A little bit beyond getting started... Looking for first flow to import for Flex 6400

Andy K7AMB

Group,

I have been getting a ton of good info from this group, Youtube, online etc.? I am to the point where I have everything installed, and I have played with node-red and FRstack enough to be able to send REST commands to my 6400, and I have created a simple dashboard.? I wanted to get to this point where I felt like I had a decent understanding of what is going on under the hood before I asked to borrow someone else's work.

So, if you were in my place, which flow would you suggest I import to get a leap from where I am today (see pic), to a more featured dashboard / control for just my 6400?

Thanks in advance!

Andy K7AMB

Re: Pst rotator azimuth indication not working

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Thank you Alan!? I was struggling with this last night too!? Never considered the IP of the Node-Red machine to be needed in PSTRotator UDP Control setup!
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Re: Interest in Zoom presentation on loading nodes, flows and dashboard customizations?

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I am going to set up something for this Wednesday at 8 p.m. Eastern U.S. That is 1 a.m. Zulu.?

The intent is to record it so people that cannot attend can view the presentation at a later date.?

I will post a link on here probably tomorrow.?

73

Dave wo2x

Sent from my waxed string and tin cans.?

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Re: Interest in Zoom presentation on loading nodes, flows and dashboard customizations?

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Dave, any update on the Zoom? I have a zoom acccount you can use if needed.
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SteppIR Assistance Please

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I am successfully running NodeRED with my Flex 6500, a network switch, thermometer… I installed the SteppIR scripts from the NodeRED Ham WiKi and I would appreciate some help with the SteppIR flow.

My BigIR and SDA2000 are connected to the Flex using the SteppIR S12 serial cable and an FTDI USB adapter to the controller OUT connector. The NodeRED SteppIR dashboard tracks the Flex frequency but the 'connect to antenna’ and other buttons do nothing. The antenna type is displayed as ‘beam’ (the antenna type in the controller is BigIR). I don’t know whether the flow is actually talking to the SteppIR or simply getting some info from the Flex.

I set a debug on the message payload in the SteppIR flow and the results are provided below.

1/24/2021, 9:35:10 AM msg.payload : Object object IsReceivingStatus: false OpenBtnStr: "Connect to Antenna" OpenStr: "Closed" OpenStateStr: "Disconnected" IsFrstackTrackManual: false IsFrstackTrackManualStr: "" IsValid: false IsValidNoCat: false StepVersion: null StepDir: 0 StepDirStr: "" StepFreq: 0 SliceFreq: 7019900 DispStepFreq: "" DispSliceFreq: "7.020" Autotrack: false TxInhibit: false AntState: 0 AntStateStr: "" FollowAnt: 0 FollowAntStr: "TX Slice" IsBeam: true BeamVertStr: “Beam"

I would greatly appreciate any direction from someone who has this working. Have I missed something?

Thanks, Ron K2RAS

Re: FRStack Web APIs 3.1.23.48 release using .NET5

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Ok, that explains it. My pi's are running norwegian locale and the radio server english. Good to be aware of as i move flows between them.

One other question, Is it possible to read radio memories via the api?

Re: Looking for comments from new members using Node Red

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I plan to show some of the ways I get the data I want. I just finished a flow to show SO2R status using broadcast packets from N1MM+. It too a little thinking to get the TX indication to display for the proper radio.

I definitely plan to show examples of the debug node.

73

Dave wo2x

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On Jan 23, 2021, at 9:01 AM, Kyle K <kylekrieg@...> wrote:

?For the more advanced items, I'd throw in some common functions code you might want have in your back pocket to manipulate strings or numbers.

Some of the functions I've looked up in the past and have used are;

toString();
parseFloat();
subStr();

Just a thought.

Kyle
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Re: Looking for comments from new members using Node Red

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For the more advanced items, I'd throw in some common functions code you might want have in your back pocket to manipulate strings or numbers.

Some of the functions I've looked up in the past and have used are;

toString();
parseFloat();
subStr();

Just a thought.

Kyle
AA0Z

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Re: Video Frstack

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Hi Alan,?

His issue was 32 bit OS with 64 bit .Net.

I will modify the 64 bit WiKi to be more explicit about how to download and install the 64 bit OS since the Raspberry OS installer tool does not have a selection for 64 bit OS.

I have been running the 64 bit OS on a Pi 3b and Pi 4 for a while without issue.

73

Dave

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On Jan 23, 2021, at 7:54 AM, Alan Blind, WA9WUD <a.alan.blind@...> wrote:

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Here are the commands to load the latest Dot.Net onto a 32 bit Rasberry Pi operating system.? I assume you are using a PC computer with a VNC viewer or an SSH terminal program to access your Raspberry Pi.

- Change directory?to the Downloads folder: ? ? ??

? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ??cd ~/Downloads/

- On your computer's web browser, go to the Dot Net Web site to get the link for the latest version.? Today it is v5.0.102. ??

