You Never Knew You Needed This Cable! The AIOC

[@imarunner2]

I want one! You and KM4ACK make moving around in Linux so easy. I've been doing it for years and you guys are very good at showing others how to do it.

[@temporarilyoffline]

Thanks! I've been playing with it for a very long long time (1994 or so) so a lot of it is muscle memory and learned fearlessness that I try to share!

[@RandallRash]

Thanks for the demo of the AIOC and Direwolf.

[@temporarilyoffline]

No problem, works great so far!

[@RookieLock]

Very cool ! Right up my alley, I love learning more about ham radio related linux stuff so this is great ! Thanks Steve !

[@DonzLockz]

👋😉🍻👍

[@temporarilyoffline]

Thanks! Glad it helps!

[@KS0JD]

Ooooo blinking lights!!! I love this device. I ordered 2. You had me at the blinky lights. 73

[@temporarilyoffline]

Exactly!

[@henning256yt]

Wow! Didn‘t know about this. Exactly what I ever wanted. I will make a batch myself and give it to all my friends in germany.

[@temporarilyoffline]

Awesome! Let me know if you need any help!

[@victorcharlie7491]

"The world best radio" lolz, Cool technology tnx for Creating!

[@temporarilyoffline]

Thanks for watching!

[@MI7DJT]

I must get one of these! I haven't been able to program my UV-5R with any of the cables I own.. and I have many!

[@temporarilyoffline]

New Stock is inbound! Stay Tuned!

[@MI7DJT]

@@temporarilyoffline Will do thanks TO

[@FEPLabsRadio]

Outstanding! I need to solder mine together.

[@temporarilyoffline]

I wanna see that on video!

[@super66craig]

I don't have an HT but I wonder if putting the jacks in the radio to guide the soldering?

[@temporarilyoffline]

I think you can do that for sure - but we send you a soldering guide.

[@bikeham]

I had quite a difficult time programming the AIOC card firmware initially under Windows. In the end I used my Mac and it worked. As far as I can tell, windows has some drivers that may conflict with the dfu-util program. I mention this here in case others have become stuck.

[@temporarilyoffline]

Thanks!

[@pwborders]

Wonder if the audio is sufficient to use for a digital interface for HF digital modes. Would probably work better with a couple short cable ends instead of the hard attached plugs. You should try it with your g106 in place of the huge box they have for digital connection. With appropriate adaptors it would work with many hf radios using the com port for cat / ptt and the audio in / out for mic / speaker interface.

[@temporarilyoffline]

That was my thought as well. I'll be trying it out on more rigs for sure.

[@KD2UDR]

Someone should build a 3d printed box/cover for that ...

[@temporarilyoffline]

Agreed!

[@dadsrcworkbench1322]

I would be happy to. I would need the AIOC and a UVK5 for testing 😂. I have the CAD software and printer.

[@temporarilyoffline]

If you're serious, we can send you one of our DIY kits to help out. Send me an email or message me on TOADs to firm up shipping details.

[@dadsrcworkbench1322]

@@temporarilyoffline wow thanks! Yeah I’m serious. I was throwing that out there kind of joke not expecting much. I’ll order a roll of ESD PETG filament which I think would be a good candidate for this and other ham radio projects.

[@dadsrcworkbench1322]

@@temporarilyoffline dumb question but what is TOADS?

[@PowderMill]

I don’t have my AnyTone D878UVii portable radio handy, but would love this gadget if it will work. I’m fairly sure it has the serial chip built in, but am hoping there’s some way to get it to work. While it’s much easier to program directly on the radio using FPP than my Motorola APX8000 or XPR7550e, when making large changes, wireless seems like a great option. Thanks for your videos!

[@temporarilyoffline]

Even if your radio already has the serial chip inside for programming, you can still use this AIOC for digital/sound card modes.

[@NickFrom1228]

Nice piece of kit.

[@temporarilyoffline]

Thanks! Well have some back in stock soon.

[@rexweatherford8386]

That's pretty slick.

[@temporarilyoffline]

I can see a lot of uses for it! 👍

[@don_n5skt]

I had issues getting the jumper to short. I think my legs were smaller than the wholes. And Windows works differently. Love to set up an Igate with this.

[@temporarilyoffline]

Igate is in my future!

