Re: A little ardunio help
Okay... this is seriously getting under my skin. Downloaded the Macintosh version of the Arundino IDE Downloaded all the needed files Down loaded B40SoftwareR310106.ino Tried to compile No morsecode.h file Screen shot from the mac. Notice the B40software folders? I did both 106 and 105/  This is the only thing in the folders. No morsecode.h  I'll search for the file on the mac Mike, WB8VGE
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Re: A little ardunio help
Humm... no bet on the donut. I know it's not there.
This is simple and it's driving me nuts.
Where in God's name does Ardunio hide the sketches?
The B40 I downloaded has nothing but the sketch...not a thing...it's in my download folder. Click on the folder and whoa, there's the B40 sketch but nothing else.
when I click on the file from this site, the ardunio IDE starts and then asks about moving the file, creating a folder... and so on. Okay, so where's it at?
I'm going to try this whole thing again, using my mac.
I'll let everyone know.?
Mike
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Re: Problems with Arduino Nano: has anyone the program for BiTX 40?
It is possible that the mistake only zapped the program inside the Nano without destroying the Nano. I would first try programming the Nano using the instructions found here: ? ?? /g/BITX20/message/31491I do recommend you download Allard's code as mentioned above. It should work just fine without any hardware mods to the radio, and fixes a number of issues that were in the original code shipped with the radio. If curious, here is that original code that shipped with the radio: ? It requires the use of an old etherkit Si5351 library, not compatible with the current library.
On Fri, Aug 18, 2017 at 01:01 pm, Jerry Gaffke wrote:
Perhaps I am wrong and someone will have a suggestion for an easy fix.
But I think your easiest solution is to buy a new Raduino from HFSigs.
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Re: A little ardunio help
I sent this out a few days ago, and multiple times before that:
========================================================== Message bodyI take it that your disk image looks like this:
C:\Users\Don\Documents\Arduino\Jacks_VFO_1_0_6\Jacks_VFO_1_0_6.ino
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ??MorseCode.h
For some reason it is not finding the MorseCode.h file in the directory above. Usually, this kind of error is caused by: 1) The file truly is not there, or 2) It is spelled differently in the directory. That is Morsecode.h, morseCode.h, morsecode.h, or some derivative of a spelling error since C is case-sensitive. Also, sometimes if you copy a piece of code from a word processor (e.g., Word), it replaces the "vertical" double quote marks with special ASCII characters that are "leaning" double quotes. This seems unlike here, as I think the error message with "funny quotes" is wprded differently.
If things all look okay, try moving the two files to a totally new directory, like:
C:\Temp\Jacks_VFO_1_0_6
Copy the files to that directory and try again. The reason for doing this is...I don't have a reason, but sometimes magic happens. It's called Divine Debugging.
Jack, W8TEE =========================================================== As you can see, the MorseCode.h file should be in the sketch directory and I'll bet a dollar to a donut you didn't download it.
Jack, W8TEE
From: Mike Bryce <prosolar@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Friday, August 18, 2017 3:30 PM
Subject: Re: [BITX20] A little ardunio help
Hummmm.... well couldn't find the file MorseCode.h
so I had the computer look for it.
MorseCode.h is not on my computer. NO place!
Mike, WB8VGE
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On a less sarcastic note, do you have the ability to print out a picture? If so, there's a perfectly clear one in post#31512 from my compatriot Ted. It's from Giancarlo, who used his 'nut' to design it. The only difference I made was to take the connection from pin 7 and put it to pin 3. This is the 'audio in' to U1 in Farhan's original circuit. Make connections there as close and direct as possible - some have experience instability otherwise. Fred's solution in post#31517 is far more elegant and a whole bunch easier - *if* you find or can procure an opto-coupler. I'm lucky - The PC PSU I scrapped that provided the bits for my implementation of Ted's circuit also provided one! :) I'm not at home 'til Monday, so will be trying that, though I'd venture pin 3 rather than pin 1 - pin 2 is adjacent and to earth. Looks like you can put as many optos as you like in series there to drive anything else you want to ... like maybe antenna switching if you've done multi-band mods? Good t'inkin' Fred! (Oirish accent) :)
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Re: Problems with Arduino Nano: has anyone the program for BiTX 40?
There are two orange wires in the supplied wiring harnesses that connect to the Raduino.
One of the orange wires goes to pin 15 of the connector labeled "OSCILLATORS" in the schematic,
this wire should be connected to +12v as shown in the wireup diagram.
The other orange wire goes to pin 5 of the connector labeled "CONTROLS" in the schematic,
this wire goes directly into the A3 pin of the Mega328p on the Arduino Nano processor.
The schematic is here: ?http://www.hfsigs.com/bitx40v3_circuit.html
The wireup instructions are here: ?http://www.hfsigs.com/bitx40v3_wireup.html
Sometimes shorting a Mega328p pin to 12v (such as the A3 pin) only blows the IO cell for that pin,
but since nothing works at all anymore it seems you have blown the processor and it must be replaced.
You might try buying a new Arduino Nano processor board off the web (perhaps $4 USD),
but installing that on the Raduino board will require removing the 30 soldered pins of the blown Nano first.
