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W0EB/W2CTX latest I2C modification and software for the uBITX. This version is an almost total overhaul of our first I2C release - simpler menu system, extra A/B SPLIT pushbutton mod - A3 A6 and A7 analog lines now available for programming. Keyer inputs have been moved to D8, D11 and D12 as well as PTT to D12. Complete, illustrated instruction manual included in the zip file along with the extra, required LiquidCrystal_I2C library for the Arduino IDE (IDE Version 1.8.5 or later required to compile).
You can access this file at the URL:
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Cheers,
The 开云体育 Team
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Re: CAT Support uBITX Firmware CEC Version 1.0 Release
#ubitx
Philip?
Yes, that's right. I made various attempts to put a lot of features into a small space.
Any attempt was good. (ex:change method using strings,?Applying new logic to display frequencies ...) However, there were times when I did not see the effect. (ex :?Merge menus - Put all the toggle menus functionality in one function,?Put all the use encoder menus functionality in one function) I was able to save a little bit of flash memory, but the code was quite complicated.?So I erased those codes and recover before sources.
For CAT communication, i implemented only protocols that uBITX can use.
Ian KD8CEC
Hi Max.
I think the firmware has left no room for memory's.
Philip Lock G7JUR
-- Best 73 KD8CEC / Ph.D ian lee kd8cec@...
(my blog)
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Re: W0EB/W2CTX Latest uBITX software release
#ubitx
Anyone else using our software that can confirm this behavior? ?Not sure Here.
jim - W0EB
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Re: CAT Support uBITX Firmware CEC Version 1.0 Release
#ubitx
Max I have not used rigctl in command mode.?
I'll try the rigctl command if I have a chance.?
In FT-817 compliant CAT control, eeprom read / write is rarely used.?
VFOA / VFOB conversion, get / set cw speed, get / set side tone, and get split status.?
I have run several programs and checking which using protocol with the logic analyzer.
and uBITX emulated only necessary protocols.?So things that are not needed in uBITX like FT-817's output adjustment, antenna connector position, etc. will not be controlled.
Instead I created a new protocol for just uBITX eeprom control.
I made it so simple that it can be applied to all firmware within 20 lines of code.
uBITX Manager uses this protocol.?
uBITX Manager does not use FT-817 protocol but uses uBITX proprietary protocol, so it can not be controlled by general purpose program.
I am happy to get a lot of information while starting amateur radio again.
Ian KD8CEC
Thanks Ian for all your hard work, it's really appreciated! :)
I've not played with the ubitx manager as I use Linux, but is the CAT functionality ever likely to emulate the ft-718 memory read/write functionality?
eg.
maxwell@nimbus:~/Desktop$ rigctl --model=120 --set-conf=rig_pathname=/dev/ttyUSB0 -v e
Opened rig model 120, 'FT-817'
get_mem: error = Feature not available
-Cheers Max, G7UOZ.
-- Best 73 KD8CEC / Ph.D ian lee kd8cec@...
(my blog)
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Re: CAT Support uBITX Firmware CEC Version 1.0 Release
#ubitx
Konstantinos
Thank you for information. I ended up trying to starcraft Linux on Linux a long time ago.
using wine is good idea!!!. If you're using wine on Linux, would you give it a try? I will challenge when the project is over.??And I also trying execute it on mono base.
Your opinion will be helpful.
Thanks agian??
Konstantinos
Ian KD8CEC
Ian, Speaking of the Manager, it would be nice to run under Linux. Any chance to play under Wine for example?
73 de Konstantinos, SV1ONW
-- Best 73 KD8CEC / Ph.D ian lee kd8cec@...
(my blog)
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Re: W0EB/W2CTX Latest uBITX software release
#ubitx
It has just been called to my attention that there may be a bug in this version.? When entering the menu, it works fine for several iterations and then begins immediately returning to the main operation screen as soon as the encoder button is released rather than staying in the menu to allow selection of an item to change.?
