TeensyMaestro

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.

*****************************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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Using the schematic, place jumpers from the teensy board to the socket for all of the signals that are identified with TFT-. Also jump 3.3v and ground. The goal is to see if the display will get past the point where it stalls.

If that works, then start jumpering in controls until the one causing the issue can be identified. Then that control can be de-soldered.

Hi Adrian, Congratulations! I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy mine.

1. Yes, using the MMConfig file:

SliceLeft: A

SliceRight: D

If you open slices A and B, they should both show. If they don't, that is because of the version. I have it working on the latest (unreleased) version. Once I get a little further with the testing, I will add the ability to choose slices in the menu. A and D are the default so that you can see the diversity slice when you hit the DIV button.

2. Yep, you need to swap the A Phase and B phase lines to the encoder, there is no option to swap in software.

I am currently battling a problem with multiFLEX, but I should have that tamed soon so that I can get this new version out there.