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Re: Raspberry Pi 5 announced - 2.4GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 CPU

 

Not only that, but this is the first time they've announced a product that you can't buy. Some dealers will take preorders, but no one has one yet. It looks interesting, but they're also bringing out a new OS (Bookworm) so I'll probably wait for the dust to settle.

Jack, W8TEE

On Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 11:40:45 AM EDT, K9HZ <bill@...> wrote:


They can¡¯t meet the demand for the Pi-4¡¯s left over from COVID¡­ and now have another competing piece of hardware on tap.? Yikes.

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Doug W
Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2023 9:11 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [SoftwareControlledHamRadio] Raspberry Pi 5 announced - 2.4GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 CPU

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Looks like it is time to call it a desktop on a board

  • Broadcom BCM2712 2.4GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 CPU, with cryptography extensions, 512KB per-core L2 caches and a 2MB shared L3 cache
  • VideoCore VII GPU, supporting OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan 1.2
  • Dual 4Kp60 HDMI? display output with HDR support
  • 4Kp60 HEVC decoder
  • LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM (4GB and 8GB SKUs available at launch)
  • Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi?
  • Bluetooth 5.0 / Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
  • microSD card slot, with support for high-speed SDR104 mode
  • 2 ¡Á USB 3.0 ports, supporting simultaneous 5Gbps operation
  • 2 ¡Á USB 2.0 ports
  • Gigabit Ethernet, with PoE+ support (requires separate PoE+ HAT)
  • 2 ¡Á 4-lane MIPI camera/display transceivers
  • PCIe 2.0 x1 interface for fast peripherals (requires separate M.2 HAT or other adapter)
  • 5V/5A DC power via USB-C, with Power Delivery support
  • Raspberry Pi standard 40-pin header
  • Real-time clock (RTC), powered from external battery
  • Power button


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Re: Raspberry Pi 5 announced - 2.4GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 CPU

 

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They can¡¯t meet the demand for the Pi-4¡¯s left over from COVID¡­ and now have another competing piece of hardware on tap.? Yikes.

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Doug W
Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2023 9:11 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [SoftwareControlledHamRadio] Raspberry Pi 5 announced - 2.4GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 CPU

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Looks like it is time to call it a desktop on a board

  • Broadcom BCM2712 2.4GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 CPU, with cryptography extensions, 512KB per-core L2 caches and a 2MB shared L3 cache
  • VideoCore VII GPU, supporting OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan 1.2
  • Dual 4Kp60 HDMI? display output with HDR support
  • 4Kp60 HEVC decoder
  • LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM (4GB and 8GB SKUs available at launch)
  • Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi?
  • Bluetooth 5.0 / Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
  • microSD card slot, with support for high-speed SDR104 mode
  • 2 ¡Á USB 3.0 ports, supporting simultaneous 5Gbps operation
  • 2 ¡Á USB 2.0 ports
  • Gigabit Ethernet, with PoE+ support (requires separate PoE+ HAT)
  • 2 ¡Á 4-lane MIPI camera/display transceivers
  • PCIe 2.0 x1 interface for fast peripherals (requires separate M.2 HAT or other adapter)
  • 5V/5A DC power via USB-C, with Power Delivery support
  • Raspberry Pi standard 40-pin header
  • Real-time clock (RTC), powered from external battery
  • Power button


Raspberry Pi 5 announced - 2.4GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 CPU

 



Looks like it is time to call it a desktop on a board

  • Broadcom BCM2712 2.4GHz quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A76 CPU, with cryptography extensions, 512KB per-core L2 caches and a 2MB shared L3 cache
  • VideoCore VII GPU, supporting OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan 1.2
  • Dual 4Kp60 HDMI? display output with HDR support
  • 4Kp60 HEVC decoder
  • LPDDR4X-4267 SDRAM (4GB and 8GB SKUs available at launch)
  • Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi?
  • Bluetooth 5.0 / Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
  • microSD card slot, with support for high-speed SDR104 mode
  • 2 ¡Á USB 3.0 ports, supporting simultaneous 5Gbps operation
  • 2 ¡Á USB 2.0 ports
  • Gigabit Ethernet, with PoE+ support (requires separate PoE+ HAT)
  • 2 ¡Á 4-lane MIPI camera/display transceivers
  • PCIe 2.0 x1 interface for fast peripherals (requires separate M.2 HAT or other adapter)
  • 5V/5A DC power via USB-C, with Power Delivery support
  • Raspberry Pi standard 40-pin header
  • Real-time clock (RTC), powered from external battery
  • Power button


Re: 45 degree board holder.

