All in One Cable / AIOC - Part 2 - The Perfect Project for Ham Radio Clubs.
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Link to the original video (We'll call that part 1): • Your Radio Programming...
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Tired of Programming cables that only do one thing, and do them poorly? Ditch your Baofeng Programing cable and build a AIOC (All in One Cable)
Use your AIOC to program radios AND encode/decode APRS.
In this episode I provide a brief demo on how to solder and upload the firmware for the AIOC. This project is still in development and can only get better. What changes would you like to see implemented?
From Github:
What does it do?
The AIOC is a small adapter with a USB-C connector that enumerates itself as a sound-card (e.g. for APRS purposes) and a virtual tty ("COM Port") for programming and asserting the PTT (Push-To-Talk).
Features
Cheap & Hackable Digital mode USB interface (similar to digirig, mobilinkd, etc...)
Programming Cable Function via virtual Serial Port
Compact form-factor (DIY overmolded enclosure is currently TBD)
Based on easy-to-hack STM32F302 with internal ADC/DAC (Programmable via USB bootloader using DFU)
Can support Dual-PTT HTs
Compatibility
Software
Direwolf as AX.25 modem/APRS en+decoder/...
APRSdroid as APRS en+decoder
CHIRP for programming
Tested Radios (so far)
Wouxun UV-9D Mate (CHIRP + APRS)
Baofeng UV-5R (CHIRP + APRS)
BTECH 6X2 (CHIRP)
Future Work
Overmolded enclosure design (DIY using 3D-Printed mold and Resin/Hotglue)
Maybe integrate a TNC Modem with KISS interface? (I am not sure if that is worth the effort)
"High-Performance" VOX emulation with advanced features (e.g. pre-triggered VOX to activate PTT a few milliseconds before data, reduced tail time)
HID (maybe CM108 compatible) PTT control
How To Fab
Go to JLCPCB.com and upload the GERBER-k1-aioc.zip package (under kicad/k1-aioc/jlcpcb)
Select PCB Thickness 1.2mm (that is what I recommend with the TRS connectors I used)
You may want to select LeadFree HASL
Select Silkscreen/Soldermask color to your liking
Check "PCB Assembly"
PCBA Type "Economic"
Assembly Side "Top Side"
Tooling Holes "Added by Customer"
Press Confirm
Click "Add BOM File" and upload BOM-k1-aioc.csv
Click "Add CPL File" and upload CPL-k1-aioc.csv
Press Next
Look Through components, see if something is missing or problematic and press Next
Check everything looks roughly good (rotations are already baked-in and should be correct). Save to Cart
This gives you 5 (or more) SMD assembled AIOC. The only thing left to do is soldering on the TRS connectors (see here). The total bill should be around 60$ US for 5 pieces plus tax and shipping from China.
Baofeng APRS made easy, Baofeng programming made easy, baofeng programming with chirp.
#baofeng #uv5r #aprs
Hi Sean, Simon the AIOC Maintainer here.
Thanks for the shoutout and coverage once again!
Just wanted to come by and thank everyone for their interest. Our GitHub issues are quite active, so feel free to post issues and feature requests. I will be releasing a truSDX version of the hardware in a month or two, so stay tuned for that!
Any clues when there will be any updates on this project? i want to see if i can use it as a sound card for a allstar node.
@@TheAlexd51Is it safe to assume you have seen his more recent videos?
Thanks for the video! I appreciate the overview and the club-focused ideas too!
Saw my shipping notification yesterday, saw this today, insta-click. If nothing else, this project is a great driver for channel views, hopefully. ;)
Also, side note, great 3D print! I like that you used square holes instead of circular ones to account for shrinkage. I've done something similar with hexagonal holes that have ended up more or less round.
I already have plans to try getting this working as an APRS cable for my FT-70D (a thing I've been working on for a while now, it's more complicated than it should be).
Hey hey hey. Yes, shipped yesterday. Please let me know if you have any troubles.
