NodeJS server for remote control of Uniden UBC125XLT(and others)
Currently I'm running that on Raspberry Pi Zero 2W + UBC125XLT + USB Audio Card
That is in really early stage, loooks not so great but it is working!
PrintScreen of html page:
It has IceCast2 stream for audio and it allows to save last 10(configurable) recordings:
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That software is 'asking' Uniden about it's status every 250ms(configurable) and parsing the response. In case of received transmission the squelch is turned off for a minimum time normChTimeout but for special channels the timeout is longer(by default) - specChTimeout. That helps to listen weak signal transmission and avoid reception breaks.
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There is an option to choose priority channels. That channels will be added to configured banks at first 5 positions. Channel can be easily added to priority by clicking corresponding button near to last calls recordings.
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Site is protected with password. You need to calculate SHA256 of your password and add it to configuration file(config/default.json). Without password you can only listen live audio and last calls.
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Telegram bot can be activated. You need to create own Telegram bot and put the token in configuration file. Telegram bot will send a message when key word exist in last call name.
Tested on: Linux raspberrypi 6.6.31+rpt-rpi-v7 #1 SMP Raspbian 1:6.6.31-1+rpt1 (2024-05-29) armv7l
HW: raspberry pi zero 2 w
Set static IP for raspberry in your router.
Installing required packages:
sudo apt-get install git
sudo apt-get install nodejs
sudo apt-get install npm
sudo apt-get install sox
sudo apt-get install libsox-fmt-mp3
sudo apt-get install icecast2
Configure icecast2 - remember choosen password!:
hostname: remoteUniden
password: password
Create some folder for everything:
mkdir Project
cd Project
Install darkice for audio stream:
sudo apt-get install darkice
mkdir darkice
cd darkice
touch darkice.cfg
touch darkice.sh
chmod +x darkice.sh
Edit darkice.cfg(sudo nano darkice.cfg) - change password!:
sudo nano darkice.cfg
and paste(modify password!):
# this section describes general aspects of the live streaming session
[general]
duration = 0 # duration of encoding, in seconds. 0 means forever
bufferSecs = 5 # size of internal slip buffer, in seconds
reconnect = yes # reconnect to the server(s) if disconnected
# this section describes the audio input that will be streamed
[input]
device = default # Soundcard device for the audio input
sampleRate = 44100 # sample rate in Hz. try 11025, 22050 or 44100
bitsPerSample = 16 # bits per sample. try 16
channel = 1 # channels. 1 = mono, 2 = stereo
# this section describes a streaming connection to an IceCast2 server
# there may be up to 8 of these sections, named [icecast2-0] ... [icecast2-7]
[icecast2-0]
bitrateMode = cbr # average bit rate
format = mp3 # format of the stream: ogg vorbis
bitrate = 320 # bitrate of the stream sent to the server
server = 0.0.0.0 # host name of the server
port = 8000 # port of the IceCast2 server, usually 8000
password = password # source password to the IceCast2 server
mountPoint = Stream.mp3 # mount point of this stream on the IceCast2 server
name = Uniden # name of the stream
description = Uniden Scanner connected to Raspberry # description of the stream
lowpass = 6000
highpass = 100
#public = yes advertise this stream?
