
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? make: * * * No targets specified and no makefile found. Stop.
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Try this from terminal..

?cd $HOME && cd sbitx && git stash && ./update
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Re: js8call no transmit V3 64bit

 

On Fri, Oct 4, 2024 at 05:54 AM, Kevin wrote:
but what Rig do we select.? What CAT and Rig options do we use??
Hi Kevin ... try these -- I'm using JS8Call on the sBitx V4.0 now and it's working nicely ...
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JS8Call settings for sBitx V4.0 64Bit :
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[Radio] tab -> Rig: Hamlib NET rigctl
[CAT Control] tab -> Network Server: 127.0.0.1:4532
[Rig Options] tab -> PTT Method = CAT
[Rig Options] tab -> Mode = Data/Pkt
[Rig Options] tab -> Transmit Audio Sourse = Front/Mic
[Rig Options] tab -> Split Operation = None
[Audio] tab -> Modulation Soundcard
Input:? plughw:CARD=Loopback,DEV=1? ? ?Left
Output: plughw:CARD=Loopback_1,DEV=0? ?Both
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Set your preferred operating frequency under the "Control" menu, as that will set up sBitx correctly ...
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When using JS8Call with the 7in touch screen, I find it best to turn OFF the frequency/clock banner - Find that under the "View" menu ...
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Any other settings are "as required" as they are for personal needs ...
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Pete VK3PYE
Re: sBitx v3 Remote Start and Shutdown

 

Get one of those internet operated switches for lamps to switch the unit on again..?
As you shut it down through the interface, the power switch stays on.
Applying power again wil start the unit again.
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73,
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Dick
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Re: V4 64bit firmware

 

Thank you!

Updated perfectly.


On Wed, Oct 2, 2024 at 5:19?PM JJ - W9JES via <w9jes=arrl.net@groups.io> wrote:
On Wed, Oct 2, 2024 at 06:40 PM, philip bernick wrote:
Hi!
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I'm getting the following errors when I attempt to update the 64 bit instance to V4.0 using the command:
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?cd $HOME && cd sbitx && ./update
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error: Your local changes to the following files would be overwritten by merge:
???? ft8_lib/libft8.a
???? ft8_lib/test
???? sbitx_wisdom.wis
???? sbitx_wisdom_f.wis
???? web/index.html
Please commit your changes or stash them before you merge.
error: The following untracked working tree files would be overwritten by merge:
???? data/result_rows.txt
Please move or remove them before you merge.
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When I move them the update makes progress, but then fails with
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? make: * * * No targets specified and no makefile found. Stop.
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Try this from terminal..

?cd $HOME && cd sbitx && git stash && ./update
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