does yours allow selection of 17 m band? if not maybe a newer
faster one might have that fix in it as well
On 2020-01-07 3:26 p.m., Philip wrote:
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Just built my uBitx v6, I cannot believe how slow the display is.
Could someone post a compiled HEX of the faster firmware.
Philip G7JUR
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Just built my uBitx v6, I cannot believe how slow the display is.
Could someone post a compiled HEX of the faster firmware.
Philip G7JUR
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Mine turned up with damage. The volume pot broken off the the board, marks on the touch screen, and damage to the corners of the case. Also chipped paint work.
Philip G7JUR
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And I, for one, do not want the group to fracture into subgroups at
all. I find all emails about the uBitx and Bitx40 relevant, not only
to their respective radios but across versions. I do not want to hunt
around in subgroups for the information I want to find. - Rich WB2GXM
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On 1/7/20, Curt M. <WU3URADIO@...> wrote: One group that I belong to has sub groups in it so you still log into the
same group yet there are sub categories. ?I do see where this would be a
slight issue when a problem is across all versions but it might clean up
things a litte. ?Just sayin....
Curt M.
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Re: [BITxV6] BRICKED recovery help needed
Hi Andy,
12V @ 6A?is good, but doesn't actually indicate how "fast" your power supply is. Power supplies have ramp up times and response times that determine how "fast" they are.
I agree that not having an easy "reset" button is a potential issue. You could solder such a button on, and cut a hole in your case for a momentary push button, but for your target audience that may not be ideal?
I haven't put very much effort investigating the power sequencing yet, but it may be that there's a simple mod (either in software or hardware) that reliably prevents the "blank screen syndrome" in all cases. Definitely should be on the "to-do" list, though.
Reed
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Re: Help with troubleshooting Bitx40 - no transmit.
#bitx40help
V 1.27 no mods, except fuse at 12v input.? Checked R133 and R134 and both show open.
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[uBITx V6] #v6 Noobie Big Picture Overview doc
#v6
Hello folks,
Attached is draft Noobie guide pdf version for comments/improvements. If my bricked rig solution is repairable using software re-install I will add that procedure to end as well. I'd like to include similar details to get access and control of software fom laptop like memory manager and internal software settings as well but current tech info is so scattered and scarce I could use a bit of an assist from anyone else to enhance what I have already.
The YouTUbe video was somewhat helpful but it referred to uploading code then doing hardware resets and this rig doesn't have such a button and only reset available is power up/down sequencing unless one can go through USB comm port.
The same was true using Xloader it would talk to the USB port to upload but no further controls to reset other than a power recycle of the whole unit after removing USB connection.
All comments &/or suggestions are appreciated and I will put final version out as an attachment also.
Thanks
Andy
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No need to apologise for a lack of knowledge Andy. I think this group was designed to gain knowledge.
Keep on with your vision.
73s Ken T VK2HXX
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Re: [BITxV6] BRICKED recovery help needed
I have a dedicated 12 VDC @ 6 Amps supply for the uBITx
transceiver with no other load on it.? The only thing I noticed in
past sessions after connecting to laptop via USB port was that if
I shut off the ON/OFF Vol control it stays powered up if the USB
connection to laptop is live.
Everything was working fine as I indicated and I just powered it
down for the night, as I had done many times before, and it did
not start when I returned today. That is why I thought maybe the
experimenting with the Xloader and or arduino uploading had
somehow done a bad load just blanking all previous code. I don't
have a h/w reset button on his one; I would need some sort of
diagnostic program to run on laptop that could comm with USB port
and do a reset via comm port I think but that would have to be a
different program as well.
Something like this isn't great for teaching students in a course
especially when cost is as high as it is.
On 2020-01-07 12:56, Reed N wrote:
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The white screen at power on is something I saw in my development
too:?/g/BITX20/topic/ubitxv6_bricked/69359467?p=,,,20,0,0,0::recentpostdate%2Fsticky,,,20,2,40,69359467
Seems like the lack of power sequencing may mean that "slow" power
supplies don't work well.
