I was thinking of doing iPad connectivity to Ki equipment but instead of using the connector cable, I would use Bluetooth. I looked into bluetooth adapters for the rigs. Something you can plug right into the back of the K3 (or, maybe P3).
So, I found a number of them of varying prices from kit like things around $25 or so to a variety in the $45 to $75 range and then even a few up around $120. I have not bought any yet since this is a project waiting for my retirement in August. I also have not thought too much about the iPad side and that is something I need to do. These bluetooth adapters sometimes come with drivers for using in a Windows computer where the connection shows up as a COM port. But, I need to experiment with what iOS gives me directly from a programming side of things and see if this is even viable. I should take the time to investigate that now but I just have not had any time. 73, phil, K7PEH On May 13, 2013, at 7:18 AM, Andrew Moore <[email protected]> wrote: > I've searched a lot and can't find the answer so I'm asking the group. > > Is it possible to use the iPad as "detachable head" for a K2, K3 or KX3, > using a direct connection (no Bluetooth / PC / wireless / Internet)? > > I know the Apple Camera Connectivity Kit with some USB audio adapters give > you a panadapter for the KX3 but I'm interested in very basic primary > control (tuning, filters) and display (frequency) by sending and receiving > commands via USB. > > I have a feeling that when you connect the iPad to the KUSB via the the > Camera Connectivity Kit, iOS will say "unsupported device," but I don't > have a KUSB here - can anyone confirm? > > Even so, is it possible to write an app to communicate with the rig in this > setup, despite the lack of official support? I realize that won't have > Apple's blessing but I'm interested in running this on my own device, not > putting it in the store. > > Thanks, > Andrew, NV1B > .. > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 ______________________________________________________________ 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
