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Title: RC 2000 - 0,1KHz step
Post by: iw1rdz on 2011-12-04, 21:27:14
I'm using for some months the RC 2000 device, remotely controlling the Kenwood TS2000. I need help in configuring the RC2000 (and the TS2000) in the way to have a frequency step of the RC2000 rotary knob equal to 0,1KHz, that I like in SSB operations.
I am able to set 1KHz or 0,01KHz, but not 0,1KHz.

73, Steve.

Title: Re: RC 2000 - 0,1KHz step
Post by: iw1rdz on 2011-12-09, 16:20:43
up,

no one like me?
Title: Re: RC 2000 - 0,1KHz step
Post by: LB9GE on 2011-12-16, 19:01:55
It is not possible to change :-(
Title: Re: RC 2000 - 0,1KHz step
Post by: iw1rdz on 2011-12-18, 10:42:59
very sad... I'll work on a homebrew panel with a big rotary knob and configurable steps... ;->
Title: Re: RC 2000 - 0,1KHz step
Post by: DH8AAA on 2012-01-04, 19:41:25
Hallo,

you can press the Main Dail on RC-2000 and swtich from Multi (1KHz) to Tun (0,1KHz).

73
Oliver
Title: Re: RC 2000 - 0,1KHz step
Post by: iw1rdz on 2012-01-11, 23:19:48
In my RC2000 when I switch the vfo knob step changes from 1KHz to 0,01KHz and viceversa.  :(
Title: Re: RC 2000 - 0,1KHz step
Post by: DF1NP on 2012-01-13, 15:14:10
I am using homebrew board too:

tuningknop with 5 cm diameter and HEDS-5540 #A06, optical encoder, 500 CPR, 6,35mm axle (1/4") (look at E..ay.de) wired to the encoder inside the RC 2000 panel.
The encoder use 5 Volt DC from the RC 2000.

http://www.datasheetcatalog.org/datasheets/270/77838_DS.pdf

73
Willi
Title: Re: RC 2000 - 0,1KHz step
Post by: iw1rdz on 2012-02-05, 23:37:14
This evening I tested my new home-brew vfo rotary knob.

I keep the RC2000 connected and use the COM2 to connect an "Arduino uno" board with a level converter to comply to RS232.

I connected a 16x2 lcd display (useful now for debugging, don't know if in future I will keep it).

I used a DC motor as rotary knob, it is not precise, but it could be a good choice (at zero money...).
 
I programmed an analog input ADC to convert the voltage level that goes through motor (connected one side to 3,3v ref and the other side to arduino analog input).

If I turn the knob clockwise the voltage goes down and viceversa, so frequency has been programmed to go down and viceversa by 0,1khz steps.

:D


 
Title: Re: RC 2000 - 0,1KHz step
Post by: EA5WA on 2015-12-27, 12:59:19
Same problem here....

I bought a RC2000 mobile controller for my ts-2000 conected to the Remoterig and I found only one problem the dial step is always 0,001 in Fine Mode. It's a bit hard to get to 0,5 when you are in CW.
I like the way to tune on my ts-2000 but not on my rc-2000... :'( :'(

Is there any simple option to make it easy?

Thanks,

73's from Juan Carlos EA5WA
Title: Re: RC 2000 - 0,1KHz step
Post by: S53K on 2015-12-27, 13:55:19
Hallo Willi,

Can you post some photos here how finally made it ?

Tnx

Simon S53K

I am using homebrew board too:

tuningknop with 5 cm diameter and HEDS-5540 #A06, optical encoder, 500 CPR, 6,35mm axle (1/4") (look at E..ay.de) wired to the encoder inside the RC 2000 panel.
The encoder use 5 Volt DC from the RC 2000.

http://www.datasheetcatalog.org/datasheets/270/77838_DS.pdf

73
Willi
Title: Re: RC 2000 - 0,1KHz step
Post by: DF1NP on 2015-12-29, 14:28:03
Hi Simon,

I send you some photos from my mechanical and electric solution with HEDS-5640

73
Willi
Title: Re: RC 2000 - 0,1KHz step
Post by: iw1rdz on 2016-01-09, 23:51:59
Hi, I modified an industrial encoder to work powered by 5V (I've just by-passed the 7805 internal circuit regulator) and connected to RC2000 according to Willi's suggestion.

I wanna say thanks to you Willi for your explanation; I tried a 20 pulses/rotation encoder and it is fine, perhaps it is too slow to work in fine mode, but surely better than the original RC2000 knob.

