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it would be nice to have bigger mounting holes so I can mount this on a spacer, and then the spacer to a plastic board, that I can then attach to the clip mounting points.

Important Update! The AIOC's original data output is already adjusted to 3.3v, not 5V as I previously thought (and state in this video). THE AIOC IS 100% SAFE TO USE WITH YOUR RADIO. The confusion for this came from misunderstanding a blurb in a Github issue. The actual release of the AIOB will have the voltage divider removed, through holes added to every pad, and some other changes still in the works! This does mean that the test runs run at too low a voltage to program / control most radios. Unfortunately the serial data interface I tested the AIOB with is very sensitive and still picked up the voltage, so I missed the original issue. Luckily there is a super easy fix for those with the test units, which Ill be releasing a video on shortly!

I am not clear on what this board does. You need to spend a minute at the front of the video telling us who are ignorant of what kind of things this interface can help us with. I have designed hundreds of boards, but could not figure out how this thing would help me. 73 Glen K4KV

There is a 3d file for printing a case on the AIOC board. I think I will make mine work with my Xeigu G-90 for FT8. Thanks for the video! 73

Ordered mine, Have you shipped any yet? 73, NF4J

got mine ordered!

What does an AIOC actually do and why do you need It? You're making the assumption that everyone knows the reason why an AIOC is needed and what it's function.

You did not recap what the board did...

you need to put an easier way to an easier way to bring the COB out for Allstarlink ?

Great improvements Lucas, congratulations, on my wish list: Bluetooth, both sound and cat (cat over HID?), Stereo Sound to transfer I/Q signals from radio to computer (for SDRs and radios like KX3, TX500, many SDRs), 1:1 audio isolation transformers on sound channels to break ground loops, eliminate noise and/or transform impedance, isolation on PTT (reed switch or opti coupler), I realize the time and cost of doing all of these, just throwing out all the ideas in my head for you to choose from for what would fit in your product mix - perhaps different models. 73 de ws1m, bammi (new call sign)

Awesome. But I just soldered my plugs to some wires and soldered those wires on the board. Then I removed those and soldered female jacks to some wires and then those wires onto the board. And then bought 2 cables with the right jacks and bobs your auntie. And like someone else said. Through holes with strain relief or better yet. A 8 pin standard jst header. That way Amazon has a 10 pack for 10 bucks.

Will this run the 1.3 firmware for Allstar compatibility? And unfortunately the international shipping price is very high off your website

Just came across this. What are the uses for this board?

Ordering site not working. PayPal checkout not enabled just has a spinner.

Blu Tooth?

Order placed. Put a small switch or at least jumpers to switch between vox and ptt.

Through hole would work way better than pads - or even better if the pins are broken out to a standard connector. Otherwise, good job!

Nice board! Am I correct to assume that this board is open source as well?

This is Simon, nice design! Thanks for attributing me on the silkscreen 😁 Regarding the 5V UART levels: the RX signal at the STM32 is on a 5V tolerant pin at the STM32 so in theory there is no additional circuitry necessary to protect the STM32 from over voltage. But it can't hurt either 😉

Through holes please? The pads are not a favorite of mine.

How is the 3200mAh battery holding up? Does it hold charge when it's off?

W1BTR is in the big time now

So the issue of the USB-C port pointing upwards and RF from the antenna causing data issues, could the device be programmed to change the io pins so the plugs can be wired in reverse so the usb-c port points down? Would that be easy to implement???

Has anyone had a solution to the RF issue causing the AIOC to lock up? I've read that this is only an issue on stock antenna and that an external antenna connected via coax is good. Also the developer states audio extension cables with ferrite filters may work.

Kill the music

This is really a terrible video. The advice is redneckary at best, likely dangerous and potentially destructive.

Drop the bg music!!

I do have the same toughts on the USB charging. Makes me really nervous. I perfer the TD-H3.

Yòuight think about talking a little slower. 😊

On the schematic, what is the purpose of the signal RADIO_VP_PTT2? This pin is normally 5V (or 3.3V) on a K-connector.

That is different than what I have experienced. I set up a 30 channel scan group for Sonoma California and the k-5 skips a lot of static that the uv-5r gets stuck on.

Just got my Nano VGA this video really helped me get started using it! Thank you Jerry KO4ZQW

Calibration does not need to be done every time. There are several slots to save both the frequency range you intend to use and also the calibration for that frequency. I saved calibrations for three radio bands, plus one more for most of the range of the device. If you are not using presets, though, then yes, you need to calibrate every time. Calibration works by setting a number of points - in my case, 101 - and calibrating across the selected range. A smaller range means more precision.

Id love 2 see a vid with uv5r and linking to android

god job

Been a big fan of yours for a long time. Happy to see your channel is growing so much

I love the idea, but unless it is in a somewhat waterproof...protected from elements housing I can't see it

I wanted to find out what you had to say about the weaknesses....started watching, started getting annoyed by the elevator music, skipped to the middle...... Have you tried different firmware to see if it improves receive? Has anybody else told you the music is annoying? My baofeng uv5r is relatively deaf compared to my yaesu, my kenwood is noticably better than my yaesu. I bought a k6, haven't taken it out of the box yet. Maybe that's a nice place for it?

Just tell me what's 1 better the baofeng or this 1

11 bucks each 😊buy too😂

Does either version of the firmware avoid having to use the VOX function on radios like the Baofengs, and, if so, which does that? If both, which is better for this application? Thanks.

Hey, Excellent review! Could you please do a review on Baofeng BF-H7? This is also 10W radio and i wonder which one is better. Thank you

What cable is that and where do you get one???? usb-c to usb don't work

What about adding bluetooth. I have a vision of doing more digital modes on android. Software is not available yet but I know someone will port other modes like Vara and Olivia to android one day.

I’m trying to make a cable From iphone with rattlegram app to uvk6 or similar twoway radio To key up the radio transmitter would this aioc be made to work for something like this?

I have just returned my Talkpod A36 plus, it was terrible, battery was badly fitting and when I turned it on it was dead even with a full charge so I think there are some issues that need addressing

Really appreciate you going over all the radios and antenna mounts. Great video overall!

I wonder if this could be used to make a small portable Allstar Node. For Allstar you need PTT, COS, Ground, and Audio in and out.

Why would they send it to you if it has bad spurious emissions? The manufacturer need to abide by its certification that they clearly dont adhere to. I also wish it was clean. I'll never buy one until they pull their finger out and actually fix it. Now a battery issue? WTF? Geez! Thnx for the video.👍