If I’d only kept my butt in the chair a little longer…
…I might have come in first in the QRP category for the 2023 Michigan QSO Party. I only operated for 7-1/2 hours, not all 12 hours.
Embedded Python programming resources
Python programming is popular for AI, web, and amateur radio applications, and it can also be used for embedded applications. Here’s a list of articles from electronic design on programming in Python:-
- What’s the Difference Between Python and MicroPython?
April 17, 2023
The differences between the Python and MicroPython programming languages are minute, but they make a powerful difference. -
How to Program Hardware with MicroPython: A Beginner’s Guide
June 4, 2020
C isn’t the only programming language for microcontrollers. This article covers the compatible hardware and workflow steps when programming with a different option—MicroPython… -
An Introduction to MicroPython and Microcontrollers
May 14, 2020
Microcontrollers don’t have to be programmed in C. MicroPython works just fine. -
Python’s Big Push into the Embedded Space
Aug. 29, 2018
Python is very popular in many areas from machine learning to powering websites, but it’s also great for embedded applications.
Get a free email address from email.radio
The email.radio website says,
email.radio is dedicated to providing free email hosting for all licensed ham radio operators (globally). You will get a (free!) email @email.radio address, that is 1GB, which you can ask to expand later on.
Unlike the ARRL forwarding service this appears to be a real email account. I’ve just applied for an address, and I’ll post here with my experience once I’ve got it.
ZOMG! Those ED articles are … not good…
FWIW, a very inexpensive MicroPython platform for experimentation is the Raspberry Pi “Pico” and “Pico-W”. The Pico-W has a WiFi radio and costs $6. I used the “Thonny” free IDE to debug, and PyCharm for development.
Here are a couple projects for MicroPython on Pico-W:
https://github.com/n1kdo/KPA500-remote
https://github.com/n1kdo/rotator-controller-controller
73!
Jeff
Any service that is ‘free’ has a catch. Usually your information is sold to advertisers. See gmail.com for an example.
Are all radio hams so cheap they won’t pay $10/mo for a real, supported 10 gig email service, like QTH.COM?
I’m not inclined to sell data to pay for a server that is £5/month lmao. Plus I’m a 15 year old with a Lenovo Yoga, not Google :p
Plus email.radio’s finances are open sourced so anybody can see what the money is spent on :)
Interesting read about the Michigan QSO Party. It shows how time invested can impact results in such contests. Also, using Python in amateur radio, especially MicroPython, is quite eye-opening. It demonstrates Python’s adaptability across different tech areas. The email radio service for ham radio operators is a neat addition, highlighting the community’s growth beyond just radio.
Hi!
I’m really excited that my email service got featured here. I thought the TLD was cool and it wasn’t taken so I thought I could slap mailcow on it and people could use it as a cool email address to receive QSL cards online
Thanks for featuring my small little project :)