Since the last update, my Expert Simulator software has advanced sufficiently to now simulate the core capabilities of the SPE Expert 1k-fa amplifier. Using simulation has enabled further work on SPE Expert Controller Plus and advancement of its Expert 1k-fa support.
The LCD, LED and button windows of SPE Expert Controller Plus appear to be working but other windows such as RF Information and Health need further work. The ‘Set’ configuration option is not yet implemented and there is no support yet for Alarms/Warnings. So there are still key capabilities yet to be implemented but with Standby, Operate, Tune, Cat and Firmware reports working support for the Expert 1k-fa is coming together.
Support for all other Expert amplifiers is well advanced although there are still capabilities to add plus, overall, there are a good number of defects that need resolving.
Preview 2 is getting close and I’d expect it to be ready by the end of next weekend. Fingers-crossed. 🙂 Assuming the Expert 1k-fa support actually works when connected to a real/physical Expert 1k-fa I expect to spend time fixing known defects and smoothing some of those rough-edges for Preview 3. Subsequent previews will add some of the missing Expert 1k-fa capabilities.
The images in this post are of the SPE Expert Controller Plus, LCD and Buttons window – I really need a better name – captured tonight to communicate how the Expert 1k-fa is looking.
If you would like to try a Preview of SPE Expert Controller Plus, drop me a message using the Contact form on this website.
Finally, thanks to those who are already running and providing feedback.
Andy
