zBitx Custom Software

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 available at here in the future.

🚀 Core Development Team

We have an incredible development team collaborating on improvements for the sBitx platform:

• JJ - W9JES
• Mike - KB2ML

📂 File Compatibility

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

🔴 Backup Your Data First!

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.

Backup Methods

2️⃣ Manual Backup

You can manually back up your data using the terminal:

cd $HOME && mv sbitx sbitx_orig

To restore your backup after installation:

cd $HOME && cp -r sbitx_orig/web/*.mc sbitx/web/ && cp -r sbitx_orig/data/* sbitx/data/

🔧 Installation & Upgrades

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 sbitx

📥 Download the 32-Bit Image

A 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.

🔗 Download the latest version

👏 Contributors & Credits

A huge thank you to the contributors who have played a vital role in this project with testing, development, feedback, etc! Thank you to Farhan, VU2ESE and the HF Signals team for creating and distributing the project.

• Viric
• Juan - WP3DN
• Mike - KB2ML
• Evan - AC9TU
• Bob - KD8CGH
• Andy - KC1WCH
• Ed - KV1P

🌟 Support the 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.

💖 Donate Here 💖

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!