For those who look at my photos: attention that I used wires with different color compared to Willi's schema, but connections are obviously the same.

73 de Steve -IW1RDZ


Title: Re: RC 2000 - 0,1KHz step
Post by: S53K on 2016-01-27, 20:18:21
hi Willi,

Sorry for late response! lt looks great! Thanks for all details, it makes very fantastic, will need to make it one myself 8)

Tnx again,

73 Simon

Hi Simon,

I send you some photos from my mechanical and electric solution with HEDS-5640

73
Willi
Title: Re: RC 2000 - 0,1KHz step
Post by: EA5WA on 2021-01-23, 12:19:31
Hi there:

I want to modify my RC-2000 with an external encoder.

I've just ordered a 600 pulses/rotation two phases encoder. Can I use the same schematic as you?

I need some help.

Many Thanks

73 de EA5WA Juan Carlos
Title: Re: RC 2000 - 0,1KHz step
Post by: DF1NP on 2021-01-24, 20:01:06
Hello Juan Carlos,

In the meantime I changed my Hedges Encoder to this one:

https://www.amazon.de/Terminal-Klemmen-Elektronische-Handrad-Impulsgeber/dp/B07GCGWDHW/ref=sr_1_13?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&dchild=1&keywords=encoder&qid=1611609055&sr=8-13

73, Willi
Title: Re: RC 2000 - 0,1KHz step
Post by: EA5WA on 2021-01-25, 20:21:00
Hi Willi:

I can see the link you posted.

I've just purchased an 600 pulses/rotation encoder from China. I'm going to make my first test....

I have Red (Vcc), Black (GND), White (A)and Green (B). Is that correct? Could I use your schematic?

73 de EA5WA Juan Carlos

Title: Re: RC 2000 - 0,1KHz step
Post by: DF1NP on 2021-01-26, 11:03:40
Hi Juan Carlos,

Some pictures for wiring the 100 pps decoder:
A goes to internal decoder (red)
B goes to internal decoder (green)
OV goes to GND (yellow)
VCC goes to + 5V (orange)
A and B you can change
The colors belongs to the wire in the RC-2000 case not at decoder.

73
Willi
Title: Re: RC 2000 - 0,1KHz step
Post by: EA5WA on 2021-01-26, 18:15:42
Very nice performed Willi. No resistors needed?

Many thanks for the info

I'll purchase an encoder like yours

73 de EA5WA Juan Carlos
Title: Re: RC 2000 - 0,1KHz step
Post by: DF1NP on 2021-01-26, 19:28:10
Hi Juan Carlos,

No resistor necessary.

Btw. look at this:
http://dk8jg.de/VFO-Maus-3.pdf

73
Willi
Title: Re: RC 2000 - 0,1KHz step
Post by: EA5WA on 2021-01-26, 19:35:35
How many pulses x rotation is your encoder.

First test with my 600 pulses x rotation encoder I think is too much. If you turn too fast, RRC goes crazy trying to count so many pulses....

73 de EA5WA Juan Carlos
Title: Re: RC 2000 - 0,1KHz step
Post by: DF1NP on 2021-01-27, 09:43:48
One turn (360 degrees) = 100 pps. The 500 pps by my former encoder (HEDGE) was too much. That was the reason I changed to 100 pps. Pushing the small encoder you also can change the speed of the external encoder.

73
Willi
Title: Re: RC 2000 - 0,1KHz step
Post by: EA5WA on 2021-01-27, 22:23:10
Waiting for a 100ppr encoder, today I've modified my RC-2000
Title: Re: RC 2000 - 0,1KHz step
Post by: DF1NP on 2021-01-28, 20:25:36
Hi Juan Carlos,

nice pictures. Congrats and good luck.

73
Willi
Title: Re: RC 2000 - 0,1KHz step
Post by: EA5WA on 2021-01-31, 13:07:44
I have a problem. I've just put my new 100 pulses encoder without resistors, and sometimes work, but sometimes doesn't work. Screen flashes following the pulses, but frequency doesn't change. Disconecting and conecting again the external encoder, RC-200 restarts....

Could be a power supply problem?

Any ideas?
 
Title: Re: RC 2000 - 0,1KHz step
Post by: EA5WA on 2021-02-02, 18:46:58
Now with a 100 Ohms resistor in the VCC line is working fine.

Maybe my encoder is demanding too much power.

73 de EA5WA Juan Carlos
Title: Re: RC 2000 - 0,1KHz step
Post by: DF1NP on 2021-02-02, 22:27:45
congrats, Juan Carlos  :)

73
Willi