Re: tinysa can't connect or see in com port or usb connections for PC windows 7
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I can confirm the USB cable issue, too.
Yesterday, I went to update firmware using the same PC I originally updated FW with right after I got the tinySA.? I couldn't get it to recognize the tinySA and I spent 20 minutes trying to figure it out.? Finally tried a different cable, and everything worked as expected.
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Re: tinysa can't connect or see in com port or usb connections for PC windows 7
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Both the USB to USB-C adaptor cables I got with my NanoVNA and TinySA were bad. I bought a few adaptor cables from a reputable seller and have had no problem with them.
Zack W9SZ
I have a typical PC running Win 7 latest version and I can't see my TinySA when I connect it.? I'm trying to find the thread where this is discussed and have had no luck. Can anyone shoot me a link to the "cannot connect" thread?? Thanks in advance for any help.?
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Re: tinysa can't connect or see in com port or usb connections for PC windows 7
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i have TinySA version v-1.3-111-gob2fe54 May 15, 2021.
It operates beautifully and i would like to do the firmware update.? However, I do not see the unit recognized in the DFU program.? I followed the steps as showed in the wiki instructions.
What can I be doing wrong.?? BTW, It works beautifully with a Windows 10 SA program.
Help, please.
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This is the tip on my active Capacitive / resistive stylus.? It
is a hard tip.? When it is on it will work on my iPad screen and
my tinySA.? If it is off it will only work on the tinySA,
nanoVNA-F, and IC7300 as a resistive stylus.? I like using it
because I only need the one stylus for all the gear I use it on.?
I do agree the squishy ball type are not very usable.? The bulb is
always to big.? Tried them and hated them.
Steve
When the stylus
On 9/24/2021 1:31 PM, spiff72 wrote:
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Just to clarify my statement about not recommending
a capacitive?stylus...
I was referring to the style with the soft/squishy flexible
rubber ball shape at the end - not the hard tipped variety (if
those exist).
I just realized why my capacitive stylus works on both my
iPad and tinySA.? Never really thought about it.? When I
use it on my iPad it is on and works not when it is off.?
When it is off or on it works with the tinySA, nanonva-f
and IC7300 screen. On it is a active capacitive stylus off
it is a resistive stylus.? Thanks for the tip on the
pencil tip.
Steve
On 9/24/2021 12:20 PM, spiff72 wrote:
For those of you looking for sylii
in the US, just search amazon for "plastic stylus
resistive" (or ebay or any other shopping site).? There
are many options out there.? I don't think you want a
capacitive stylus, since the tinySA is a resistive touch
screen.
A lot of the results I got on a quick amazon search looked
like they were for the Nintendo 3DS. I saw a 50-pack (not
necessarily for the 3DS) for around $10.
The stylus I use is one i found in a drawer here - it came
with a resistive touchscreen I ordered off ebay I think.?
Mine is roughly the same length as the collapsed antenna
that comes with the tinySA, and I like that size since it
fits in my custom 3D printed case.
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The stylus I use is from an old Garmin iQue GPS device. Small and works perfectly.?
Remember the old PalmPilots? One of those stylus' should work too.
Just food for thought...
Mike
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-------- Original message -------- From: spiff72 <mgobluevictor@...> Date: 9/24/21 10:32 AM (GMT-07:00) Subject: Re: [tinysa] Question
Just to clarify my statement about not recommending a capacitive?stylus...
I was referring to the style with the soft/squishy flexible rubber ball shape at the end - not the hard tipped variety (if those exist).
I just realized why my capacitive stylus works on both my iPad
and tinySA.? Never really thought about it.? When I use it on my
iPad it is on and works not when it is off.? When it is off or on
it works with the tinySA, nanonva-f and IC7300 screen. On it is a
active capacitive stylus off it is a resistive stylus.? Thanks for
the tip on the pencil tip.
Steve
On 9/24/2021 12:20 PM, spiff72 wrote:
For those of you looking for sylii in the US, just search amazon
for "plastic stylus resistive" (or ebay or any other shopping
site).? There are many options out there.? I don't think you want
a capacitive stylus, since the tinySA is a resistive touch screen.
A lot of the results I got on a quick amazon search looked like
they were for the Nintendo 3DS. I saw a 50-pack (not necessarily
for the 3DS) for around $10.
The stylus I use is one i found in a drawer here - it came with a
resistive touchscreen I ordered off ebay I think.? Mine is roughly
the same length as the collapsed antenna that comes with the
tinySA, and I like that size since it fits in my custom 3D printed
case.
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Just to clarify my statement about not recommending a capacitive?stylus...
I was referring to the style with the soft/squishy flexible rubber ball shape at the end - not the hard tipped variety (if those exist).
I just realized why my capacitive stylus works on both my iPad
and tinySA.? Never really thought about it.? When I use it on my
iPad it is on and works not when it is off.? When it is off or on
it works with the tinySA, nanonva-f and IC7300 screen. On it is a
active capacitive stylus off it is a resistive stylus.? Thanks for
the tip on the pencil tip.
