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SharpDSP Mini Console with Analog Meter

I have added an analog meter to the SharpDSP Mini Console. I borrowed the image from meterpanel. The scale on the meter is not calibrated. You can substitute your own meter face image in place of the default image. Here are the details of the meter face image:

Size: 220 x 220 pixels
Type: png, gif, jpeg, bmp, tiff
Origin of the image is 0,0 at top - left hand corner of the image

The image file should be placed in the SharpDSPMiniConsole folder.

Here is the important part of the softrock.config.xml file relating to the meter:


  • AnalogMeterImageName is the file name of the meter face image.
  • AnalogMeterCorrection is the correction factor in dBm to apply to the analog meter reading. It defines the zero point - here it is set for -130 dBm.
  • AnalogMeterNeedleLength defines the length in pixels of the needle
  • AnalogMeterMinAngle defines the angle of the end of the needle pointer in relation to vertical (defined as needle pointing straight up - zero degrees) when the meter is at it's minimum scale reading.
  • AnalogMeterMaxAngle defines the angle of the end of the needle pointer in relation to vertical (defined as needle pointing straight up - zero degrees) when the meter is at it's maximum scale reading.
  • AnalogNeedleOrigin defines the x and y coordinates (in pixels) of the meter needle origin.
  • AnalogMeterNeedleColor defines the color of the needle in Argb units.
  • AnalogMeterNeedleWidth defines the width in pixels of the needle.
To create your own meter face you need to keep the image size to 220 x 220 pixels. You will need to note where the needle origin is on your image in pixel units with 0,0 being located at the top - left hand side of the image. You will also have to set the minimum and maximum angles for the needle to define the zero and full scale positions in your image.

The default vu meter face that comes with the SharpDSP Mini Console is not calibrated.

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