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TeensyMaestro

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  • Kuno
    Kuno Member ✭✭

    Hi Len,

    I have a 8600, but at startup I only have one slice open. In the meantime, I'm able to attach a file, but I think it may not be good to attach a 100MB file here.

    I will try YouTube, but it may take some time.

    vy 73 de DF1SD, Kuno

  • Kuno
    Kuno Member ✭✭

    Hi Len,

    is the link to the short video,

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=216JAVJBEQM

    vy 73 de DF1SD, Kuno

  • KD0RC
    KD0RC Member, Super Elmer Moderator

    Hi Kuno, everything looks perfect to this point. The teensy board is loaded and installed properly, the display is mounted correctly and the radio is being discovered over the network.

    Can you check to be sure that the MUX chips are on the board in the correct orientation?

    Try starting the TeensyMaestro with the Ethernet cable unplugged to see if it stalls or goes into stand-alone (keyer only) mode.

    You are very close to having this working.

  • Kuno
    Kuno Member ✭✭

    Hi Len,

    the MUX chips are in the right position and when I start the TeensyMaestro without Ethernet cable it is kind of stalled. Only the soft/hardware level, the MAC and IP is displayed, IP is 0.0.0.0.

    vy 73 de DF1SD, Kuno

  • KD0RC
    KD0RC Member, Super Elmer Moderator

    Hi Kuno, if your MUX chips are in sockets, can you remove them and see what that does?

    I am working on a new firmware version that better accommodates dual-SCU radios, so I will send you a beta version to try a little later today.

  • KD0RC
    KD0RC Member, Super Elmer Moderator

    Hi Kuno, here is a beta version for V2 hardware. It is designed to work with more than two slices. I am sending this in hopes that I accidentally fixed whatever is wrong in your setup. If this doesn't help, I will work on other things to diagnose the problem.

    TeensyMaestroPlusKeyerV002.003.ino.HW2.zip 

    *****************************V 2.003 * ***************************
Fixed problem with more than 2 slices open at once.  
Fixed library to allow frequencies over 1,000 MHz to show correctly (thanks to Neil, G7UFO for pointing this out!).  
Fixed issue with S Meter readings of 60 dB over S9 and up.  
Changed so that SDC doesn't cancel the screen saver when it automatically adjusts AGC-T.  
Added ability to select any two slices to be displayed.  A and D are the default.  
  If the requested slices aren't open, it uses A & B.  Default can be set on the SD card.

    The seemingly odd default of slices A and D is so that you get both slices when in diversity mode. If you have slices A and B open, it will show them. As soon as you open slice D (as diversity or standalone), it will replace B on the screen. 6700 users will want to set this to A and H. Single SCU users will want A and B.

    Things to fix:

    • S-meters don't work on slices C - H (library issue - I may need Simon, NV0E's help…)
    • Need to add ability to dynamically change slices to be displayed (menu item)
    • When a MultiFlex station disconnects, the TeensyMaestro freezes and has to be reset

    I have not compiled this for HW version 1 yet. A soon as I get some more testing done, I will also compile and test HW version 1. Once I have it working everywhere, I will release both versions on GitHub.

  • Kuno
    Kuno Member ✭✭

    Hi Len,

    it is still the same with the new firmware. Without the MUX chips the display is dark, but TeensyMaestro still connects to the Flex.

    vy 73 de DF1SD, Kuno

  • G7UFO
    G7UFO Member ✭✭
    edited January 27

    Hi Kuno,

    I have been following this thread. I've been trying to remember when I saw this behaviour and I think I have recalled it.

    When I was trying to put together a UK/Region 1 band plan I found that the config file was unforgiving of any formatting changes and would cause the behaviour you're seeing. Could you re-format the SD card and place an un-modified version of the config file on there?

    Alternatively if you want to email me your MMConfig.ini I'll copy it onto my SD card and see if I can replicate.

    73, Neil.

  • Kuno
    Kuno Member ✭✭

    Hi Neil,

    I just did send you the file. In the meantime I will try the original version.

    vy 73 de DF1SD, Kuno

  • KD0RC
    KD0RC Member, Super Elmer Moderator

    Wow, I hope that is the issue. If this is the problem, please send me the offending MMConfig.ini file and I will do what I can to make the firmware more robust.

  • Kuno
    Kuno Member ✭✭

    Hi Neil, Len,

    when using the original MMConfig.ini there is a slight improvement. When the 2nd screen with all the network information is displayed, after about five seconds the characters A and B are display on top of W1AW and TeensyMaestro. After this it is stalled you can press and turn whatever like, nothing does happen.

    vy 73 de DF1SD, Kuno

  • KD0RC
    KD0RC Member, Super Elmer Moderator

    Hi Kuno, do you have SmartSDR running with at least one slice open?

  • Kuno
    Kuno Member ✭✭

    Hi Len,

    I did the test with either one or two slices open, but always the same result.

    vy 73 de DF1SD, Kuno

  • KD0RC
    KD0RC Member, Super Elmer Moderator

    Hi Kuno, try unplugging all of the connectors on the back of the main board. I am thinking about a button or something that is stuck.

    Another thing may be the MMConfig.ini file. Can you post your MMConfig file here? I will see if I can use it to re-create the issue.

  • Kuno
    Kuno Member ✭✭

    Hi Len,

    I removed all the connectors from the mainboard, but still the same behavior. If the TeensyMaestro is connected it happens that the SSDR response is getting slower. That means changing the frequency or pressing a button using the mouse takes quite some time. To get rid of this problem I have to turn my Flex off and one. Restarting SSDR will not solve the issue. I also noticed that the display is always turned on, shouldn't the screen saver be actived after 20 minutes?

    Attached is my MMConfig file.

    vy 73 de DF1SD, Kuno

    MMConfig.zip
  • KD0RC
    KD0RC Member, Super Elmer Moderator

    Hi Kuno, I have your MMConfig.ini file loaded, and it is working perfectly for me.

    Near the bottom of the MMConfig.ini file is "Disable GUI Client:". Try changing that to Yes and see if it has any effect. I don't think it will matter, but is easy to try.

    Disable GUI Client: Yes  ; Default = No  "Yes" prevents test of held button at powerup which puts TeensyMaestro into GUI Client mode

    It still feels like there is a button that is pushed. Can you re-check that all the buttons show open? Especially the buttons on the encoders.

    If the buttons check out OK, then I would suggest removing the Teensy 4.1 board from the main board and use jumpers to connect only the pins for the display, 3.3 V and ground. This will help us to understand if the problem is the Teensy itself or something on the main board.

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