New P3/SVGA firmware version 1.25/1.16 is now available as a general release. I*t is strongly recommended that you download and install the latest version of P3 Utility available* HERE <http://www.elecraft.com/software/P3/elecraft_p3_software.htm#p3util> . This firmware update is recommended for all P3's, with or without the optional SVGA board. For those with the SVGA option installed; this upgrade includes a new set of FPGA binaries. The total upgrade process may take as long as 15 minutes.
Release notes for these versions: MCU 01.25 / 1-16-2013 * Added an SVGA menu option to store a bitmap copy of the external monitor screen to a USB mass storage device. * Added SVGA menu options to save and restore the SVGA module's state to a USB mass storage device. * Added an alternate 1920x1080 external display resolution that works better on some monitors. * Eliminated extra characters on the display in certain circumstances when the SPAN adjustment is active and a span-set function key is pressed. * The maximum SCALE value is properly clipped to 80 dB when changing SPAN with Menu:SpanScale set to "REF LVL &SCALE". * Tweaked many parameter-setting routines to tune a little more slowly. * Increased the memory depth of the algorithm that prevents false knob rotation when pressing the knob switch. * Fixed a bug that caused an occasional wrong cursor width due to a missing mode command from the K3 when the SVGA is in data mode. * The #RVS and #RVF commands respond properly if the SVGA option is not present (99.99) or has only boot-load firmware installed (00.00). * The SVGA is reset after a firmware download to prevent an incorrect response to the #RVS command. * The #FXT command properly sets the external SVGA as well as the main display. * Fixed a bug involving downloading K3 firmware when the SVGA data display mode is enabled. * Fixed a bug that could cause the external SVGA display to lock up when turning the knob on the P3. P3SVGA 01.16 / 02-26-2013 * Red transmit cursor is a lighter shade. * Added additional query of K3 during TX which should eliminate screen freeze some users were experiencing using MicroHam and other programs. * Power computation routines now run under the optimizer resulting in faster screen updates. * Two 1900x1080 resolutions are supported to work across a larger number of monitors. * Added support for USB thumb drives (Mass Storage Devices) for screen shots and saving SVGA data terminal setup, macros and text messages. Most thumb drives are supported. * Screen shots are saved in .bmp format using the filename convention nnnnnnn.bmp . The filename is incremented after every screen. Due to lack of a real time clock, the file date & time is hard coded to 11-01-2010 9:00 am . * Saving to the USB stick can be aborted by either pulling the stick, or by pressing the MENU key on the P3. * Added display of an onscreen message when a USB device (keyboard or MSD) is attached and detached. * An uppercase M or K is now displayed in the lower right side of the data window status bar when a mass storage device or keyboard is attached. * Fixed frequency display bug when transverter frequency is > 4 GHz * Fixed bug in which top of markers & cursors were blanked over right and left frequency labels. * Waterfall display no longer clears when changing between fixed tune and tracking modes. * Fixed a bug that caused the VFO B cursor to suddenly vanish off the left side of the screen. * Rebuilt all FPGA files using a new file format, and set their versions to 1.04. * Fixed a bug that caused a phantom signal to appear near the center frequency immediately after switching from transmit to receive. * Fixed screen save to USB drive to use monochrome color table when selected. 73, Paul -- Paul Saffren - N6HZ Project Manager Elecraft Inc. 831-763-4211 x122 www.elecraft.com -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-SVGA-Firmware-1-25-1-16-now-available-as-a-general-release-tp7570467.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
