[aprssig] New OpenTracker+ features

[Scott Miller]

I really need a web page that shows a quick summary of the devices and 
their differences.  I *hate* visiting a manufacturer's web site, where 
they've got one page per product but no overview to compare them and 
decide what you need.

I'll have updates later in the week if all goes well - I'm expecting a 
big shipment of radio cables this week, with some exotic and 
hard-to-find stuff (threaded VX-170 cables, Motorola Jedi connectors, 
etc) that I'll be posting as soon as it comes in and I can take pictures.

Scott
N1VG

Andrew Rich wrote:
> Can I make a suggestion
> 
> One web page per device.
> 
> But list them or have a menu.
> 
> And then you you can go to buy one.
> 
> Clearance items are always attractive too
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: aprssig-bounces at lists.tapr.org
> [mailto:aprssig-bounces at lists.tapr.org]On Behalf Of Stan Leeds, KC7EHJ
> Sent: Wednesday, 25 July 2007 5:34 AM
> To: TAPR APRS Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [aprssig] New OpenTracker+ features
> 
> 
> What is the difference between an OT2 and an OT1+ besides packaging?
> 
> Thanks,
> Stan/KC7EHJ
> 
> Scott Miller wrote:
>> The changelog's been lagging behind since the introduction of the OT1+.
>>  I'll be working on getting the website up to date soon, and that should
>> help clarify things.  Right now, I've got the following active products:
>>
>> OT1m - OpenTracker 1 series in a metal enclosure.  Limited by
>> availability of the MCU, soon to be discontinued.
>>
>> OT1+ - The current through-hole kit.  Includes all the features of the
>> OT1 and adds RX capability, expanded telemetry features, and easier
>> tuning and diagnostics.
>>
>> OT1+ SMT - Functionally the same as above, but in a 24-pin DIP form
>> factor, like a Basic Stamp II.  Good APRS MIM replacement.
>>
>> T2-135 - A Tracker2 board that goes in the Alinco DR-135T.
>> TNC/tracker/digi/wx, Garmin binary support, and so forth.  Currently in
>> limited production until I get the kinks worked out of automated assembly.
>>
>> I also have a few OT1x kits left, or parts for them anyway, but I'm
>> taking them off the website to reduce confusion.
>>
>> OT2m kits - the Tracker2 in the same metal case as the OT1m - are
>> available from time to time as I get boards in and make up beta test
>> kits.  Currently all of the betas are on rev C.  Rev D was the first SMT
>> version and had too many errors to be useful.  Rev E is on the way now,
>> and if it works out it'll be the first production version of a
>> standalone T2.
>>
>> Scott
>> N1VG
>>
>> Andrew Rich wrote:
>>> Scott,
>>>
>>> I think the work you do is fantastic.
>>>
>>> I must admit I have trouble keeping up with what tracker is which. They
>>> change so quickly.
>>>
>>> Do you maintain a hardware and software changelog ?
>>>
>>> I am trying to get the FLARM - glider tracking product to incorporate
>>> GPWPL
>>>
>>> Andrew VK4TEC
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: aprssig-bounces at lists.tapr.org
>>> [mailto:aprssig-bounces at lists.tapr.org]On Behalf Of Scott Miller
>>> Sent: Monday, 23 July 2007 2:47 PM
>>> To: TAPR APRS Mailing List
>>> Subject: [aprssig] New OpenTracker+ features
>>>
>>>
>>> I just posted a new OT1+ firmware version - this release covers the Peet
>>>   Bros and Dallas/AAG weather stations and power control options, so the
>>> OT1+ should be fully caught up with the OT1.
>>>
>>> I posted more details on the OpenTracker list, but aside from the
>>> offline configuation editing function that I finally implemented after
>>> three years of trying to find time, the most interesting thing is a new
>>> addition to the SMT/telemetry firmware.
>>>
>>> The current version that's on the website now will turn on and off the
>>> power control output pin (pin 9 on the radio connector or ADC6 on the
>>> SMT board, 25 mA source / 48 mA sink) in response to an 'ON' or 'OFF'
>>> APRS text message, and will ACK the message.
>>>
>>> Next up is access control and support for the other output pins, but
>>> it's enough to test out anyway.  And it's not specific to the SMT
>>> hardware - you can load the SMT firmware on the regular kit, but the
>>> telemetry pin assignments are wrong.  The code will wind up in the
>>> regular firmware as well, eventually.
>>>
>>> On a related subject, what's a good after market battery for the TH-D7A?
>>>   Half an hour of sending messages to turn on and off an LED on my
>>> workbench and this thing's ready for a recharge.
>>>
>>> Scott
>>> N1VG
>>>
>>>
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