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Re: info update

 

On Sat, Oct 5, 2019 at 01:47 PM, DMR wrote:


The file is not corrupted. Move the file to the root of the drive C or D.
No, this is not necessary. It was the corrupt download. Now works.


Re: Is there an Android app for the NanoVNA - WebUSB

 

Hello, I'm developer of NanoVNA Web Client.

I've noticed that the latest Chrome for Android has bugs around WebUSB that prevent the application from successfully getting a USB device.

This motivated me to create and test an Android version that does not rely on WebUSB or WebSerial around serial communication.

It will also be available on the Play Store, but it is still under review and cannot be downloaded from there.

However, the version whose signature is different from the release version can be downloaded as "nightly" from GitHub's Releases page. If you need it, install it and try it out.


Re: info update

DMR
 

The file is not corrupted. Move the file to the root of the drive C or D.


Screen stylus tip

 

Just a little screen stylus tip (in double sense).

Torbjorn


Re: Return Loss

 

Hi All,

Well, my initial post certainly raised some 'interest', however I'm not sure that we have actually concluded anything, other than it is problematic :-)

Personally, I think it's worthwhile trying to get these parameters correct, so that bad practice is not further propagated, especially amongst newcomers to VNA's and RF measurements in general, which the Nano VNA is likely to expose them to for perhaps the first time.

Anyway, my thanks to everyone who responded.

Regards,

Martin - G8JNJ


Re: info update

 

The DMR-CLEAR_MEMORY_DFU.dfu file was corrupt... I have redone the download.
It would be better if there was a checksum txt-file ...


Re: Markers disappear at different span

 

Hi Norbert,
I haven't had time to look at the data yet, as I'm away for an event part
of this weekend, but I just wanted to thank you already for the in-depth
bug report :-)

I will look at it when I get back!
--
Rune / 5Q5R

On Sat, 5 Oct 2019 at 12:53, <norbert.kohns@...> wrote:

Hi Rune,
I did some more testing on the marker issue.
I am using a cal-file with 804 points. The CF=450kHz@10kHz span. If I
select one segment it works. Selecting two segments ist doesn't.
Obviously it depends upon span and segment settings.
When I load the cal-file with 101 points, I see the same symptom as above.
Hope that helps!

Kind regards
Norbert, DG1KPN




Re: Markers disappear at different span

 

Hi all,
maybe someone likes to know how I did the SFZ450 filter measurements.
Attached is a picture of the test adapter that can be calibrated with tiny SOL.

73, Norbert, DG1KPN


Re: info update

 

Why can't I use "DMR-CLEAR_MEMORY_DFU.dfu"
Its only purpose is to erase existing firmware in a device.
A nanoVNA with that firmware installed can >>ONLY<< install firmware.
I downloaded and verified DMR-CLEAR_MEMORY_DFU.dfu
that is linked in

Is there a previous stable version of type "800_aa" (without bugs)?
Previous, probably more stable, maybe some different bugs:


Using hashtags

 

Just my humble opinion, but I think the group needs to start using hashtags. There is a huge amount of great information already in the group posts, wiki and files, but if it can't be easily retrieved, then you get new members asking questions that old members have answered several times. And since the software, firmware and group consensis on important things have changed in just the last few weeks it is difficult to keep current.


Re: Markers disappear at different span

 

Hi Rune,
I did some more testing on the marker issue.
I am using a cal-file with 804 points. The CF=450kHz@10kHz span. If I select one segment it works. Selecting two segments ist doesn't.
Obviously it depends upon span and segment settings.
When I load the cal-file with 101 points, I see the same symptom as above.
Hope that helps!

Kind regards
Norbert, DG1KPN


Re: info update

 

The 10khz-1.5GHz is not an official build but was done by one of our members
at the request of another member. The newest build was in the message a few
posts back, /g/nanovna-users/message/4073.
That is a tiny font build (not aa).
My smartphone cannot focus well enough for legible text with it.


Re: Another modified nanoVNA software

 

I would like to try too ...