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Copy the download link:
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?- Go back to your Raspberry Pi terminal

- Download the Dot.Net zip file to your downloads folder.? Use the "sudo wget" then paste the download path.

? ? ?sudo wget?

- Make a new directory named "dotnet" in the "opt" directory:

? ? ? ? ? ? ?sudo mkdir -p /opt/dotnet

- Get the exact?name of the file you downloaded:

? ? ? ?ls

- Unzip the Dot.net file you downloaded now in the Downloads direcory and move the unzipped files to the" /opt/dotnet" directory.? Note carefully the name of the download, the version number will need to be adjusted.

? ? ? ?sudo tar -zxf aspnetcore-runtime-5.0.102-linux-arm.tar.gz -C /opt/dotnet

- Make a "link" of the "dotnet" file and place the link in the "/usr/bin" direcory:

? ? ? ? ?sudo ln -s /opt/dotnet/dotnet /usr/bin

Done.? Now install FRStack.

Alan. WA9WUD

On Fri, Jan 22, 2021 at 9:29 PM Alan Blind, WA9WUD via <a.alan.blind=[email protected]> wrote:
Raspberry pi dot org says the 64 bit is under development, so use with caution.? I always use the “ Stable” 32 bit version.

Alan

Re: Video Frstack

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Also....

Mark, MKCM Software, has an excellent Readme documenting all aspects of using FRStack on Raspberry Pis (32 and 64), Macs and Linux machines.

He has details for all the installs of Dot.Net, Node-Red, and FRStack. ?Also, details on the FRStack Configuration file (UDP broadcasts for meters and N1MM formatted packets, default settings, and Com settings for PG-XL and SPE amps)

And a list of all of the REST commands for controlling your Flex, Your PG-XL, and SPE amp. ?He recently added GPIO relay controls. ? Use these commands to build Node-Red flows and to build custom buttons on your StreamDeck Device.

Alan
WA9WUD

Re: Video Frstack

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Here are the commands to load the latest Dot.Net onto a 32 bit Rasberry Pi operating system.? I assume you are using a PC computer with a VNC viewer or an SSH terminal program to access your Raspberry Pi.

- Change directory?to the Downloads folder: ? ? ??

? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ??cd ~/Downloads/

- On your computer's web browser, go to the Dot Net Web site to get the link for the latest version.? Today it is v5.0.102. ??

Screen Shot 2021-01-23 at 7.33.20 AM.png

Copy the download link:

Screen Shot 2021-01-23 at 7.35.17 AM.png

?- Go back to your Raspberry Pi terminal

- Download the Dot.Net zip file to your downloads folder.? Use the "sudo wget" then paste the download path.

? ? ?sudo wget?

- Make a new directory named "dotnet" in the "opt" directory:

? ? ? ? ? ? ?sudo mkdir -p /opt/dotnet

- Get the exact?name of the file you downloaded:

? ? ? ?ls

- Unzip the Dot.net file you downloaded now in the Downloads direcory and move the unzipped files to the" /opt/dotnet" directory.? Note carefully the name of the download, the version number will need to be adjusted.

? ? ? ?sudo tar -zxf aspnetcore-runtime-5.0.102-linux-arm.tar.gz -C /opt/dotnet

- Make a "link" of the "dotnet" file and place the link in the "/usr/bin" direcory:

? ? ? ? ?sudo ln -s /opt/dotnet/dotnet /usr/bin

Done.? Now install FRStack.

Alan. WA9WUD

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On Fri, Jan 22, 2021 at 9:29 PM Alan Blind, WA9WUD via <a.alan.blind=[email protected]> wrote:

Raspberry pi dot org says the 64 bit is under development, so use with caution.? I always use the “ Stable” 32 bit version.

Alan

Re: FRStack Web APIs 3.1.23.48 release using .NET5

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The numeric decimal and thousands separator is determined by the language of the operating system.

I am not aware of any application level settings.

Could you have been using a different language on the PI vs. the Linux machine?

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Mark

W3II

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From: Tormod Brunsby via groups.io
Sent: Friday, January 22, 2021 9:27 AM
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Subject: Re: [nodered-hamradio] FRStack Web APIs 3.1.23.48 release using .NET5

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Has the frequency parameter delimiter for MHz been changed from "," to "."?

I moved my memory flow from a pi running 3.1.23.48 to a linux vm running 3.1.25.53 and frequency change did not work.

On 25.53:

It works using .

On the 23.48 i get:

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Re: Video Frstack

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Raspberry pi dot org says the 64 bit is under development, so use with caution.  I always use the “ Stable” 32 bit version. 

Alan

Re: Video Frstack

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Well, looks like that was my issue. Mixing 32 bit OS and 64 bit .Net Core.

Looking at it now, it all makes sense. But I just didn't know what I didn't know. :-)

I'm still at baby steps here, but have made it to the point of being able to load some flows.

