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"""
LimeSDR command builder implementation.
Uses SoapySDR-based tools for FM demodulation and signal capture.
LimeSDR supports 100 kHz to 3.8 GHz frequency range.
"""
from __future__ import annotations
from utils.dependencies import get_tool_path
from .base import CommandBuilder, SDRCapabilities, SDRDevice, SDRType
class LimeSDRCommandBuilder(CommandBuilder):
"""LimeSDR command builder using SoapySDR tools."""
CAPABILITIES = SDRCapabilities(
sdr_type=SDRType.LIME_SDR,
freq_min_mhz=0.1, # 100 kHz
freq_max_mhz=3800.0, # 3.8 GHz
gain_min=0.0,
gain_max=73.0, # Combined LNA + TIA + PGA
sample_rates=[1000000, 2000000, 4000000, 8000000, 10000000, 20000000],
supports_bias_t=False,
supports_ppm=False, # Uses TCXO, no PPM correction needed
tx_capable=True,
)
def _build_device_string(self, device: SDRDevice) -> str:
"""Build SoapySDR device string for LimeSDR."""
if device.serial and device.serial != "N/A":
return f"driver=lime,serial={device.serial}"
return "driver=lime"
def build_fm_demod_command(
self,
device: SDRDevice,
frequency_mhz: float,
sample_rate: int = 22050,
gain: float | None = None,
ppm: int | None = None,
modulation: str = "fm",
squelch: int | None = None,
bias_t: bool = False,
) -> list[str]:
"""
Build SoapySDR rx_fm command for FM demodulation.
For pager decoding with LimeSDR.
Note: LimeSDR does not support bias-T, parameter is ignored.
"""
device_str = self._build_device_string(device)
rx_fm_path = get_tool_path("rx_fm") or "rx_fm"
cmd = [
rx_fm_path,
"-d",
device_str,
"-f",
f"{frequency_mhz}M",
"-M",
modulation,
"-s",
str(sample_rate),
]
if gain is not None and gain > 0:
# LimeSDR gain is applied to LNAH element
cmd.extend(["-g", f"LNAH={int(gain)}"])
if squelch is not None and squelch > 0:
cmd.extend(["-l", str(squelch)])
# Output to stdout
cmd.append("-")
return cmd
def build_adsb_command(self, device: SDRDevice, gain: float | None = None, bias_t: bool = False) -> list[str]:
"""
Build dump1090 command with SoapySDR support for ADS-B decoding.
Uses dump1090 compiled with SoapySDR support, or readsb as alternative.
Note: Requires dump1090 with SoapySDR support or readsb.
Note: LimeSDR does not support bias-T, parameter is ignored.
"""
device_str = self._build_device_string(device)
# Try readsb first (better SoapySDR support), fallback to dump1090
cmd = ["readsb", "--net", "--device-type", "soapysdr", "--device", device_str, "--quiet"]
if gain is not None:
cmd.extend(["--gain", str(int(gain))])
return cmd
def build_ism_command(
self,
device: SDRDevice,
frequency_mhz: float = 433.92,
gain: float | None = None,
ppm: int | None = None,
bias_t: bool = False,
) -> list[str]:
"""
Build rtl_433 command with SoapySDR support for ISM band decoding.
rtl_433 has native SoapySDR support via -d flag.
Note: LimeSDR does not support bias-T, parameter is ignored.
"""
device_str = self._build_device_string(device)
cmd = ["rtl_433", "-d", device_str, "-f", f"{frequency_mhz}M", "-F", "json"]
if gain is not None and gain > 0:
cmd.extend(["-g", str(int(gain))])
# PPM not typically needed for LimeSDR (TCXO)
# but include if specified
if ppm is not None and ppm != 0:
cmd.extend(["-p", str(ppm)])
return cmd
def build_ais_command(
self,
device: SDRDevice,
gain: float | None = None,
bias_t: bool = False,
tcp_port: int = 10110,
udp_host: str | None = None,
udp_port: int | None = None,
) -> list[str]:
"""
Build AIS-catcher command for AIS vessel tracking with LimeSDR.
Uses AIS-catcher with SoapySDR support.
Note: LimeSDR does not support bias-T, parameter is ignored.
"""
device_str = self._build_device_string(device)
cmd = [
"AIS-catcher",
"-d",
f"soapysdr -d {device_str}",
"-S",
str(tcp_port),
"-o",
"5",
"-q",
]
if gain is not None and gain > 0:
cmd.extend(["-gr", "tuner", str(int(gain))])
if udp_host and udp_port:
cmd.extend(["-u", udp_host, str(udp_port)])
return cmd
def build_iq_capture_command(
self,
device: SDRDevice,
frequency_mhz: float,
sample_rate: int = 2048000,
gain: float | None = None,
ppm: int | None = None,
bias_t: bool = False,
output_format: str = "cu8",
) -> list[str]:
"""
Build rx_sdr command for raw I/Q capture with LimeSDR.
Outputs unsigned 8-bit I/Q pairs to stdout for waterfall display.
Note: LimeSDR does not support bias-T, parameter is ignored.
"""
device_str = self._build_device_string(device)
freq_hz = int(frequency_mhz * 1e6)
rx_sdr_path = get_tool_path("rx_sdr") or "rx_sdr"
cmd = [
rx_sdr_path,
"-d",
device_str,
"-f",
str(freq_hz),
"-s",
str(sample_rate),
"-F",
"CU8",
]
if gain is not None and gain > 0:
cmd.extend(["-g", f"LNAH={int(gain)}"])
# Output to stdout
cmd.append("-")
return cmd
def get_capabilities(self) -> SDRCapabilities:
"""Return LimeSDR capabilities."""
return self.CAPABILITIES
@classmethod
def get_sdr_type(cls) -> SDRType:
"""Return SDR type."""
return SDRType.LIME_SDR