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Firmware question for my clone. #clones


DawidB 2022/08/01 07:48

Hello, I have clone for almost 2 years, it is performing OK, but I have question if there is any new firmware available for it?

This is my clone https://nanorfe.com/images/dev/nanovna-3.2.jpg

I am using this firmware: https://nanorfe.com/downloads/20201013/nanovna-v2-20201013-v2_3_2.bin

So, is there any new firmware for it?

Thanks for any help.

Vladimir Lebedev 2022/08/01 11:27

Hello! What is Your name?

You have NanoVNA V2 Black&Gold with 3.2" display.
I send You last FW version 1.3.00 (release) from DiSlord and Structure Map for this release from Dieter, DK2AM.
This FW is for 2.8 and 3.2 inch display.

Attention!
1. As first - CONFIG --> TOUCH CAL ! Without stick - with the buttons only! After TOUCH CAL  CONFIG --->SAVE CONFIG
2. By default is FLIP DISPLAY on! You can change it CONFIG-->EXPERT SETTINGS-->desactivate FLIP DISPLAY
3. all functions concerning SD card without functions for Your NanoVNA V2 - with mods only
4. VBAT OFFSET - without function for Your NanoVNA V2- with mods only.
5. Please use Structure Map!

73 de Vladimir, dl7pga

Vladimir Lebedev 2022/08/01 12:10

Dawid, I have a clone too. NanoVNA V2 with 2.8" display and metal enclose
https://nanorfe.com/images/dev/nanovna-2.8.jpg
Vladimir, dl7pga

John Gord 2022/08/01 13:09

Dawid,
In addition to the latest firmware, there is another version you might want to look at (use google translate):
https://ojisankoubou.web.fc2.com/nanovna/nanovnav2.html
I don't know if it supports the latest PC viewing software, but as stand-alone firmware it has some very nice features.  There is a version that supports your version of the V2
--John Gord

On Mon, Aug 1, 2022 at 08:40 AM, DawidB wrote:

John Gord 2022/08/01 15:42

Dawid,
Another firmware version with very nice features for stand-alone use (use google translator):
https://ojisankoubou.web.fc2.com/nanovna/nanovnav2.html
I have the same V2 version you have, and the firmware works well.
--John Gord

On Mon, Aug 1, 2022 at 08:40 AM, DawidB wrote:

Vladimir Lebedev 2022/08/02 01:29

Hello John!
FW from ojisankoubou works only, then NanoVNA V2 has FPU. For 2.8" only.
73 de Vladimir, dl7pga

John Gord 2022/08/02 14:06

Vladimir,
The ojisankoubou site also includes a version for 4" : binary_st7796_20201004.bin, ( https://www.dropbox.com/s/vwomqt986wkel2b/binary_st7796_20201004.bin?dl=1 )
but it probably also requires the FPU.  (I have both 2.8" and 4" units.)
--John Gord

On Tue, Aug 2, 2022 at 03:13 AM, Vladimir Lebedev wrote:

John Gord 2022/08/02 18:36

Vladimir,
I notice that when the DiSlord firmware is in the Port-Z rescaling mode, the Smith chart markers do not read out the correct values in R +jX  or R + L/C modes.  Where should I report this?  (I assume it is a bug.  The ojisanloubou firmware seems to give correct marker readouts in this mode.)
--John Gord

On Tue, Aug 2, 2022 at 03:13 AM, Vladimir Lebedev wrote:

Vladimir Lebedev 2022/08/02 23:22

Hello John!
You can report bug to DiSlord in the group
nanovna-beta-test on groups.io

I use FW from DiSlord on NanoVNA-H4 and NanoVNA V2 (SAA-2, 2.8")

Regards
Vladimir, dl7pga

Vladimir Lebedev 2022/08/02 23:50

Yes, it was my mistake.
You wrote over "Firmware from ojisankoubou in Japan" 2020/09/14
DiSlord wrote in this thread  2020/10/08
DiSlord is in NanoVNAV2 group too.

I am not programmer.

Brgds
Vladimir, dl7pga

Vladimir Lebedev 2022/08/03 02:04

Hello John!
The original FW from ojisankoubou has no screen capture option (in program NanoVNA-APP)
This FW for 2.8" device was compiled 20201202 (not from me).

In attach:
- binary from 20201202
- screen capture from NanoVNA-APP 1.1.206

73 de Vladimir, dl7pga

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