 

E6000 craft adhesive works well in lieu of screws. And with patience is reversible.? Every craft store has it.?

Nice design and execution.?

Larry?
KB3CUF?

On Thu, Sep 28, 2023 at 8:03 AM Jack Wilson <jackkc7vlo@...> wrote:

For those who have cases without a lot of height, especially with some of the V12 boards having connectors at the top, I came up with idea to mount the boards at 45 degree angles.??

It was beyond my capabilities in autocad, but fortunately my son happens to teach a class at NC state and was able to help me out.? It also make probing the board easier.



You'll need to bolt the holder down because the weight of the board will cause it to flop over, but the board does not need to be bolted to the holder.

You can find the stl file here in the files section.

/g/SoftwareControlledHamRadio/files/holder%20v2%20v5.stl


45 degree board holder.

 

For those who have cases without a lot of height, especially with some of the V12 boards having connectors at the top, I came up with idea to mount the boards at 45 degree angles.??

It was beyond my capabilities in autocad, but fortunately my son happens to teach a class at NC state and was able to help me out.? It also make probing the board easier.



You'll need to bolt the holder down because the weight of the board will cause it to flop over, but the board does not need to be bolted to the holder.

You can find the stl file here in the files section.

/g/SoftwareControlledHamRadio/files/holder%20v2%20v5.stl


Re: V012 Proto Board Sets

 

Hank Terwilliger - WZ3HMT
11704 Phillipsville Road
Union City, PA? 16438


Re: Schematic of Front Panel_Matrix Ver V012

 

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Some more information on how I have implemented and used the RA8875 Keypad interface.

The original RA8875 library does not have support for the Keypad so I have modified it and made it available on my github page (hopefully at some time they will integrate the changes into the original but have not done so yet):

I added the following functions:

??? int KeypadInit(bool scanEnable, bool longDetect, uint8_t sampleTime, uint8_t scanFrequency,
???????????????????????????? uint8_t longTimeAdjustment, bool interruptEnable, bool wakeupEnable);

???? bool KeypadHit(void);

???? uint8_t KeypadGetKey(void);

???? void SetKeyMap(const uint8_t * CodeList = NULL);


The documentation is fairly limited in RA8875 Specs, but the sampleTime value can be between 0 and 3, the scanFrequency can be between 0 and 7 and the longTimeAdjustment can be between 0 and 3.? I am currently setting them all to 0 which seems to work well. I have also not tried using interruptEnable or the wakeupEnable options yet. It currently does not handle multiple concurrent presses although the RA8875 can handle up to 3 buttons being pressed at the same time. It will always return the highest button.

??? tft.KeypadInit(true, false, 0, 0, 0, false, false);

To test if a key has been pressed you can call KeypadHit (although it is not necessary as KeypadGetKey will return 255 (0xFF) if none has been pressed):

??? bool KeypadHit(void);

which returns true if a key has been pressed, and calling

??? uint8_t KeypadGetKey(void);

will return the key that was pressed (default of 1..20).

You can change the key map by using:

??? void SetKeyMap(const uint8_t * CodeList = NULL);

and passing in an array of values for the keys to be returned (note that the first and last are not used):

??? static const uint8_t my_keymap[22] = {
?? ? ?? 0,
??????? 0,? 4,? 8, 12, 16,
??????? 1,? 5,? 9, 13, 17,
??????? 2,? 6, 10, 14, 18,
??????? 3,? 7, 11, 15, 19,
??????? 255
??? };


I have the T41-EP 18 switches wired like this (just not connected the 2 extra that are available on the keypad) and use the above keymap which will return 0..19 to match the existing code:


It is fairly easy to change the code in Button.cpp to handle polling the Keypad interface.

-- John G0ORX


On 28/09/2023 08:54, Dr Naidu wrote:

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Looking?John Melton's? idea is promising.
I look forward for full details and implementation.


Re: Schematic of Front Panel_Matrix Ver V012

 

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Looking?John Melton's? idea is promising.
I look forward for full details and implementation.


Re: Schematic of Front Panel_Matrix Ver V012

 

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There is an easier way to implement the keys using a keypad matrix.

The 5" display board with the RA8875 controller that is being used has a keypad matrix interface built into it but is not currently being used.

My latest version of a front panel is using this. I had to make some changes to the RA8875 library to include the code to read the data from the Keypad. You also have to add some 100k resistors and open up some jumpers on the board.


