ftl / tci

A TCI client library in Go

TCI Go Client Library

This is a client library for Expert Electronic's TCI protocol written in Go. The currently supported version of TCI is 1.4.

The library comes with a simple CLI client application that allows to some simple things and is mainly ment as example on how to use this library:

• monitor incoming TCI message
• send text as CW
• generate and transmit a one- or two-tone-signal for simple measurements

Some Details About TCI

Things that I did not find in the TCI reference document and that may be useful if you also want to develop a client:

• TCI is based on a websocket connection. Commands are send as text messages, IQ data is send as binary messages.
• When you send a command you need to wait until the server confirms it by returning your command in response, before you can send the next command.
• The binary messages come in little-endian byte order.
• Audio data always comes in stereo, even the tx audio.

Build

This library does not have any fancy dependencies, so it can be build with a simple:

go build

Install

To install the CLI client application, simply use the go install command:

go install github.com/ftl/tci

For more information about how to use the CLI client application, simply run the command tci --help.

Disclaimer

I am in no association with Expert Electronics of any form. I develop this library on my own, in my free time, for my own leisure. I hope the time invested will also help others. I am not liable for anything that happens to you or your equipment through the use of this software. That said - have fun!

License

This software is published under the MIT License.

Copyright Florian Thienel