Reed
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Re: [BITxV6] BRICKED recovery help needed
The white screen at power on is something I saw in my development too:? /g/BITX20/topic/ubitxv6_bricked/69359467?p=,,,20,0,0,0::recentpostdate%2Fsticky,,,20,2,40,69359467Seems like the lack of power sequencing may mean that "slow" power supplies don't work well. Reed
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Re: New Teensy 4.0 to NANO direct plug in adapter
#ubitx
#v6
First of all, let me clarify something here to eliminate confusion.? The TSW Teensy 4.0 to NANO adapter I mentioned to start this thread has NOTHING to do with the RobotDyn SAMD21 board some of you have talked about (also in this thread).?
The TSW adapter board takes a Teensy 4.0 mounted in a socket and converts it's layout to the I/O pins of the NANO and plugs into the Raduino's NANO socket.? This (with a couple of mods to protect the Teensy 4 from 5Volt input to any of it's I/O pins) allows the T4 to almost directly replace the NANO on ANY repeat ANY of the Raduino's used in the uBITX radios.
TSW already has released software to go with this adapter that really speeds up the V6 display (virtually instantaneous updates) and refines the CW keyer to the point where it is very reliable.
I have been using one of our adapters on my new V6 uBITX for several weeks now with no problems and everything I've written here is from actual experience, not speculation.?
TSW would appreciate it if you keep this in mind when talking about the RobotDyn SAMD21 board as there is absolutely NO relation between that and our offered adapter.
Jim, W0EB
TSW Project Coordinator
www.w0eb.com
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[uBITx V6] #V6 Query re USB 4 port expander implementation
#v6
I recently saw a couple of posts that mentioned a 4 port USB expander/extender was used with UBITx xcvr.
I am interested in the details of how it was installed to be used.
The one expander I have found reliable was an IOGEAR independently powered one. It has separate DC power supply so does not contribute to extra DC load on limited laptop USB port dc supplies.
I also tried the same IOGEAR model expander that used dc power from the host laptop instead and nothing plugged into it was recognized by the operating system at all. The OS saw the expansion hub but no devices connected to it.
So if anyone has the details I would appreciate the details as I would like to be able to use a separate simple sound dongle or SignalinkUSB? for simulated modem tones in digi applications over radio.
Thanks
Andy
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Re: [BITxV6] BRICKED recovery help needed
In my vigor and enthusiasm to learn the arduino tools and Xloader
I appear to have completely lost the display; all I get is a blank
white screen and it does not enter the setup screen when I power
it up with the tune button help. I believe the term that describes
effect of my experimenting is "BRICKED" hihi
Prior to current state I had managed to receive CHU Canada time
signal on 3330 KHz ; audio quality wasn't great due to BFO but
definitely rx was finally working OK.? Had confirmed TX and RX
were both functioning OK and moved onto code fam to be able to
access software and software settings. Turned it all off to go to
bed and this morning just a blank white screen on power up.
Hence my humble request for some assistance in de-bricking it !
So where might I find a link to download the latest V6 full
software install and maybe a step by step description of how to
install it properly again. Also Memory Manager and software
settings manager software for V6
Thanks
Andy
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Andy,
I have found that the BFO adjustment will make the uBitx sound
terrible, tinny and full of high pops. Adjusted properly, the rigs
(I have 3) all sound good.? Not great like my IC-7300, but good.
I would recommend trying the attached procedure, assuming that you
have a device with internet and mic capability.? It works well,
and will let you know visually that the rig's BFO is adjusted as
best it can be.
NOTE: you will need a microphone connected and allow access to it
to use the audio spectrum analyzer on the HFSignals web page. It
works with my ipads and iphones if you do not have a pc/laptop
with mic.
Original post from Farhan:
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73
Evan
AC9TU
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Re: New Teensy 4.0 to NANO direct plug in adapter
#ubitx
#v6
Hi Evan, My webpage is hosted for free on a private server and the host has asked I not put any PayPal links on the page for whatever reason.
You can still order via PayPal by emailing me your request and my PayPal address is w0eb@....
Full kit $10 postpaid.
Jim - W0EB
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Subject: Re: [BITX20] New Teensy 4.0 to NANO direct plug in adapter #ubitx #v6
Jim,
I could not find an order link on the web page.? How do I purchase one?? I have ordered your Raduino clone in the past.
73
Evan
AC9TU
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I ordered a uBITX case kit from Sunil at amateurradiokits.in several weeks ago. After ordering the standard case, I realized I wanted to upgrade to the NEXTION 5 inch one.? ?My confused ordering efforts were patiently handled by Sunil and I was rewarded with a marvelous case kit with all the necessary hardware and extra features of AGC, Audio and preps for future mods.? The powder coating was beautiful and everything was high quality.? The packing and shipping was very satisfactory and I was surprised at the speed of delivery.? Sunil was a pleasure to work with.? Thank you, Sunil!
