Andromeda???

[Aivars]

For panel, that is dirty cheap I would like to get same price Will try to check locally.

[Aivars]

I would like to ask to interested around I am definitely going to build Andromeda ! Small side effect... If order PCB, lowest quantity will be 5. Are there folk around interested??? I'd prefer to send to EU. More quantity are welcomed, but I am not sure about interest.
Other thought I would like to reuse IC-761 VFO knob, but reroute PCB will be hell of job for me. If there enough interested, who would like to use BIGGER VFO knob? Let's go Especially if there anybody skilled, I would pass this part. Otherwise it will ask from me too much time and expensive mistakes which I can't afford Redisign front panel was quite easy

[Aivars]

OK, I did it I ordered 5 PCB set!!! If someone would share with me it, let's go I'd prefer EU! Other regions could be too expensive... Anyway it's not cheap for me :-/
P.S. If you are interested... PM

[Aivars]

One PCB set will cost 16.3EUR +packing/shipping.

[laurencebarker]

I attach a photograph of a "standalone Andromeda". I've made this because I've had too many accidents on my workbench and I needed Andromeda in a form where the wrong power lead wouldn't do any damage!

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This has the NUC PC on the back; it has stereo speakers on top. Most people are better at metalwork than me, so more imaginative packaging is possible!

You can use this connected to the radio hardware (eg ANAN200D; 7000DLE): so the front panel CW key, microphone and headphones all route to the Orion board in the hardware. Or you can use it remote from the radio with an ethernet connection, using PC (VAC) audio. In this case the CW key and PTT connect to Thetis via a USB serial port.

Mine doesn't have a good audio amplifier yet - you can "hear" the PC operating. I think this is coupled through the NUC power supply, which plugs into the back on my box. More work to do here. I'm planning to get rid of the prototype board and make a small PCB for the audio paths.

[Phrotus]

That looks pretty spiffy. Is that an Andromeda without its cloths on ?
Tom_W4TMW

[Aivars]

Laurence, may be do you have hires pictures of populated Andromeda PCB? Could be nice for reference

[laurencebarker]

I didn't take any pictures - but next time it comes out of the box I can do. It will not include 3 components around the 5V regulator, which were vaporised following a problem when I connected the power cable for a different board - my mistake!

[Aivars]

When I will get my PCBs, definetely will make hires pics
At a moment two PCBs are left

[Aivars]

Just one left

[Aivars]

All PCBs gone
But show your interest, may be if there will be enough interest, I could make one more batch

[DH1KLM]

I tried to make a picture from my Andromeda pcb.
Somehow I can't get a sharp photo.

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[W4WU]

If anyone has a set of the Andromeda boards and would like to sell them, let me know. I am interested in building one. I have a NUC and a 7000dle MkII already.
73
Rich W4WU

[Aivars]

Soldering could start
I will start to send messages to hams who reserved their sets, later on, when I will get through with final cost for each

[W4WU]

Let me know if someone has changed their mind and doesn't want theirs.
73
Rich W4WU

[Aivars]

Nobody so far. I think it will be better that you are going to organise by yourself batch for US I think order 10 PCBs, and after month they will gone, I am sure. There were at least two from US who asked

FYI, Digikey, as well as other sellers are out of original displays! They should be back by Xmas. Guess when you will get it

Let me know if someone has changed their mind and doesn't want theirs.
73
Rich W4WU

[Aivars]

Boktech raised delivery price by ~10USD

[Aivars]

I can post right now, god quality images( I hope so ) of Andromeda boards from Boktech
https://mega.nz/folder/XJwg3CpB#sjnEU-BepCm-PU-acQp_gQ

If anybody suppose, it not good enough OK, I will try to punch my son to make better images
But later on, it will be with populated parts

[wd6dod]

Received mine, very nice.

Bob - wd6dod

[Aivars]

Congratulations!!! Waiting for build report I am stacked with home tasks and still starring on my set

[Aivars]

Happy Xmas and NY to all
By the way, original displays are back in stock at Digikey

P.S. Sorry for grammar fault Merry Xmas!!!

[Aivars]

Made progress yesterday Most of the small parts are now soldered on front panel. Looking forward

[Aivars]

Building progress move forward But as always, newer BOM, new schematic, and you realise you don't have all necessary parts
Do not buy Arduino from Aliexpress, I bought And realise, it differs from used in Andromeda My fault...

[Aivars]

Building slowered, because lack of necessary parts. Got them and now I can continue
I want to say on Aliexpress are sale again and there are Andromeda encoders for better price than usual Both, big one for VFO and smaller one.

P.S. I forget to mention, I found good replacement for DB9 socket on IO board. P/N K88X-ED-9S-BR on Digikey. Previous bought sit too deep. This are exactly in the same level as 3.5mm audio sockets.

[Phrotus]

Does anyone know if there is a prelim. manual available yet?
Thanks, Tom W4TMW

[Aivars]

Check Github, there are all information

[Phrotus]

Thanks, I'll check it out. 73, Tom W4TMW

[Phrotus]

Nothing found at Github for Andromeda, only Thetis. Thanks for the help and I'll keep looking there for updates.
I sent a note earlier to 'Support' but I guess those guys are busy getting rigs out the door

Take care, Tom- W4TMW

[Aivars]

Come on On first page of this thread!
https://github.com/laurencebarker/Andromeda_front_panel/tree/master/front%20panel

[Phrotus]

Well I really screwed up. When I did the search on Github, I spelled Andromeda wrong (Andromada).