[@don_n5skt]

@@temporarilyoffline Nuggets episode? ;)

[@sierracircuitdesign]

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.

[@temporarilyoffline]

I'm not sure, but you could ask Simon on the TOADs Discord: discord.gg/xNw7CWsSXg

[@One-Eyed-Willly]

What about for the people who are Visually impaired? Would you recommend Digirig mini? I am sure it cost more but I see you can grow with the Digi and maybe run it over with a truck. "SURE SM58 mic reference".

[@temporarilyoffline]

The digirig mini might be a bit easier, but they are kinda in the same niche and kinda not. The regular digirig would be harder because it has two audio jacks that are the same size, but different purposes and might cause problems if swapped.

[@kleinbiker1]

Cool device but seems more intuitive if the USB jack pointed down instead of up. I could be alone in this thought though.

[@temporarilyoffline]

Could be!

[@joseng6259]

Does the AIOC Board comes fully assembled with the connectors soldered or as a Kit form?

[@temporarilyoffline]

Its a Kit

[@ke7uia]

Will this device work with winlink? Or what do I use for the PTT? Is it going to be VOX, or RA-Board, or a Com Port?

[@temporarilyoffline]

It will work for winlink, but I haven't personally tried it to give you a good answer. Stay tuned, I'm working on a whole winlink series

[@pixeluser175]

The vertical bars ARE NOT a volume indicator, but represent results of MULTIPLE DECODERS.

[@temporarilyoffline]

You mean where it says "audio level" they really mean "multiple decoders"? Could you send in a bug report to the direwolf devs please.

[@pixeluser175]

@@temporarilyoffline That's the reason why, for example, only the first bars don't show as '|' (dealing with a potential hack of a lot of different transceivers preemph./deemph.). Exactly this is why DireWolf is so good (decoding more than others). It are not just volume indicators.

[@SpookieNZL]

Hi, I can’t seem to get mine to TX the APRS Packet Data. Mine locks up and just a Straight Silent Carrier. What Radio Settings do you use on the Baofeng? I know the AIOC is fine as it Reads & Writes ok on CHIRP.. I tried the Pinpoint WIN Software it seems to RX ok. I’ve been trying with a Quansheng UV-K5 HT. Was wondering if you be prepared or Happy to Do a Complete New Video using a Raspberry Pi and the AIOC and Direwolf? Look Forward To Your Reply. 😊

[@temporarilyoffline]

The settings weren't all that strange on the feng. It has been a while since I've played with it, but we did do a live stream on getting it setup and exploring it. Firmware update and APRS work. Take a peak here: kzbin.infoRZjoPNe634o I'd like to get some more videos out on it for sure.

[@SpookieNZL]

@@temporarilyoffline Thanks For your help and added Command Lines Works Great. But I'd like to ask you now on how can i enable Direwolf to Auto Start on boot when Powered down and reboot this out in the Field etc?

[@temporarilyoffline]

for a dedicated machine, I'd put in in /etc/rc.local as the last line before exit(0) -- be aware that when you do this, direwolf will likely be running as root and it will be looking for /root/direwolf.conf instead of the one in your user's home directory. There is probably a "right" way to do this as well... but if you know unix, there are at least a dozen right ways. @@SpookieNZL

[@SpookieNZL]

@@temporarilyoffline Hi Again, I dont understand your answer. As I'm wanting to Power Down the Pi, then reboot it, but want Direwolf to start automatically. Can you please be more Clear? thanks

[@temporarilyoffline]

Have you looked in the /etc/rc.local file? @@SpookieNZL

[@dreupen]

Nice! I see that on day 5 the AIOC Board is out of stock. Will there be more stock coming?

[@temporarilyoffline]

Yes, we have another 100 inbound! Parts delays and shipping is getting in the way. I'll do another video when they are ready again.

[@MrJaylassiter]

This was great! Is it this easy to make it work for the zello app? I would like to access my radio through my zello channel.

[@temporarilyoffline]

It might be, I don't have one to test out though.

[@twinflametaurus]

I have a question for you guys , is it possible to use this cable for sending the baseband out of the radio. specifically , to use the pager signal channels . I have sdr , however it would be nicer to use an actual radio with antenna to extract and send to the computer . most people say it's not possible with cheaper radios using S.o.C. technology. What are your thoughts on this . Don .

