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Ian (and the group)? In great anticipation of running the Nextion display on my uBitx, I purchased a 2.8¡±display on ebay and it arrived today.? I ordered the ¡°Enhanced¡± version and I found a lithium battery socket on the board.? Do I have to run a lithium battery for this board to work?? I figured it would be powered by the uBitx but was wondering if I had to have the battery installed for it to remember the settings I upload to it.? If the battery is required, does anyone know which battery it calls for?? Nothing on the board and no instructions came with the board so I¡¯m in the dark on this one.?
Also Ian,? would I use the GUI firmware ¡°ubtix_28_E.tft¡± file?? I was thinking that the ¡°E¡± was for the enhanced version of the Nextion board.?
Also, do you have any idea when the 1.09 firmware version is going to be available for download?? Can you tell I am really excited about this mod??!!!?
Thanks for all you do Ian, U-Da-Man!? I haven¡¯t had this much fun in years.?
73-Gary
KC6SWL
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On Mon, Jun 18, 2018 at 01:05 pm, Gary Shriver wrote:
I purchased a 2.8¡±display on ebay and it arrived today.?
Hi, Gary. Can you share the link for the item you purchased? Thanks!
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The battery is for the Real Time Clock - not required at this stage.
Yes E version of TFT file is for the enhanced version.? The functionality initially will be identical for both standard and enhanced versions of the Nextion.
Mike ZL1AXG uBITx.net
On Tue, 19 Jun 2018 at 8:06 AM, Gary Shriver < gshriver@...> wrote: Ian (and the group)? In great anticipation of running the Nextion display on my uBitx, I purchased a 2.8¡±display on ebay and it arrived today.? I ordered the ¡°Enhanced¡± version and I found a lithium battery socket on the board.? Do I have to run a lithium battery for this board to work?? I figured it would be powered by the uBitx but was wondering if I had to have the battery installed for it to remember the settings I upload to it.? If the battery is required, does anyone know which battery it calls for?? Nothing on the board and no instructions came with the board so I¡¯m in the dark on this one.?
Also Ian,? would I use the GUI firmware ¡°ubtix_28_E.tft¡± file?? I was thinking that the ¡°E¡± was for the enhanced version of the Nextion board.?
Also, do you have any idea when the 1.09 firmware version is going to be available for download?? Can you tell I am really excited about this mod??!!!?
Thanks for all you do Ian, U-Da-Man!? I haven¡¯t had this much fun in years.?
73-Gary
KC6SWL
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Not the cheapest but it got here in three days!!
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any word on when 1.09 is going to be ready to download?? ?
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Gary,
Here some info :
The 2.8 will work fine and so does the 2.8 E... We also have su The battery is not required but if one is installed it keeps the settings of the RTC going even when power is disconnected. The battery is cr1220
When running the editor or installing the
ubtix_28_E.tft
file you choose the one that describes your board.
Support for the 3.2 and 3.2E - Allen, KN4UND? has done some mods and up-scaled the screens to support 3.2? ?- looks great
Release should be soon --- but only Ian knows when..
..Joe VE1BWV
On Mon, Jun 18, 2018 at 5:49 PM Mike Woods < mhwoods@...> wrote:
The battery is for the Real Time Clock - not required at this stage.
Yes E version of TFT file is for the enhanced version.? The functionality initially will be identical for both standard and enhanced versions of the Nextion.
Mike ZL1AXG uBITx.net On Tue, 19 Jun 2018 at 8:06 AM, Gary Shriver < gshriver@...> wrote: Ian (and the group)? In great anticipation of running the Nextion display on my uBitx, I purchased a 2.8¡±display on ebay and it arrived today.? I ordered the ¡°Enhanced¡± version and I found a lithium battery socket on the board.? Do I have to run a lithium battery for this board to work?? I figured it would be powered by the uBitx but was wondering if I had to have the battery installed for it to remember the settings I upload to it.? If the battery is required, does anyone know which battery it calls for?? Nothing on the board and no instructions came with the board so I¡¯m in the dark on this one.?
