In this video, Adam goes over the latest Nextion NX8048K050 (Enhanced 5.0″) firmware V2021-02-11-01 update for K3NG Rotator Controller.
Solutions to fix the crappy Yaesu G-5500 +13V rail voltage drop on its External Control connector are also offered.
New: (Suggestion courtesy VK1JA)
Elevation Gauge hotspots.
El can be quickly sent to 0°, 30°, 60°, 90°, 120°, 150° & 180° by touching the red markers.
Manually Data Entry still available by touching middle of gauge dial.
Azimuth Gauge hotspots.
Az can be quickly sent to 0°, 30°, 60°… 300° & 330° by touching the red markers.
Manually Data Entry still available by touching middle of gauge dial.
Fix: (Thanks VK1JA for report)
Dim to percentage diagnostic was always visible on satellite tracking page, irrespective of Diagnostics radio button.
Change:
Main Numerals Page – setting Preset Tag colour/font.
Set page now automatically appears as soon as the Tag is touched, which is now consistent with a long touch of the Nav buttons (Clock & Grid).
Previously went to set page upon release of Tag.
Change:
Main Numerals Page – setting Large Azimuth colour/font.
Set page now automatically appears as soon as “Az” is touched, which is now consistent with a long touch of the Nav buttons (Clock & Grid).
Previously went to set page upon release of “Az”.
Change:
Main Numerals Page – setting Small Azimuth colour/font.
Set page now automatically appears as soon as “Az” is touched, which is now consistent with a long touch of the Nav buttons (Clock & Grid).
Previously went to set page upon release of “Az”.
Change:
Main Numerals Page – setting Elevation colour/font.
Set page now automatically appears as soon as “El” is touched, which is now consistent with a long touch of the Nav buttons (Clock & Grid).
Previously went to set page upon release of “El”.
Change:
UDF Help page explanation enhanced with “UDF functionality requires MCU side code customisation.”
(At the risk of pointing out the obvious!)
Download Nextion firmware from the project page;