Edit darkice.sh(sudo nano darkice.sh):
sudo nano darkice.sh
and paste:
sudo /usr/bin/darkice -c /home/pi/Project/darkice/darkice.cfg
Configure audio input:
sudo alsamixer
F4 -> disable auto gain control with '.' key
Clone this repo:
cd ~/Project/
git clone https://github.com/telewizoor/remoteUniden.git
cd remoteUniden
mkdir rec
mkdir saved_rec
Install nodejs packages:
npm install package.json
Configure remoteUniden, place SHA256 of your password:
sudo nano config/default.json
Run:
sudo setcap 'cap_net_bind_service=+ep' $(which node)
Create system service for nodejs server:
sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/remote-uniden.service
and paste:
[Unit]
Description=Remote Uniden Service
After=network.target
[Service]
Type=simple
User=pi
WorkingDirectory=/home/pi/Project/remoteUniden
ExecStart=sudo /bin/bash /home/pi/Project/remoteUniden/start.sh
Restart=always
RestartSec=5
[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target
Create system service for darkice(audio server):
sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/darkice-start.service
and paste:
[Unit]
Description=Darkice Service
After=network.target
[Service]
Type=simple
User=pi
WorkingDirectory=/home/pi/Project/darkice
ExecStart=/bin/bash /home/pi/Project/darkice/darkice.sh
Restart=always
RestartSec=30
[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target
Reload and run new services:
sudo systemctl daemon-reload
sudo systemctl enable darkice-start
sudo systemctl start darkice-start
sudo systemctl enable remote-uniden
sudo systemctl start remote-uniden
Change raspberry config:
sudo nano /boot/firmware/config.txt
and add to proper lines:
dtparam=audio=off
dtoverlay=vc4-kms-v3d,nohdmi
Reboot raspberry:
sudo reboot
sudo ufw default deny incoming
sudo ufw default allow outgoing
sudo ufw allow 80
sudo ufw allow 8000
sudo ufw allow from 192.168.0.0/16 to any port 22
sudo ufw enable
sudo nano /usr/local/sbin/dyndns.sh
crontab -e:
paste:
*/5 * * * * sudo /usr/local/sbin/dyndns.sh 2>&1 | logger -t dyndns
#!/bin/sh
#Define your OVH DynHost ID & password and the domain name for which you wish to update DynHost
DYNHOST_ID='radiomalina.pl-xxx'
DYNHOST_PASSWORD='xxx'
DOMAIN_NAME='xxx.radiomalina.pl'
#####################
####DO NOT TOUCH#####
#####################
PUBLIC_IP=$(host -4 myip.opendns.com resolver1.opendns.com | grep "myip.opendns.com has" | awk '{print $4}')
#Call OVH for update
curl --silent --user "$DYNHOST_ID:$DYNHOST_PASSWORD" "https://www.ovh.com/nic/update?system=dyndns&hostname=$DOMAIN_NAME&myip=$PUBLIC_IP"
USB problems on RPi3:
ls /sys/bus/usb/devices/
grep -r "1b3f" /sys/bus/usb/devices/*/idVendor 2>/dev/null
# zastąp 1-1.X właściwą ścieżką z kroku wyżej
echo -1 | sudo tee /sys/bus/usb/devices/1-1.X/power/autosuspend
echo on | sudo tee /sys/bus/usb/devices/1-1.X/power/control
cat /etc/udev/rules.d/50-usb-audio-nosuspend.rules
echo 'ACTION=="add", SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTR{idVendor}=="1b3f", ATTR{idProduct}=="2008", ATTR{power/control}="on"' | sudo tee -a /etc/udev/rules.d/50-usb-audio-nosuspend.rules
sudo udevadm control --reload-rules
sudo udevadm trigger
cat /sys/bus/usb/devices/1-1.*/power/autosuspend
Powinna zawierać dokładnie:
ACTION=="add", SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTR{idVendor}=="1b3f", ATTR{idProduct}=="2008", TEST=="power/autosuspend", ATTR{power/autosuspend}="-1"
sudo udevadm control --reload-rules
sudo udevadm trigger
cat /sys/bus/usb/devices/1-1.*/power/autosuspend 2>/dev/null
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### 3. Parametry kernela — bufor USB i quirki
Dodaj do `/boot/cmdline.txt` (wszystko w jednej linii!):
dwc_otg.fiq_fsm_enable=1 dwc_otg.fiq_fix_enable=1
Jeśli już są — sprawdź czy nie ma `dwc_otg.fiq_fsm_enable=0`.
Opcjonalnie, wyłącz FIQ split (czasem pomaga przy audio):
dwc_otg.fiq_fsm_mask=0xF