Thank You and all the best ...

Vlatko


Re: info update

 
Edited

On Sat, Oct 5, 2019 at 07:12 AM, <hugen@...> wrote:

AA version font requires a larger flash, resulting in saving the settings of
the flash address overlaps with the program flash and I will modify the aa
version later.
Is there a previous "stable" version of type "800_aa" ("without bugs")?
I am glad that you will continue with the modification of the 800_AA version. Thank's for your job.

Why can't I use "DMR-CLEAR_MEMORY_DFU.dfu"?
Thanks


Re: Using the VNWA Testboard Kit

 
Edited

Hi Bryan,

I was able to duplicate your measurement, also with a 68 pF capacitor.
On this screenshot, it's easy to see the effects of frequency on this capacitor, and what you should watch out for.

While profiling (and learning) the NanoVNA myself, I'm coming to the realization that this is a pretty good component tester.

There are limits to resistor values, the precision gets increasingly lower when you go above 1K Ohm, but is great for lower value resistors (<100Ohm) due to the 50 Ohm bridge and calibration point.
For inductors and capacitors the Nano is performing very well, IF you keep an eye on the Smith chart and the (R+jx) factor. You may have to adjust the maximum frequency to stay in the proper half of the chart, as I stumbled on in my first attempts. ("trap for young players")

Enjoy!


Re: NanoVNA V2

 

I don't know the exact numbers but the cost target is certainly not 100 USD, especially if the target retail price is under $60 ;)

To get some idea the LCD costs on the order of $4, and the MCU $1.5. Any cost increase over $1 requires extensive justification and (most likely) shaving costs elsewhere. A bigger display compounds the cost increase because the PCB also has to be bigger (+$3), the MCU has to be in a bigger package (+$1.5), and of course the LCD itself is a bit more expensive (+$2). In total that is $7.5 of additions which realistically means +$22.5 in retail price, which make a huge difference in competitiveness of the product. To get an idea compare the sell volume of the NanoVNA-H (4000 units/month) to the NanoVNA-F (100 units/month).


Re: NanoVNA V2

 

Hello

Re LCD size.

What if e.g. a RPi4 is used as the digital board? I understand that the component cost target is 100 USD. A single RPi is 35 USD so in volume it is probably cheaper. The ADC would have to be on the RF board then, but the RPi would cater for more displays options I think. Another added benefit is the modular design.

For stand alone lab use a display larger than 3,5" would be really nice.

Bo


Re: NanoVNA-Saver 0.1.0

 

Hi

During alignment or design iterations of a filter seeing the 1 dB, 3 dB, 6 dB and "many" dB points are quite handy.

Bo


Re: info update

 

1) I installed the NanoVNA-H__800_ch_20191003 version and now it no longer crashes (after the screen calibration, with or without saving).
With 4 tracks the fonts are now very small ... this is a problem for me.

2) In session "Upgrade or Verify Action", the program does not allow me to load the file DMR-CLEAR_MEMORY_DFU.dfu ... Response: "This file doesn't have a correct format..."
Why?


Re: info update

 

On Sat, Oct 5, 2019 at 01:43 PM, @in3elx wrote:


On Sat, Oct 5, 2019 at 02:28 AM, Larry Rothman wrote:


If you calibrate the touchscreen, it will lock-up at boot.?Please
confirm.?



On Fri, 4 Oct 2019 at 7:59 PM, in3elx@...<in3elx@...> wrote:
I
installed the NanoVNA__800_aa_20191003 firmware. I think this is fine, it
has
improved to 300Mhz ...



I confirm, it also crashes with the "aa" version of 03 October ...
1) press CONFIG
2) I press TOUCH CAL
3) eseguo calibrazione
4) restart
5) blocked initial screen (with info...frozen boot ..)

Now I try to clean and then install NanoVNA-H__800_ch_20191003.
AA version font requires a larger flash, resulting in saving the settings of the flash address overlaps with the program flash and I will modify the aa version later.