You might buy a new Arduino Nano plus one of the Si5351 breakout boards and a 2x16 display, create your own Raduino.
Neither of these will be trivial to do if you are not experienced with this sort of thing.
Perhaps I am wrong and someone will have a suggestion for an easy fix.
But I think your easiest solution is to buy a new Raduino from HFSigs.
Jerry, KE7ER
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On Fri, Aug 18, 2017 at 10:43 am, Valerio wrote:
I to all, I'm Valerio, iu5hkj.
For a mistake, I've connected one of the orange wire that came from the Arduino Nano to the power supply, so Arduino dont't never works.
Can you help me?
I need the program in Arduino Nano, so I can substitute it (Arduino with a new one), in this way my BITX 40 can works again because it works really well, is a greate trasceiver and its very useful for portable use.
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Re: A little ardunio help
Well, I'll bet that's why the compiler can't find it. Did you download it when you downloaded Rel106? You can download it from the users group File thread, or just use the one I've attached here.
Jack, W8TEE
From: Mike Bryce <prosolar@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Friday, August 18, 2017 3:30 PM
Subject: Re: [BITX20] A little ardunio help
Hummmm.... well couldn't find the file MorseCode.h
so I had the computer look for it.
MorseCode.h is not on my computer. NO place!
Mike, WB8VGE
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Re: A little ardunio help
You can always give full path to the files in the #include line.
This makes the code custom and a bit less portable but experienced coders can
probably handle that.?
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On Fri, Aug 18, 2017 at 1:20 PM, Mike Bryce <prosolar@...> wrote:
Jack and the group,
I'll dig through and let everyone know. I find that the Ardinuo IDE really likes to hide files.
mike, wb8vge
What exactly is in the directory named:
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A:\Users\User\Downloads\B40SoftwareRel0106
?
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Jack, W8TEE
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Re: A little ardunio help
Hummmm.... well couldn't find the file MorseCode.h
so I had the computer look for it.
MorseCode.h is not on my computer. NO place!
Mike, WB8VGE
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Re: A little ardunio help
Okay a quick peek inside the B40SoftwareRe10106 folder shows nothing but that file. Nothing else.
Mike
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Re: A little ardunio help
Jack and the group,
I'll dig through and let everyone know. I find that the Ardinuo IDE really likes to hide files.
mike, wb8vge
What exactly is in the directory named:
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A:\Users\User\Downloads\B40SoftwareRel0106
?
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Jack, W8TEE
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Re: A little ardunio help
What exactly is in the directory named:
A:\Users\User\Downloads\B40SoftwareRel0106
Jack, W8TEE
From: Mike Bryce <prosolar@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Friday, August 18, 2017 1:25 PM
Subject: [BITX20] A little ardunio help
guys...
According to DHL, my bitx40 won't be here for a week or so.
So, I'm playing the ardunio IDE.
downloaded the file BDOSoftwareRe10106.
Have the right files in the libraries.
Although I don't have the correct Ardunio connect, I feel it should at leas compile.
It won't
I get this message:
Arduino: 1.8.3 (Windows 7), Board: "Arduino/Genuino Mega or Mega 2560, ATmega2560 (Mega 2560)"
C:\Users\User\Downloads\B40SoftwareRel0106\B40SoftwareRel0106.ino:29:59: fatal error: MorseCode.h: No such file or directory
?#include "MorseCode.h"??????? // Part of this project file
?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ^
compilation terminated.
Multiple libraries were found for "Rotary.h"
?Used: C:\Users\User\Documents\Arduino\libraries\Rotary
?Not used: C:\Users\User\Documents\Arduino\libraries\Rotary-master
exit status 1
Error compiling for board Arduino/Genuino Mega or Mega 2560.
This report would have more information with
"Show verbose output during compilation"
option enabled in File -> Preferences.
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So what am i doing wrong?
Mike, WB8VGE
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Re: A little ardunio help
I am on the road so I can't verify this but I think you actually must have the compiler connected to some version of the arduino for the code to compile. I think I ran into the same issue; but, there may be a workaround.
73
Pat aa4pg
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Do you have MorseCode.h in the same folder with the BDOSoftwareRe10106.ino file?
If not try that!
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My BITX-40 is built in a wooden and clear acrylic case so all of my build, can be seen in or out.? Keeping in line with this type of construction, I decided to make a hand mic out of wood also, which is nearly complete as I write this.? Then with a desk mic in mind, with push to talk, and a hold button to follow?built out of?wood, I was thinking about a design.? At a ham swap meet last week, I found just what I am going to use for my wood design.? So for $2.00, I now have a pattern and probably a mic that works.? It is a rather small, Radio Shack, Realistic, dynamic, catalog no. 21-1176?that is?less than 8 inches tall.? It is?all plastic except a metal base for weight.? It comes apart easily with screws, so there is no breaking plastic tabs off or anything to change the mic element to the electret that came with the BITX kit.? Attached is a photo of the mic.? 73, Karl, KO8S
On Thursday, August 17, 2017 9:37 PM, RCC WB5YYM <curtis03@...> wrote:
The BitX40 with no mods is ready to be powered...except for the microphone. Today I worked on the PTT bar. A parallel pair of switches should take care of me pushing on one end of the bar or the other without any ill effects. I think I had rather work on metal than pvc. I'll try to get the mic operational, do a wiring check, then power on in the next few days.  
