From 13295e0fce893b9c22535b98c630b13abd3334f7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Bernd Herzog Date: Mon, 4 Sep 2023 14:18:37 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Created Config Menu (markdown) --- Config-Menu.md | 31 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 31 insertions(+) create mode 100644 Config-Menu.md diff --git a/Config-Menu.md b/Config-Menu.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c705642 --- /dev/null +++ b/Config-Menu.md @@ -0,0 +1,31 @@ +The config menu is like a mini BIOS that runs before the firmware is loaded. It currently controls two settings. + +* **The config menu does not use the LCD screen.** Do not expect any output there. The config menu does only use the reset and DFU button for input and the TX, RX and USB LEDs for output. + +## Entering the Config Menu +You can enter the config menu by pressing reset twice. +* In case of a crash while the firmware is loading the config menu will activate automatically on next boot. +* Some versions of the PortaPack do not have a working reset button. If the device resets when the usb cable is unplugged this can be used to enter the config menu when it's performed twice quickly enough. + +When done correctly the TX, RX and USB LEDs will blink fast (8 times per second). At this point press the DFU button once to show the currently active options. + +## Available Settings and how to read the blink patterns +* LCD driver (TX LED) + * Option 1: Automatic detection (TX LED off) + * Option 2: LCD driver 1 (TX LED on) + * Option 3: LCD driver 2 (TX LED blinking fast) + * Option 4: LCD driver 2 QFP100 chip (TX LED blinking slow) + * Option 5: LCD driver 1 QFP100 chip (TX LED inverse blink slow) + + ```The LCD driver can also be set at power on with the up/down/etc buttons. See [Won't boot](Won't-boot)``` + +* Disable external TCXO (RX LED) + * Option 1: external TCXO enabled/autodetect (RX LED off) + * Option 2: external TCXO disabled (RX LED on) + + ```The "Disable external TCXO" option can also be set in Settings > Radio``` + +## Switching between modes +Press the DFU button to switch to the next option. 10 presses will return you to the original active option. +* **Don't press the DFU button too fast. Hold it down for at least 200ms or it might be ignored.** +* Once a new option is active it is immediately saved. The device can be restarted and the new selected option will be active. \ No newline at end of file