Andromeda???
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Re: Andromeda???
For panel, that is dirty cheap I would like to get same price Will try to check locally.
YL2GVC 73!
Re: Andromeda???
I would like to ask to interested around I am definitely going to build Andromeda ! Small side effect... If order PCB, lowest quantity will be 5. Are there folk around interested??? I'd prefer to send to EU. More quantity are welcomed, but I am not sure about interest.
Other thought I would like to reuse IC-761 VFO knob, but reroute PCB will be hell of job for me. If there enough interested, who would like to use BIGGER VFO knob? Let's go Especially if there anybody skilled, I would pass this part. Otherwise it will ask from me too much time and expensive mistakes which I can't afford Redisign front panel was quite easy
Other thought I would like to reuse IC-761 VFO knob, but reroute PCB will be hell of job for me. If there enough interested, who would like to use BIGGER VFO knob? Let's go Especially if there anybody skilled, I would pass this part. Otherwise it will ask from me too much time and expensive mistakes which I can't afford Redisign front panel was quite easy
YL2GVC 73!
Re: Andromeda???
OK, I did it I ordered 5 PCB set!!! If someone would share with me it, let's go I'd prefer EU! Other regions could be too expensive... Anyway it's not cheap for me :-/
P.S. If you are interested... PM
P.S. If you are interested... PM
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Re: Andromeda???
I attach a photograph of a "standalone Andromeda". I've made this because I've had too many accidents on my workbench and I needed Andromeda in a form where the wrong power lead wouldn't do any damage!
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This has the NUC PC on the back; it has stereo speakers on top. Most people are better at metalwork than me, so more imaginative packaging is possible!
You can use this connected to the radio hardware (eg ANAN200D; 7000DLE): so the front panel CW key, microphone and headphones all route to the Orion board in the hardware. Or you can use it remote from the radio with an ethernet connection, using PC (VAC) audio. In this case the CW key and PTT connect to Thetis via a USB serial port.
Mine doesn't have a good audio amplifier yet - you can "hear" the PC operating. I think this is coupled through the NUC power supply, which plugs into the back on my box. More work to do here. I'm planning to get rid of the prototype board and make a small PCB for the audio paths.
[img]]20201101_131511.jpg[/img]
This has the NUC PC on the back; it has stereo speakers on top. Most people are better at metalwork than me, so more imaginative packaging is possible!
You can use this connected to the radio hardware (eg ANAN200D; 7000DLE): so the front panel CW key, microphone and headphones all route to the Orion board in the hardware. Or you can use it remote from the radio with an ethernet connection, using PC (VAC) audio. In this case the CW key and PTT connect to Thetis via a USB serial port.
Mine doesn't have a good audio amplifier yet - you can "hear" the PC operating. I think this is coupled through the NUC power supply, which plugs into the back on my box. More work to do here. I'm planning to get rid of the prototype board and make a small PCB for the audio paths.
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Laurence Barker G8NJJ
Re: Andromeda???
That looks pretty spiffy. Is that an Andromeda without its cloths on ?
Tom_W4TMW
Tom_W4TMW
Re: Andromeda???
Laurence, may be do you have hires pictures of populated Andromeda PCB? Could be nice for reference
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Re: Andromeda???
I didn't take any pictures - but next time it comes out of the box I can do. It will not include 3 components around the 5V regulator, which were vaporised following a problem when I connected the power cable for a different board - my mistake!
Laurence Barker G8NJJ
Re: Andromeda???
When I will get my PCBs, definetely will make hires pics
At a moment two PCBs are left
At a moment two PCBs are left
YL2GVC 73!
Re: Andromeda???
All PCBs gone
But show your interest, may be if there will be enough interest, I could make one more batch
But show your interest, may be if there will be enough interest, I could make one more batch
YL2GVC 73!
Re: Andromeda???
I tried to make a picture from my Andromeda pcb.
Somehow I can't get a sharp photo.
Somehow I can't get a sharp photo.
73 de Sigi / DH1KLM
Andromeda Boards
If anyone has a set of the Andromeda boards and would like to sell them, let me know. I am interested in building one. I have a NUC and a 7000dle MkII already.
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Rich W4WU
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Rich W4WU
Re: Andromeda???
