Message: 2
Date: Fri, 20 May 2011 13:36:28 -0400
From: "Bradley Feldman" <brad...@bradleyloritheo.com>
To: <flexradio@flex-radio.biz>
Subject: [Flexradio] ANNOUNCE: ShuttleKraft Flexradio Controller
Software nearing Alpha status!
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Hi all:
I've been extremely busy working on business projects, so I haven't had
time
to continue my work on transforming the ShuttlePRO v2 into an awesome
controller for a FlexRadio device.
My software (called "ShuttleKraft") basically makes the ShuttlePRO v2 into
a
dedicated controller for operating a flex-radio via PowerSDR. That means
15 programmable buttons (functioning as toggle on/off, bump up/down
values,
mode switching, etc) as well as jog/shuttle knobs (which, together, give
you
ultimate flexibility in vfo tuning). The software talks to PowerSDR using
CAT commands, so basically anything that be "CAT-tized" (translated into a
CAT command), can be performed by the ShuttlePRO v2. No worrying about
having focus on the PowerSDR windows, because the controller is dedicated
to
it.
I've been able to allot time to the project again and will be seeking
candidates for "alpha stage testing" of my software.
Alpha stage means that the software is past my in-lab experimenting and is
ready to be tried by knowledgeable folks for feedback purposes. Alpha is
a
pre-cursor to a Beta stage. Thus, installation of the software shall be
manual, the UI will be a rough prototype, and the software could be
unstable
on your system.
I will be putting out the call for Alpha stage testers AFTER this weekend.
PLEASE DO NOT contact me at this point. Instructions/criteria for
applying
as an alpha tester shall be forthcoming.
Apart from the limitations described above, the software is fully
functional
and works really terrifically. Once complete, the software shall be
available 100% free of charge (no warranty, guarantee or support for any
purpose shall be implied nor offered).
73's
*Bradley
KK2QQ
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 20 May 2011 12:49:50 -0500
From: Tony Estep <estept...@gmail.com>
To: Bradley Feldman <brad...@bradleyloritheo.com>
Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] ANNOUNCE: ShuttleKraft Flexradio Controller
Software nearing Alpha status!
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Brad, the best DX radios let you tune both VFOs without pushing a button
in
between. The PSDR software gives you a radio that can do it, but the user
interface isn't up to the task. A hardware gadget that will get the most
out
of the radio ought to have 2 tuning wheels. If you haven't already
committed
to the Shuttle, you might look for a better piece of hardware on which to
focus your efforts.
Tony KT0NY
On Fri, May 20, 2011 at 12:36 PM, Bradley Feldman <
brad...@bradleyloritheo.com> wrote:
Hi all:
I've been extremely busy working on business projects, so I haven't had
time
to continue my work on transforming the ShuttlePRO v2...
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Message: 4
Date: Fri, 20 May 2011 16:07:12 -0400
From: "Bradley Feldman" <brad...@bradleyloritheo.com>
To: <flexradio@flex-radio.biz>
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] ANNOUNCE: ShuttleKraft Flexradio Controller
Software nearing Alpha status!
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Tony:
Dual VFO control is possible with my software, because the ShuttlePRO V2
has
two separate knobs in the Jog/Shuttle. So you could use the inner knob
for
one VFO and the outer knob for the other VFO.
You can assign each element of the ShuttlePRO V2 to an individual
CAT-based
command. My software lets you configure anything to anything...
The ShuttlePRO is a staple controller for NLE-based audio/video. I'm sure
it's a good fit for the Flex SDR.
*B
KK2QQ
Brad, the best DX radios let you tune both VFOs without pushing a button
in
between. The PSDR software gives you a radio that can do it, but the user
interface isn't up to the task. A hardware gadget that will get the most
out
of the radio ought to have 2 tuning wheels. If you haven't already
committed
to the Shuttle, you might look for a better piece of hardware on which to
focus your efforts.
Tony KT0NY
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Message: 5
Date: Fri, 20 May 2011 15:37:25 -0500
From: Tony Estep <estept...@gmail.com>
To: Bradley Feldman <brad...@bradleyloritheo.com>
Cc: flexradio@flex-radio.biz
Subject: Re: [Flexradio] ANNOUNCE: ShuttleKraft Flexradio Controller
Software nearing Alpha status!
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On Fri, May 20, 2011 at 3:07 PM, Bradley Feldman <
brad...@bradleyloritheo.com> wrote:
Dual VFO control is possible with my software, because the ShuttlePRO V2
has
two separate knobs...
Aha, very good, Brad. I couldn't tell that from the pix. That would be a
cool setup: tune the DX with the inner knob, position yourself in the
pileup
with the outer. The split-operation and dual rx features of PSDR are
excellent, but their potential is more or less vitiated by the present
screen interface.
73,
Tony KT0NY
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