Nextion HMI

VK4GHZ 7.0″ Nextion firmware for the K3NG Rotator Controller receives an update dated 2022-05-03.

This is a typo fix only on the about page for the 7.0″ version only.

Thank you to David, 4X1DG for … Read more...

VK4GHZ Nextion firmware for the K3NG Rotator Controller receives an update dated 2021-10-23.

This update works in conjunction with Anthony Good’s, K3NG, latest release of rotator controller Arduino code, version 2021.10.19.04.

What’s New?

V2021-10-23

How long does it take a Nextion / TJC HMI to power up, and be ready to receive data from your MCU?

If you’re relying on delays at the MCU side before talking to the … Read more...

Update 03-May-2022:  V2022-05-03 fixes typo error on About page in 7.0″ version

Nextion for K3NG Rotator Controller features:

Available for:
• NX8048K070 7.0″ Enhanced HMI
• NX8048K050  5.0″ Enhanced HMI
• NX4832K035  3.5″ Enhanced … Read more...

In the next VK4GHZ Nextion for K3NG Rotator Controller NX4832K035 release (V2021-05-21) I’ll include the ability to toggle between the standard Big Az Gauge and your own custom gauge background.

This was inspired by the … Read more...

In the next VK4GHZ Nextion for K3NG Rotator Controller NX8048K050 release (V2021-05-21) I’ll include the ability to toggle between the standard Big Az Gauge and your own custom gauge background.

This was inspired by the … Read more...

Both 3.5″ and 5.0″ Nextion touchscreens for the K3NG Rotator Controller receive an update.

This release also introduces a new “no frills” version for the NX4024_K032 3.2″ Enhanced Nextion HMI.

Change log:

V2021-05-10
Already!

Both 3.5″ and 5.0″ Nextion touchscreens for the K3NG Rotator Controller receive an update.

Change log as follows:

V2021-04-06-01

Change:
• Splash page - timer 'tmrReadySC' (that waits xxx mS before expecting to see
  global 

Both 3.5″ and 5.0″ Nextion touchscreens for the K3NG Rotator Controller receive an update.

Change log as follows:

V2021-03-23-01

New:
• BigGauges page featuring larger Az/El gauges.
  Intended for manual (non tracking) operation ie; similar 

Adam shows you how he crams his 5.0″ Nextion touch screen and custom K3NG rotator controller board inside an $8 box.

Nextion firmware V2021-01-07-01 update for K3NG Rotator Controller

New:
Screen Saver Dim To percentage value is user definable on Config page.
Was previously hard-coded to 5%.
Can now be set 0 – 50%.

Fix (5.0″ … Read more...

VK4GHZ Nextion for K3NG Rotator Controller now gets a version for the NX8048K050 5.0″ Enhanced touchscreen.

The 5.0″ screen is nice!

Below are some comparison shots along side a familiar 3.5″ Nextion.

(5.0″ screen still … Read more...

Nextion firmware V2021-01-06-01 update for K3NG Rotator Controller

New:
Rotator Protocol added to Features page
GPS icon added & GPS ‘Wait’ on Features Page if GPS enabled but waiting for fix

Fix:
Toggle center button … Read more...

Nextion firmware V2021-01-01-01 update for K3NG Rotator Controller

New:
5.0″ version
Preset tags colour & font can now be changed
User Defined Buttons now have name tags
Initialize EEPROM button added
Toggle Center button added… Read more...