Uniden Remote Head Project

[mancow]

Not cheap. Probably similar to the RH96 or whatever it's called if purchased from me. Probably 125-150 depending on GPS and what not. The displays are the largest cost. I have an idea to reduce that cost a bit but it will require redrawing everything in a different software package.

I just need a good solid block of time to get things finished up and that's been hard to find. I'm learning the 3D cad too as I go so it all is trial and error.

Then need to test for bugs, RFI issues, power issues, GPS sensitivity, a few things like that.

 

[scruggsy]

is this ready to use?

 

[mancow]

is this ready to use?

The files posted?

 

[marcotor]

Not cheap. Probably similar to the RH96 or whatever it's called if purchased from me. Probably 125-150 depending on GPS and what not.

That is a STEAL, and I would bet you get a good amount of requests (including mine).

 

[garys]

Just my opinion, but $150.00 for a set up that you describe would be a very good price. Not that I'm suggesting you raise the price!

Not cheap. Probably similar to the RH96 or whatever it's called if purchased from me. Probably 125-150 depending on GPS and what not. The displays are the largest cost. I have an idea to reduce that cost a bit but it will require redrawing everything in a different software package.

I just need a good solid block of time to get things finished up and that's been hard to find. I'm learning the 3D cad too as I go so it all is trial and error.

Then need to test for bugs, RFI issues, power issues, GPS sensitivity, a few things like that.

 

[jonwienke]

Sds100 and 200. Probably add 536 and 996xt types later. I'm trying to get the GPS stuff finished but having a difficult time getting a signal lately.

The Reyax GPS modules are more expensive, but they get WAY better reception than anything else I've tried. You usually have to do stupid stuff like put them in a safe in the basement to break satellite lock.

 

[scruggsy]

The files posted?

sorry, i type before i read...lol

 

[Bmacs]

Mancow,

This setup works AWESOME!!! very easy to set up (due to your excellent instruction)- and it looks dynamite.

I like your tribute to Paul when you power it down... very fitting.

Thanks again for all of your efforts... I can see one of these in all my vehicles (including my bike) - I just need to figure out a somewhat waterproof enclosure!

Bill

 

[mancow]

Mancow,

This setup works AWESOME!!! very easy to set up (due to your excellent instruction)- and it looks dynamite.

I like your tribute to Paul when you power it down... very fitting.

Thanks again for all of your efforts... I can see one of these in all my vehicles (including my bike) - I just need to figure out a somewhat waterproof enclosure!

Bill

Hell yea! The first to actually build it. Thanks for the report. I have some updated code for you which fixes some major issues since that was posted. I just didn't think anyone was interested so I never updated it. I'll kick out a TFT file you can dump on an SD and put in the display to update that and then send you the updated Teensy stuff.

I'll print you an enclosure for it if interested. Can't say it will be waterproof but it's a start.

 

[MA-radio-guy]

MA-radio-guy,

Do you have any interest in selling one or 2 of those adsb monitors that you've made?

Thanks,
Robert

I wasn't the one that made the absb monitors -- i am the OP of this thread -- I made a usb based remote head for the 996 and 325 series

 

[ra7850]

Hell yea! The first to actually build it. Thanks for the report. I have some updated code for you which fixes some major issues since that was posted. I just didn't think anyone was interested so I never updated it. I'll kick out a TFT file you can dump on an SD and put in the display to update that and then send you the updated Teensy stuff.

I'll print you an enclosure for it if interested. Can't say it will be waterproof but it's a start.

I'm working on mine as I reply!

All parts from Amazon, still need the GPS you mentioned mancow. I'd be interetesed inbuying an enclosure from you if you want to sell one.

Parts used so far

Black Acrylic Nextion Case Enclosure for Nextion Enhanced 4.3 inch HMI Resistive Touch Screen LCD Display Module NX4827K043 Wishiot
Nextion Display 4.3 inch NX4827T043 Resistive Touch Screen UART HMI TFT LCD Module 480x272 for Arduino Raspberry Pi
DSD TECH USB to TTL Serial Adapter with FTDI FT232RL Chip Compatible with Windows 10, 8, 7 and Mac OS X
Teensy 3.6 with pins
ELEGOO 130pcs Solderless Flexible Breadboard Jumper Wires Male to Male for Arduino Breadboard
AConnet 6 Pcs Breadboard 400 Points Solderless Breadboard Universal Prototype Arduino Mini Breadboard PCB Board Kit for DIY Kits Arduino Proto Raspberry Rasp Pi Project Distribution Connecting Blocks

Robert

 

[mancow]

You might hold up on the GPS. I found that those displays are RFI generators that wipe out any GPS within a foot. I'm trying to find a way to reduce the RFI.

