Andromeda???

[Aivars]

Congratulations May be inside images as well

[w-u-2-o]

Which NUC are you using in this one?

[rbduck]

Is this something that Apache is about to produce?

[DH1KLM]

Have a Look.
https://apache-labs.com/al-products/105 ... eiver.html

[administrator]

Which NUC are you using in this one?

Hi Scott,

NUC10i7FNB and the 10i5FNB,

Cheers

[W4WMT]

I just thought of some nice ad copy for this rig:

"Apache Labs - Puttin' the knobs back into SDR!"

73

[Aivars]

I faced up with quite strange issue I fired up Andromeda and realise that small screen doesn't show anything I thought that I broken it somehow. But with a lot of different steps I finally find out that screen appears if disconnect PWM CTL plug But before it works. May be it was connected to that, I changed VFO encoder rate through Arduino app. It was day long story with bug checking.

[laurencebarker]

For those assembling Andromeda front panels: you may need to select a setting in the code if you use the "round can" type VFO encoders. We don't think we have documented this clearly.

If you have used the "broadcom" type VFO encoder (rectangular control, and PCB used "as is"): the code in github is correct for you.

If you have used the high resolution optical encoders (400 or 600 pulses per revolution, round can and the PCB has to be cut out to fit): then for best performance you need to do 2 things.

1. download the front panel code from github (https://github.com/laurencebarker/Andro ... panel_nano)
2. open it in the Arduino editor
3. open tab "globalinclude.h"
4. on line 17 remove the "//" so it reads #define HIRESOPTICALENCODER 1
5. build the code and download to the Arduino.

You will probably also need to change the VFO encoder turn rate.
6. Open the serial window (icon at top right of the arduino editor that looks like a magnifying glass)
7. you should see the encoder commands as you turn it eg ZZZU01;
8. In the small text box at the top left type ZZZX042; then hit enter

And that setting will be stored - you will NOT need to keep setting it.

[Aivars]

Thanks a lot Laurence for clarification!!! It looks like when I just input that code ZZZX042, it doesn't change anything. Turn rate remain the same. OK, I will try later
But what about my issue with screen, anybody could say anything

P.S. It works, now are much better Thanks Laurence!!!

[Danie]

Hello, with the andromeda if we use more than 100 watts do we have to use a coupler with the PureSignal.
Thank you

[w-u-2-o]

You need a coupler if you wish to linearize your external amplifier.

[Danie]

Thank

[Ken]

Hello,

Not sure where to post this...

Will the new Andromeda allow the old back grounds to be used in the pan-adapter window?

For an example, I have four 833 Tubes in the back ground, and I would like to continue this look.

So is the Gui still changeable to the end user?

Thank you,
Ken
WB4AM

[Aivars]

Ken, it is normal PSDR/Thetis GUI what you see on computer/Andromeda screen There are just addition in Thetis to communicate with Andromeda.

[Ken]

Oh Okay, I could not find any info on this.

Thanks for the reply back.

73
Ken
WB4AM

[laurencebarker]

The Andromeda display uses the "collapsed" display view with different top and bottom control bars. The simple way to find out is to try it. Select collapsed display (use the "collapse" menu item) then select Andromeda top and bottom controls using the "display controls" menu.

[Aivars]

Thanks Laurence for additional information, forget about this difference
Ken, you can try to check it, if you have Windows computer with touchscreen. Or even you can buy Arduino Nano Every, some compatible encoder/-s, solder it to right points on Arduino and try it in real life

[DH1KLM]

Will the new Andromeda allow the old back grounds to be used in the pan-adapter window?

Short answer: Yes

Copy your "833 Tubes" background pic (picDisplay.png) in C:\Users\your-name\AppData\Roaming\OpenHPSDR\Skins\your-skin\Console

It will be displayed also in collapsed mode (Andromeda)

Like this.

andromeda 1.JPG (163.93 KiB) Viewed 101530 times

andromeda 2.JPG (165.14 KiB) Viewed 101530 times

[va7qi]

Has anyone actually seen a live Andromeda coming out of the factory?

73 de va7qi, ....Erik.

[Phrotus]

Hello Erik,

I've wondered the same thing but since there is no chatter here or elsewhere about the new rig, I 'assume' none have shipped yet.
It sure would be nice to see an update.

Tom
W4TMW

[K1LSB]

The government lockdown in Australia is turning pretty bad - this article is from a month ago and it's only gotten worse since then:

https://www.npr.org/2021/07/24/10201586 ... oronavirus

Mark

[va7qi]

Thanks for the link Mark.