Steve
On 9/24/2021 12:20 PM, spiff72 wrote:
For those of you looking for sylii in the US, just search amazon
for "plastic stylus resistive" (or ebay or any other shopping
site).? There are many options out there.? I don't think you want
a capacitive stylus, since the tinySA is a resistive touch screen.
A lot of the results I got on a quick amazon search looked like
they were for the Nintendo 3DS. I saw a 50-pack (not necessarily
for the 3DS) for around $10.
The stylus I use is one i found in a drawer here - it came with a
resistive touchscreen I ordered off ebay I think.? Mine is roughly
the same length as the collapsed antenna that comes with the
tinySA, and I like that size since it fits in my custom 3D printed
case.
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Re: Wish list for the next version
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I just realized why my capacitive stylus works on both my iPad
and tinySA.? Never really thought about it.? When I use it on my
iPad it is on and works not when it is off.? When it is off or on
it works with the tinySA, nanonva-f and IC7300 screen. On it is a
active capacitive stylus off it is a resistive stylus.? Thanks for
the tip on the pencil tip.
Steve
On 9/24/2021 12:20 PM, spiff72 wrote:
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For those of you looking for sylii in the US, just search amazon
for "plastic stylus resistive" (or ebay or any other shopping
site).? There are many options out there.? I don't think you want
a capacitive stylus, since the tinySA is a resistive touch screen.
A lot of the results I got on a quick amazon search looked like
they were for the Nintendo 3DS. I saw a 50-pack (not necessarily
for the 3DS) for around $10.
The stylus I use is one i found in a drawer here - it came with a
resistive touchscreen I ordered off ebay I think.? Mine is roughly
the same length as the collapsed antenna that comes with the
tinySA, and I like that size since it fits in my custom 3D printed
case.
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Re: Wish list for the next version
Wish List #1 for Next Version of the TinySA? :
~~ Replaceable battery
~~ Optional Accessories such as:?
? ? ? ? ? Metal Case for one TinySA;? and larger case for two TinySA units.
? ? ? ? ? SMA Adaptors of various types
? ? ? ? ? A Small yet Sturdy Support Stand;
? ? ? ? ? Carrying Case
? ? ? ? ? A Longer USB Cable
? ? ? ? ? Two or Three Types of Attenuators
~~? ?
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I just take a #2 pencil, cut it down and shave a bit off the
sides of an eraser. But then I am frugal !!
73, Dick, W1KSZ
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For those of you looking for sylii in the US, just search amazon for "plastic stylus resistive" (or ebay or any other shopping site).? There are many options out there.? I don't think you want a capacitive stylus, since the tinySA is a resistive touch
screen.
A lot of the results I got on a quick amazon search looked like they were for the Nintendo 3DS. I saw a 50-pack (not necessarily for the 3DS) for around $10.
The stylus I use is one i found in a drawer here - it came with a resistive touchscreen I ordered off ebay I think.? Mine is roughly the same length as the collapsed antenna that comes with the tinySA, and I like that size since it fits in my custom 3D printed
case.
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For those of you looking for sylii in the US, just search amazon for "plastic stylus resistive" (or ebay or any other shopping site).? There are many options out there.? I don't think you want a capacitive stylus, since the tinySA is a resistive touch screen.
A lot of the results I got on a quick amazon search looked like they were for the Nintendo 3DS. I saw a 50-pack (not necessarily for the 3DS) for around $10.
The stylus I use is one i found in a drawer here - it came with a resistive touchscreen I ordered off ebay I think.? Mine is roughly the same length as the collapsed antenna that comes with the tinySA, and I like that size since it fits in my custom 3D printed case.
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What are you using the Mechanical Pencil for on the tinySA?? Does
the lead work the same as a capacitive pen on the touch screen?? I
never thought to try that. ? I use an iPad tablet capacitive pen
for the touch screen. Which also works on my IC73000.
On 9/24/2021 9:25 AM, DAVE REISER
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Thank you.? Sure looks like Erik’s.
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Kind Regards,
Dave
Dave Reiser
Phone:
301-216-5394
Mobile:
301-802-1929
Email:?
davereiser2outlook.com
520 Russell Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD
20877
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@Dave:
As I happen to use, just by chance,?a white tip variant of the
pen which Erik uses I think I recognise it as a Papermate 0.7
mm Non-Stop Mechanical Pencil.
For you these maybe the easiest and cheapest to buy from the
UK store as it looks an "international" variant of the Paper
Mate:
The white tip variant is called a Paper Mate Sharpwriter and
can be purchased in smaller quantities:
?
So far for the "real stuff", as opposed to the, probably much
better, touchy recommendations from Karl Jan
(I myself at least managed to destroy my mechanical pencil
during an internal investigation, most likely not by ESD but
due to overloading).
?
What actually made me react on the topic is the point that
this "Question" in itself shows that Erik is becoming a real
star influencer on this forum.
Really hope he and we all benefit from this, because his
tinySA is marvelous.
