[hpsdr] HPSDR Front Panel

[Henry Vredegoor]

Hi Chris, All,

Did anyone of you look at this site?

http://www.ucapps.de/

It seems to have a lot of  DIY MIDI hardware (even PCB's and kits) and 
software that looks pretty ready to use

73's,

Henry.

On 7/19/2010 7:55 PM, Chris Albertson wrote:
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> This has come up a few times.   I think the very best way to do this
> is to build your pannel some that is uses MIDI protocol.   The reason
> for this is so you and others can leverage existing software.
>
> What I mean is you want to avoid the problem where your pannel and
> (say) my pannel each requie different software interface.  If al our
> pannels could use the same software then the state of that software
> could avance much faster.
>
> Also with MIDI those who don't want to build their ownhardware can buy
> nice looking control pannels already built like these:
>
> (1) Korg nanoKONTROL USB Controller
> This has 10 rotary enconders, sliders and 20 push puttons and has USB
> connection.  Sells for $65.
>
> Here is another example
> (2) http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/OmniControl/
> All of those controls you see in the photo as "asignable" to whatever
> functions you want.  Connects to computer with USB
>
> Yes you can design and build your own but PLEASE follow existing
> standards and make your new panel work like all the existing ones.
>
> If I were starting a project like this I'd rush out and buy a $65 Korg
> Nana controller so that I could start on the software and not have to
> wait for hardware to be done.  It is very hard to develope both
> hardware and software at the same time because both will be buggy for
> a long time.  It is well worth $65 to have known-to-work hardware for
> software development.
>
> If you do use this standard then you inherit a whole world of
> infrastructure for transporting and routing control data over networks
> and for recording, editing and display of the data and also
>
> On Mon, Jul 19, 2010 at 5:31 AM, Boris Njegic<boris.njegic at gmail.com>  wrote:
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>> Hi,
>> I have just finished modification of my FT-450 (www.9a9.me) so now I have time to go for next project. I would like to make front panel for my HPSDR setup.
>> My current setup is Atlas, Penny,PennyWhistler, Mercury, Ozy, 100W amplifier, homemade tx/rx switch and waiting for Alex boards and Hermes to be finished.
>> PC is ASRock ION 330 atom miniITX.
>> Wish list for now is:
>> 1. Front panel will be a mix of functionality between IC7800 and FT5000 (Large front panel with as much direct calling of SDR functions)
>> 2. Some functions will be added regarding SDR specifics.
>> 3. There will be two large dials - first (5.5cm) for VFO A and second (4cm) for VFO B (Or if you like for first and second receiver)
>> 4. 7" Touch screen LCD
>> 5. Only some specific functions will be implemented only on touch screen. All other primary (operating) functions will be invocable with push buttons or dials.
>> 6. Front panel dimensions will be cca 425mm X 135mm
>> 7. It will interface with PC as standard USB keyboard
>> 8. Headphone connector.
>> 9. Keyer connector.
>> 10. Mic connector
>> 11. 3 or 4 USB hub connectors on front panel
>> 12. Dial for lower filter cutoff freq and Dial for Upper filter cutoff freq.
>> 13. Cw speed dial
>> 14. ....
>> Is there something I should take special care of? Remember this is my first post about this so I am collecting ideas :-)
>> I am not EE so I will try to build this from parts that are posible to get on internet or other sources.
>> Regards,
>> Boris
>> 9A5ATY
>>
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>> BNJ
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