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libfobos_sdr RigExpert Fobos SDR (agile) API

Special version of the Fobos SDR receiver host software API shared library. Lightweight and easy to start. Full source code. Allpication examples.

Features

  • slightly different enumeration, control and streaming concept
  • agile controls
  • fast frequency scan mode
  • this library could be used alongside with original libfobos

Limitations

  • special firmware required

Versions

See versions.txt

Platforms tested on

  • Linux (Ubuntu 18.04 LTS, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, Raspbian ...)
  • Windows (7, 8.1, 10, 11) x86, x64

Requirements

  • git v.2.31 or later (otherwise download the repository manualy: Code->Download ZIP)
  • any c compiler (tested on gcc, g++, mingw, msvc)

Dependencies

  • libusb-1.0-0 v.1.0.21 or higher

How to upload a firmware (OS Windows only)

  • download a special firmware pack (see Releases section)
  • unpack anywhere
  • follow the instructions in Readme.txt

How to build and evaluate

Linux

git clone [this repo]
cd libfobos_sdr
mkdir build
cd build
cmake ..
make
subo make install
sudo udevadm control --reload-rules
sudo udevadm trigger

Windows

git clone [this repo]
cd libfobos_sdr
mkdir build
cd build
cmake ..

to build Win32 binaries (legacy software) use

cmake .. -A Win32

Visit https://github.com/libusb/libusb/releases
Download any libusb release 7z pack, for example libusb-1.0.27.7z
Unpack content of libusb-1.0.27.7z to libusb directory

cmake --build . --config Release

or
open fobos.sln in your favorite MS VisualStudio IDE, build, debug, trace, evaluate.

How to use Fobos SDR (agile) API elsewhere

  • build, install, include header fobos_sdr.h, link library libfobos_sdr.so, fobos_sdr.dll
  • see eval/fobos_sdr_devinfo_main.c for simple device enumeration example
  • see eval/fobos_sdr_recorder_main.c for basic application example
  • see eval/fobos_sdr_scanner_main.c for frequency scanner application example
  • feel free to evaluate

How it looks like


What is actually Fobos SDR

For more info visit the main product page

https://rigexpert.com/en/products/kits-en/fobos-sdr/