Re: Another Off Topic: W*BH's GPS Clock
Hi Bruce
Will look at that and give it another try and will see what Mark M comes up with for the grid code.
I will also have a go myself but don't hold out too much hope in that direction.
Several people at our club have expressed an interest in it so will have to get a few more boards don't
That's after 15 of them have finished building a version of your Morse tutor.
Dave, G8PGO
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Re: Another Off Topic: W*BH's GPS Clock
Hi guys...
I've also been playing with the code and am planing to add the lat/long and the grid square. I have it coded in another GPS clock I did a while back (based on another one of Bruce's articles) so it should be pretty simple to add the code (famous last words :) ). I'm working with the single version but I think it could be added to the dual version as well, just gotta find space for it on the display. Hopefully I'll have it running in a few days, just gotta get a round tuit first. ;)
I'll keep you posted...
73...???? Mark???? AA7TA
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Re: Another Off Topic: W*BH's GPS Clock
Hi Dave.
I am glad you are having fun with the clock.? ?Your PCB looks great!
For the 3 items you mentioned:
1) "GPS TIME": this line of code is unused, so I removed it.? Thanks for the tip.
2) TFT eSPI:? any time you update your library, you will need to create/reinstall your setup file.? Bodmer describes this unpleasant side effect in his github documentation.? ?Try that first.?
3) I agree that the grid-square would be a nice addition to the project.? ?You could compute the grid square from the GPS lat/lon data.? ?Maybe I will program it some day!
Bruce
On Sat, Oct 24, 2020 at 11:25 AM Dave, G8PGO < murzim@...> wrote: Hi Bruce
Still playing with my version of the GPS Clock.
Looking through the code there is a line
#define TITLE? ? ? ? ? ? "GPS TIME"? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? // shown at top of display
But does not appear.
Also there was an update to the TFT_eSPI library in the IDE, I let it go ahead and updated the code on the clock and no display.
Fortunately had the had the old library on another machine to copy across, now back up and working.?
Are there changes to made with the new version of TFT_eSPI v2.2.23
Lastly a request as my coding skills are no good enough, is there a chance you could add some code to display the Grid Square on the same line as UTC.
Nearly finished putting the bits on to a PCB, just waiting for a voltage regulator.
 
Thanks for a great little project?
73
Dave, G8PGO
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Another Off Topic: W*BH's GPS Clock
Hi Bruce Still playing with my version of the GPS Clock. Looking through the code there is a line #define TITLE? ? ? ? ? ? "GPS TIME"? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? // shown at top of display But does not appear. Also there was an update to the TFT_eSPI library in the IDE, I let it go ahead and updated the code on the clock and no display. Fortunately had the had the old library on another machine to copy across, now back up and working.? Are there changes to made with the new version of TFT_eSPI v2.2.23 Lastly a request as my coding skills are no good enough, is there a chance you could add some code to display the Grid Square on the same line as UTC. Nearly finished putting the bits on to a PCB, just waiting for a voltage regulator.   Thanks for a great little project? 73 Dave, G8PGO
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Off Topic: W8BH's GPS CLOCK
Hi guys. Just finished Bruce's new project, the GPS Clock. With only 3 parts (Blue Pill, Display and GPS Module), you can have a nice accurate clock for the shack. I have been referring to a small paper chart to convert local time to UTC. I am planning to install it in a Hammond 1591XXSSBK box. A great addition to the shack! 73 Ken WB2ART ps: also have some finished morse tutors if anyone is interested. ? 
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Re: Off-topic: WWVB clock
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Re: Off-topic: WWVB clock
Dave, I just added DEFINES to specify the time format for each clock.? It should work better now. And that compiler warning is OK.
Bruce
On Tue, Oct 6, 2020 at 2:12 PM Dave, G8PGO < murzim@...> wrote: Hi Bruce
Started off with the Radio version but now on the Duel GPS version as I have a dead radio module.
GPS version seems to be working OK and had no problems changing time zones to the UK.
Do get this compile waning and am assuming I can just ignore it.
WARNING: library Timezone claims to run on avr architecture(s) and may be incompatible with your current board which runs on stm32 architecture(s).
Also been looking at having both clock diplays on 24h but changing?#define USE_12HR_FORMAT? to false only changes the UTC clock to 24h.
What do I need to change for the local time clock
73
Dave, G8PGO
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Re: Off-topic: WWVB clock
Hi Bruce Started off with the Radio version but now on the Duel GPS version as I have a dead radio module. GPS version seems to be working OK and had no problems changing time zones to the UK. Do get this compile waning and am assuming I can just ignore it.
WARNING: library Timezone claims to run on avr architecture(s) and may be incompatible with your current board which runs on stm32 architecture(s).
