The software was recently written by people who are great designers and programmers. The dv4mini control software can also be used with some of the dvmega boards with a firmware update. I then exited the software, rebooted the raspberry pi and that really was it. For dedicated dstar i use a raspberry pi 2 mod b using a dstar commander image connected to my dvap. Dvmega covers dstar ysf dmr p25 nxdn pocsag and ysf and dmr xmode. The image that i am now using with the raspberry pi 2 and the dv4mini is a w1msg image.
I ve created an updated image for use with the dv4mini and the raspberry pi 2. In addition there are also connections to a keyboard, a mouse and a hdmi display. I mainly used this software, but on my compact setup still use the dv4minicompact software. These screens are showing an example setup and operation of station ab3bo using the mmdvm software with a dv4mini on a windows 7 dell desktop pc.
Aug 19, 2015 dv4 mini digital voice and data hotspot for dstar, dmr and fusion. After that case broke i decided to re use a raspberry case that i had, and i modified it to fit an 3. One can now use the dv4mini more like a regular mmdvm. This confguration allows for a power saving continuos operation at low expense. This is not an instruction how to install but just to check your configuration. I have downloaded the software to use with my raspberry pi on 2 different 8gig mem cards boith allow the pi to boot will not allow me to use wifi and will not allow me to set the dvap frequency keeps saying out of range i am uk and want to use. What we saw is a fullfledged mini computer thats packed with potential. It was added with the pixel desktop gui, and incorporated with the dv4minicompact software by dl5kv. Teach, learn, and make with raspberry pi raspberry pi. The gui software is fairly lightweight, and can even run on newer versions of the raspberry pi. So ive been using just an apple tv and my tv getting basic cable the broadcast cable you get when you have cable internet for awhile and its been fine, except for those times when i miss a live show. I have not experienced the problems some have done with this product, although this latest firmware and software is the best yet. So now you can run your dv4mini usb stick, and also run allstarlink on the same raspberry pi.
Here is a video of a guy demonstrating it in canada. I had what i thought was a bad image with the pi connected to the dv4mini. So, i thought it time to create a new dv4mini rpi image for your enjoyment. Connect it to your computer with its firewire or composite video cables. Pi can run other software mmdvmhost dashboard, md380tools, etc. Jul 19, 2019 you need a camera to playback the video. They work but are not the latest version of the software. If your knowledge of the raspberry pi and the dv mega is the same as mine was, fear not, you can order this kit, plug it in and it will more or less work straight from the packaging. Might have to dig to see if the source code is there. Works on windows 7, 8, 10 and linux on desktop, laptop computer, raspberry pi, bananapi or odroid, minimum requirement is a dualcore processor. Although its not really a gigantic upgrade from the raspberry pi 3 to the raspberry pi 4 its still an upgrade, which raises the question is it possible to stream using obs now. I also use the dv4mini connected to a desktop pc from time to time.
Its also possible to use it on a tiny raspberry pi, this is the most complete hotspot on the market. Dv4mini compact software for raspberry pi 2 with tiny lcd youtube. If your knowledge of the raspberry pi and the dvmega is the same as mine was, fear not, you can order this kit, plug it in and it will more or less work straight from the packaging. Feb 26, 2019 it didnt work for me, as my dv4mini was permanently attached to the raspberry pi, and a network connection was not working. Nov 14, 2019 what we saw is a fullfledged mini computer thats packed with potential. Mounting the dvmega rpi radio onto the raspberry pi. Dvmega rpi dual band radio is a radio module that fits without a modem or node adapter directly on the raspberry pi. Running a small control panel software available for windows and linux requires mono running on a pc, tabletcomputer or several thinclient boards raspberry pi, banana pi and others, the dv4mini provides access to the amateur radio dmrnetwork via reflector connections.
Then i realized that having the dv4mini dongle hanging outside the case connected through the usb wasnt an option and i hardwired the dongle to the raspberry pi usb ports. I program my dstar radios the same as using the dv mega 436. Follow the screenshots to configure your personal information in the dv4mini software in the dv. To change the vnc password, use x11vnc storepasswd. The dv4mini comes without antenna with its software for connection with dcs, xrf and ref reflectors for dstar icom mode, as well as p25, dmr plus and c4fm yeasu reflectors. The purpose of the server would be to support the stations requiring extended.
Hi everyone, today weve test the dv4mini compact software from an image for raspberry pi 2 maid by kwsoft. The dv4mini software developers have been hard at work fixing bugs, especially with dmr, and. I have collected a bunch of old raspberry pi model bs equipped with the wolfson audio board. Dv4mini ham radio digital hotspot c4fm, dmr and dstar va2pv. I will use these boards as simple softrock sdr receivers, but first i want to do continue reading can we use a raspberry pi model b as freedv modem. Today i put together the new portable dv4mini setup that is described and demonstrated here in the dv4minicompact software video pascal va2pv. C4fm, dstar, dmrplus, dpmr, p25 nxdn later via software updatevoice over lte and of course, fm. So i set out to see if i could create a dialer program that i could use on my raspberry pi 3 with touch screen and either key in a tg number or press a memory button. Original dv4mini software has limitations to access the socalled dmr reflectors. At first i blamed the problem on the image and in the process tried three different images plus a german image.
