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Mouser Parts – 2×6 PCB
Mouser Parts – 2×8 PCB
Mouser Parts – Dual Decoder / Controller PCB
Mouser substitute Relays for 2×6 & 2×8
FreqEZ by K8UT

This software is copyrighted freeware. You can use, modify, and distribute the software provided that you offer it and any derivative works as freeware. Any commercial use must be approved in writing by the author.

Disclaimer

This software controls equipment that could be damaged by said software. You are responsible for installing, configuring, testing and ensuring that the software performs properly in your environment. The author cannot be held liable for any direct, indirect, consequential or incidental damages to other pieces of software, equipment, goods or persons arising from the use of this software. By downloading this software you accept the above terms of copyright and disclaimer.

FreqEZ v2.2.0 Windows Console – software to be installed on each computer accessing the FreqEZ

Standard Windows setup program:
Download and unzip this ZIP archive. Then run the setup executable:

FreqEZ Windows Console: FreqEZ WinConsole_v2.2.0.zip

FreqEZ v2.2.0 Raspberry Pi Controller – software to be installed on the Raspberry Pi connected to the FreqEZ
  • Raspberry Pi Imager – for creating the Raspbian operating system image to the microSD card. Follow instructions below
  • Launch Raspberry Pi Imager
  • Click the APP OPTIONS button at bottom of the window (the white button with the red outline)
  • Under Content Repository choose Use custom URL
    • enter: https://freqez.kk1l.com/imager.json
    • press APPLY & RESTART
  • Choose the Device Setup step (should be already selected on left)
    • Scroll to the very bottom and double-click No filtering
      (or select and press NEXT)
  • Double-click FreqEZ Trixie Headless or Desktop at the top of the list
    (or select and press NEXT)
  • Choose the storage device (microSD) to write
  • For Customisation steps enter a hostname, locale, username, password, WiFi SSID, passphrase
    • hostname of ezcontroller-1 is not a bad choice
    • Leave “Capital city” as is…it does not matter
    • username = ez, password=freqez is not a bad choice. Don’t choose “pi”
    • ENABLE SSH!
  • Proceed to write the image to your SD card
  • The IMG file will be automatically downloaded and burnt to the micro SD card

Manual File Copy Method (ALTERNATE for “experts”):

  • The files in this FreqEZ RPi Controller ZIP archive can be downloaded and manually copied to specific locations within the Raspberry Pi file structure.
  • Step-by-step instructions can be found in the “APPENDIX: Alternative Method for Preparing the microSD Card” section of the documentation by clicking on Help in the v2.2.0 Windows Console or opening the on-line Help file FreqEZhelp.pdf.
  • FreqEZ Raspberry Pi Controller FOR BULLSEYE or earlier!!: FreqEZ_RPiController_v2.2.0.zip
  • FreqEZ Raspberry Pi Controller FOR BOOKWORM or later!!: FreqEZ_RPiController_v2.3.0.zip
    • Note there is a “freqezrpi” executable for either 32 bit or 64 bit. You must choose the correct version.
FreqEZ v2.2.0 Help PDF file

FreqEZ Documentation / Help file: FreqEZhelp.pdf