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MMDVM Modems for MTR2000 & MASTR III

STM32-DVM-MTR2K v2.0d
STM32-DVM-MTR2K v2.0d

Contact Cort Buffington, N0MJS at n0mjs@me.com for more information

Version 2.0d Modems are here! Version 2.0d includes an FM mode LED, increased 500kbps communication between the NanoPi NEO and the MODEM chip, multiple 5VDC regulator options, and a snazzy new purple PCB. (v2.0c boards can be updated for 500kbps comms and and FM mode, but will lack the LED)

2 of the older v1.0c board are available for a donation! These are NOS from the KS-DMR stash. They use the OrangePi Zero (we aren’t supplying prebuilt images for anymore, but this is of no concern to PiStar users, or anyone who knows how to type “make”). Whatever one or both are worth to you + $10 shipping each, and they’re your’s. Electrically, the only thing these older boards don’t do is emulate the auxiliary I/O card. They’ll do everything else, including FM, AX.25, etc.

Purchasing a Modem

The STM32-DVM-MTR2K and STM32-DVM-MASTR3 are not recommended for those without prior knowledge of MMDVM/MMDVMHost, the MTR2000/MASTR III, and a basic ability to use the UNIX/Linux CLI. WA0EDA does not provide direct support for MMDVMHost, radio programming software, or end-user radio code plugs. Support for PiStar is not provided.

STM32-DVM-MASTR3 has been discontinued, though I supply all of the CAD/CAM files to build your own!


Manuals, Articles & Tutorials

MASTR III Version


Much of the circuitry of the STM32-DVM-MTR2K and SMT32-DVM-MASTR3 is the same. Both use the same filters, the same modem processors, NanoPI NEO single board computer, etc. Most of the information contained here is applicable to both.

Manuals:

Articles & Tutorials:


Software Updates (incl. Binary Application Files)

Newer versions of MMDVMHost, which are also required to interface with newer versions of MMDVM firmware may require newer OS versions and associated libraries, providing newer binary applications for older operating systems is no longer effective. The I/O Processor is not dependent on the operating system on the NanoPi and is not affected by this limitation.

Since 2022, all binary application updates are provided with the OS image for the embedded NanoPi NEO single-board computer. The OS image is ONLY supplied for use on WA0EDA modems. New builds may require updating MODEM firmware to operate correctly. Requests for support require matching your name and/or callsign to a sales record. If you didn’t buy the modem from me, or it was a club purchase and roles have changed, Provide the serial number, and any other hand-written information on the lower left of the top side of the PCB, honestly sending a picture is easiest.

Operating System Images Available:

Binary Firmware Files for the STM32-DVM-MTR2K I/O Processor (Included in the above images)
(Instructions for updating are in the manual)

  • ATMEGA328P/PA – 2023-01-21
    • Use the “pa” update script. Uploaded at 57600bps with the Arduino Pro Mini bootloader
  • ATMEGA328PB – 2023-01-21
    • Use the “pb” update script. Uploads at 115200bps with the OptiBoot bootloader

Older Binary Application File Updates

Recommended for users with static systems without a need to upgrade. If it isn’t broken, don’t fix it! Copy in place over old versions, update the appropriate .ini files for new features and restart.

Compiled on September 1, 2021. Latest versions of the applications as of this date. Minimal .INI files changes from previous versions include the following, but I do not use all features, other items may have changed as well:

[DMR Network] Type=(Direct|Gateway)
[Log] FileRotate=(0|1)                         #ALL .INI FILES
      DisplayLevel=(log level)                 #P25 Gateway
      FileLevel =(log level)                   #P25 Gateway
[Network]
      Static=(comma separated gateway IDs)     #P25 Gateway, replaces "Startup"
      RFHangTime=(seconds)                     #P25 Gateway, reworked activity timer
      NetHangTime=(seconds)                    #P25 Gateway, reworked activity timer

NanoPi NEO – Almost every modem ever sold

OrangePi Zero – only used for VERY early modems

Firmware Updates

Binary Modem Firmware Files For Both Boards.
(Instructions for updating are in the manual).

Compiled on September 1, 2021. Latest version of MMDVM as of this date. Includes support for all modes. Please ensure you are using the proper version for the STM32 variation on your modem. Compatible with PiStar v4 and newer.

  • STM32F405RGT6 – STM32-DVM-MTR2K V2.0c, STM32-DVM-MASTR3 (MOST MODEMS)
  • STM32F446RET6 – STM32-DVM-MTR2K V1.0, V2.0a, V2b, (some) V2.0c


Schematics and PCB Layouts

STM32-DVM-MASTR3 V1.0a

STM32-DVM-MTR2K V2.0

Older Firmware Updates

Compiled on July 27, 2020. Includes support for DMR, D-Star, YSF, P25, NXDN, POCSAG, FM. This version expects the function of the COS input (COS or Inhibit) to be set in the MMDVM.ini file for MMDVMHost. It is NOT compatible with PiStar builds prior to version 4 for the NanoPi NEO as of August 2020.

Compiled on December 5, 2019. Includes support for DMR, D-Star, YSF, P25, NXDN, POCSAG. These versions ARE compatible with the PiStar builds for the NanoPi NEO as of August 2020.


STM32-DVM-MTR2K/MASTR3 CAD/CAM Files

The artwork is licensed under the Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 share-alike license. Which means you may do anything non-commercially you like with it, but you must provide attribution, even if you modify it. Which means you can pretty much do whatever you like, but you have to give credit to the Regents of the K0USY Group, and we prefer you just use the EDA logo.


Older Versions and File Archives

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