Also been looking at having both clock diplays on 24h but changing?#define USE_12HR_FORMAT? to false only changes the UTC clock to 24h.
What do I need to change for the local time clock
73
Dave, G8PGO
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Re: Off-topic: WWVB clock
Thanks for the quick reply, Bruce.
Both displays I've tried have the XPT2046.
When I look at the T_CS pin with a scope I see a bunch of pulses coming from the blue pill every few seconds. Polling?
I'll poke around some more and make sure I haven't done something dumb. Maybe take a look at the library code.
We can take this off-line if you'd prefer. OTOH there's not a lot of traffic here and it might be of interest to others.
73...??? Mark
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Re: Off-topic: WWVB clock
Hi Mark.
You are correct about wiring T_CS to PA2.? ?The first thing to check is your display module.? ?You may have a display module with a T_CS pin but does not have the XPT2046 touch controller chip.? ? Look at the back of your display to see if one is installed.?
Bruce
Thanks Bruce!
I've done a? few GPS clocks, mostly based on the design on your web site but none with the graphics display. I had started hacking one from your WWVB design and came pretty close to the same result as yours. I like the dual display, tho, that's a nice touch.
I compiled & loaded both and they both work OK except that the single version does not respond to touch. Are there any wiring changes needed to enable touch? I connected the T_CS on the display to PA2, based on the settings in the User_Setup.h file but I may be misinterpreting it.
Thanks & 73.....????? Mark??? AA7TA
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Re: Off-topic: WWVB clock
Thanks Bruce!
I've done a? few GPS clocks, mostly based on the design on your web site but none with the graphics display. I had started hacking one from your WWVB design and came pretty close to the same result as yours. I like the dual display, tho, that's a nice touch.
I compiled & loaded both and they both work OK except that the single version does not respond to touch. Are there any wiring changes needed to enable touch? I connected the T_CS on the display to PA2, based on the settings in the User_Setup.h file but I may be misinterpreting it.
Thanks & 73.....????? Mark??? AA7TA
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Re: Off-topic: WWVB clock
Mark,
GPS-based Clock using Morse Tutor parts --- writeup:? code:?
- Bruce
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Re: Off-topic: WWVB clock
That's really cool, Bruce. Thanks for posting.
Care to share the GPS version? I have some spare GPS modules along with enough spare MCT bits.
Not that I need another project.?? :)
Thanks & 73.....
Mark?????? AA7TA
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It's way off topic, but if you have spare Blue Pills or displays from your Morse Tutor you may be interested.? ?
I did a quick and easy clock project using those components. Documentation:?? Source Code:?
The receiver is designed for WWVB.? It can be modified for use with other time standards (such as DCF77 and JJY).? I have a GPS version running on my desk now.
Bruce
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Pocket Tutor extra pcb's and built Morse Tutors
Hi guys. I have 2 pocket tutor bare pcb's, 2 morse tutors with 2.2 inch displays and 2 morse tutors with 3.2 inch displays. All 4 work great. Please email me at wb2art@... if interested. I have no other extra parts. 73 Ken
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Extra MCT PCBs - Anyone Need One?
Greetings all...
I have five PCBs for Bruce's Morse Tutor that I don't need so I'm offering them to the group. These are the Rev. 2A boards from the Gerber files that Bruce posted. I'm not looking to make money on the deal, just want to cover expenses.
I'm asking $5 for one board, shipped (USA only, please). For more than one, $3.50 per board plus $1.50 to cover postage & envelope.? I'd prefer PayPal for payment.
We've built up 3 or 4 of these and they all work just fine.
Please note...these are bare boards...I can't supply any of the components.
If you're interested, please send me a private message.
Thanks & 73...???? Mark???? AA7TA
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Hello Bruce W8BH THANK YOU for the small updates! Also, thank you for posting the updates to the group. Regards, Ken, KM4NFQ "Not Fully Qualified" /g/w8bhMorseTutor
On Fri, Aug 28, 2020 at 10:15 PM Bruce Hall <bhall66@...> wrote:
The code for the ESP32 version of MorseTutor was just updated. The following features were added:
- selectable start-up activity
- selectable text and background colors
The code for the STM32 version of MorseTutor (including PocketTutor) was also updated. This small update increases the number of possible color combinations.
On initial startup you will likely see a strange color combination. Go to Settings-> Screen to change your text and background colors.
The new code is posted here:
As always, make sure you have a copy of your current.ino or .bin file before you install the new code.
Bruce
w8bh.net
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The code for the ESP32 version of MorseTutor was just updated.? The following features were added: - selectable start-up activity - selectable text and background colors
The code for the STM32 version of MorseTutor (including PocketTutor) was also updated.? This small update increases the number of possible color?combinations.
