mstang...@comcast.net [Elecraft_K3] <elecraft...@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> Wayne, > > It look interesting. Can you explain the connections for data, power and > firmware upgrades in detail: > > * USB port for firmware loading and future equipment/computer control > applications There will be a "K-Pod Utility" for firmware loading. Over time it will gain the ability to configure the K-Pod switches, LEDs, USB port, and general-purpose outputs in various ways. > * simple connection to K3 or K3S--uses the 6-pin RJ-style jack beneath the > front panel > * flexible power source: rear 12-V jack on the radio, DC barrel jack, > USB port, or even through the 6-pin data cable, with minor radio modification > (the latter method results in a single cable to the K-Pod for data and power) > > It would be nice to have one connection to the radio. I guess this would be > the 6-pin data cable. This is the idea. There will be a mod to power the pod through the data cable. Details pending. > Can I upgrade the firmware to the Pod via this connection from the RS-232 or > USB port on the K3/K3S? As of now the plan is to use the USB port on the K-Pod for updating its firmware. Wayne N6KR ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@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 arch...@mail-archive.com
