Just good practice, I have also done this to the Raduino power
feed.
Ted
On 19/08/17 11:56 AM, Dexter N Muir
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Hi Ted
I don't know why you found the need to filter that supply. I
derived mine from the V+ end of R101 (adjacent to the DDS
connector) and had no troubles. Mind you, I had also 'super-cap'
filtered the pre-amp's supply to kill the 'tuning clicks'. I
think I had quoted my other change as from pin 7 to pin 3 - try
the NPN's Collector to pin 3 rather than pin 1 - and while
trying that it might be worthwhile trying to allow for CW
sidetone - NPN collector to M1 (scrape a bit of resist off the
track from C115?), 1k res M1 to M2 (easy enough under the board
at the relay?), sidetone via resistor to M2 or U1.3. As in the
Cheezels ad, "gotta be worth a crack, Nigel"?
73, Dex
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Re: Problems with Arduino Nano: has anyone the program for BiTX 40?
Excellent, Larry.
If one gets a new Nano, install it with male and female removable headers.
It makes things a whole lot easier, and does not effect operation to any great extent.
The headers are easily available (up to40 pins) online.
john
AD5YE
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Hi Ted
I don't know why you found the need to filter that supply. I derived mine from the V+ end of R101 (adjacent to the DDS connector) and had no troubles. Mind you, I had also 'super-cap' filtered the pre-amp's supply to kill the 'tuning clicks'. I think I had quoted my other change as from pin 7 to pin 3 - try the NPN's Collector to pin 3 rather than pin 1 - and while trying that it might be worthwhile trying to allow for CW sidetone - NPN collector to M1 (scrape a bit of resist off the track from C115?), 1k res M1 to M2 (easy enough under the board at the relay?), sidetone via resistor to M2 or U1.3. As in the Cheezels ad, "gotta be worth a crack, Nigel"?
73, Dex
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Re: Problems with Arduino Nano: has anyone the program for BiTX 40?
"but since nothing works at all anymore it seems you have blown the processor and it must be replaced."
That's a pretty good idea, Jerry. I have done that with the TQFN package. The only problem is that if
the processor is blown, most likely the CH340P chip is blown also. In fact, the CH340P seems to be
more sensitive than the mcu. One has to replace that to get USB communication. However, the mcu
can be programmed with ICSP (if the traces are good).
Try re-programing at first, but If your Nano is wasted, get another; it is more effective in the long run
(and they are cheap enough to buy 5 at a time).
john
AD5YE
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I'm using what used to be an old icom desk mic. The element was replaced with the one that comes with the BitX. The button moves really easy into the lock position, too easy! 99% of the time I press the PTT, it locks.
Vince.
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On 08/18/2017 07:07 PM, RCC WB5YYM wrote: That will convert quite nicely, and even meet Dexter's approval. I think
it was him who wanted the locking button for rag chews. I plan on
keeping a heavy book nearby to lay on my key when long transmissions are
needed. A real bargain too.
--
Michigan VHF Corp.
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That will convert quite nicely, and even meet Dexter's approval. I think it was him who wanted the locking button for rag chews. I plan on keeping a heavy book nearby to lay on my key when long transmissions are needed. A real bargain too.
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For those who have asked, circuit with my additions attached.
Ted
On 18/08/17 11:53 PM, 1practical.man
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Could you post a drawing please?
On Aug 18, 2017, at 03:08, Ted Doell < ted@...>
wrote:
This is the version I used. I see when I have another look
it is version3 anyway it seems to work for me. circuit as
below.
<nkpnlcmibkchkphb.png>
I added at the junction of the 1k resistor and the emiter
of the 2N3906 a 22mf Tantalm and a 103 ceramic capacitor and
feed the 12v via a 100ohm resistor.
Ted
On 18/08/17 6:37 PM, Rajendran
Mayilsamy wrote:
Hi Ted,,
Pl post the Version 5 circuit diagram..Your HB assembly
nice construction...tnx n 73 de Raj ,VU2SMM
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Another p.s.: John's implementation allows for the CW sidetone - excellent! I don't operate CW so I don't need that, but should I get bitten by the 'bug' I most likely will put that in.
73 agn de ZL2DEX (I use the CW abbreviations so I know at least some of the 'jargon') :)
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Thanks for the background, Michael. I came in later having just gotten my kit active and encountering the need.
73 ...
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John, AD0RW proposed exactly that (grounding PIN 3) back on April 30 with his?“Simple Audio Muting Circuit” ?(message # 25870) that grounds PIN 3 of the LM386, triggered by PTT and holds it after PTT release? using a 0.1 uF Cap and a 430K resistor. ?This is what I am currently using and it works quite well except I do need to tweak the resistance so that the mute holds a little longer? as I am still getting a bit of POP on the TX -> RX transition.
Michael VE3WMB ??
>From:?Dexter N Muir>Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2017 16:41:53 EDT?>p.s. most of the development of this was done in the thread of post#30470, and seemed fixated on tying either pin 7 or pin 8 to 0V or +12. I put my rationale for taking pin 3 to 0V in there - why on earth are people persisting with >anything else?
>73 de ZL2DEX ...
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Re: A little ardunio help
I agree, Vince. There seem to be recent 'klingons' here with little wit with which to wot of what we do. Fortunately there have also been also some with wit ... :)
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Re: A little ardunio help
I'm sorry for being a putz
Mike
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I'm sure it is my hork up re: tft.setFont()
#w8tee
Jack, not really a programmer.. started to compile got through the MorseCode.h issue, it balks complaining?
Arduino: 1.6.9 (Windows 10), Board: "Arduino/Genuino Mega or Mega 2560, ATmega2560 (Mega 2560)"
?