[@temporarilyoffline]

If I understand correctly, you'd need an SDR dongle or perhaps a radio with I/Q output. I don't know of any radios that support pager frequencies and have I/Q output.

[@twinflametaurus]

@@temporarilyoffline in need of the baseband signal to decode digital, any thoughts.

[@temporarilyoffline]

Try this one: amzn.to/44O5FNS @@twinflametaurus

[@gaptastic]

Dig it! Would be cool to make a video changing the kenwood connector to something else. Like always thank you for the video.

[@temporarilyoffline]

If I come across the need, I'll make a video for it... Right now, its too useful to me to cut up! Might have to get another one.

[@lucase6407]

aaand sold out! I'd love to build some myself but sadly the chips aren't available with the shortage.

[@temporarilyoffline]

We'll have more soon. Resupply Order is processing.

[@brianhendrix]

I'm confused. Please tell me they come assembled. I saw another video showing how to build them (soldering). I don't even have soldering equipment. Mine is supposedly on the way. Thanks!

[@temporarilyoffline]

They are a kit - got a local solder buddy?

[@brianhendrix]

@@temporarilyoffline No, I don't, but thanks for replying. It'll go in my "future projects" cubbyhole.

[@temporarilyoffline]

@@brianhendrix aw shucks!

[@davidelang]

where is discussion and development taking place?

[@temporarilyoffline]

In the discord chat server linked in the description

[@savvycreativeadventurer]

The site doesn't have any shipping information. Can you ship to anywhere in the world? I am currently living in Thailand, can you ship to Thailand?

[@temporarilyoffline]

Send me an email or message me on the discord and we'll get you a shipping quote.

[@kmgflavin]

I have been checking for about 3 hours, did they not get setup or are they sold out already?

[@temporarilyoffline]

They sold out, but more are coming. Stay tuned for another update/vid when they are available again. On the TOADs Discord (link in description) we have a #AIOC channel where we'll also make the announcement.

[@DonzLockz]

I was gonna buy it but shipping to VK was not an option. :( I may have to ship it via my son in VA once you get new stock. Any idea of ETA on the final model? Will it be a hardware change or just firmware etc?

[@temporarilyoffline]

We can get you a custom quote as always - Final Model? This is the final model? Did I say something that made it sound like there were going to be hardware changes?

[@DonzLockz]

@@temporarilyoffline A custom quote would be good to get. I try to rememberthat. I recall from a previous video that this was a beta version unless I'm losing my mind which is quite possibly the case. Haha

[@temporarilyoffline]

@@DonzLockz I don't think there is any beta - nobody told me. Just wanted to make sure I didn't slip up in the video (as usual)

[@temporarilyoffline]

@@pcfreak1992 That's where it comes from! Simon keeps making improvements to the device - the hardware works just fine and he's added several features since my first review!

[@EpicScotsman]

Will this work with Quangsheng dock?

[@temporarilyoffline]

Sure will!

[@PaintmanJohn]

Has anyone tried to program one of the new UV-K5 radios yet ?

[@temporarilyoffline]

Not yet - you could be first! (It will probably work)

[@PaintmanJohn]

@@temporarilyoffline Great. How soon will you get some kits in ?

[@temporarilyoffline]

@@PaintmanJohn I'd assume another 30 days so we can be surprised when they show up sooner.

[@radioastro75]

Salve dove trovo AIOC Kit ?

[@temporarilyoffline]

Links in description, if the eBay link is out of stock, the GitHub link has the Gerber files to make your own PCBs

[@kh6qmchristophercolquhoun695]

Mine is shipped

[@temporarilyoffline]

Awesome!

[@joeblow8593]

Cool

[@temporarilyoffline]

I think so

[@barnmichael]

Having the hard K connector is very limiting. It would be much more useful with a DIN or DB9 connector and jumpers for different radios.

[@temporarilyoffline]

You can add (or not) the k-connector as you see fit. They come loose in the baggie.

[@tnwnl]

The main link seems to be dead, gives a 404...

[@temporarilyoffline]

Thanks, will be fixed shortly!

[@markcaldwell778]

Not in a protective case? Yeah, best of luck with that.

[@temporarilyoffline]

If only somebody would make one for it...

[@KQ4HXQ]

Will it work with the wouxun. Uv9px

[@temporarilyoffline]

If it has a k-connector, probably. I don't have one to test.