Software Setup
Version 6 (Skylar Hoffert, 09/27/2018 04:14 am)
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3 | 1 | Skylar Hoffert | {{>toc}} |
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5 | 1 | Skylar Hoffert | h2. Introduction |
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7 | 1 | Skylar Hoffert | These instructions cover the software set up of the Ground Sphere Mk3. |
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9 | 1 | Skylar Hoffert | Note, these steps are for Windows (tested on Windows 10). |
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11 | 1 | Skylar Hoffert | h2. 1. Download required Software |
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13 | 1 | Skylar Hoffert | # Download the following files |
14 | 3 | Skylar Hoffert | ## "Windows SDR Package - SDR Sharp": https://airspy.com/download/ (ver 1.0.0.1443) |
15 | 1 | Skylar Hoffert | ## "WXtoImg": https://wxtoimgrestored.xyz/downloads/ (ver 2.10.11) |
16 | 1 | Skylar Hoffert | ## "VBCable": https://www.vb-audio.com/Cable/ (pack 43) |
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18 | 4 | Skylar Hoffert | h2. 2. Install SDR Tools |
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20 | 6 | Skylar Hoffert | The purpose of these SDR tools is to allow the user to interact with his/her SDR Dongle. Without the necessary drivers and SDR#, it wouldn't be possible to receive images from NOAA satellites. |
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22 | 4 | Skylar Hoffert | # TODO |
23 | 5 | Skylar Hoffert | # Open SDR Sharp |
24 | 5 | Skylar Hoffert | # Select *WFM* in the *Radio* section |
25 | 5 | Skylar Hoffert | # Set the bandwidth to 40000 in the *Radio* section |
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27 | 5 | Skylar Hoffert | !setup_sdrsharp_1.jpg! |
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29 | 4 | Skylar Hoffert | h2. 3. Install WXtoImg |
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31 | 6 | Skylar Hoffert | WXtoImg is the software used in this project that processes the received audio signal and generates the image. WXtoImg also has a feature that receives the audio signal via audio input and plots the image in real time as it is being received. This is the significant advantage over doing the processing manually. |
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33 | 4 | Skylar Hoffert | # TODO |
34 | 5 | Skylar Hoffert | # Open WXtoImg |
35 | 5 | Skylar Hoffert | # Modify your location |
36 | 5 | Skylar Hoffert | ## Select *Options* -> *Ground Station Location* |
37 | 5 | Skylar Hoffert | ## Modify latitude and longitude to match your ground station location |
38 | 5 | Skylar Hoffert | # Select *File* -> *Update Keplers* to update NOAA satellite TLEs |
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40 | 4 | Skylar Hoffert | h2. 4. Install VBCable |
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42 | 6 | Skylar Hoffert | VBCable allows the user to pipe audio directly into WXtoImg, and plot an image in real time. This software creates a virtual audio cable that leads from SDR# to WXtoImg. |
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44 | 4 | Skylar Hoffert | # TODO |
45 | 5 | Skylar Hoffert | # Modify a setting in SDR Sharp |
46 | 5 | Skylar Hoffert | ## Run SDR Sharp (if not already open) |
47 | 5 | Skylar Hoffert | ## In the *Audio* section, select the *Output* selector to *CABLE Input* |