Winkey - no echo

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Winkey - no echo

bejoysat opened this issue 6 years ago · comments

I am experiencing a problem with Winkey emulation. The keyer does not seem to send the echo and thus the client program (N1MM+ in this case) gets stuck and does not revert to RX after sending a code.

To verify, I have tried the program WKRemote from hamcrafters.com and it connects to the keyer but responds with the error "Attach WK: No Echo"

I am using an Arduino Uno.
I have read the notes here and tried "DisablingAutoResetOnSerialConnection" but no luck.
I tried in Windows 10 and 7, also tried on a Nano, but the same result.

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Glen · Answer 1 · Sun Mar 25 2018 23:24:38 GMT+0800 (China Standard Time)

I’ve been successfully using the Winkeyer emulation for a few months now, albeit from my private fork. I found a build time issue that has since been fixed in trunk. My primary use is the “Iambic Master” training app and an app I wrote myself. In my app, I did have to enable both levels of echo through the interface and it works fine. I started with an Uno and a breadboard and made two revisions of the keyer with the Atmel chip itself. I would not suggest building my fork as I have a conflicting function for CW send testing that isn’t documented. It could, however, help in diffing with the current source to see if anything changed that could have affected this. I have no experience with N1MM, is this something that “just works” if I download and install it? I could test my configuration out for you to see if I have the same problem. 73s, de N1XF -=Glen=-

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On Mar 25, 2018, at 11:17 AM, bejoysat ***@***.***> wrote: I am experiencing a problem with Winkey emulation. The keyer does not seem to send the echo and thus the client program (N1MM+ in this case) gets stuck and does not revert to RX after sending a code. To verify, I have tried the program WKRemote from hamcrafters.com and it connects to the keyer but responds with the error "Attach WK: No Echo" I am using an Arduino Uno. I have read the notes here and tried "DisablingAutoResetOnSerialConnection" but no luck. I tried in Windows 10 and 7, also tried on a Nano, but the same result. — You are receiving this because you are subscribed to this thread. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or mute the thread.

bejoysat · Answer 2 · Sun Mar 25 2018 23:44:05 GMT+0800 (China Standard Time)

I have no experience with N1MM, is this something that “just works” if I download and install it? I could test my configuration out for you to see if I have the same problem.

Glen, I wouldn't install N1MM for just testing this as it is quite tedious to get the software configured. You could try the original K1EL client software for PC found here. Its a tiny program which tests the basic functionality of the keyer.

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Anthony Good · Answer 3 · Sun Apr 01 2018 22:16:48 GMT+0800 (China Standard Time)

What features and options do you have enabled? Also, can you verify that you disabled Arduino Software Reset successfully? (The Arduino should not reset when you load up the Arduino IDE or the Serial Monitor.) 73 Goody K3NG

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On Sun, Mar 25, 2018 at 11:44 AM, bejoysat ***@***.***> wrote: I have no experience with N1MM, is this something that “just works” if I download and install it? I could test my configuration out for you to see if I have the same problem. Glen, I wouldn't install N1MM for just testing this as it is quite tedious to get the software configured. You could try the original K1EL client software for PC found here <http://k1el.tripod.com/WKremoteX.html>. Its a tiny program which tests the basic functionality of the keyer. 73 de VU3BOJ — You are receiving this because you are subscribed to this thread. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#44 (comment)>, or mute the thread <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/ADLacBJP_HPp92FCkHnH-1X1jgTEYmhpks5th7tGgaJpZM4S6LVk> .

bejoysat · Answer 4 · Wed Apr 04 2018 10:14:18 GMT+0800 (China Standard Time)

What features and options do you have enabled?

I took the original code base and just enabled FEATURE_WINKEY_EMULATION.

Also, can you verify that you disabled Arduino Software Reset successfully?

Yes, I confirmed that ASR is disabled. The keyer does not reset while opening the port. I also tried enabling OPTION_WINKEY_DISCARD_BYTES_AT_STARTUP, with no luck.

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Anthony Good · Answer 5 · Sun Apr 08 2018 00:21:45 GMT+0800 (China Standard Time)

Do you have the Uno powered by the USB port? Can you try an external power supply to see if that makes a difference?

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On Tue, Apr 3, 2018 at 9:14 PM, bejoysat ***@***.***> wrote: What features and options do you have enabled? I took the original code base and just enabled FEATURE_WINKEY_EMULATION. Also, can you verify that you disabled Arduino Software Reset successfully? Yes, I confirmed that ASR is disabled. The keyer does not reset while opening the port. I also tried enabling OPTION_WINKEY_DISCARD_BYTES_AT_STARTUP, with no luck. 73, VU3BOJ Bejoy — You are receiving this because you commented. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#44 (comment)>, or mute the thread <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/ADLacLNBiO4huNVsIbr2lAPT84cvWkPcks5tlCx7gaJpZM4S6LVk> .

bejoysat · Answer 6 · Sun May 06 2018 21:15:38 GMT+0800 (China Standard Time)

Do you have the Uno powered by the USB port? Can you try an external power supply to see if that makes a difference?

Tried but no difference.

I tried to debug using serial port monitor to see what is going on. There is data sent to the nano, but no response. Also enabled a second debug port to print some info, but the nano doesn't seem to receive any data from the PC. I am suspecting the particular driver for the USB (CH340G) having issues with low baud rate.

Finally, I switched over to Arduino Pro Mini and connected via a USB-TTL converter (CP2102 chip) and managed to get it work. I may stick with this now. Working with WKRemote, FLwkey and N1MM+ without any issues.

Anthony Good · Answer 7 · Tue May 08 2018 19:34:05 GMT+0800 (China Standard Time)

OK, good deal. 73