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Raspberry Pi ...
I have been happy with the Rpi 3, Rpi 3B and Rpi 3B+
The Rpi 4 has been made to work, however it is too tall for the hardware in the kit and will require some creative effort from the builder.
I ordered mine from Amazon.
I have been happy with the Rpi 3, Rpi 3B and Rpi 3B+
The Rpi 4 has been made to work, however it is too tall for the hardware in the kit and will require some creative effort from the builder.
I ordered mine from Amazon.
Micro SD Memory Card ...
I like the SanDisk 32GB.
I ordered mine from Amazon
I like the SanDisk 32GB.
I ordered mine from Amazon
Raspberry Pi Sound Card ...
Almost any sound card will do. Make sure that it has both playback and record. I have tried three and they have all worked. My favorite is the FE-PI AUDIO Z V2 and it is the one most of our beta team members use. We have tested it with 9600 baud packet and it has a sample rate that can do the job. Your success at this speed will require a radio that can handle it.
The FE-PI provider has gone out of business and is no longer making them. He has shared his files with me and I can now include the boards with the kits. Order your Nexus DR-X with or without the sound card.
Almost any sound card will do. Make sure that it has both playback and record. I have tried three and they have all worked. My favorite is the FE-PI AUDIO Z V2 and it is the one most of our beta team members use. We have tested it with 9600 baud packet and it has a sample rate that can do the job. Your success at this speed will require a radio that can handle it.
The FE-PI provider has gone out of business and is no longer making them. He has shared his files with me and I can now include the boards with the kits. Order your Nexus DR-X with or without the sound card.
2 Audio Patch Cables ...
Some of the audio cards use RCA jacks. The FE-PI uses 3.5 mm stereo headphone jacks. You will need to order patch cables that match your choice. I especially like the ones you see here.
I ordered mine from Amazon.
Some of the audio cards use RCA jacks. The FE-PI uses 3.5 mm stereo headphone jacks. You will need to order patch cables that match your choice. I especially like the ones you see here.
I ordered mine from Amazon.
The same company makes this version, as well. These are very handy if you plan to put your Nexus DR-X into a Go-Kit where space is an issue. Insert the angled plugs into your board and the straight ones into the FE-PI.
They are also available from Amazon.
You can now order cables with your kit. I have them available. They do not look exactly like these but the length is the same. The price is 1 penny more.
They are also available from Amazon.
You can now order cables with your kit. I have them available. They do not look exactly like these but the length is the same. The price is 1 penny more.
Radio Cables ...
The cables you need will depend on the radios you plan to connect. Some radios use a 6 pin mini DIN connector. These are all wired the same and a standard PS2 keyboard cable will work. Make sure that it is male to male. The Nexus board also has an RJ-45 jack and jumper header. You may already have a cable that you use on a SignaLink. It will do the job here, too. If your radio has TRRS jack for headphone, mic and PTT, an off the shelf TRRS male to male jumper cable will plug into your Nexus board.
Try Amazon.
The cables you need will depend on the radios you plan to connect. Some radios use a 6 pin mini DIN connector. These are all wired the same and a standard PS2 keyboard cable will work. Make sure that it is male to male. The Nexus board also has an RJ-45 jack and jumper header. You may already have a cable that you use on a SignaLink. It will do the job here, too. If your radio has TRRS jack for headphone, mic and PTT, an off the shelf TRRS male to male jumper cable will plug into your Nexus board.
Try Amazon.
HERE A FEW LINKS TO ITEMS YOU MIGHT LIKE TO ORDER
12 V Monitor ...
While it isn't a requirement, because you probably already have access to a monitor, I am often asked where I got this 20" LED display. It works in full daylight and will run on 12 VDC. It is perfect for your go-kit. Wait until you see the price!
Of course I found it on Amazon.
While it isn't a requirement, because you probably already have access to a monitor, I am often asked where I got this 20" LED display. It works in full daylight and will run on 12 VDC. It is perfect for your go-kit. Wait until you see the price!
Of course I found it on Amazon.
Y Not? ...
If your project is going into a Go-Kit, this Y adapter will allow you to power the monitor above and your Nexus DR-X off of the same source.
You can order a pair of them here.
If your project is going into a Go-Kit, this Y adapter will allow you to power the monitor above and your Nexus DR-X off of the same source.
You can order a pair of them here.
www.amazon.com/dp/B009ZZPOCKHave you got the power?
If you are looking for a good way to power your Nexus project, many builders have ordered this wall wart from Amazon. You want to be sure that your power supply will put out at least 2.5 A and this one will do the trick just fine.
If you are looking for a good way to power your Nexus project, many builders have ordered this wall wart from Amazon. You want to be sure that your power supply will put out at least 2.5 A and this one will do the trick just fine.
Looking for Solder
I get asked to recommend solder. This is the stuff I use. You can get different sized spools but this one from Amazon will last you a long time.
I get asked to recommend solder. This is the stuff I use. You can get different sized spools but this one from Amazon will last you a long time.