On initial startup you will likely see a strange color combination.? ?Go to Settings-> Screen to change your text and background colors.
The new code is posted here:??
As always, make sure you have a copy of your current.ino or .bin file before you install the new code.
Bruce
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Re: Bourns Encoder for Pocket Tutor
Yeah, it's like dream on, to design a case. Played with Tinkercad, but did not get too far. A lot of the guys in my microcontroller club have 3d printers, so I'll press them for assistance.? Ken
On Tue, Aug 11, 2020, 2:15 PM Ken KM4NFQ < km4nfq@...> wrote: Hello Ken WB2ART,
Thanks for the side view snapshots.
For some reason I had the idea that the Pocket Tutor had 3 layers of PCB.
But now I see that it only has two layers.
I guess the battery will be enclosed in a case when you make one.
Regards,
Ken, KM4NFQ "Not Fully Qualified"
/g/w8bhMorseTutor
On Tue, Aug 11, 2020 at 12:49 PM Ken Kaplan <wb2art@...> wrote:
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> Here are side views
> Ken
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> On Tue, Aug 11, 2020 at 12:35 PM Ken KM4NFQ <km4nfq@...> wrote:
> >
> > Thanks Ken WB2ART,
> >
> > What does it look like with all the layers together, including the
> > battery pack layer?
> > Aren't there something like three layers?
> > Can you take a snapshot of a side view?
> > What kind of paddle do you use with yours? TIA.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Ken, KM4NFQ "Not Fully Qualified"
> > /g/w8bhMorseTutor
> >
> > On Tue, Aug 11, 2020 at 11:58 AM Ken Kaplan <wb2art@...> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi Ken
> > > I've attached 2 pics.
> > > Ken WB2ART
> > >
> > > On Tue, Aug 11, 2020 at 10:42 AM Ken KM4NFQ <km4nfq@...> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Thanks Ken WB2ART,
> > > >
> > > > I believe you are the first one to build a Pocket Tutor besides Bruce W8BH?
> > > > That information will certainly be helpful to others who build it.
> > > > I would like to see a snapshot of your Pocket Tutor, if possible. TIA.
> > > >
> > > > Regards,
> > > > Ken, KM4NFQ "Not Fully Qualified"
> > > > /g/w8bhMorseTutor
> > > >
> > > > On Tue, Aug 11, 2020 at 9:19 AM Ken Kaplan <wb2art@...> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > In my last post, I had the incorrect number for the encoder.
> > > > > The correct p/n is: PEC11R-4215K-S0024-ND
> > > > > The JST battery connector and short female headers can be ordered from Adafruit.
> > > > > Ken WB2ART
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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Re: Bourns Encoder for Pocket Tutor
Hello Ken WB2ART, Thanks for the side view snapshots. For some reason I had the idea that the Pocket Tutor had 3 layers of PCB. But now I see that it only has two layers. I guess the battery will be enclosed in a case when you make one. Regards, Ken, KM4NFQ "Not Fully Qualified" /g/w8bhMorseTutor
On Tue, Aug 11, 2020 at 12:49 PM Ken Kaplan <wb2art@...> wrote:
Here are side views
Ken
On Tue, Aug 11, 2020 at 12:35 PM Ken KM4NFQ <km4nfq@...> wrote:
Thanks Ken WB2ART,
What does it look like with all the layers together, including the
battery pack layer?
Aren't there something like three layers?
Can you take a snapshot of a side view?
What kind of paddle do you use with yours? TIA.
Regards,
Ken, KM4NFQ "Not Fully Qualified"
/g/w8bhMorseTutor
On Tue, Aug 11, 2020 at 11:58 AM Ken Kaplan <wb2art@...> wrote:
Hi Ken
I've attached 2 pics.
Ken WB2ART
On Tue, Aug 11, 2020 at 10:42 AM Ken KM4NFQ <km4nfq@...> wrote:
Thanks Ken WB2ART,
I believe you are the first one to build a Pocket Tutor besides Bruce W8BH?
That information will certainly be helpful to others who build it.
I would like to see a snapshot of your Pocket Tutor, if possible. TIA.
Regards,
Ken, KM4NFQ "Not Fully Qualified"
/g/w8bhMorseTutor
On Tue, Aug 11, 2020 at 9:19 AM Ken Kaplan <wb2art@...> wrote:
In my last post, I had the incorrect number for the encoder.
The correct p/n is: PEC11R-4215K-S0024-ND
The JST battery connector and short female headers can be ordered from Adafruit.
Ken WB2ART
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Dave, G8PGO
Bruce Hall
Ken KM4NFQ