I think I'll have a crack at loading up another version, this time paying attention to a 64 bit OS.

Maybe I'll learn something along the way... hihi

Sorry to hijack your thread, Jan. Maybe this was the error you were having.

Thanks guys for all the help with this.

On to the next step.

73

Mike - AD0WB

Re: New Control Panel - N3FJP Integration

#1345

Yea, took me a bit to figure it out. Plus I didn't have a ton of examples to work from. Most of the other flows use UDP and this is TCP. N3FJP does a great job of going over his API so that was a ton of help.?

Ended up needing a couple of REGEX?(?<=TXTENTRYCALL)? to get the data field it's sending and?(?<=<VALUE>).*?(?=<\/VALUE>) to extract the value returned. Just a switch node to direct to the correct output location.?

Need to format for the different contest logs he has. Primarily working to get this running for Winter Field Day to start with.?

Jason KE0EJS

Re: Video Frstack

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The raspios_arm64-2020-08-24 is the latest version of 64 bit OS. Download that and use the Windows Imager tool to burn it to an SD card. When selecting an OS select custom and browse to the file you download.

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Dave wo2x

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Mike B
Sent: Friday, January 22, 2021 7:04 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [nodered-hamradio] Video Frstack

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OK, so I retraced my steps, starting with the Raspberry Pi Imager. Looks like the only OS options I see are 32 bit.?

Admittedly, I didn't pay a lot of attention to which options were available when I started this endeavor. I took the default (recommended) option.

So maybe that's where my problem lies - 32 bit OS and 64 bit .Net Core - I'll try installing the 32 bit .Net and we'll see.

I'll be watching for your progress as well.

Thanks a bunch!

73

Mike - AD0WB

Re: Video Frstack

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Yes, possible but I would prefer people be able to load the software and configure it so they are familiar with terminal mode. Also we have limited storage on the Goups.io group.

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I will again verify the WiKi tomorrow.

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73

Dave wo2x

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Marty Boroff via groups.io
Sent: Friday, January 22, 2021 6:59 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [nodered-hamradio] Video Frstack

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Dave

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Would it be possible to create an image file, zip it up and then upload it to the file section? You could delete any flows first. I have done this with a couple of pi projects. It gives newbies a known starting point.

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Just a thought.

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73, Marty Boroff WD9GYM?

On Friday, January 22, 2021, 6:53 PM, David De Coons wo2x <RocketNJ@...> wrote:

Then install the 64 bit .Net
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Tomorrow I am going to build a new Pi and will follow the 64 bit WiKi. If there is an error I will correctthe WiKi and post here, but the Pi I am using was built following the WiKi.
You can email me direct and I can try to assist you tomorrow (got a few things to do tonight). I am good on QRZ.
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73
Dave wo2x
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Sent: Friday, January 22, 2021 6:49 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [nodered-hamradio] Video Frstack
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I've been following the 64 bit WiKi.

Mike - AD0WB

Re: Video Frstack

#1342

OK, so I retraced my steps, starting with the Raspberry Pi Imager. Looks like the only OS options I see are 32 bit.?

Admittedly, I didn't pay a lot of attention to which options were available when I started this endeavor. I took the default (recommended) option.

So maybe that's where my problem lies - 32 bit OS and 64 bit .Net Core - I'll try installing the 32 bit .Net and we'll see.

I'll be watching for your progress as well.

Thanks a bunch!

73

Mike - AD0WB

Re: Video Frstack

#1341

Dave

Would it be possible to create an image file, zip it up and then upload it to the file section? You could delete any flows first. I have done this with a couple of pi projects. It gives newbies a known starting point.

Just a thought.

73, Marty Boroff WD9GYM?

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On Friday, January 22, 2021, 6:53 PM, David De Coons wo2x <RocketNJ@...> wrote:

Then install the 64 bit .Net
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Tomorrow I am going to build a new Pi and will follow the 64 bit WiKi. If there is an error I will correctthe WiKi and post here, but the Pi I am using was built following the WiKi.
You can email me direct and I can try to assist you tomorrow (got a few things to do tonight). I am good on QRZ.
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73
Dave wo2x
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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Mike B
Sent: Friday, January 22, 2021 6:49 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [nodered-hamradio] Video Frstack
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I've been following the 64 bit WiKi.

Mike - AD0WB

Re: Video Frstack

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Then install the 64 bit .Net

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Tomorrow I am going to build a new Pi and will follow the 64 bit WiKi. If there is an error I will correctthe WiKi and post here, but the Pi I am using was built following the WiKi.

You can email me direct and I can try to assist you tomorrow (got a few things to do tonight). I am good on QRZ.

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73

Dave wo2x

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Mike B
Sent: Friday, January 22, 2021 6:49 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [nodered-hamradio] Video Frstack

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I've been following the 64 bit WiKi.

Mike - AD0WB