 

[ra7850]

@mancow

Made good progress on my ads-b remote head. Main unit is on the left; remote head on the right. Main sends a nonstop stream of raw ads-b records via UDP datagrams to the remote head. I use a separate thread for sending the data to split the workload on the main. Note the little wifi symbol in the upper right of the main to indicate remote mode is on. Now I can take the remote head anywhere within range of my wifi to see traffic, and I power it via a battery pack. There is nearly zero latency between the main and the remote. My camera washes out the colors but the content is easily viewable across the room.

Unfortunately there's a problem with pygame and the touchscreen. I can't get the (x,y) position of the mouse (i.e. touch), because the libsdl library that pygame uses to get the (x,y) from the hardware is borked. That library only works with a Raspbian that is 4 versions ago, and that Raspbian isn't supported on anything newer than a Pi 2 (in addition to being so old). So I can only tell the screen was tapped, but I can't tell where. I'm looking at solutions outside of pygame to get the (x,y). This is the problem when relying on multiple stacks (Raspbian -> libsdl -> pygame -> application) as opposed to an integrated display like the Nextion.
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Do you have any interest in selling one or 2 of those adsb monitors that you've made? Or sending me the inform to attempt making them myself?

Thanks,
Robert

 

[mancow]

I'm working on mine as I reply!

All parts from Amazon, still need the GPS you mentioned mancow. I'd be interetesed inbuying an enclosure from you if you want to sell one.

Parts used so far

Black Acrylic Nextion Case Enclosure for Nextion Enhanced 4.3 inch HMI Resistive Touch Screen LCD Display Module NX4827K043 Wishiot
Nextion Display 4.3 inch NX4827T043 Resistive Touch Screen UART HMI TFT LCD Module 480x272 for Arduino Raspberry Pi
DSD TECH USB to TTL Serial Adapter with FTDI FT232RL Chip Compatible with Windows 10, 8, 7 and Mac OS X
Teensy 3.6 with pins
ELEGOO 130pcs Solderless Flexible Breadboard Jumper Wires Male to Male for Arduino Breadboard
AConnet 6 Pcs Breadboard 400 Points Solderless Breadboard Universal Prototype Arduino Mini Breadboard PCB Board Kit for DIY Kits Arduino Proto Raspberry Rasp Pi Project Distribution Connecting Blocks

Robert

Sure, what sort of port openings do you want? 1 square GPS? I'm thinking that might be the best and just drill a hole for a round 12v uniden size socket then use a 5v regulator on the back side.

 

[ra7850]

Do you have any interest in selling one or 2 of those adsb monitors that you've made? Or sending me the inform to attempt making them myself?

Thanks,
Robert

Sorry

Do you have any interest in selling one or 2 of those adsb monitors that you've made? Or sending me the inform to attempt making them myself?

Thanks,
Robert

Sorry, I thought it was you . I just reached out to him. Thanks for all the great work you've done with this!

Robert

 

[ra7850]

Sure, what sort of port openings do you want? 1 square GPS? I'm thinking that might be the best and just drill a hole for a round 12v uniden size socket then use a 5v regulator on the back side.

That would work. Whatever you determine to be the better approach as were using the same screen.

Thanks,
Robert

 

[jpjohn]

Any idea when a complete build will be available to purchase? I'd try to build one myself but not sure I have the knowledge or skill that you guys have. But very interested in a remote head possibility for the SDS series.

I guess I'm one of those plug and play type guys!!!!

 

[mancow]

Any idea when a complete build will be available to purchase? I'd try to build one myself but not sure I have the knowledge or skill that you guys have. But very interested in a remote head possibility for the SDS series.

I guess I'm one of those plug and play type guys!!!!

I'm hoping to have some ready early next week.

 

[ra7850]

Sure, what sort of port openings do you want? 1 square GPS? I'm thinking that might be the best and just drill a hole for a round 12v uniden size socket then use a 5v regulator on the back side.

mancow,

Before I burn up one of these boards, In the diagram for the connector to the SDS, on the Arduino board, can you clarify the pin and wire color with the pin openings? See below in the picture if the 1st opening is on the left in its own box

1 - Red
2 - White
3 - Green
4 - Black

 

[mancow]

mancow,

Before I burn up one of these boards, In the diagram for the connector to the SDS, on the Arduino board, can you clarify the pin and wire color with the pin openings? See below in the picture if the 1st opening is on the left in its own box

1 - Red
2 - White
3 - Green
4 - Black

That looks right. The first in its own box should be 5v USB host/ client power then the two data and then two grounds. If you got the data+ - mixed up it won't damage anything. It just won't work. Just be sure to never allow 5v on any data lines as it's only 3.3v compliant.