Soldering could start
I will start to send messages to hams who reserved their sets, later on, when I will get through with final cost for each
I will start to send messages to hams who reserved their sets, later on, when I will get through with final cost for each
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YL2GVC 73!
Re: Andromeda???
Let me know if someone has changed their mind and doesn't want theirs.
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Rich W4WU
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Rich W4WU
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Nobody so far. I think it will be better that you are going to organise by yourself batch for US I think order 10 PCBs, and after month they will gone, I am sure. There were at least two from US who asked
FYI, Digikey, as well as other sellers are out of original displays! They should be back by Xmas. Guess when you will get it
FYI, Digikey, as well as other sellers are out of original displays! They should be back by Xmas. Guess when you will get it
W4WU wrote:Let me know if someone has changed their mind and doesn't want theirs.
73
Rich W4WU
YL2GVC 73!
Re: Andromeda???
I can post right now, god quality images( I hope so ) of Andromeda boards from Boktech
https://mega.nz/folder/XJwg3CpB#sjnEU-BepCm-PU-acQp_gQ
If anybody suppose, it not good enough OK, I will try to punch my son to make better images
But later on, it will be with populated parts
https://mega.nz/folder/XJwg3CpB#sjnEU-BepCm-PU-acQp_gQ
If anybody suppose, it not good enough OK, I will try to punch my son to make better images
But later on, it will be with populated parts
YL2GVC 73!
Re: Andromeda???
Received mine, very nice.
Bob - wd6dod
Bob - wd6dod
Re: Andromeda???
Congratulations!!! Waiting for build report I am stacked with home tasks and still starring on my set
YL2GVC 73!
Re: Andromeda???
Happy Xmas and NY to all
By the way, original displays are back in stock at Digikey
P.S. Sorry for grammar fault Merry Xmas!!!
By the way, original displays are back in stock at Digikey
P.S. Sorry for grammar fault Merry Xmas!!!
YL2GVC 73!
Re: Andromeda???
Made progress yesterday Most of the small parts are now soldered on front panel. Looking forward
YL2GVC 73!
Re: Andromeda???
Building progress move forward But as always, newer BOM, new schematic, and you realise you don't have all necessary parts
Do not buy Arduino from Aliexpress, I bought And realise, it differs from used in Andromeda My fault...
Do not buy Arduino from Aliexpress, I bought And realise, it differs from used in Andromeda My fault...
YL2GVC 73!
Re: Andromeda???
Building slowered, because lack of necessary parts. Got them and now I can continue
I want to say on Aliexpress are sale again and there are Andromeda encoders for better price than usual Both, big one for VFO and smaller one.
P.S. I forget to mention, I found good replacement for DB9 socket on IO board. P/N K88X-ED-9S-BR on Digikey. Previous bought sit too deep. This are exactly in the same level as 3.5mm audio sockets.
I want to say on Aliexpress are sale again and there are Andromeda encoders for better price than usual Both, big one for VFO and smaller one.
P.S. I forget to mention, I found good replacement for DB9 socket on IO board. P/N K88X-ED-9S-BR on Digikey. Previous bought sit too deep. This are exactly in the same level as 3.5mm audio sockets.
YL2GVC 73!
Andromeda Users Manual
Does anyone know if there is a prelim. manual available yet?
Thanks, Tom W4TMW
Thanks, Tom W4TMW
Re: Andromeda???
Thanks, I'll check it out. 73, Tom W4TMW
Re: Andromeda???
Nothing found at Github for Andromeda, only Thetis. Thanks for the help and I'll keep looking there for updates.
I sent a note earlier to 'Support' but I guess those guys are busy getting rigs out the door
Take care, Tom- W4TMW
I sent a note earlier to 'Support' but I guess those guys are busy getting rigs out the door
Take care, Tom- W4TMW
Re: Andromeda???
Come on On first page of this thread!
https://github.com/laurencebarker/Andromeda_front_panel/tree/master/front%20panel
https://github.com/laurencebarker/Andromeda_front_panel/tree/master/front%20panel
YL2GVC 73!
Re: Andromeda???
Well I really screwed up. When I did the search on Github, I spelled Andromeda wrong (Andromada).