Uniden Remote Head Project
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Interest is definitely there. Whether or not it's a buy or not is price point.
Understanding the features today, versus roadmap would be helpful to know too.
Data logging, even if it's some kind of basic logging would be great.
Boot time would be good to know too; or some kind of on-board capacitor to help with a bump in the road type cable disconnection from the 12v outlet; or USB-C?
Standardizing on a mounting system would be great, if it could take COTS mounts like a RAM 1" ball mount, then it's up to the end user to get the correct parts for their vehicle or home to install.
Making the backend solution adaptable to different displays would be nice too - if one could opt for different size screens, or existing HDMI connections in their car, touchscreen driver, or external knob/digipad for navigation/controls.
Understanding the features today, versus roadmap would be helpful to know too.
Data logging, even if it's some kind of basic logging would be great.
Boot time would be good to know too; or some kind of on-board capacitor to help with a bump in the road type cable disconnection from the 12v outlet; or USB-C?
Standardizing on a mounting system would be great, if it could take COTS mounts like a RAM 1" ball mount, then it's up to the end user to get the correct parts for their vehicle or home to install.
Making the backend solution adaptable to different displays would be nice too - if one could opt for different size screens, or existing HDMI connections in their car, touchscreen driver, or external knob/digipad for navigation/controls.
I'll throw my hat in as well. I could use a nice remote head for my SDS200.
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I really like it ... my comment: it look like a GREAT invention/product! You built it on the SDS series and all of the comments are concerning the SDS series. It would be nice if it could work backwards, at least a little. I kept my x36 series when I bought the SDSx00 units. My plan if I bought one would be to mount the 536 mobile where it could stay and use this display.
Rob_Gouda
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Im interested as well if it's possible to send it to the Netherlands
I have an SDS100 and BCD536HP. I would love to be able to use this solution with either one.
If it works with the 536, I could do as Dewey said and nount my 536 mobile and use the display as the remote head.
Very interested!! I have two SDS200's in my truck and use the Pi remote heads. I've had them since they first come out so I'm nervous they will bomb out on me someday. There is no room in my truck to mount the physical units so I've got the SDS's mounted under the rear seat and then remote heads up front. Not perfect but it works.
I've like to be able to control everything that the SDS's have to control. Background color, etc. Limited on the Pi heads.
But very interested in this coming alive. I've lost faith in Scanner Master's attempts.
I've like to be able to control everything that the SDS's have to control. Background color, etc. Limited on the Pi heads.
But very interested in this coming alive. I've lost faith in Scanner Master's attempts.
Ubbe
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Yes, very interesting. Please move to a separate thread.
It's probably a standard tablet used so a user can choose whatever display size he wants.
It doesn't take much processor power, just read what comes from the scanner and present the same on screen.
A Zero RPi is a $10 device and there's also those with WiFi that then do not need cables to the tablet.
If several of the cheapest version Zeros used then each can connect to a scanner and the main RPi then decide which one to select to be presented on the display, with some sort of manual user selection or an automatic priority system. Perhaps a small window shows what other scanners are receiving, tap on it to switch to that scanner, and those run at a lower volume level and the one presented are at normal volume and during an active call could even be set to use full mute or lower level for other scanners during the active monitoring.
A RPi3 have 4 USB ports and WiFi so could perhaps scan USB ports with a scanner connected to each and store the received data in a buffer for each port and the main routine then looks in those buffers for what are received and decides what should be done with the information.
There's lots of "free time" for the CPU while monitoring a call or during scanning waiting for a call.
If there's a GPS in that tablet then that can be used to send coordinates to scanners. I don't know if and how a RPi can support a USB-serial converter but could then support more RS232 serial scanners and also one output for GPS data and a cable can be done to split the output to all scanners that needs GSP.
When tapping on the display, out of the hold zones, a config screen would appear to select scanners and set their volumes and squelch besides scan configurations for preemptive priority of certain scanners conversations or to single out a scanner and mute all others. If a priority call are detected from another scanner during solo mode it would be announced with a selection to switch to that call.
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It's probably a standard tablet used so a user can choose whatever display size he wants.
It doesn't take much processor power, just read what comes from the scanner and present the same on screen.
A Zero RPi is a $10 device and there's also those with WiFi that then do not need cables to the tablet.
If several of the cheapest version Zeros used then each can connect to a scanner and the main RPi then decide which one to select to be presented on the display, with some sort of manual user selection or an automatic priority system. Perhaps a small window shows what other scanners are receiving, tap on it to switch to that scanner, and those run at a lower volume level and the one presented are at normal volume and during an active call could even be set to use full mute or lower level for other scanners during the active monitoring.