Its a dongle with a transceiver built in that will run right off a raspberry pi 2. Follow the screenshots to configure your personal information in the dv4mini software in the dv control tab. However, not all users of the mode will want to use a pc or a gui application, no matter how small or simple, to operate on the air. Pi is still a bit weak to be considered a general purpose pc, at least when comparing it to current pcs running current software. Dv development group dv4mini user manual pdf download.
Start with burn a new western dstar image on your sd card. Kp4ip portable digital gateway dv4mini kp4ip website. The dv mini is running on a raspberry pi and has some voice quality issues. The new raspberry pi image allows me to connect to a brandmeister server, and with a full zone of talk groups, i can now use the dv4mini as a real effective hotspot, simply switching it across the zone. Dv4 mini digital voice and data hotspot for dstar, dmr and fusion. Remember, even though the data is digitally encoded, its still recorded on an analog. This picture shows a dv4mini connected to a raspberry pi 2 mod.
Dv4mini new raspberry pi 3 image the dv4mini software developers have been hard at work fixing bugs, especially with dmr, and making things work better. Hamvoip now has the best software reliability ever. Comparison of amateur radio digital hotspots my opinions based off personal experience with each 112016. The setup makes for a fully stand alone dstar, dmr system fusion, p25 hot spot. You can obviously run xbmc on it rather well, so playing movies seems to be no problem. This video explains how to connect to brandmeister tac talkgroups when using dv4 mini. On the upper right is a wlan stick and below it the dv4mini. You may find these board lying around and collecting dust, as they have been obsoleted by an increasing number of multicore boards. I just started using the dv4mini for dmr access can i run that at the same time as one of the dv mega. Today i put together the new portable dv4mini setup that is described and demonstrated here in. The freedv project provides an opensource digital voice modem, specifically designed for amateur radio use. I can only hope this helps by suggesting that you test all of your components. I am looking for an improved combination for use on the road, while mobile.
I received a lot of questions about the dv4mini software upgrade on the raspberry pi 2, this video is showing how to do it easily. If its not strong enough, is there a minimumrecommended specs required to look at. Question help could raspberry pi 4 do live streaming. I have made an simple instruction to get your hardware platform run. After that case broke i decided to reuse a raspberry case that i had, and i modified it to fit an 3. Nov 14, 2015 i received a lot of questions about the dv4mini software upgrade on the raspberry pi 2, this video is showing how to do it easily. Digital radio hotpots compared dv mega with raspberry pi mmdvmhost software. Use 7zip software to decompress and either win32diskimager to copy the bootable image to an sd card.
Dv4mini firmware and software upgrade on raspberry pi 2. Dvmega on a raspberry pi uysing mmdvmhost software. I will soon run two pi one with the dual dv mega and the other with the uhfonly dv mega any tips for both. With this setup i use software provided by wireless holdings, llc. The items dan supplies in conjunction with the features brandmeister supplies help make the system work.
Our mission is to put the power of computing and digital making into the hands of people all over the world. The dv dongle works very well as does the dvap if you prefer rf. This happens regardless of the mode dmr, fusion or dstar. Originally i had the scanning problem with a raspberry pi connected to a dv4mini. Jan 17, 2017 so i set out to see if i could create a dialer program that i could use on my raspberry pi 3 with touch screen and either key in a tg number or press a memory button. The dv4mobile is another member of the successful family of dv4 products. Dvmega raspberry pi radio installation manual the dvmega rpi radio is a modem that fits direct onto the raspberry pi gpio connector.
It operates in the 2 meter band, at 222 mhz and the 70cm band. This year has seen many major software updates, primarily focused on improving the stability of asterisk and related software. Dv4mini compact software for raspberry pi 2 with tiny. For the dv4mini with the raspberry pi 3, i am using the daniel srebnick k2dls image and xtg dialer. Dv4 mini digital voice and data hotspot for dstar, dmr. Dv4 mini dongle on the same computer with a simultaneous use of multiple.
But short of that, the internet is a pretty useful thing. Is there any way to transfer mini dv files to an sd card. It will drop packets and makes avery loud and annoying noise when it does. A limitation i find with brandmeister dv4mini raspberry pi 3 iphone combo has to do with the extended routing for dv4mini. Setting up a raspberry pi to work with a dv access point. Meetups for people interested in making things with raspberry pi computers. Dmrmarc is excited to announce remote access with the dv4mini usb dongle. It didnt work for me, as my dv4mini was permanently attached to the raspberry pi, and a network connection was not working.