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WTB JackAl Board
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Anyone have a spare JackAl board? Doesn't matter if it is a not-started project, partially completed project, or completed project. Please contact me privately to let me know what you have and what you need to get for it. Thanks, Dale KS4NS
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ugg...from one issue to another.. nothing has changed except the cal values. the secondary encoder will not change selections (ie in operational setup can't change the selection from MODE down to EXIT. the push switch does work however.. now that i think i have the cal thing worked out (my issue) now i cant select the choice. Vince n2aie
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I am new to Arduino so I am sorry if this is a question with a simple answer. I have searched and found that there are other pins like pin 13 that you can use for input and output. I have a Mega 2560 with a LCD shield on it. This shield covers or uses most of the pins for input and output. What I need to do is to use a pin to control a relay in a power strip that turns it on and off. The input are two temperature sensor that based on the readings I decided to turn on the power strip. With the lcd screen on how do I use other pins to accomplish my tasks. 73 John Galway KH6JTE
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uBitx v6 compatibility?
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Is JackAl compatible with the new v6 uBitx board? 73, George N2APB
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My work on the touchscreen issue
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No news yet, but I did put a few hours into it today to get an initial clean install of the arduino IDE and trying a couple of changes. Jack if you don't mind, can I email you with a few questions regarding the normal operation of the JackAl? Jason Kitchens KV4TE
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protection board
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where can one get the touchscreen protection board
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5" touchscreen issues
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I recently completed my build - latest version of teensy s/w installed from pjrc, using V096.7 and R8875 files from this group site and other library files installed per Jack's color coded post. The trace on the teensy has been cut. I have performed multiple screen calibrations to no apparent effect. All sdev's below 10. I enabled the debug trace that Jack suggested and can see the touchscreen clearly registers touches, however it doesn't recognize most buttons and misrecognizes others, eg. touch USB and RIT is selected (and confirmed this is what it saw in the trace). I suspect the calibration values aren't being stored for some reason. Any ideas from the group? 73, Joe AF4XS
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Video of my touch screen issues
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Like Joe some of my touch points seem to be off even after a calibration. I make a few minute video showing the behavior in case it's helpful. Has anyone taken a video of their JackAl for comparison either 100% working or not? Here's a link - https://youtu.be/a3-mkjfKdD0 I have it unlisted at the moment but anyone with the link should be able to view.
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I'm starting my JackAl build with a V4 uBitx and 5" display and it been an interesting ride so far. Anyone else working on their build? Here's a pic of the almost completed display protection board. I need to find the missing 10 ohm 0805 to finish the board.
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Request for information
Hello, I’m thinking about M0YYT’s project ?bitx: i want to do it from 0 to 100% https://ubitx.net/2018/07/02/homebrew-ubitx-with-through-hole-components I have a couple of questions and comments: 1) Can you give me the value of the Tunning potentiometer in Kohms. How many turns? I can’t find a model with a push button, quite to add one. Have you a part list for it.(Look on your ?bbitx) 2)I saw the need to replace the relays for an Axicom model. No pb for that. 3)I saw that it is also necessary to modify the power supply of the Nextion display.(I want put one 3.2") Put an inductaance, FT 114-43 with 70 turns. For arduino, modify the alim and add a resistance of 10 ohm + capacitors. 4) I saw a post that said we can get better performance by replacing transistors on the 45MHZ filter. Which model do you recommend for discrete components. (Transistors with 3 legs) 2n 3904 are good for AF section, replace all others, with?? Do you have any additional comments on other hardware changes. thank's for your answers
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Hi, This project started out as an attempt to create a template for a front panel for a 5" screen in the "classic" 250x190x110 case that I selected for to house my radio. Easier reprinting then cutting metal wrong... Actually coming out pretty good and might decided to use it instead and put thin metal shielding on the inside. Still some work to do - lcd screws need to be moved out a little on the right, need to dig out a little in the back for the trs sockets so the retaining ring doesn't slip when tightened, add labels for switches and plugs and create a bezel for the lcd (that will wait unitl I turn it on and can see the visual portion of the screen). Probably will also create a version that can be used as a template for those that want to cut metal... Will probably post it on thingiverse when I am done. Meanwhile, if someone wanted either the stl or Fusion 360 files, please let me know. 73 Mark AJ6CU
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Mounting the teensy and audio shield. they were included on the PCB in case someone in the future wishes to experiment.
Thanks, Mark...we feel the same!! :>) Jack, W8TEE
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Fw: [JackAl] Mounting the teensy and audio shield. they were included on the PCB in case someone in the future wishes to experiment.
