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uBITX
- Thread starter kopcicle
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http://www.hfsignals.com/index.php/ubitx-v6/
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People,
Here is what it looks like :
And of course, yoiu can buy it on hfsignals.com. The shipping will happen from Tuesday onwards. We have a limited supply of the first 200 boards. The rest is for after christmas.
The most important thing about this revision is that the Radio circuitry is almost unchanged. We have incorporated the connectors on the PCBs. So, this kit needs none of the confusing soldering. You snap in the TFT Raduino onto the main board, plug the power and antenna from the back, snap on headphones, plug in the mic (supplied with the kit) and off you go!
It is offered in two kits now : The basic kit (150 USD) is without the box (like old times) but with a microphone and two acrylic templates for the front and back panels.
The Full kit (199 USD) has the box with speaker, mounting hardware etc. Both are described on the website.
Now, about the TFT display:
For those who are using the 16x2 display and you would like to upgrade, you will have to do three things:
1. Add a heatsink to the 7805 of the raduino
2. Buy https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32815224002.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.3b9548336X8T43 and hook it up as per http://www.hfsignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/raduino_tft.pdf
3. Grab the new Arduino sketch from https://github.com/afarhan/ubitxv6
Background :
I have been hacking away at adding a TFT display for the Arduino for sometime. Finally, I managed to do this with a really inexpensive 2.8 inch TFT display that uses a controller called the ILI9341. The display update is slow but, clever guy that I am, the display very usable. it uses the same pins that earlier connected to the 16x2 LCD display. This display is available everywhere for a few dollars.
to bitx20
People,
Here is what it looks like :
And of course, yoiu can buy it on hfsignals.com. The shipping will happen from Tuesday onwards. We have a limited supply of the first 200 boards. The rest is for after christmas.
The most important thing about this revision is that the Radio circuitry is almost unchanged. We have incorporated the connectors on the PCBs. So, this kit needs none of the confusing soldering. You snap in the TFT Raduino onto the main board, plug the power and antenna from the back, snap on headphones, plug in the mic (supplied with the kit) and off you go!
It is offered in two kits now : The basic kit (150 USD) is without the box (like old times) but with a microphone and two acrylic templates for the front and back panels.
The Full kit (199 USD) has the box with speaker, mounting hardware etc. Both are described on the website.
Now, about the TFT display:
For those who are using the 16x2 display and you would like to upgrade, you will have to do three things:
1. Add a heatsink to the 7805 of the raduino
2. Buy https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32815224002.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.3b9548336X8T43 and hook it up as per http://www.hfsignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/raduino_tft.pdf
3. Grab the new Arduino sketch from https://github.com/afarhan/ubitxv6
Background :
I have been hacking away at adding a TFT display for the Arduino for sometime. Finally, I managed to do this with a really inexpensive 2.8 inch TFT display that uses a controller called the ILI9341. The display update is slow but, clever guy that I am, the display very usable. it uses the same pins that earlier connected to the 16x2 LCD display. This display is available everywhere for a few dollars.
Just when I thought I was out , you pull me back in lol ! Lookin great so far kopcicle cant wait to learn along the way . I like how you can put things in practical terms us slack jawed 11 meter guys can wrap our heads around ! I think when I get the stones to build my first ldmos box Im gonna need to buy you a plane ticket to come to New Jersey to supervise lol ! Keep on keeping on you never let me down ! I picture you as the guy with a remote controlled toaster and a robot that does all your cooking and cleaning 
But seriously thanks again for sharing and "learnin me another thing or three" !
Freakin Fantastic , 73's 4-2-ZERO ….Brian
But seriously thanks again for sharing and "learnin me another thing or three" !
Freakin Fantastic , 73's 4-2-ZERO ….Brian
As usual, the Zeddites are complaining about spectral purity.
Shadetree Mechanic
Delaware Base Station 808
And a special thanks to Pedro for sudden shipping, great packaging and a unique conversation. 73 and Thank You again Pedro!
Grupo Macodex
Electronics, Exporters, Importers, Logistics, Lumber.
Mr. Pedro Claver Orozco
HK1X / ex.HK1HHX / ex.HK1XX / ex.KC4TAK
General Manager
Web Page
https://www.mhrep.com
Grupo Macodex
Electronics, Exporters, Importers, Logistics, Lumber.
Mr. Pedro Claver Orozco
HK1X / ex.HK1HHX / ex.HK1XX / ex.KC4TAK
General Manager
Web Page
https://www.mhrep.com