-- John G0ORX

On 28/09/2023 06:27, Dr Naidu wrote:

The schematic like below may be tried, but I doubt it is necessary, as the original I2c Matrix circuit and the software are working effectively with out bugs, I think no need to experiment further and land in trouble.
I am putting the below schematic for discussion purpose only. Any one want it to be evaluated, I feel it is interesting.


Re: Schematic of Front Panel_Matrix Ver V012

 

The schematic like below may be tried, but I doubt it is necessary, as the original I2c Matrix circuit and the software are working effectively with out bugs, I think no need to experiment further and land in trouble.
I am putting the below schematic for discussion purpose only. Any one want it to be evaluated, I feel it is interesting.


Re: V012 Proto Board Sets

jerry okeefe
 

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Jerry okeefe, KN6BJK
10440 Corte De Seville
Cupertino, Calif, 95014

Thanks!

On Sep 27, 2023, at 7:36 PM, K9HZ <bill@...> wrote:

Ok sent me you address and I¡¯ll send the boards out.
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From:?[email protected]?<[email protected]>?On Behalf Of?Andrew Lopatin via?
Sent:?Tuesday, September 26, 2023 8:27 PM
To:?[email protected]
Subject:?Re: [SoftwareControlledHamRadio] V012 Proto Board Sets
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yes Bill, I would be interested in playing along.? I may have difficulty soldering SMD devices, but I have decades of experience debugging things.
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On Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 09:19:46 PM EDT, K9HZ <bill@...> wrote:?
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I still have a few sets of v012 board sets left for a few people that want to help us prototype. ?This is just the new MAIN board and new RF board (intended to replace the QSD and QSE boards in a v010/v011 radio). ?There is a small bug on each board (we expected this. ?Thats why we prototype before the full release).?
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Let me know if interested. ?

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Owner - Operator
Big Signal Ranch ¨C K9ZC
Staunton, Illinois
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Owner ¨C Operator
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Soufriere, St. Lucia W.I.
Rent it:?
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Re: V012 Proto Board Sets

 

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Ok sent me you address and I¡¯ll send the boards out.

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Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ J68HZ 8P6HK ZF2HZ PJ4/K9HZ VP5/K9HZ PJ2/K9HZ VP2EHZ

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Owner - Operator

Big Signal Ranch ¨C K9ZC

Staunton, Illinois

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Owner ¨C Operator

Villa Grand Piton ¨C J68HZ

Soufriere, St. Lucia W.I.

Rent it:

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Moderator: North American QRO Group at Groups.IO.

Moderator: Amateur Radio Builders Group at Groups.IO.

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email:? bill@...

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Andrew Lopatin via groups.io
Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2023 8:27 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [SoftwareControlledHamRadio] V012 Proto Board Sets

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yes Bill, I would be interested in playing along.? I may have difficulty soldering SMD devices, but I have decades of experience debugging things.

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On Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 09:19:46 PM EDT, K9HZ <bill@...> wrote:

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I still have a few sets of v012 board sets left for a few people that want to help us prototype. ?This is just the new MAIN board and new RF board (intended to replace the QSD and QSE boards in a v010/v011 radio). ?There is a small bug on each board (we expected this. ?Thats why we prototype before the full release).?

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Let me know if interested. ?

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Dr.?William J. Schmidt - K9HZ J68HZ 8P6HK ZF2HZ PJ4/K9HZ VP5/K9HZ PJ2/K9HZ

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Owner - Operator

Big Signal Ranch ¨C K9ZC

Staunton, Illinois

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Owner ¨C Operator

Villa Grand Piton - J68HZ

Soufriere, St. Lucia W.I.

Rent it:

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email:??bill@...

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Re: Schematic of Front Panel_Matrix Ver V012

 

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And we would all encourage you to experiment¡­ set up that 8x8 matrix¡­ write the code to support it¡­ and put 64 switches on your front panel if that suits your needs.? The hardware is all there to support your addition.

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Owner - Operator

Big Signal Ranch ¨C K9ZC

Staunton, Illinois

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Soufriere, St. Lucia W.I.

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of jjpurdum via groups.io
Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 8:34 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [SoftwareControlledHamRadio] Schematic of Front Panel_Matrix Ver V012

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Ian:

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The reason is because I didn't want to suck up 18 I/O pins when I originally designed the T41 switch matrix. My idea was to use a single analog pin and free up 17 other pins for other uses. The addition of the MCP23017 chip came after our original design. Indeed, a major goal of the T41 was to encourage experimentation and the addition of I2C expander chip was done in that spirit.