On a side note, I have designed a case for the project, but it needs work. I didn't design the JIG though. Once I tried to free hand solder one unit, I decided to go to the GitHub repo and just print 30 of the jigs for group by. I sort of rushed the video as I wanted to provide a visual update but had limited time. My apologies for any confusion. Let me know when you get it, and enjoy
I wish I had a 70d still, that would be fun.
@@HAMRADIODUDE Ah, I gotcha. It's not super important, the big thing is that they're available for us to use, and you're a legend. History doesn't remember details, just awesome dudes.
You're right. This would be an excellent club project!
Thanks for watching!
The assembly jig is a great idea
Good times! Thanks for the fun and the extra goody!
Any time!
FWIW, I finally got my plugs attached. The 3D printed guide didn't hold together too well but what was left got the job done.
So far as the serial port goes, I got old Chirp working just fine with my BTech UV-5x3. Next, to do a little APRS.
Great video Sean. I noticed mine have shipped and now I know what to do when I get them. Looking forward to using this.
My pleasure. Thank you, by the way. I'm curious to see if I'm smart enough to reverse the rx /rx on one and make a repeater cable. Have you considered that at all?
@@HAMRADIODUDE I have not considered that.
I think the Coffee and Ham Radio is doing a group buy on this. I got into that one. They are even looking at adding blue tooth to the hardware. I alwasy enjoy your videos.73
That would be cool!
Thanks Dude this really helped me .Andreas
Glad I could help. You got your hands on one? How you like it?
Will you be making anymore aioc? I am interested.
I'd be in to get one from you if you get another run Dude!
Make sure to show this video to anyone you know who may be interested. If there's enough interest, I'll do another run. I think they were just over 8 dollars cost
Love the 3D printed jig Sean. I'm looking to get a 3D printer I'd love to get your thoughts on the entry level machines. I seem to going for the Ender3 V.2. Any ideas Sean. Keep up the great work buddy.
I do have some ideas maybe I can do an episode in about 3 weeks with showing my printers. I can shoot you an email if you'd like?
Jig, that's the word!
I'll wait till these are available commercially. Should not be long. My eyesight will not let me do soldering.
This is so cool. Do you l know if it can work work Winlink and VaraFM with a Baofeng?
Great question. I don't see why not. Let me give it a shot. Also considering the potential for two of them and 2 baofeng as a repeater with switching the tx and rx
I want to order another one
Hello, you could use the b o m and get your own boards made directly through JLC PCB. Additionally there's some guy selling them for something like 30 bucks online. So sorry I can't provide them at cost anymore, but that's a bad business model 🤣
I got one from another guy at cost I guess if I bought a batch I could share with my buddies
I'm waiting on mine ordered not long ago
How would I know if I made the list?
You should see it tomorrow, I hope it goes well! Shoot me an email if you'd like the tracking. Take care!
@HAM RADIO DUDE great job! On getting them made I have some jacks laying around that I can use
@HAM RADIO DUDE I received one today will there be another batch to receive the second one?
@@justin6125 can you please check your order confirmation. My order form shows 1 ordered. Thanks
@HAM RADIO DUDE I can confirm I have ordered 1 unit and received 1 unit.
Was asking if they're would be another batch to be able to purchase more
Hello Sean, Are you going to do another build? I went to your website and I could not find any contact information. You email link goes to example@ I would love to get in on another build! Brett
Hey thanks for reaching out. I can update my email on my sales page, I didn't realize it wasn't set to anything. Anyway, I'm not planning on doing another AIOC sale. I was selling them at cost and unfortunately, I can only do that so many times before it's illogical to do it. There is a guy on the internet who will sell them for 25 bucks a pop though lol.
If you want to get a hold of me and give me your call sign, I probably have one left laying around I can send you
Hey I just noticed your message from 2 weeks ago! Sorry! Brett KJ7BQQ@@HAMRADIODUDE
Ill shoot an email over to you.
@@ericboone182
@@HAMRADIODUDEare there any left? I could use a couple KG5WHQ