[Elecraft] Elecraft K2 Internal Bluetooth Interface Integration Addon

[Dave Andrus]

J-F:

Hey, not clumsy at all!  That's very classy, and I'd like to duplicate  
what you did.  I've worked with Bluetooth interfaces before.  Could  
you tell me more about what you did?  Specifically, what model Socket  
card did you use, where you pulled off the serial (I assume TTL-level)  
RS-232 data, and what mods you did to the firmware?

Maybe you could do a write-up on this beyond just the flickr pictures  
if you have the time?

Very well done!

73,

Dave K7DAA
http://www.k7daa.com

On May 6, 2008, at 6:17 PM, J-F VA2SS wrote:

>
> I forgot to mention that my K2 have now a MAC address !!!! :-)
>
> 73
>
>
> J-F VA2SS wrote:
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I finally did another project on my K2 #4130. I was tired of using a
>> serial cable for just basic control of my K2 with Hamradio Deluxe.
>>
>> I integrated an internal bluetooth interface bound to the KIO2. So,  
>> I am
>> still able to use the KIO2 as usual OR via bluetooth connection  
>> with my
>> CF-30 laptop. Since I don't have the internal battery installed in  
>> my K2,
>> I used the ON/OFF switch for other purpose..... to activate or  
>> desactivate
>> the internal bluetooth feature inside my K2. So if I don't need the
>> bluetooth interface and want to save about 50-70 mA.... I have just  
>> to
>> turn to OFF position and that's it !!
>>
>> The interface is powered from the 5V line on the control board.  
>> That way,
>> I can still monitor how current it takes by switching ON and OFF the
>> interface and look at the K2 internal meter display.
>>
>> This interface is fully compatible with all software... including  
>> Hamradio
>> Deluxe.
>>
>> A good thing also is Windows recognize the interface as a «remote  
>> control»
>> interface using serial protocol...... And I also include my own  
>> brand and
>> name inside interface firmware. Windows always see this piece of
>> hardware..... «ELECRAFT K2 SN:4130» !!!!
>>
>> If you want to take a sneek peek at my pictures.... just click the  
>> link
>> below....
>>
>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/va2ss
>>
>> The integration was very straight foward. And you do not loose  
>> nothing,
>> even the external DB9 connector... can't use serial protocol on  
>> both at
>> the same time for sure, that's logical.... but can use the DB9 with  
>> the
>> control cable for the KPA100 and the bluetooth for the remote  
>> control at
>> the same time.
>>
>> Another clumsy project from me....
>>
>> Any comment are welcome.
>>
>> See you at Dayton !!!!
>>
>> 73
>>
>> de J-F VA2SS
>>
>
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