I:\B40Software\B40SoftwareRel0106\B40SoftwareRel0106.ino: In function 'void ShowFrequency(long int, int)':
?
B40SoftwareRel0106:857: error: 'class MCUFRIEND_kbv' has no member named 'setFont'
?
? ?tft.setFont(); ? ? ? ? ?// Return to default size
?
? ? ? ?^
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exit status 1
'class MCUFRIEND_kbv' has no member named 'setFont'
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This report would have more information with
"Show verbose output during compilation"
option enabled in File -> Preferences.
I checked in MCUFRIEND_kbv-master\TFT_HX8347GLUE.h and at
line 110 it exists..
could you give a hint? on where I am messing up?
Vince
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Re: A little ardunio help
On Fri, Aug 18, 2017 at 01:37 pm, Jack Purdum wrote:
By God, Jack, I owe you a beer!
That worked! Email is a bit odd here. It comes in on the? mac in my office, and the windows machine is in the basement. They are not linked. So, got the file from the mac, put it on a flash drive, headed to the basement and did what you said. the file complied without issue, but I had to tell the IDE that I was using the MEGA. Apparently one can compile a sketch without having the hardware. So the question is, why wasn't the morsecode.h in the file that I downloaded from this site? Mike, WB8VGE
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From: Vince Vielhaber <vev@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Friday, August 18, 2017 4:50 PM
Subject: Re: [BITX20] A little ardunio help
Breathe Jack, breathe... Vince. On 08/18/2017 04:47 PM, Jack Purdum via Groups.Io wrote: > GEES...I JUST SENT YOU THE DAMN /MORSECODE.H/ FILE. THERE ARE TWO, 2, > DUO, DOS, SOURCE CODE FILES. LOOK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EMAIL I SENT TO > YOU JUST BEFORE 4PM./MORSECODE.H/ IS ATTACHED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE > EMAIL. I'VE TOLD YOU HOW TO SET UP THE DIRECTORY AND THE FILES. IF YOU > INSIST ON USING A MAC, I CAN'T HELP YOU BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE ONE. > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > *From:* Mike Bryce < prosolar@...> > *To:* [email protected]> *Sent:* Friday, August 18, 2017 4:37 PM > *Subject:* Re: [BITX20] 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 > > > -- ? Michigan VHF Corp.? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
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Breathe Jack, breathe...
Vince.
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On 08/18/2017 04:47 PM, Jack Purdum via Groups.Io wrote: GEES...I JUST SENT YOU THE DAMN /MORSECODE.H/ FILE. THERE ARE TWO, 2,
DUO, DOS, SOURCE CODE FILES. LOOK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EMAIL I SENT TO
YOU JUST BEFORE 4PM./MORSECODE.H/ IS ATTACHED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE
EMAIL. I'VE TOLD YOU HOW TO SET UP THE DIRECTORY AND THE FILES. IF YOU
INSIST ON USING A MAC, I CAN'T HELP YOU BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE ONE.
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*From:* Mike Bryce <prosolar@...>
*To:* [email protected]
*Sent:* Friday, August 18, 2017 4:37 PM
*Subject:* Re: [BITX20] 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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Michigan VHF Corp.
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GEES...I JUST SENT YOU THE DAMN MORSECODE.H FILE. THERE ARE TWO, 2, DUO, DOS, SOURCE CODE FILES. LOOK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EMAIL I SENT TO YOU JUST BEFORE 4PM. MORSECODE.H IS ATTACHED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EMAIL. I'VE TOLD YOU HOW TO SET UP THE DIRECTORY AND THE FILES. IF YOU INSIST ON USING A MAC, I CAN'T HELP YOU BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE ONE.?
From: Mike Bryce <prosolar@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Friday, August 18, 2017 4:37 PM
Subject: Re: [BITX20] 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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p.s. most of the development of this was done in the thread of post#30470, and seemed fixated on tying either pin 7 or pin 8 to 0V or +12. I put my rationale for taking pin 3 to 0V in there - why on earth are people persisting with anything else?
73 de ZL2DEX ...
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Re: Problems with Arduino Nano: has anyone the program for BiTX 40?
For what it's worth..I have down loaded my DDS pictures with the Nano removed.? I installed headers so I can Plug n' Play nano's as improvements come in.? Just remember the USB connection on the NANO points off the DDS as always (after you solder in the headers). Hope this helps along with the other BITX Group help/ suggestions. The extended LCD display is something I'm trying out. You should be able to zoom these pictures
73 Larry WA9DOH
On Fri, Aug 18, 2017 at 3:11 PM, Jerry Gaffke via Groups.Io <jgaffke@...> wrote: 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/31491
I 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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Obviously it's not there because you didn't down load it! ?I just sent you the missing file...are you reading the emails I sent? The last one has the missing file attached. Don't download it into your download folder, download it into the same directory as the *.INO file is in. Do NOT start over using a Mac. That's like saying if your finger hurts, hit yourself in the head with a hammer and you'll forget about the finger.
Do this:
Create a new root directory on drive C:
? ?C:\B40Software
Create a subdirectory named B40SoftwareRel0106:
???C:\B40Software\B40SoftwareRel0106
Copy BOTH source files into that directory:
???C:\B40Software\B40SoftwareRel0106\B40SoftwareRel0106,ino ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? MorseCode.h
Now open the IDE, go to the File option and click Open.
Navigate to the?C:\B40Software\B40SoftwareRel0106 directory and double-click on B40SoftwareRel0106,ino. The compiler will automatically load BOTH files, placing MorseCode.h on its own tab in the source code window. Now compile it.
Jack, W8TEE
From: Mike Bryce <prosolar@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Friday, August 18, 2017 4:18 PM
Subject: Re: [BITX20] 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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Vince N2AIE