Yes, I figured that the lockdowns were getting pretty bad there. The low number of vaccinations is a surprise. We may be in this situation for a long time.

I still wonder - do none of the employees have Internet access and can give us a regular update? This uncertainty is not good for business. For instance, I'm not going to put $2K down for an Andromeda if they won't show up for a year or more.

A little communication goes a long way.

73 de va7qi, ....Erik.

[Aivars]

I would say, silence like in the cemetery Anybody, who have Andromeda, please post your progress I am busy with home tasks and start to move on with my new SDR project later It's a secret

[IK2LRN]

I ask if someone are able to provide or indicate an enclosure that fits is the Andromeda front panel.
Thanks, 73
Luca IK2LRN
Milano

[Aivars]

There are no such a case Luca Only if you order front panel anywhere and all remaining will be your hand job You can check, there are at least one ready in this thread. As well as, there another project made on Odyssey base with Andromeda front panel Check this thread: https://groups.io/g/ody-sdr/topic/andro ... 0,0&jump=1

[Aivars]

Reto HB9TRT posted link to case files: https://cloud.starnet.ch/index.php/s/iSs22BdAZ3JgTis
It is up to you, buy it or not, Reto said it was very expensive
P.S. he made it at Schaeffer Germany.

[IK2LRN]

Thank you for your useful answer.
73
Luca

[Aivars]

At this thread: https://groups.io/g/ody-sdr/message/1437 was mentioned, there are three extra Andromeda boards in US

P.S. Reto HB9TRT mentioned, that he have extra boards as well

[hb9trt]

Hello together

This is my first post here. I have some additional information to my now nearly or completely finished project.

1. The case files works well, but need some rework by yourself. Because I only made 2 cases one for me one for another OM, I did not correct some small errors with some wholes which are not correct. Also the wholes for my additional components I have to drill. The correct Frontpanel File is "vorne.fpd" the other frontpanel files are not for this case. It's for the panel version, where the transceiver, in my case the Odyssey 2, is in another case away from the panel connected with some cables. This version is not finished yet.

2. My ody2 project also consists of the additional bands 4m,2m and 70cm inside. Also 23cm is now possible but needs a redesign of my if boards.

3. 10 MHz reference is built-in or can be mounded external. There's a gps Antenna connector on the backside. The signal will internaly distributed to all boards with reference input like ody2 and the transverters.

4. The actual if switch with add on Board can handle 3 transverters. If 4m is not needed 23cm can took its place. All is directly controlled by thetis. No need to manually switch to the additional bands. They are only available on RX1. RX2 is an independent RF entry primary for use with diversity.

5. Because I don't get an answer from Abhi about the dual encoder knobs I design my own ones and let them professionally print. They looks and feel very good.
For the vfo knob I took the one from elecraft k3. Also the stand.

6. I built in an Intel nuc 10th generation, i7, 16gb ram and 512gb ssd. Also windows is optimized for maximum performance. It's planed to charge it with a 11th generation nuc if it's available.
So I get a second thunderbolt out for additional peripherals or a second monitor.

7. A built in Bluetooth soundboard is for one of thev2 built in speakers and the external speaker connectors on the back side. One internal speaker is connected to the sound output if the ody2 board.

8. I also made a fan controller which controlls the 2 fans which are inside the case for maximum silence and cooling power. 2 sensors measure the temperature of the pa and in the travsverter section. Controlled by the software Argus.

9. It's a need to modify the Andromeda Controller for using with the ody2. With other sdr board's I think also. It is designed for the Andromeda by Kjell and Lawrence. Bit it could be modified for other projects as you see

10. I also changed the fet im the pwm control for display brightness with a 470 ohm resistor. With the fet I had a flickering display. This change need a correction in the source code of the Andromeda Controller. Otherwise the direction of the encoder was inserted.

11. I use the cheap ball bearing optical encoder instead of the encoder which is originally for the Andromeda Controller. This needs also some changes in the source because of the higher resolution of this encoder. But the haptic us excellent with this encoder better than the other one (I can't remember the type).
The other one we use for the panel version because of the smaller size

12. For power distribution I made another extra board with a 20A relay. This switch on the pa and all other components by pressing the on/off button on the Andromeda Controller.

Vy 73
Reto/hb9trt

[w2ner]

[/quote]

If apache labs really cares about their products and the community, hire a coder and start developing their own UI. Now THAT would be value added..[/quote]

Now this is what I'm talking about..