An improved version of the zBitx application designed for the zBitx hardware. This version is designed for the 32-bit Raspberry Pi image, which will be availabled at here inthe future.
We have an incredible development team collaborating on improvements for the sBitx platform:
- JJ - W9JES
- Juan - WP3DN
A huge thank you to everyone who contributes their time and expertise to this project!
The files here are designed to work on the modified, 32-bit version provided in the Releases section.
You will also need the modified front panel display firmware (UF2 file) found at https://github.com/drexjj/zbitxfrontpanel
Before installing this version, backup your existing sbitx/data and sbitx/web folders to a safe location. This ensures you don’t lose important data such as your logbook, hardware calibration, and user settings.
You can manually back up your data using the terminal:
cd $HOME && mv sbitx sbitx_origTo restore your backup after installation:
cd $HOME && cp -r sbitx_orig/web/*.mc sbitx/web/ && cp -r sbitx_orig/data/* sbitx/data/For detailed installation and upgrade instructions, please visit the Wiki Page which will be created in the future.
cd $HOME && git clone https://github.com/drexjj/zbitx && mv zbitx sbitxA preconfigured, downloadable Raspberry Pi Zero 2W image file will be available soon. This image is designed for a 32GB SD card or USB drive and can be installed using Balena Etcher or Raspberry Pi Imager.
Bonus: The image comes preinstalled with other useful ham radio tools.
A huge thank you to the contributors who have played a vital role in this project! including Farhan, VU2ESE for creating the initial project.
If you find these enhancements valuable or have benefited from using sBitx, consider supporting our work. Every donation, big or small, helps us keep development going.
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Can't donate? No worries! Contributing code, documentation, or spreading the word also makes a big impact.
Thank you for your support and belief in this project!