[hpsdr] TAPR Hermes J15 problem? Possible Solution

[Dick Faust]

Another quick approach is to put a vertical 26 pin header like the 
TE103308-6 or a dual row of 0.025" posts onto a Radio Shack PCB like #'s 
276-0149 [big] or 276-0148 [small, w/two boards in pack] and wire 
according to your requirements.

Dick K9IVB

Tim O'Rourke wrote:
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> I am process of making a break out box for J16 with PTT out for linear and control jacks for Hercules and Alex.
> I have a matching Hammond enclosure just a bit smaller. J16 will have short 26 pin ribbon connector to smaller box.
> Think of a short U connection with smaller box on top of Hermes.
> I will extend Alex connections up through top of Hermes using female headers, they will be just below top cover.
> Then come out bottom of smaller box with male connections to small PC perf board.
> The smaller Hammond box will "plug into" top of Hermes box to make a clean connection with no need for hooded header as there will be only one way to plug it in.
> Nice weather here this weekend for some RC flying(and UGA plays at 4 today) so it may take a week to get some pictures.
> Should make a nice "clean" set up with minimum cables flying around!!
> Tim W4YN
>
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>> From: Bruce Beford <bruce.beford at myfairpoint.net>
>> Sent: Nov 29, 2012 6:27 PM
>> To: 'Tim O'Rourke' <w4yn at earthlink.net>, hpsdr at lists.openhpsdr.org
>> Subject: RE: [hpsdr] TAPR Hermes J15 problem?
>>
>> Tim, There is no "plan" per se, for the "extraction" of the signals from
>> Hermes to the outside world. That is "an exercise left to the reader", as
>> there are so many possibilities. Some will package Hermes with amplifiers,
>> filters, antenna switching etc all in one container. Others may prefer a
>> more modular approach, with Hermes in one case, and external packaging of
>> other components. As such, it is up to you (and all other users) to decide
>> what meets your/their needs, and make the needed connections as you/they see
>> fit.
>>
>> HPSDR is not intended to be plug and play. It is a high-performance,
>> experimental platform that provides the maximum flexibility so -your- ideas
>> can be implemented as -you- wish.
>>
>> Above all, have fun!
>> 73,
>> Bruce, N1RX
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Tim O'Rourke [mailto:w4yn at earthlink.net]
>> Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2012 8:10 AM
>> To: Bruce Beford; hpsdr at lists.openhpsdr.org
>> Subject: Re: [hpsdr] TAPR Hermes J15 problem?
>>
>> We can install headers FB, what is plan on getting signals out of Hermes?
>> Seems like we need some sort of panel jack arrangement to make an
>> uncluttered connection. We could us a DB15 and incorporate all the Alex
>> signals in one Jack.
>> Maybe a small Din recepticle(s).
>> Tim
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>>     
>>> From: Bruce Beford <bruce.beford at myfairpoint.net>
>>> Sent: Nov 29, 2012 7:02 AM
>>> To: hpsdr at lists.openhpsdr.org
>>> Subject: Re: [hpsdr] TAPR Hermes J15 problem?
>>>
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>>> John,
>>> I would use a straight male -header- not an enclosed jack. This will
>>>       
>> prevent
>>     
>>> problems with the tight spacing between these two connectors. There is no
>>> need or advantage to using a jack with the shell on it. As you note, there
>>> is no room for the keyed shell. Just get it on right when you plug it in.
>>>
>>> Also, you no doubt already know this, based on your pics, but others may
>>>       
>> not
>>     
>>> have realized): you must mount the J15 connector on the top side of the
>>> board, for the pin out to be correct. Note the red pin 1 notations on the
>>> board pictures in the latest (v1.9) Hermes manual. J15 is laid out for top
>>> mounting, J32 for bottom mounting. On a multi-layer board, you -don't- want
>>> to get it wrong and have to remove it!
>>>
>>> GL,
>>> Bruce, N1RX
>>>
>>>       
>>>> Did I order the wrong housing or is there a problem with the circuit
>>>> board layout?  I prefer to use a keyed plug arrangement.
>>>>         
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>> Tim O'Rourke
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