Hi, I finally did another project on my K2 #4130. I was tired of using a serial cable for just basic control of my K2 with Hamradio Deluxe.
I integrated an internal bluetooth interface bound to the KIO2. So, I am still able to use the KIO2 as usual OR via bluetooth connection with my CF-30 laptop. Since I don't have the internal battery installed in my K2, I used the ON/OFF switch for other purpose..... to activate or desactivate the internal bluetooth feature inside my K2. So if I don't need the bluetooth interface and want to save about 50-70 mA.... I have just to turn to OFF position and that's it !! The interface is powered from the 5V line on the control board. That way, I can still monitor how current it takes by switching ON and OFF the interface and look at the K2 internal meter display. This interface is fully compatible with all software... including Hamradio Deluxe. A good thing also is Windows recognize the interface as a «remote control» interface using serial protocol...... And I also include my own brand and name inside interface firmware. Windows always see this piece of hardware..... «ELECRAFT K2 SN:4130» !!!! If you want to take a sneek peek at my pictures.... just click the link below.... http://www.flickr.com/photos/va2ss The integration was very straight foward. And you do not loose nothing, even the external DB9 connector... can't use serial protocol on both at the same time for sure, that's logical.... but can use the DB9 with the control cable for the KPA100 and the bluetooth for the remote control at the same time. Another clumsy project from me.... Any comment are welcome. See you at Dayton !!!! 73 de J-F VA2SS -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Elecraft-K2-Internal-Bluetooth-Interface-Integration-Addon-tp17093696p17093696.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
