Gerard, it appears it is possible to import a PCB image into KiCAD and use it to create a new layout by using Bitmap2Component tool. I haven't done it myself but here is a thread that discusses it: ht

Labeled image here: https://groups.io/g/BITX20/message/74410?p=,,,20,0,0,0::Created,,kb3t,20,2,0,69399212 - Bill N3AJ (former KB3T)

#ubitxv6 #ubitx-help

Thank you for sharing your improvements! But out of curiosity, why clone instead of fork? Doesn't that make it harder for Ashhar to merge your improvements back into the stock code? A "clone" is still

#bfo #calibration #firmware #ubitxv6

Giant-size version of the board picture with jacks labeled is here: https://groups.io/g/BITX20/files/V6_PCB_Photos

I don't think Farhan has published the mechanical drawings for the V6 or the case. It would be nice to have it for at least the board so folks making their own case could get the holes in the right sp

Really don't even have to modify the case. Just run wires out the top (or bottom) slots and sticky-tape or hot-snot (glue) a jack to the top or side of the case. =-) Great work and mod, Jim. - Bill KB

#ubitx #v6

Andy, try this: https://groups.io/g/BITX20/message/74213 - Bill KB3T

Y'all are kinda mean! I think it's a legitimate question to ask. I agree the group should not be split, I don't agree with just dismissing the question. I also think if we do better at putting the ver

Evan, the v6 comes with a substantial heat sink on the 7805. The temperatures reported are with the heat sink. - Bill KB3T

I put thermal paste on mine and the heat sink is running 70 C. Junction temperature is probably 85-90 C, which is hot. But as-mentioned it is within spec so it should last a while. Cheap part so failu

Got my V6 assembled and tested and have been playing with it. I haven't made any QSOs yet, but have been using it for SWL and setting up WSPR and receiving digital modes. I'm very happy with the build

#v6

Arv, That's not necessary, as they can simply be zipped and saved in the files section, like I already did, so we can keep all the information in one place. https://groups.io/g/BITX20/files/V6_PCB_Pho

It's built into Groups admin settings in the Features -> Photos section. The setting is called "Max Size in Photos". The default is no resizing. I suspect it is set to something smaller. https://group

Not in this case. Groups is reducing the pixel count on uploaded pictures. It has nothing to do with the image tools or browser. - Bill KB3T

Regarding the extra wired connectors, they are extra for experimentation: https://groups.io/g/BITX20/message/74077?p=,,,20,0,0,0::Created,,%22-+f%22,20,2,0,69297508 - Bill KB3T

Like so? :) Not my finest work, but it may help. Wow, Groups severely degrades the resolution when I save it to the pictures section. And it won't let me put a photo in the files section. So I've zipp

My v6 finally arrived! DHL found it somewhere and actually delivered this time, unlike last week! It looks good and was packaged well. All the parts are there with the exception of the notorious BNC n

#v6

Here is a very large version: https://www.hfsignals.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/ubitxv6.png Any time you see an image that has the size embedded in the URL, try removing or changing the size and yo

Ken, You may find this short video useful at an introduction to the Arduino family even though it's not specific to the uBITX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nL34zDTPkcs - Bill KB3T

Looks like there are still some bare boards available. $3. https://shop.kit-projects.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=122 - Bill