MAX-SSB-NANO Front Panel (For use with the MAX-SSB modular homebrew SSB HF transceiver or any other BITX-like transceiver)
(MAX = [M]odular [A]mateur radio e[X]perimental)
Update: 2026-01-06
Below are the details of an alternate front panel controller for the MAX-SSB HF transceiver.
This front panel (called the MAX-SSB-NANO Front Panel Module #111) performs many of the same functions as the more advanced Arduino MEGA2560 based front panel (Module #110) but using the Arduino NANO. The features NOT supported by the NANO version are:
Features NOT supported:
- GPS real time clock
- GPS gated frequency counter
- User license class TX privilege lockout
- PA transistor temperature monitoring and shutdown
- Battery voltage monitoring
- S-Meter
- SWR and power meters
YouTube Video: Front Panel NANO Quick Guide
YouTube Video: Front Panel NANO Si5351 calibration
Parts Available from:
Arduino NANO Clone:
Arduino NANO Clone (Amazon)
Arduino NANO Clone (Proto Supplies)
Display:
320X240 Display Module SPI ILI9341 (Amazon)
320X240 Display Module SPI ILI9341 (Proto Supplies)
Si5351:
Si5351 Oscillator module (Amazon)
Si5351 Oscillator module [3pcs] (Amazon)
Module# 111
Front Panel (i.e. Microcontroller and User Interface)
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The Front Panel (i.e. Microcontroller and User Interface)
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