BenS
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Re: Question on Attenuation Specification below "MF" frequencies .
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On Fri, Sep 24, 2021 at 07:01 AM, Mark W2OR wrote:
Since "MF" covers freqs down to 300-kHz, it would be good to know if this useful attenuation feature also covers the lower frequencies, from 300-kHz down to 100-kHz .
The MF/HF/VHF, or also called the "Low", input is specified between 100kHz and 350MHz. The term MF/HF/VHF is used to distinguish with the UHF or also called "High" input, not for specification of the range ? --
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For more info on the tinySA go to https://tinysa.org/wiki/
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Question on Attenuation Specification below "MF" frequencies .
#specifications
On the TinySA Home Page it states, Quote:?? "Input Step attenuator from 0dB to 31dB for the MF/HF/VHF input"
Since "MF" covers freqs down to 300-kHz, it would be good to know if this useful attenuation feature also covers the lower frequencies, from 300-kHz down to 100-kHz .
If this question is addressed authoritatively??in the manual, or on the TinySA wiki page, kindly let us know the specific web link.? Thank you.
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Thank you.? Sure looks like Erik’s.
?
Kind Regards,
Dave
Dave Reiser
Phone:
301-216-5394
Mobile:
301-802-1929
Email:?
davereiser2outlook.com
520 Russell Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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From: [email protected] < [email protected]> On Behalf Of
BenS
Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2021 6:07 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [tinysa] Question
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@Dave:
As I happen to use, just by chance,?a white tip variant of the pen which Erik uses I think I recognise it as a Papermate 0.7 mm Non-Stop Mechanical Pencil.
For you these maybe the easiest and cheapest to buy from the UK store as it looks an "international" variant of the Paper Mate:
The white tip variant is called a Paper Mate Sharpwriter and can be purchased in smaller quantities:
?
So far for the "real stuff", as opposed to the, probably much better, touchy recommendations from Karl Jan
(I myself at least managed to destroy my mechanical pencil during an internal investigation, most likely not by ESD but due to overloading).
?
What actually made me react on the topic is the point that this "Question" in itself shows that Erik is becoming a real star influencer on this forum.
Really hope he and we all benefit from this, because his tinySA is marvelous.
BenS
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Would it not make sense to say what your question is about rather than just "Question"?
larry
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Re: Attenuator Fail - Again
On Thu, Sep 23, 2021 at 03:53 PM, Steven Reed wrote:
I ran the attenuator test and I’m definitely getting the steps, so there’s no doubt that the attenuator has failed.
Steve, The 2dB stage of the attenuator is gone. If you always keep the attenuator on manual and operate it in 4dB steps (including during calibration) you will still get reliable measurements. Otherwise the error is at most 2dB. Replacing a PE4302 using a hot air station works well. Make sure you do not accidentally knock of some other small components when the PCB is hot and keep the heating time limited as to not overheat the display
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For more info on the tinySA go to https://tinysa.org/wiki/
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Re: Attenuator Fail - Again
Yes.? I have a small SMD rework station.? The heat can be focused, the old chip removed, and a new one reinstalled.? It’s like brain surgery, though.? These things are originally built by robots.
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On Thu, Sep 23, 2021 at 05:15 PM, Steven Reed wrote:
Thanks!? I saw that Amazon listing but passed because the seller is in China and there were no reviews.? Went with this one instead.? It’s eBay but the seller was in California and had a 100 percent rating:
?Steve,
Sounds good.? Are you going to use a hot air tool to desolder the old part?? I seem to recall it has a solder connection under the chip.? If so you can use Kapton tape to mask off the other parts around the 4302 from the heat.?
Roger
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Re: Attenuator Fail - Again
On Thu, Sep 23, 2021 at 05:15 PM, Steven Reed wrote:
Thanks!? I saw that Amazon listing but passed because the seller is in China and there were no reviews.? Went with this one instead.? It’s eBay but the seller was in California and had a 100 percent rating:
?Steve, Sounds good.? Are you going to use a hot air tool to desolder the old part?? I seem to recall it has a solder connection under the chip.? If so you can use Kapton tape to mask off the other parts around the 4302 from the heat.? Roger
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Re: Attenuator Fail - Again
Thanks!? I saw that Amazon listing but passed because the seller is in China and there were no reviews.? Went with this one instead.? It’s eBay but the seller was in California and had a 100 percent rating:
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Steve, KW4H
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On Thu, Sep 23, 2021 at 03:53 PM, Steven Reed wrote:
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The attenuator chip in my TinySA is a PE4302.? It’s now obsolete; however, the drop-in replacement is a PE4312.? And the PE4312 is out of stock everywhere, with very long lead times.? I guess it’s a victim of
the global chip shortage.? There are sellers on eBay that claim to have the PE4302.? Weighing the options.? I have a well-stocked workbench and a huge lighted magnifying glass on a swing-arm – I might just go ahead and replace it.
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This Amazon seller has some PE4302.? At least with Amazon if they don't show up or are fakes you easily get your money back.??
Roger
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Aleksander Shalygin
Dick
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