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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 … Read more...
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 … Read more...
Update 16-08-2021: VK6RPN added
VK Master Reference Code plug for Anytone AT-D878UVIIPlus v2.02 hand held radio.
Features
• Mode 0 (zero)
• All current VK DMR repeaters
• Channels … Read more...
Adam’s Yaesu G-5500 stopped working 🙁
Meter lamps came on, but non responsive otherwise.
An open circuit diode was found, D3, so no 0V GND rail existed.
Easy to find … 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 … Read more...
This update introduces a new page for a large Azimuth only gauge.
Two alternate Azimuth gauge backgrounds can accommodate both close-in terrestrial VHF/UHF work or world-wide HF operation.
Change … Read more...
Adam walks you through how to fix ‘Crazy Mouse’ syndrome.
This is when your PC misinterprets serial NMEA GPS data as mouse data by the serial port enumerator, resulting in … Read more...
Behringer X1222USB audio mixer Power Supply fails, again!
The SMPS modules fitted to these Behringer audio mixers are crap!
Fault symptoms include the appearance of no power to the mixer, … Read more...
A new batch of Eltek Flatpack2 controllers are in stock.
This controller will work with 24 V and 48 V Flatpack2 rectifiers.
New to this batch, and of interest to … 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.… 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.… 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.… Read more...
An updated User Guide has been released to accommodate the new version of the popular Eltek Flatpack2 controller.
This new version now allows monitoring and control of either a 24 … Read more...
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… Read more...
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… Read more...
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