We're looking into this and will post a fixed file as soon as possible.
W0EB and W2CTX
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Re: CAT Support uBITX Firmware CEC Version 1.0 Release
#ubitx
I would be careful since EEPROM has a finite write life! These nano's are soldered in.
rOn
From: Mike Woods <mhwoods@...>
To: [email protected]
Sent: Wednesday, February 7, 2018 6:27 PM
Subject: Re: [BITX20] CAT Support uBITX Firmware CEC Version 1.0 Release #ubitx
There are 20 memory channels in the latest versions (0.35 and 1.0) and they are stored in EEPROM.
Mike Not familiar with your code, but maybe keep the memories in EEPROM.?
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John - WA2FZW
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Re: CAT Support uBITX Firmware CEC Version 1.0 Release
#ubitx
There are 20 memory channels in the latest versions (0.35 and 1.0) and they are stored in EEPROM.
Mike
Not familiar with your code, but maybe keep the memories in EEPROM.?
--
John - WA2FZW
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Re: CAT Support uBITX Firmware CEC Version 1.0 Release
#ubitx
What minimum functions exactly are you looking for in a linux manager?
rOn
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Re: CAT Support uBITX Firmware CEC Version 1.0 Release
#ubitx
Ian, Speaking of the Manager, it would be nice to run under Linux. Any chance to play under Wine for example?
73 de Konstantinos, SV1ONW
On 7 February 2018 at 23:17, Max Lock <max@...> wrote: Thanks Ian for all your hard work, it's really appreciated! :)
I've not played with the ubitx manager as I use Linux, but is the CAT functionality ever likely to emulate the ft-718 memory read/write functionality?
eg.
maxwell@nimbus:~/Desktop$ rigctl --model=120 --set-conf=rig_pathname=/dev/ttyUSB0 -v e
Opened rig model 120, 'FT-817'
get_mem: error = Feature not available
-Cheers Max, G7UOZ.
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Re: CAT Support uBITX Firmware CEC Version 1.0 Release
#ubitx
Not familiar with your code, but maybe keep the memories in EEPROM.?
--
John - WA2FZW
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Re: CAT Support uBITX Firmware CEC Version 1.0 Release
#ubitx
Hi Max.
I think the firmware has left no room for memory's.
Philip Lock G7JUR
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Re: CAT Support uBITX Firmware CEC Version 1.0 Release
#ubitx
Thanks Ian for all your hard work, it's really appreciated! :)
I've not played with the ubitx manager as I use Linux, but is the CAT functionality ever likely to emulate the ft-718 memory read/write functionality?
eg.
maxwell@nimbus:~/Desktop$ rigctl --model=120 --set-conf=rig_pathname=/dev/ttyUSB0 -v e
Opened rig model 120, 'FT-817'
get_mem: error = Feature not available
-Cheers Max, G7UOZ.
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Re: uBITX rotary enconder
After I saw the post and responses I was wondering too.? I ran across this that might help.? If nothing else it helps with doing fast digital writes.
If you do this let me know.?
73, Michael
KM4OLT
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Ordered my new uBITX on December 18th just got notification of shipping.
?I ordered via DHL so hopefully not much longer
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Re: Audio in speakers during Tx
I had the same thing using
amplified computer speakers. When I
plugged in a 8 ohm speaker it cleared up. Also the 3.5 mm
speaker
jack has the tip and ring shorted which doesn't work well for a
mono
speaker.
Ed
On 2/7/2018 5:34 AM, Praba Karan wrote:
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I am using external
speakers. During Tx, it picks transmitted audio.
Any remedies ?
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Re: CAT Support uBITX Firmware CEC Version 1.0 Release
#ubitx
Thank's Ian, very good effort.
I am running v 0.35 today, but I will upgrade to v 1.0 later on tonight. Cat interface for ,say FlDigi, is a very useful feature. Quite happy and Manager assists a lot. I will come back with more feedback. 73 de Konstantinos, SV1ONW
On 7 February 2018 at 16:27, Ian Lee <kd8cec@...> wrote: all
I wanted to do a simple hardware modification, so I early to finished firmware develop.
also almost no space left for the programming, I am going to work on fixing bugs.
