[Elecraft] How can I get more Programmable Macros? (feature request?)

Tue Mar 3 12:28:04 EST 2015

Harry,

That is a great concept for making Macros.  But, I think you can save 5
macro locations by using the "*" tag in your memories.

What I have done is program memory #60-64 with the 60 meter frequencies.
Then you tag each one with the "*". This means each time you select any one
of them as you move the tuning knob you will step through all 5 in a loop.

Rick
K6LE

On Tue, Mar 3, 2015 at 7:58 AM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft <
elecraft at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> Here is an example of a rotatable macro Everytime I Press the PF2button it
> changes frequency then tells the PF2 button to now use the next Macro
>
> =============================================================================== 60
> Meter Channels - Uses Macros 4-8 and Button PF2
>  CH1 =5.330.5 , CH2 =5.346.5 , CH3 =5.357.0 , CH4 =5.371.5 , CH4
> =5.403.5 =============================================================================== Macro
> 4  Label    = 60M CH1 Commands =
> FA00005330500;MD2;MN110;SWT27;SWH47;SWT14;------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Macro
> 5 Label    = 60M CH2 Commands =
> FA00005346500;MD2;MN110;SWT29;SWH47;SWT14;------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Macro
> 6 Label    = 60M CH3 Commands =
> FA00005357000;MD2;MN110;SWT33;SWH47;SWT14;------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Macro
> 7 Label    = 60M CH4 Commands =
> FA00005371500;MD2;MN110;SWT34;SWH47;SWT14;------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Macro
> 8 Label    = 60M CH5 Commands =
> FA00005403500;MD2;MN110;SWT24;SWH47;SWT14;===============================================================================
>       From: Warren Merkel <hullspeed21 at gmail.com>
>  To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>  Sent: Tuesday, March 3, 2015 10:40 AM
>  Subject: Re: [Elecraft] How can I get more Programmable Macros? (feature
> request?)
>
> Wayne,
>
> *Q1*: Did you just say that macros can be self-modifying!  I haven't
> found the Write commands to do that yet.  Can you or any other really
> smart guys elaborate?
>
> For example, Let's say I'd like to create a toggle with a single macro.
> I would like it to do this without having an external application
> controlling things.  So, internal to the K3, a macro would perform one
> or more functions, then before exiting, would rewrite itself to "unset"
> what was just done.
>
> Using the sample macro from Table 2 in the Programmers Reference for
> "AMP ON" and let's just assign it to say, Macro 1
>
> In pseudo-code, I'd like it to run:
>
>     MN019;MP001;MN255;PC065;DB65;DB77;DB80;DB32;DB79;DB78
>
> and then, before the macro finishes, I would like it to rewrite itself to:
>
>     MN019;MP000;MN255;PC100;DB65;DB77;DB80;DB32;DB79;DB70;DB70
>
> Each time Macro 1 is executed, it toggles the Logic 1 output and alters
> the power output and displays "AMP ON" (or AMP OFF).    One button thus
> becomes a toggle.  Press a button,  the external amp is enabled, and the
> drive is lowered for it.  Press it again, and the amp is disabled and
> drive is raised back.
>
> Seems like all I need is a macro command that allows a new macro string
> to be written, especially to the one running at the time :)
> You could also have one macro change other macros in this way.    In
> effect, you would only be limited by your imagination and what you can
> get stored in 120 character pieces.  Hopefully we aren't limited in how
> many FLASH Write operations can be performed to the EEPROM.  (1 million
> or more maybe? )
>
> Since the K3 Utility obviously has the ability to write to the macro
> storage locations, would it be possible for macros to eat their own dog
> food too?
>
> If the macro language supports basic branching, I guess it could be done
> inline to the macro and not have to rewrite itself so...
>
>     *Q2*: Is there a way to do IIF (or IF/ELSE) branching in a single
> macro?  (strictly a wishlist item)
>
>     In other words:  IF (value) THEN (macro string) ELSE (another macro
> string)
>
> All this comes from my experience in making SCOM 7K controllers self
> modify it's macros to make wonderful things happen.
>
> Thanks!  This is about to become very interesting...
>
> KD4Z - Warren
> (K3 / P3 Kits scheduled to arrive this Monday)
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On 3/3/2015 8:48 AM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft wrote:
> > 10 ? How do I access Macros 8 & 9 ?
> > Yes, I'm currently using as you cal them "Reversable" macros(one is
> using 5 macros, the other uses 2 macros)
> >
> >
> >
> >      From: Wayne Burdick <n6kr at elecraft.com>
> >  To: Harry Yingst <hlyingst at yahoo.com>
> > Cc: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> >  Sent: Tuesday, March 3, 2015 12:22 AM
> >  Subject: Re: [Elecraft] How can I get more Programmable Macros?
> (feature request?)
> >
> > Hi Harry,
> >
> > There are actually 10 programmable function switches. There's also a way
> to use a single programmable switch to do a reversible operation by
> creating a self-modifying macro.
> >
> > Wayne
> >
> > ----
> > http://www.elecraft.com
> >
> >
> >
> >> On Mar 2, 2015, at 7:31 PM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft <
> elecraft at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
> >>
> >> I would like to have more programmable macro slots:
> >> I'm already using 7 macros so I only have 1 left (unless I'm reading it
> wrong we only have 8 internal macros). Once you start using rotatable
> macros they get used up pretty quickly
> >>
> >> I plan to add a Genovation Keypad but more Internal to the K3 macros
> would be useful for rotatable macros.
> >> Is there a way to get more than 8?
> >> Thank you
> >>
> >> ______________________________________________________________
> >> Elecraft mailing list
> >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
> >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
> >> Post: mailto:Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> >>
> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
> >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
> >> Message delivered to n6kr at elecraft.com
> >
> > ______________________________________________________________
> > Elecraft mailing list
> > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
> > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
> > Post: mailto:Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> >
> > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
> > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
> > Message delivered to hullspeed21 at gmail.com
>
>
>
> ______________________________________________________________
> Elecraft mailing list
> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
> Post: mailto:Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>
> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
> Message delivered to hlyingst at yahoo.com
>
>
>
> ______________________________________________________________
> Elecraft mailing list
> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
> Post: mailto:Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>
> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
> Message delivered to rick.prather at gmail.com
>