Also Ian,? would I use the GUI firmware ¡°ubtix_28_E.tft¡± file?? I was thinking that the ¡°E¡± was for the enhanced version of the Nextion board.?
Also, do you have any idea when the 1.09 firmware version is going to be available for download?? Can you tell I am really excited about this mod??!!!?
Thanks for all you do Ian, U-Da-Man!? I haven¡¯t had this much fun in years.?
73-Gary
KC6SWL
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Gary I'm sorry I could not answer your inquiry quickly. I was pretty busy for a few days work. Fortunately, Mike and Joe answered.
In fact, Mike or Joe will be better at Nextion LCD than me.
For reference, I use a basic LCD (without Enhanced). Because the price is cheap.
And recently I found a really cheap LCD and bought it. (Less than $ 12) ,?But it was TJC, not Nextion LCD :)
The firmware will be released as soon as the test is over
Ian KD8CEC
any word on when 1.09 is going to be ready to download?? ?
-- Best 73 KD8CEC / Ph.D ian lee kd8cec@...
(my blog)
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Correction:on call sign -? Allen, KN4UD? has developed a support screen for 3.2 inch Nextion versions
Joe VE1BWV
Gary,
Here some info :
The 2.8 will work fine and so does the 2.8 E... We also have su The battery is not required but if one is installed it keeps the settings of the RTC going even when power is disconnected. The battery is cr1220
When running the editor or installing the
ubtix_28_E.tft
file you choose the one that describes your board.
Support for the 3.2 and 3.2E - Allen, KN4UND? has done some mods and up-scaled the screens to support 3.2? ?- looks great
Release should be soon --- but only Ian knows when..
..Joe VE1BWV
On Mon, Jun 18, 2018 at 5:49 PM Mike Woods < mhwoods@...> wrote:
The battery is for the Real Time Clock - not required at this stage.
Yes E version of TFT file is for the enhanced version.? The functionality initially will be identical for both standard and enhanced versions of the Nextion.
Mike ZL1AXG uBITx.net On Tue, 19 Jun 2018 at 8:06 AM, Gary Shriver < gshriver@...> wrote: Ian (and the group)? In great anticipation of running the Nextion display on my uBitx, I purchased a 2.8¡±display on ebay and it arrived today.? I ordered the ¡°Enhanced¡± version and I found a lithium battery socket on the board.? Do I have to run a lithium battery for this board to work?? I figured it would be powered by the uBitx but was wondering if I had to have the battery installed for it to remember the settings I upload to it.? If the battery is required, does anyone know which battery it calls for?? Nothing on the board and no instructions came with the board so I¡¯m in the dark on this one.?
Also Ian,? would I use the GUI firmware ¡°ubtix_28_E.tft¡± file?? I was thinking that the ¡°E¡± was for the enhanced version of the Nextion board.?
Also, do you have any idea when the 1.09 firmware version is going to be available for download?? Can you tell I am really excited about this mod??!!!?
Thanks for all you do Ian, U-Da-Man!? I haven¡¯t had this much fun in years.?
73-Gary
KC6SWL
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Ian,
Will the support for the 3.2E that Allen developed be included with the next version of your software? That size seems the "sweet spot" to me in terms of price vs area.
Thanks again!
73,
Paul
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Paul Thank you for your interesting Now the protocol is stable and compatible.?It is expected to be compatible even if it is upgraded in the future.
Ian,
Will the support for the 3.2E that Allen developed be included with the next version of your software? That size seems the "sweet spot" to me in terms of price vs area.
Thanks again!
73,
Paul
-- Best 73 KD8CEC / Ph.D ian lee kd8cec@...
(my blog)
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OK.? so I'm sure I'm sounding really impatient here but,? well...? I'm really excited about getting the Nextion display going on my ubitx. ?
Ian, I was wondering if you have an idea of when the test will be finished and we can download 1.09?? I'm getting tired of refreshing my screen on your website every 30 seconds..? ;-)
73-Gary
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Gary
Thank you for your interest.?
