FTDX-10 Arduino Controller

Control Your FTDX-10 with Style

Professional touchscreen controller with full CAT command support

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Project Overview

This complete Arduino-based control system transforms your Yaesu FTDX-10 HF transceiver experience with an intuitive 3.5" Nextion touchscreen display. Control frequency, mode, power, and advanced functions with just a tap.

✨ Key Features

Real-time frequency display and control
Touch-based mode selection (14 modes)
Quick band switching (160m-6m)
Adjustable transmit power (5-100W)
Graphical S-meter display
VFO A/B switching
TX/RX indication
Advanced settings page

🛠️ Hardware Required

Arduino Mega 2560
Nextion NX4832K035 Display
MAX3232 RS232 Converter
DB9 Connector & Cable
5V Power Supply
Jumper Wires

Estimated Cost: $75-275

📊 Project Stats

Lines of Code: ~800
Build Time: 3-5 hours
Skill Level: Intermediate
Documentation: 60+ pages
License: MIT
Version: 1.0

What This Project Does

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Full CAT Control

Complete control of your FTDX-10 via RS232 CAT commands at 38400 baud

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Touch Interface

Intuitive touchscreen control with 480x320 color display

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Real-Time Updates

Frequency, S-meter, and status updates every 100-500ms

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Multi-Page UI

Main control page plus dedicated settings page

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Complete Documentation

Step-by-step guides for wiring, setup, and troubleshooting

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Extensible Code

Modular library structure makes customization easy

Quick Start

Ready to build? Follow these simple steps:

Gather Parts - See the Parts List for everything you need
Wire Components - Follow the detailed Wiring Guide
Upload Code - Use Arduino IDE to upload the source code
Program Display - Create the Nextion UI using our design specification
Configure Radio - Set CAT rate to 38400 baud on your FTDX-10
Test & Enjoy - Power on and start controlling your radio!

New to this project? Start with the Quick Start Guide for a condensed 5-minute setup overview.

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All source code, documentation, and design files are included

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Technical Specifications

Communication Protocols

Interface	Baud Rate	Protocol	Purpose
USB Serial	115200	Standard	Debug output
Serial1 (TX1/RX1)	38400	Yaesu CAT	Radio control
Serial2 (TX2/RX2)	9600	Nextion	Display control

Supported Radio Functions

Basic Control

Frequency read/write
Mode selection
VFO switching
Power control
TX/RX control

Audio & Metering

AF gain control
RF gain control
S-meter reading
Power meter reading
AGC control

Advanced Features

Filter width control
Noise blanker
Noise reduction
RIT/XIT control
Split operation

Build Difficulty

Skill Level: Intermediate - This project requires basic soldering skills, understanding of serial communication, and ability to follow wiring diagrams.

Aspect	Difficulty	Details
Electronics	Moderate	Soldering, multiple serial connections, RS232 level conversion
Programming	Easy	Pre-written code, just upload via Arduino IDE
Radio Knowledge	Basic-Moderate	Understanding of CAT control and radio menu navigation

Success Stories

Project Status: Complete and Ready to Build
All code has been written and tested. Complete documentation covers every aspect from parts ordering to troubleshooting.

What You Get

✅ Complete Arduino source code (~800 lines)
✅ Comprehensive documentation (60+ pages)
✅ Detailed wiring diagrams and pinouts
✅ Nextion display design specification
✅ Parts list with prices and sources
✅ Troubleshooting flowcharts
✅ MIT License - free to use and modify