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Re: New Teensy 4.0 to NANO direct plug in adapter
#ubitx
#v6
The thing that made me nervous about it was they didn't say it was compatible with the Arduino IDE or its libraries.? If it was compatible, they would have said that.
Jack, W8TEE
On Tuesday, January 7, 2020, 11:57:18 AM EST, Jerry Gaffke via Groups.Io <jgaffke@...> wrote:
The RobotDyn SAMD21 board looks similar, but is not a Nano plug in replacement.
For starters, there are 14 pins on each side vs 15 on the Nano.
The Raduino uses all available Nano pins, so the RobotDyn board will be short two.
The pin functions printed on the silkscreen show no attempt at compatible pin ordering
between the RobotDyn and the Nano.
It is a 3.3v processor vs 5.0v for the Nano.
Not a deal breaker but could require a few adjustments to be made.
Jerry, KE7ER
On Tue, Jan 7, 2020 at 08:12 AM, <wb2cba@...> wrote:
I found this on amazon. It looks like it is pin compatible with arduino nano. I wonder if this can be used to replace nano with arm processor alternative.
RobotDyn - SAMD21 M0-Mini 32-bit ARM Cortex M0 Core Compatible with Arduino M0 Form Mini and Pinhead soldered- Arduino m0 pro Compatible SAMD21 M0-Mini 32-bit ARM Cortex M0 core (Pinheaders Soldered)
73
Barb WB2CBA
-- Jack, W8TEE
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Re: New Teensy 4.0 to NANO direct plug in adapter
#ubitx
#v6
Thanks Kees, The only drawback we've found is that you can only use 3.3V compatible I/O as the Teensy 4's input/output pins are NOT 5 volt tolerant. ?Bear that in mind when using it. ?We spell that out explicitly in all our documentation.
Jim, W0EB
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Subject: Re: [BITX20] New Teensy 4.0 to NANO direct plug in adapter #ubitx #v6
Good job TSW Gang. This may be applicable to other Nano projects.
73 Kees K5BCQ
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Re: New Teensy 4.0 to NANO direct plug in adapter
#ubitx
#v6
Evan, My webpage's host (private server) has requested I NOT put a PayPal link on the page - he is feuding with them.
You can order by sending the listed fee via PayPal to w0eb@...
Jim, W0EB
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Sent: 1/7/2020 10:41:00 AM
Subject: Re: [BITX20] New Teensy 4.0 to NANO direct plug in adapter #ubitx #v6
Jim,
I could not find an order link on the web page.? How do I purchase one?? I have ordered your Raduino clone in the past.
73
Evan
AC9TU
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Re: New Teensy 4.0 to NANO direct plug in adapter
#ubitx
#v6
The RobotDyn SAMD21 board looks similar, but is not a Nano plug in replacement.
For starters, there are 14 pins on each side vs 15 on the Nano.
The Raduino uses all available Nano pins, so the RobotDyn board will be short two.
The pin functions printed on the silkscreen show no attempt at compatible pin ordering
between the RobotDyn and the Nano.
It is a 3.3v processor vs 5.0v for the Nano.
Not a deal breaker but could require a few adjustments to be made.
Jerry, KE7ER
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On Tue, Jan 7, 2020 at 08:12 AM, <wb2cba@...> wrote:
I found this on amazon. It looks like it is pin compatible with arduino nano. I wonder if this can be used to replace nano with arm processor alternative.
RobotDyn - SAMD21 M0-Mini 32-bit ARM Cortex M0 Core Compatible with Arduino M0 Form Mini and Pinhead soldered- Arduino m0 pro Compatible SAMD21 M0-Mini 32-bit ARM Cortex M0 core (Pinheaders Soldered)
73
Barb WB2CBA
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Re: UBITX6 Will Not Select 17 Meters
Just catching up. ?As I recall the JackAl mod didn¡¯t allow you to select 17 meters from the display (could type in 18.xxx mhz though)... and I remember a post from Jack saying that the uBITx was not designed for 17 meters... but I guess it was since its on the v6 display??? ? That¡¯s not confusing. ? -- ¡_. _._
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Ken T VK2HXX
Jim Sheldon
MadRadioModder