I'm writing a post to make it public. you can download it soon.
30 seconds is too short. Please click in an hour :)
Thank you again for your interest.
Ian KD8CEC
OK.? so I'm sure I'm sounding really impatient here but,? well...? I'm really excited about getting the Nextion display going on my ubitx. ?
Ian, I was wondering if you have an idea of when the test will be finished and we can download 1.09?? I'm getting tired of refreshing my screen on your website every 30 seconds..? ;-)
73-Gary
-- Best 73 KD8CEC / Ph.D ian lee kd8cec@...
(my blog)
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Hi Ian, I've go a 3.2 Nextion with your name on it lol. Was told about the Beta.
On Tue, Jun 19, 2018 at 5:55 PM, Ian Lee <kd8cec@...> wrote: Gary
Thank you for your interest.?
I'm writing a post to make it public. you can download it soon.
30 seconds is too short. Please click in an hour :)
Thank you again for your interest.
Ian KD8CEC
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Best 73
KD8CEC / Ph.D ian lee
kd8cec@...
(my blog)
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Michael
Unfortunately, I do not yet officially support 3.2. I only support 2.4 and 2.8.
Soon the GUI firmware will have been changed by other users.
I have converted 2.8 "for users with 3.2 and 3.5 in this beta.
Only 2.8 sizes are displayed.
It is just for testing.
Ian KD8CEC
Hi Ian, I've go a 3.2 Nextion with your name on it lol. Was told about the Beta.
-- Best 73 KD8CEC / Ph.D ian lee kd8cec@...
(my blog)
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I found my best/believable price at ITEAD.CC 73 Bill WA8VIH/4
On Tue, Jun 19, 2018, 21:53 Ian Lee < kd8cec@...> wrote: Michael
Unfortunately, I do not yet officially support 3.2. I only support 2.4 and 2.8.
Soon the GUI firmware will have been changed by other users.
I have converted 2.8 "for users with 3.2 and 3.5 in this beta.
Only 2.8 sizes are displayed.
It is just for testing.
Ian KD8CEC
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Best 73
KD8CEC / Ph.D ian lee
kd8cec@...
(my blog)
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Michael Thank you for your patience.
I just posted it.?I have to fix the wrong spelling but you will be able to download it.
Ian
Worth Waiting For. Thanks Ian.
-- Best 73 KD8CEC / Ph.D ian lee kd8cec@...
(my blog)
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Ian,
First, thank you for the time and effort you have put into this radio and now, a truly nice display to go with it. ?
I'm new to Arduino but your tutorials and instruction allowed me to upload .hex files to the Arduino and the Nextion display. ?Everything works (V1.094) that I've tried so far.?
I started using Raspberry Pi's for all my radio interfacing and digital mode operation some time ago so I could learn that little Linux board. ?They were also used for all the firmware upgrades for the uBITX and the Nextion display. When something didn't go exactly right the first time, I knew it was something I did. Because your software and procedures are top notch.
You sir are doing a great service to this user community and our hobby.
Lowell Haney
Rome,GA
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Lowell, Thnk you for your work. LCDs usually consume much current in the backlight. Decreasing the backlight brightness will certainly reduce current consumption. Adjusting the brightness of the backlight generates noise.?
I think this is probably a problem with LCDs that use most inverter type backlights. I think that the way to reduce the brightness in hardware is coming soon.
Perhaps users who use uBITX as Portable will also be able to use Nextion LCD.
Just got in a 2.4 and a 3.2 Nextion display.? I'd seen some comments on the current draw and the possible need for a heat sink on the existing 5V regulator or maybe even a separate supply. So I just measured both on the bench.
Supply voltage was 5.04 VDC.
2.4 display was 125 ma.? 3.2 display was 110 ma.? Both at full brightness.
These are both above (~25 to 35 or so) what is listed on the manufacturers website.
I did not check with the display in sleep mode.
-- Best 73 KD8CEC / Ph.D ian lee kd8cec@...
(my blog)
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