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RimuSDR for Linux — Now Available

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  • Trucker
    Trucker Member ✭✭✭✭

    That's why it's nice to have choices. Without the Flex Radio API, AetherSDR, RimuSDR, and Markus version of SmartSDR would not exist. I believe that Flex Radio has kept SmartSDR simplified to allow 3rd party developers to create software for their radios. And it is a win for Flex Radio whether we use only SmartSDR or, one of the other interfaces available now. I don't see a problem with any of them. ( paid or for free)

    James

    WD5GWY

  • Doug - W3UB
    Doug - W3UB Member ✭✭

    Yep, choices are good!

    Doug

  • TimW
    TimW Member ✭✭

    The choices are good, and have a hidden benefit. I setup a Linux desktop machine just to try the Rimu client. I’ve had a ton of fun learning the Linux ecosystem. It’s been very educational, and this is from someone who had traditionally disliked Linux desktops. Windows 11 is turning into a real POS if you ask me.

  • Doug - W3UB
    Doug - W3UB Member ✭✭

    Yep, I’m never going to Win11. If you want to stick with Win10 you can subscribe to 0 patch. Or try Linux or OSX.

    Doug

  • NV0E
    NV0E Member ✭✭

    RimuSDR v1.1.8 Release Announcement

    RimuSDR v1.1.8 is now live, bringing two of the most requested integrations to the native Linux SDR client for FlexRadio: full FlexControl knob support and native Antenna Genius control. This update also includes performance boosts, workflow refinements, and a wide set of fixes across the suite.

    Key Enhancements

    • FlexControl Knob Fully supported with smooth, low latency hardware tuning.
    • Antenna Genius Native control, including switching and configuration.
    • Waterfall Performance Reduced CPU usage across all platforms.
    • Audio Path Improvements RX buffer flush and Opus suppression during TX for cleaner transitions.
    • Spot Levels Increased to 15 levels.
    • MIDI Enhancements Better device detection, loopback filtering, new actions, UI refinements.
    • SmartLink Login More reliable authentication flow.
    • RimuDAX New statistics dialog and improved audio path.

    Platform Updates

    • Ubuntu 24.04 and 26.04 on aarch64 now fully supported for the entire RimuSDR suite (deb and AppImage).
    • Fedora 44 now supported (rpm).
    • Fedora 42 discontinued (EOL).

    Fixes

    • Panadapter Handling Multiple panadapter open issue resolved.
    • Diversity Panel Gain and phase values now shown correctly.
    • SmartLink Caching Caching behavior corrected.
    • Waterfall Time Scale Drag regression resolved.
    • Spectrum Fill Setting now saves properly.
    • MIDI Detection Device detection fixed on Windows.
    • Spot Overflow Overflow handling corrected.
    • FM OPT and XVTR Settings now persist.
    • FM Property Updates Slice flag and RX panel now update correctly.
  • TimW
    TimW Member ✭✭

    Nice upgrade. Thanks for your efforts. Can’t wait to move the Flex Control device over from old PC.

  • TimW
    TimW Member ✭✭
    edited June 1

    Is there a trick to get the Flex Control working? The tty device seems to be detected okay in the configuration screen, however buttons and knob are unresponsive in the app. I might try rebooting. I did restart the app but no joy. Also, device is identified correctly in the USB section of the system information app as supplied by Mint.

  • Dan Trainor
    Dan Trainor Member ✭✭✭

    So many nice new choices for applications on the client side. Both full featured SDR apps and also many new companions apps. The new ideas and creativity is impressive. And the platform support is great. Linux, Mac, iOS, Android, and Windows. Incredible. Development of some/most of these apps accelerated by AI assistance. We are entering a New Era of really really Smart client applications and new innovations. And, It has breathed new life into my 6000 series radios, for sure. I operate 95% of time Remote using my MacBook with external display. SmartSDR for Mac (Marcus) and now increasingly more use of AetherSDR for Mac. Although, I am now motivated to try Linux. So many new options and opportunities. Choices, It is a beautiful thing! Dan de WA1QZX.

  • NV0E
    NV0E Member ✭✭

    Hi Tim,

    Let me know if rebooting helped, I haven't had any issues with the Flex Control. In fact, its been very robust and it just seems to work every time. Here are my settings, if that helps. The USB device name in Linux will likely vary.

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  • NV0E
    NV0E Member ✭✭

    RimuSDR v1.1.9 Release Announcement

    RimuSDR v1.1.9 is now live, delivering another highly requested integration: native Power Genius XL control directly inside the client.

    Enhancements

    • Power Genius XL control : Full native integration with a built‑in control panel for quick access and monitoring.
    • Radio toast messages : New popup toast notifications for radio events, improving operator awareness without interrupting workflow.
  • TimW
    TimW Member ✭✭

    I managed to get my Flex Control working by adding my user to the dialout group. When I get time I’ll go through the logs and see if a permissions error was journaled anywhere. A log off, log on was required.

  • NV0E
    NV0E Member ✭✭

    Oh, of course! In Linux, access to serial ports requires the user be in the dialout group. Its in the RimuCAT instructions, but I need to add it to the general instructions. Thanks Tim!

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