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Problems with Arduino Nano: has anyone the program for BiTX 40?
I to all, I'm Valerio,
iu5hkj.
For a mistake, I've connected one of the orange wire that came
from the Arduino Nano to the power supply, so Arduino dont't never
works.
Can you help me?
I need the program in Arduino Nano, so I can substitute it
(Arduino with a new one), in this way my BITX 40 can works again
because it works really well, is a greate trasceiver and its very
useful for portable use.
Thanks from iu5hkj Valerio
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Re: A little ardunio help
Do you have MorseCode.h in the same folder with the BDOSoftwareRe10106.ino file?
If not try that!
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guys...
According to DHL, my bitx40 won't be here for a week or so.
So, I'm playing the ardunio IDE.
downloaded the file BDOSoftwareRe10106.
Have the right files in the libraries.
Although I don't have the correct Ardunio connect, I feel it should at leas compile.
It won't
I get this message:
Arduino: 1.8.3 (Windows 7), Board: "Arduino/Genuino Mega or Mega 2560, ATmega2560 (Mega 2560)"
C:\Users\User\Downloads\B40SoftwareRel0106\B40SoftwareRel0106.ino:29:59: fatal error: MorseCode.h: No such file or directory
?#include "MorseCode.h"??????? // Part of this project file
?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ^
compilation terminated.
Multiple libraries were found for "Rotary.h"
?Used: C:\Users\User\Documents\Arduino\libraries\Rotary
?Not used: C:\Users\User\Documents\Arduino\libraries\Rotary-master
exit status 1
Error compiling for board Arduino/Genuino Mega or Mega 2560.
This report would have more information with
"Show verbose output during compilation"
option enabled in File -> Preferences.
****
So what am i doing wrong?
Mike, WB8VGE
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Hi Jonathan,
thanks for your follow-up. I am sorry you are still having roblems with the pop.
I have just discovered I marked the wrong pin on my circuit diagram, I reported pin8 as the power input in place of pin 6. I am attaching the updated schematic.
Pin 1 should go to ground and not pin 8 to +12V via the 2N3904 collector. I hope the LM386 is still OK as I do not understand why it should not return from mute.
Please let me know. Thanks and 73
Gian
I7SWX
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I just tested my r141 on all 3 bitx radios I have all are 10ohm but I will change them for 1/2watt resisters I up graded the pa heatsink today as seen on my photo I not planing on running more than 13v from battery's when portable?
On 18 Aug 2017 02:17, "Jerry Gaffke via Groups.Io" <jgaffke= [email protected]> wrote: A 1206 surface mount resistor like that is typically rated for 1/4 watt.? Might seem high, as a 1/4 watt axial lead resistor is considerably larger.? But the 1206 can can better dump heat into the board.? I'd replace R141 with a 1/2 watt part, either surface mount or axial lead. ? If surface mount, it will need good thermal contact with the board to really dissipate 1/2 watt.
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I find the easiest way to remove two terminal surface mount R's and C's is to use two soldering irons.? A Sot23 package like all those npn's can be removed by heating and prying up the pins with an xacto knife one at a time.? More pins than that and I go to a hot air gun, I've got a 250 watt Weller 6966C, built for use around electronics.? You can probably get by with an "Embossing Heat Gun" at under $20 and do the same thing.? I shield nearby parts with tinfoil before going after one with hot air.? I've heard that Chip Quik works well, it effectively replaces the solder holding down a part with solder that has a much lower melting point so it is easy to pull off at moderate heat. ?
On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 05:29 pm, Keith VE7GDH wrote:
I took a close look at R141 and it did look burnt. I measured about 60 ohms across it, but it was fluctuating. I don't yet have any SMD resistors, so I replaced it with an axial resistor and got it going again.
It was good timing that my (el cheapo) hot air soldering station just showed up. My very first use of it was to remove R141. I put some Kapton tape each side of it to try and prevent disturbing adjacent components. R141 came off in the two pieces. I went back to a regular soldering iron and some wick and soaked up all the solder on the pads. I then shortened and bent the leads on a 1/4W 10 ohm resistor to get them to fit on the pads. Does anyone know how many watts the original R141 was rated for?
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Thanks for reply all.
I have the equivalent drive level resistor. ?The procedure call for pre setting the IRF 510s to 50 ma each, and then adjusting the drive level pot until the increase in voltage slows down. ?This should occur at about 12 watts. ? Then back down about a half watts. ?Originally I was able to see about 15 watts if I kept going
but now that point seems to have dropped to about 10 watts, so I back down about 1/2 watt from there. (measured on a scope and then using formula)
I guess I have to start measuring voltages on all the transistors.
Andy
Km4TRT
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Valerio
Giancarlo - I7SWX
