Post by Andrea IU4APC on Aug 4, 2014 11:49:10 GMT
Hi everyone,
I finally released the new "KX3 KeyApp".
It is a virtual keypad with 54 buttons and 5 switches completely customizable. With it you’ll be able to create the perfect keypad for you ham radio operations with the Elecraft KX3.
Each button has its label, command and color. Each switch has two labels (on/off), two commands (on/off) and a color.
Commands have no length limit and use the Elecraft K3/KX3 programming language. The complete reference manual is also linked inside the app for handy reference.
The app comes with two pre-defined templates: one for default operations and one for CW operators. But you can create new ones, customize the ones already available, save them and recall in a matter of seconds for infinite different setups.
You’ll also be able to share/backup/restore your templates via email, dropbox or whatever is in you device "share" tab.
The app works both on Android tablets and smartphones. A high resolution tablet is preferred for the high number of buttons available. But you can customize the font size so that text adapts to your screen size.
To connect to the KX3, you’ll need an OTG USB cable adapter that will allow you to use the USB Serial cable that comes with your radio. Or you can connect wirelessly by using a Piglet or even remotely.
The app seamless integrates with the KX3 Companion as you can switch between the two apps without loosing connection to the KX3.
I'd like to personally thank Jean-Francois VA2SS for inspiring the idea of the app and for beta testing it along with my good friend Adam KF5SLN. And Steve WG0AT for CW template support.
Any suggestion is more than welcome. If you develop some cool template send it to me so that I can put it on the website and make it available to everyone.
72/73, Andrea IU4APC
alphapapacharlie.com
I finally released the new "KX3 KeyApp".
It is a virtual keypad with 54 buttons and 5 switches completely customizable. With it you’ll be able to create the perfect keypad for you ham radio operations with the Elecraft KX3.
Each button has its label, command and color. Each switch has two labels (on/off), two commands (on/off) and a color.
Commands have no length limit and use the Elecraft K3/KX3 programming language. The complete reference manual is also linked inside the app for handy reference.
The app comes with two pre-defined templates: one for default operations and one for CW operators. But you can create new ones, customize the ones already available, save them and recall in a matter of seconds for infinite different setups.
You’ll also be able to share/backup/restore your templates via email, dropbox or whatever is in you device "share" tab.
The app works both on Android tablets and smartphones. A high resolution tablet is preferred for the high number of buttons available. But you can customize the font size so that text adapts to your screen size.
To connect to the KX3, you’ll need an OTG USB cable adapter that will allow you to use the USB Serial cable that comes with your radio. Or you can connect wirelessly by using a Piglet or even remotely.
The app seamless integrates with the KX3 Companion as you can switch between the two apps without loosing connection to the KX3.
I'd like to personally thank Jean-Francois VA2SS for inspiring the idea of the app and for beta testing it along with my good friend Adam KF5SLN. And Steve WG0AT for CW template support.
Any suggestion is more than welcome. If you develop some cool template send it to me so that I can put it on the website and make it available to everyone.
72/73, Andrea IU4APC
alphapapacharlie.com