This version of the concept is an upgrade without hardware modifications. No hardware modifications are required to use this firmware.
1.Cat communication support. (fldigi, wsjtx, hamradio delux, rpi... more)
2.New Frequency Tune method (threshold applied)
3.Ham band applied (can change general mode)
? ?(you can select region and adjust ham band by uBITX Manager)
4.CW Keying Change (Ron's code)
5.Key ADC Range adjust by uBITX Manager
6.Split (just VFOA/VOFB)
7.Channel Memory (20 Channels, 10 Channel has Tag (Name) by uBITX Manager)
8.TX Control (Many countries are imposing sanctions on transmittable frequencies.)
? ?This feature allows uBITX to be used in most countries.
9.Dual VFO Dial lock
10.IF Shift
11.Built in memory keyer (Auto key, CW Text input by uBITX Manager)
? ??I put a lot of funny features but I could not introduce them.
? ??For example, Hold during automatic transmission, and the ability to transmit manually and automatically transmit again.
? ??The ability to select and schedule other text by turning the dial during automatic transmission. more...
? ?
12.CW Mode (Just set the BFO for CW)
and more...
If you are interested, please refer to the link below.?I posted a brief introduction and installation instructions.
There is always a source in the github repository that I am working on.
Most of the features are easy to use, but we'll post them on our blogs and youtube for features that require clarification.
Farhan, who made a very good transceiver, software and playground, and Ron, who improved cw keying, And my best thanks are those who have provided advice, tests and ideas.
(Perhaps somebody is still looking for a bug in the firmware or a feature to add.)
I am going to do some interesting hardware modifications.?I'll have to buy a resistor to add a switch.
i will introduce another version that comes with hardware modifications.
--?
Best 73
KD8CEC / Ph.D ian lee
kd8cec@...
(my blog)
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has anyone played with a joystick for bitx control.
my thought is to use the ubiqutous KY-023 analog joystick module.
mounted in a single hole. they come threaded shaft and not.
2 10k linear taper pots with center "home" position.?
these also have a push button NO switch.
i envision using the X pot for shuttle tuning and the y pot for volume or other function, also using the shuttle concept and a XC9103 digital non-volitile potentiometer.?
any thoughts?
dave N4LKN
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Re: uBITX drive level..
#ubitx
Oh, yes, now I see.? I got overly excited there for a moment seeing the 10w on 20m.
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Re: Audio in speakers during Tx
Yes, it depends on
input Z of the amps.? I remember tube amps.?? I built a big
stereo in the 60's, they had Hi Z so low values worked.? I
have a great story....... My neighbors had a water heater
system with a big water holding solar panel on the roof.? When
I fired up the SB200 or 220, it cycled their water pump.? They
figured it out!?? They heard me Yelling on the Mic during a DX
Contest!? They put 2 and 2 together.
I had to go on the
roof and put .1uF? on all their control switches and wiring!??
It was a perfect 20 Ant. up there.
73's
Mike
?
On 2/7/2018 8:44 AM, Mvs Sarma wrote:
Mice,
?I had these experiences that old? Inveterted audio
electronic telephones instruments called secraphones
installed for VIPs? close to Radio Transmitters? used
to misbehave.
?We immediately used to have a capacitor across the Mic
module and telephone line Inop=put close to active
components to byepass RF.
?You are right that even 1000pF would do.
?But afterall the audio at Volumen control point is coupled
with 1 to 5uF capacitors.
?hence i thought even 0.1uF would not deteriorate audio.? The
induction could be internal to amplispeaker also and thro
power mine that powers the ampli speakers.
?Thu8s? I suppose that byepaasing audio at volume cotroll
stage is better.
?regards
?sarma
?vu3zmv
??
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