Re: [Flexradio] FlexControl CAT Commands
Thanks for that info. What format does the flexcontrol unit talk on that serial interface? I was reading through powersdr 2.7 source and did see direct hooks for the flexcontrol unit. Is there any detailed technical documentation on how the flexcontrol unit talks to power/smartsdr? That would really make it easy for me to work on the translation interface. Thanks, -- VaibhaV Sharma W7VAI On Tue, Jun 10, 2014 at 10:28 AM, Eric Wachsmann wrote: > The FlexControl is a USB device that talks over a serial interface. All > of the software that interfaces with the FlexControl talks directly with > the knob serially rather than talking through another API like CAT to get > to the knob. I hope that helps. > > > Eric Wachsmann > FlexRadio Systems > > > On Sun, Jun 8, 2014 at 12:42 AM, VaibhaV Sharma > wrote: > >> Hello, >> I am working on a tool to enable generic midi control of PowerSDR. This >> will enable the use of ANY DJ controller or other midi device with >> PowerSDR, without any modifications to PowerSDR code. >> >> I have a proof of concept working - >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzuK76kKAz8 >> >> I am looking for the CAT commands that FlexControl unit generates into >> DDutil or PowerSDR. If someone knows where to look, please let me know. >> >> Thanks, >> >> — >> VaibhaV Sharma >> W7VAI >> >> ___ >> FlexRadio Systems Mailing List >> FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz >> To opt out of the Reflector: >> http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz >> > > ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] FlexControl CAT Commands
The FlexControl is a USB device that talks over a serial interface. All of the software that interfaces with the FlexControl talks directly with the knob serially rather than talking through another API like CAT to get to the knob. I hope that helps. Eric Wachsmann FlexRadio Systems On Sun, Jun 8, 2014 at 12:42 AM, VaibhaV Sharma wrote: > Hello, > I am working on a tool to enable generic midi control of PowerSDR. This > will enable the use of ANY DJ controller or other midi device with > PowerSDR, without any modifications to PowerSDR code. > > I have a proof of concept working - > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzuK76kKAz8 > > I am looking for the CAT commands that FlexControl unit generates into > DDutil or PowerSDR. If someone knows where to look, please let me know. > > Thanks, > > — > VaibhaV Sharma > W7VAI > > ___ > FlexRadio Systems Mailing List > FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz > To opt out of the Reflector: > http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz > ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] Power Supply Advice
The rating for the FLEX-6700 is 23 amps @ 13.8 VDC. I use a 15 year old Astron RS-35M and it does just fine. Tim Ellison, W4TME On 6/9/2014 5:44 PM, TM wrote: I have been using a pretty old Astron 20A supply for my Flex 3000. Has not been an issue as I normally run pretty low power - 10W most of the time unless I need to get through a DX pileup or something. My new 6700 is supposed to arrive tomorrow - like a kid at Christmas!! It has been less than a week since ordering, but cannot wait! Am sure I can use the old supply with no issues for awhile and at my normal low power. However, really don't want to trust the expensive new toy to a 25 year old power supply rated below the Flex specs. So, what have Flexers found to be good, modern supplies? Any issues with noise from the switching supplies? Particular brand you like? Thanks for any inputs. 73, Tom K1FR ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
Re: [Flexradio] Power Supply Advice
Many thanks for all the helpful inputs - both on and off list. Think for now I will just be content with my old, trusty Astron. I probably will operate the new rig as I have the 3000, at lower powers. Also, checking the Astron site I found even the old Astrons have good over current and voltage protection. To answer one of the questions - I did not see a recommended supply in the Flex documentation for the 6700. The specs are for max currents of 3A RX and 23A TX. The Astron 20A specs are 16A continuous and 20A at a 50% duty cycle. So, it is not off by too far. Thanks again. This list is really a great resource. Hope to see you on the bands. 73, Tom K1FR -Original Message- From: FlexRadio [mailto:flexradio-boun...@flex-radio.biz] On Behalf Of TM Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 5:45 PM To: flexradio@flex-radio.biz Subject: [Flexradio] Power Supply Advice I have been using a pretty old Astron 20A supply for my Flex 3000. Has not been an issue as I normally run pretty low power - 10W most of the time unless I need to get through a DX pileup or something. My new 6700 is supposed to arrive tomorrow - like a kid at Christmas!! It has been less than a week since ordering, but cannot wait! Am sure I can use the old supply with no issues for awhile and at my normal low power. However, really don't want to trust the expensive new toy to a 25 year old power supply rated below the Flex specs. So, what have Flexers found to be good, modern supplies? Any issues with noise from the switching supplies? Particular brand you like? Thanks for any inputs. 73, Tom K1FR ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz ___ FlexRadio Systems Mailing List FlexRadio@flex-radio.biz To opt out of the Reflector: http://mail.flex-radio.biz/mailman/listinfo/flexradio_flex-radio.biz