A RPi3 have 4 USB ports and WiFi so could perhaps scan USB ports with a scanner connected to each and store the received data in a buffer for each port and the main routine then looks in those buffers for what are received and decides what should be done with the information.
There's lots of "free time" for the CPU while monitoring a call or during scanning waiting for a call.
If there's a GPS in that tablet then that can be used to send coordinates to scanners. I don't know if and how a RPi can support a USB-serial converter but could then support more RS232 serial scanners and also one output for GPS data and a cable can be done to split the output to all scanners that needs GSP.
When tapping on the display, out of the hold zones, a config screen would appear to select scanners and set their volumes and squelch besides scan configurations for preemptive priority of certain scanners conversations or to single out a scanner and mute all others. If a priority call are detected from another scanner during solo mode it would be announced with a selection to switch to that call.
/Ubbe
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We already have a tablet app, at least for Android. That app also uses the tablet's/phone's GPS so a GPS is also not necessary. (I am still interested in this project if it is dedicated type of unit like a remote head).
SDSRemoteDisplay Android App
In an effort to learn Kotlin and Android programming, I made an Android app I call SDSRemoteDisplay to work as an external display for SDS100/200 and maybe BCD436/536 scanners. It will also send GPS data from the phone to the scanner for location based scanning. I made it mainly for me to use...
Looks very interesting! Depends on the price, but I’d buy one!
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This would be a dedicated unit - right now there are exposed cables because I’m looking for the right balance of screen size and case availability. The idea is two cables - one USB for power of the display/PI, and one for the scanner.
You’re seeing a naked install with no case, hence the cables.
So far I’m testing a 5” which is a nice balance and a 7” which is just big and cool. But it might be too big unfortunately.
I’ll start a new thread shortly with some specs of where it’s at now, and a roadmap.
You’re seeing a naked install with no case, hence the cables.
So far I’m testing a 5” which is a nice balance and a 7” which is just big and cool. But it might be too big unfortunately.
I’ll start a new thread shortly with some specs of where it’s at now, and a roadmap.
Just for efficiency, the link to the post with the link to the Github is here:...
We already have a tablet app, at least for Android. That app also uses the tablet's/phone's GPS so a GPS is also not necessary. (I am still interested in this project if it is dedicated type of unit like a remote head).
SDSRemoteDisplay Android App
In an effort to learn Kotlin and Android programming, I made an Android app I call SDSRemoteDisplay to work as an external display for SDS100/200 and maybe BCD436/536 scanners. It will also send GPS data from the phone to the scanner for location based scanning. I made it mainly for me to use...forums.radioreference.com
SDSRemoteDisplay Android App
So I have the OTG cable hooked up after the app started. No joy. I am using a Oneplus Nord N20 with Oxygenos. Can't get it to USB tether. Tried to load app on a Samsung A11, not compatible. Loaded ok on a Samsung J7 crown but it has the wrong USB size. Still working on it.
There are a lot of dead links in the first few pages
Danny37
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Apologies if this was answered, im currently battling a flu so my brain is scattered but will the remote head produce audio from scanner?
I'd be perfectly OK with a display that has an R-Pi case mounted to the back and connected to the display with a short cable, and a couple longer cables for power/scanner connection. I can always figure a way to route cables.
I am in.
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JvdK
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Regarding the (Scanner Masters) remote head RH200, if learned from a Dutch scannerforum that the RH200 is close to it’s release. Should be available in the Netherlands in the first few months of 2026 and should work on all Uniden scanners up to approx 15 years old. Price is still unkown. I guess the RH200 must be available in the US too and probably very soon.
Really big change to the RH200 is that you can close down your SDS100/150/200 and 436HP from the remote head without the risk of compromising the mini SD-card. Off course you can start the scanners from the RH200 too.
Personally I have no intrest in a remote head as I can use my laptop with Butels ARC536PRO or Proscan with Virtual Scan.
Really big change to the RH200 is that you can close down your SDS100/150/200 and 436HP from the remote head without the risk of compromising the mini SD-card. Off course you can start the scanners from the RH200 too.
Personally I have no intrest in a remote head as I can use my laptop with Butels ARC536PRO or Proscan with Virtual Scan.
Ubbe
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It will be crucial what sales price they will set. Too high and it will end up going the same way as the remote head for the BC780XLT.
It would be interesting to see if there's a hidden command to power on a scanner and that the CPU are actually monitoring something when the scanner are powered off.
/Ubbe
Just a thought….
Have you considered selling just the software (either installable by the customer, or as a ready-to-go Pi-compatible SD card)? This would allow the customer to source their own desired Pi and display, save you some development and production effort, and allow you to get a product out there more quickly.
Also… have you thought about breaking your project out to a new, separate thread?
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JPJohn, do you have any pictures of your set up?