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Jack, W8TEE

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On Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 07:35:18 PM EDT, ian007 via groups.io <ian007@...> wrote:

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Why is almost every switch of the physical panel matrix connected to a single respective GPIO of the MCP23017 chip?

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Since the MCP23017 has 16 GPIOs, a key matrix could be used, which would allow up to 64 (8*8) keys in the matrix.? (The physical keys don¡¯t have to be in a physical matrix to get the 64 possible keys; they just have to be wired that way.)? If one does not know what I am talking about, here¡¯s an informative link:?

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Ian


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Jack, W8TEE


Re: Schematic of Front Panel_Matrix Ver V012

 

Ian:

The reason is because I didn't want to suck up 18 I/O pins when I originally designed the T41 switch matrix. My idea was to use a single analog pin and free up 17 other pins for other uses. The addition of the MCP23017 chip came after our original design. Indeed, a major goal of the T41 was to encourage experimentation and the addition of I2C expander chip was done in that spirit.

Jack, W8TEE

On Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 07:35:18 PM EDT, ian007 via groups.io <ian007@...> wrote:


Why is almost every switch of the physical panel matrix connected to a single respective GPIO of the MCP23017 chip?
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Since the MCP23017 has 16 GPIOs, a key matrix could be used, which would allow up to 64 (8*8) keys in the matrix.? (The physical keys don¡¯t have to be in a physical matrix to get the 64 possible keys; they just have to be wired that way.)? If one does not know what I am talking about, here¡¯s an informative link:? https://pcbheaven.com/wikipages/How_Key_Matrices_Works/
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Ian

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Jack, W8TEE


Re: Schematic of Front Panel_Matrix Ver V012

 

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Yes, That can be done¡­ but do you have or want 64 switches to so ¡°something¡±???? If so, I would encourage you to set up the 8x8 matrix.? Of course, that doesn¡¯t work very well for the encoders.? Also¡­ remember you have a TFT display that may or may not have a ¡°touch screen¡±¡­

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Owner - Operator

Big Signal Ranch ¨C K9ZC

Staunton, Illinois

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Soufriere, St. Lucia W.I.

Rent it:

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of ian007 via groups.io
Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 6:35 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [SoftwareControlledHamRadio] Schematic of Front Panel_Matrix Ver V012

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Why is almost every switch of the physical panel matrix connected to a single respective GPIO of the MCP23017 chip?

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Since the MCP23017 has 16 GPIOs, a key matrix could be used, which would allow up to 64 (8*8) keys in the matrix.? (The physical keys don¡¯t have to be in a physical matrix to get the 64 possible keys; they just have to be wired that way.)? If one does not know what I am talking about, here¡¯s an informative link:?

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Ian


Re: Schas to be hematic of Front Panel_Matrix Ver V012

 

Yes, It is possible but not needed for us, If key matrix is used, the existed software has to be changed. Go on changing the working software may lead to further troubles.?


Re: Schematic of Front Panel_Matrix Ver V012

 

Why is almost every switch of the physical panel matrix connected to a single respective GPIO of the MCP23017 chip?
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Since the MCP23017 has 16 GPIOs, a key matrix could be used, which would allow up to 64 (8*8) keys in the matrix.? (The physical keys don¡¯t have to be in a physical matrix to get the 64 possible keys; they just have to be wired that way.)? If one does not know what I am talking about, here¡¯s an informative link:? https://pcbheaven.com/wikipages/How_Key_Matrices_Works/
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Ian


Re: V012 Proto Board Sets

 

Are there any v12 boards?left Bill ?

Regards, Peter EI3JCB



On Wed, 27 Sept 2023 at 13:02, <hankterwilliger@...> wrote:
I would be interested.? ?I have my own set of Version 10 boards that I would build up to go along with this version 12.? Could start immediately as I have the components but have been holding off for the V12 to be released.

Regards,

Hank - WZ3HMT


Re: XMIT Calibration

 

Nice bezel on the display.?


Larry


Re: XMIT Calibration

 

This is a seat of the pants checkout- plug a set of earbuds into the QSE jack (exciter) and while running the test, pull off L and then R. The channel should drop.?

Then if you have a scope, probe the QSE outputs from the op amps to the FST3253, should see the same behavior if you disable one or the other.?

This looks like L and R are shorted together or one is missing.?


Larry
KB3CUF