Difference between revisions of "HW-9 VFO"

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* Includes Pull-Up resistors
 
* Includes Pull-Up resistors
 
* [https://github.com/mprograms/SimpleRotary Simple Rotary Encoder Arduino library]
 
* [https://github.com/mprograms/SimpleRotary Simple Rotary Encoder Arduino library]
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* [http://www.mathertel.de/Arduino/RotaryEncoderLibrary.aspx Library for the Arduino environment for using a rotary encoder as an input]
  
 
=== Si5351 FrequencyGenerator ===
 
=== Si5351 FrequencyGenerator ===

Revision as of 21:47, 26 September 2020

This is a work in process - Gathering pieces.

Features

  • Replace HW-9 internal VFO with a digital VFO
    • HW-9 VFO has legendary issues
      • Mechanical issues with vernier
      • Drift due to thermal
      • Lack of resolution
  • Fits within HW-9 VFO Box
  • Controls Tx/Rx/BFO frequencies with rotary encoder
    • 10 Hz steps
  • DD1306 OLED Display
    • I2C Interface
    • "Curved" display
  • Uses RIT control on HW-9
    • +/- 1 KHz RIT
  • Blue Pill Microprocessor
    • Arduino compatible
    • 3.3V
  • Understands band switch for MHz displayed
  • Si5351 Oscillator
    • I2C Interface
    • 3 Outputs
      • Transmit frequency
      • Receiver frequency include offset plus RIT
      • BFO frequency
    • Low pass filters to turn square waves to sine waves
    • 27 MHz crystal

Parts

Blue Pill Card

128x32 OLED

Rotary Encoder/Breakout Board

Si5351 FrequencyGenerator

  • 3 outputs
    • Tx
    • Rx
    • BFO

Low Pass Filters

  • 6 MHz

Libraries

Videos