It's all about the Software

Hi all,

I'd like to use a footswitch with my Adalm Pluto on QO100 for tx/rx switching. Is it feasible and if so how?

Thanks and regards,

Roger. (G8VLR)

G8VLR wrote: Sun Oct 01, 2023 5:25 pm I'd like to use a footswitch with my Adalm Pluto on QO100 for tx/rx switching. Is it feasible and if so how?

Roger. (G8VLR)

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Hi Roger

Easiest option appears to be wire the footswitch to a serial interface adapter to USB:

https://www.sdr-radio.com/ptt

See attached PDF from GU6EFB.

Uses cheap FTDI interface:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203886476556

Original link here:

https://forum.sdr-radio.com:4499/viewtopic.php?t=564

73

Max

Sorry forgot to attach the PDF but it's in the link at bottom of last post. But here it is anyway.

73

Max

Oh blimey...... me again. Not that interface because you need the one with the solder holes down the sides. There are loads on eBay. Not genuine FTDI this time but I doubt it matters for this purpose. Looks like Keith used this one:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/195986938841

73

Max

Thanks Max,

Great solution!

regards,

Roger.

NP Roger. Be interested to now if you do purchase one of those "clone" boards from eBay if it installs OK on Windows. I assume it does or they would not have sold so many!

Good luck & 73

Max