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All: I just got this from Al: =========== Jack, The extra header are not used on JackAlAl ================= Al: This is part of the JackAl discussion...?? Jack ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Mark Hatch <mark2382@...> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2020, 6:30:00 PM EST Subject: Re: [JackAl] Mounting the teensy and audio shield Gary Found this in the archives. Seems to indicate that should add those extra headers. Still don't believe they are needed, but... /g/JackAl/attachment/475/1/CPU%20PINS%20_2_.pdf mark
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Hi, Finally getting around to this one on my workbench... Two Questions on Teensy mounting and audio shield 1. is this the best socket approach. (see photo below). Starting at the top, a. Audio Shield b. Male/female strip with male headers soldered to Audio Shield c. Male male pins. The Teensy is sandwich between the strip on top and the upside strip on the audio shield. In this configuration, I would solder the male/male pins to the top of the teensy? d. Male female strip on bottom, with male being soldered into JACKAL board. 1. 2. Been staring at the mounting for the Teensy into the main board. In photo 2-11 of Section 2 of the assembly manual (ver 16), there is a secondary set of headers on the inside (one 3 at top and one 5 at bottom) and a cross set of headers (5 pins to the right). The Teensy also has a position for one more pin right next to the usb header, but Figure 2-11 does not show a corresponding socket. Yet figure2-2 Does not include the headers on the top (neither the 3 or 1 pin and does not include the 5 pin on the right)> I assume that Figure 2-11 is correct? And what about that extra pin that is on the top on 2-11 and just to the right of C10 (On the board it looks like VUSB?) . Should that pin be socketed and connected to the Teensy? Thanks 73 mark AJ6CU
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Continuous carrier on CW
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I have just built v 5 received last Fall and when in CW mode using hand key my side tone tells me I am sending code as expected but when monitoring with another recover all I hear is a continuous carrier. Any suggestions?
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ARDUINO IDE directory setup alternative
having used the IDE for a few years here is what I do to manage library files etc for a WINDOWS system 1. In MyDocuments there should be an Arduino folder - if not make it 2. In that folder there should be a libraries folder - if not make it 3. Inside MyDocuments/Arduino I create a directory for each project - project_name 4. Into the MyDocuments/Arduino/project_name folder I put the Arduino IDE project files - the .ino's 5. Into the MyDocuments/libraries folder I put the libraries that are specific to various projects The good thing about this is that the IDE will search the MyDocuments/Arduino/libraries folder FIRST and if it finds the required resource file it will use that. If it does not find it there, then it goes and searches all the other library locations. So if you modify a standard library or you have a version that you need to use which is different to the current library version - you can put the modified library in the MyDocuments/Arduino/libraries. Also remember that the IDE looks for libraries at startup - if you add library files while it is open you need to restart the IDE. anyway just my way of doing things which is often weird and not suiting others 73 Matt 9V1MH/VK3AMH/YF2AAH
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Thanks, Doug. I just ordered 3 rolls (free shipping!) as this is the best solder I've ever used. Jack, W8TEE
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All: I've been rattling on about the "new Projects" book off-and-on for about a year. Al (AC8GY) and I are sending the book to the publisher (ARRL) on Friday, completely finished and ready to go! The projects in the book can be seen in this photo: There are four other chapters, too, but don't result in an actual project (e.g., setting up the IDE, Intro to C, Libraries and OOP, etc.). Alas, the ARRL has stuck the new license manual in front of our book, so it appears we will miss the Dayton show. That really sucks since Al and I will be at FDIM anyway. Oh well... Jack, W8TEE
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This turned up this morning from ebay, an optical encoder 194031116790 Described as Manual Pulse Generator Cnc Pulse Encoder 5V 60Mm Hand Wheel Pulse Encoder M I5E4 Quick try out on a K3NG keyer and it works well and can see it being very useful on a few projects and may even end up on one of Jacks projects. Only about $15 Dave, G8PGO
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JackAl BOM Question?
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Hello -- If someone could sanity check me -- I just finished building my jackal , and was proceeding with the checkout and testing. thankfully I caught this before applying 12V to the mcu -- I am getting 12V on the 5v rail and 10V to the MCU VIN pin in the JackAl BOM in the assembly documents -- It says the description is a 5V 1.5A regulator however the part number is LM7812CT -- this is a 12 Volt Regulator; not a 5V I am guessing the part number should be LM7805 ??? looks like I naively bought the part number specified in the BOM without checking the specs ... no harm no foul, but the maintainers of the instructions may want to update the documentation. Many Thanks for a cool project -- James // K0FE
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