Sbitx v2 to v3 update problem
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#sbitx_v2
I haven’t updated the v2 since I got it about 2 years ago. I understand it’s possible to load v3 on it, but the update procedure in the manual doesn’t work. Is there a step-by -step procedure somewhere to do this?
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Zbitx power cord connector
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Any one know the size of the power connector. I want to order some
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Found Another Nice 3D Print Project - Front Cover
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https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6999275
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Messages
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On the bottom of my sBitx screen in CW mode are pre recorded messages, CQ, call, reply etc. I could never find these messages because I would like to change them. I have found other variables but never did I find these. Can someone point me in the right direction, please. BTW, this rig is like a big toy box providing more fun than expected. 73, Dean/ N2TNN
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Tuning in cw waterfall alignment
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Is it just me? I am on 20m 14013 bw300 step 10h the frequency I am listening to I seem to have to put my tuning line on the waterfall some distance to the right of the actual signal I see on the waterfall. I do not find this with other sdr rigs. 73 Nnigrl M0NDE
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Does zBitx have SWR display?
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Just Curious if the zBitX has any SWR monitoring or display? Regards, Everett-WB9FUW
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Waiting for the zBitx to start…
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Hallo! After updating the zBitx software and firmware, the zBitx no longer starts properly. Repeating the update does not work.. What can I do to get the zBitx working? vy73 Frank
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My adventures with my HB zBITX
Today I successfully tested my HB zBITX with the image shared by HF Signals a few days back. It works well. I tested in without the PICO controller and the display and it worked in the sBITX mode. Sharing a small video I captured today on local 20M band https://youtu.be/mx65_PaeqaE?si=0QycFX5g5r_-6zZ9 de VU2UPX Charudatt
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Are flat top cells compatible with zBitx battery holder or are button tops required?
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I was asked this question on zBITX: "Are flat top cells compatible with the zBitx battery holder or are button tops required? Got my radio on order and want to get some batteries before it arrives. Appreciate your comments." I know that VU2ESE was using flat top cells as I read it in one of the earlier emails. 73 Jon, VU2JO
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#zbitx I would really like a formal way to shut down the software gracefully
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#zbitx
I get a little nervous pulling power on a running Linux computer. Probably 9 times out of 10, no issues, but the ONE time....well, a corrupt SD card doesn't sound like fun. The Raspberry Pi Pico running the display can probably deal with things well, my concern is the other CPU. I would feel tons better if there ws a formal shutdown item to click on....any thoughts? Cheers Jim K8JK
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zBitx Battery Cover STL
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Is available at https://discord.com/channels/1026361918505635890/1357534756371431634 - JJ
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zbitx Memory
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Not a lot of memory to do stuff Leo AI5II
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I am on 1.05 is this the latest front panel? 73s
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Sent from Outlook for Android From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of John AE5X via groups.io <ae5x@...> Sent: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 3:10:39 PM To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: [BITX20] Does sequence of updates matter? This morning I updated the zBitx to v1.05 then updated the RPi to v3.05. Should I have done these in the opposite order? The radio will not boot up now. "Waiting for the zBitx to start..." Only this, and nothing more.
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Received my zbitx.
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Just want to report I received my zbitx yesterday. It did have a crack in the side panel and there was something rattling inside. Took it apart the rtc battery was loose. Connected to my bench power supply at 8.5v and it booted fine. External monitor worked fine. Connected to the net time set just fine. I would not recommend this but I opened chromium and downloaded and installed nomachine. I figured it would freeze up due to lack of memory but went ok just a little slow. No machine remote is working fine. Listened to some ssb with it and opened fldigi for some decode went fine. Haven’t done any tx yet. Will test on a dummy load first. Is there a file somewhere for the 3d case? I want to replace the broken side panel and probably change the color. Ryan kk6dzb
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zbitx stl files
the zbitx slt files are now on the github. https://github.com/afarhan/zbitx/blob/main/zBitx_HFSignals_final%20-%20edited.stl - f
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Does sequence of updates matter?
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This morning I updated the zBitx to v1.05 then updated the RPi to v3.05. Should I have done these in the opposite order? The radio will not boot up now. "Waiting for the zBitx to start..." Only this, and nothing more.
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zBITx Power Plug Intermittant
The only thing Which jumped out at me was a highly intermittent power cable between the batteries and the unit which was supplied by HF Signals. Rotate the connector or barely touch the cable and it would recycle power. I replaced it with a new 5.5mm outer barrel and 2.1mm inner barrel cable and it now works fine and is very stable. The new cable has a full 360 degree "tube/barrel" to make GOOD contact with the center pin in the female connector, the original does not....take a look at it. Great Little Radio 73 Kees K5BCQ
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Just ordered by ZBitX
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I just ordered my ZBitX. Have a couple of questions. 1. What would I need to do to run WSPR on it to see how my setup is working? I live in an apartment and would not be able to mount a permanent antenna out side but have to rig something up either inside or stealth. 2. What about using a buck converter? I have 12V batteries to use but was wondering is anyone was using one to run their Z. 3. Microphones that might be available? Thank you for the answers. Jim KE0VVU
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Strain Relief mod for Power Cable
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To add some strain relief to the power cable I drilled 2 x 2.5mm holes into the battery holder and secured the power cable with a small zip tie. A spot of liquid rubber on the exposed contacts top and bottom completes the job.
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