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Scrolling Text sensor node with new V_TEXT

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  • HoffanH Offline
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    Hoffan
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    #9

    Thanx for the answer, I hope that too

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      Dheeraj
      Plugin Developer
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      #10

      found this library for scrolling effect https://code.google.com/p/arudino-maxmatrix-library/.

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      • D Dheeraj

        found this library for scrolling effect https://code.google.com/p/arudino-maxmatrix-library/.

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        AWI
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        @Dheeraj I have tried this library also but it did not suit my purpose. Only one type of display orientation is supported but it is easier to comprehend.

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          NotYetRated
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          Umm, this is awesome! Looks like I have a tinker project coming up!

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            popunonkok
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            #13

            Looks great. Is it posible (Or do you think it will be) to sen dynamic values to the display from Domoticz? Like the temperature or soil moist procentage.

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            • P popunonkok

              Looks great. Is it posible (Or do you think it will be) to sen dynamic values to the display from Domoticz? Like the temperature or soil moist procentage.

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              AWI
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              @popunonkok it is very possible. In fact this is what I'm doing. You need to work on the controller side. For domoticz you can use a lua time script which sends new text every x time. For long messages you will need to script a fifo with multiple text messages.

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                GertSanders
                Hardware Contributor
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                #15

                Is it possible to send text to the node without a request call from the node itself?

                The example is not clear on this point and the json example only sets the text value within Domoticz, right?

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                • GertSandersG GertSanders

                  Is it possible to send text to the node without a request call from the node itself?

                  The example is not clear on this point and the json example only sets the text value within Domoticz, right?

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                  AWI
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                  wrote on last edited by
                  #16

                  @GertSanders Domoticz does not "push" the Text value when changed. The published sketch "asks" periodically for the Text value. What I do now is create a Switch (S_BINARY/ light) with function "New text available". This switch triggers the polling sequence.

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                    GertSanders
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                    #17

                    @GizMoCuz : It would be nice to be able to define the text of the S_INFO sensor in de UI of Domoticz, instead of only via json. I'm not capable of programming that myself, but it would make the use of text easier. I already log all incoming SMS messages into my SMS connected sensor in V_TEXT and have it this way a nice view on what nodes are sending to my SMS passthrough node or what SMS messages are received into my MySensors network. I know Domoticz has it's own SMS interface, but my node is capable of switching on stuff based on directly received SMS commands, and with V_TEXT I can now follow what is happening without needing a serial connection to the node. I should be clear that I'm a big fan of Domoticz :-)

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                      You can send messages as done here? http://forum.mysensors.org/topic/1957/lcd-clock-and-text-sensor-node-with-new-v_text
                      56b9aa18af.jpg

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                      • J Jager

                        You can send messages as done here? http://forum.mysensors.org/topic/1957/lcd-clock-and-text-sensor-node-with-new-v_text
                        56b9aa18af.jpg

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                        AWI
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                        @Jager If your controller supports it you can. In Domoticz the text value is not pushed so you need to make a request for it.

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                          What am i missing, Because i get this when i try to compile it

                          Arduino:1.6.5 (Mac OS X), Kort:"Arduino Nano, ATmega328"

                          ScrollingText:55: error: 'V_TEXT' was not declared in this scope
                          ScrollingText.ino: In function 'void setup()':
                          ScrollingText:166: error: 'S_INFO' was not declared in this scope
                          ScrollingText:170: error: 'V_TEXT' was not declared in this scope
                          ScrollingText.ino: In function 'void loop()':
                          ScrollingText:191: error: 'V_TEXT' was not declared in this scope
                          ScrollingText.ino: In function 'void incomingMessage(const MyMessage&)':
                          ScrollingText:210: error: 'V_TEXT' was not declared in this scope
                          'V_TEXT' was not declared in this scope

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                          • HoffanH Hoffan

                            What am i missing, Because i get this when i try to compile it

                            Arduino:1.6.5 (Mac OS X), Kort:"Arduino Nano, ATmega328"

                            ScrollingText:55: error: 'V_TEXT' was not declared in this scope
                            ScrollingText.ino: In function 'void setup()':
                            ScrollingText:166: error: 'S_INFO' was not declared in this scope
                            ScrollingText:170: error: 'V_TEXT' was not declared in this scope
                            ScrollingText.ino: In function 'void loop()':
                            ScrollingText:191: error: 'V_TEXT' was not declared in this scope
                            ScrollingText.ino: In function 'void incomingMessage(const MyMessage&)':
                            ScrollingText:210: error: 'V_TEXT' was not declared in this scope
                            'V_TEXT' was not declared in this scope

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                            AWI
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                            wrote on last edited by
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                            @Hoffan V_TEXT is still in the development branch...

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                              Hoffan
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                              Okey, That can explain, Byt when i use the Dev Branch
                              I get this Errors

                              ScrollingText:52: error: 'MyTransportNRF24' does not name a type
                              ScrollingText:53: error: 'MySensor' does not name a type
                              ScrollingText.ino: In function 'void setup()':
                              ScrollingText:163: error: 'gw' was not declared in this scope
                              ScrollingText.ino: In function 'void loop()':
                              ScrollingText:177: error: 'gw' was not declared in this scope
                              'MyTransportNRF24' does not name a type

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                              • HoffanH Hoffan

                                Okey, That can explain, Byt when i use the Dev Branch
                                I get this Errors

                                ScrollingText:52: error: 'MyTransportNRF24' does not name a type
                                ScrollingText:53: error: 'MySensor' does not name a type
                                ScrollingText.ino: In function 'void setup()':
                                ScrollingText:163: error: 'gw' was not declared in this scope
                                ScrollingText.ino: In function 'void loop()':
                                ScrollingText:177: error: 'gw' was not declared in this scope
                                'MyTransportNRF24' does not name a type

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                                AWI
                                Hero Member
                                wrote on last edited by
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                                @Hoffan you best read the instructions for the development branch. The syntax changed a little. I'm typing on a phone right now. Best to search yourself

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                                  hek
                                  Admin
                                  wrote on last edited by hek
                                  #24

                                  How to convert a sketch to 1.6 is described here (until it has been posted somewhere more sticky..) :
                                  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NKq5uuNdnxF5jWnum7VT32mbKLjuvqlx2A5D1qQ-H3Q/edit#heading=h.t5sdmpn6jz2i

                                  Basically a few search/replace... The above sketch would look something like this (untested)

                                  /*
                                   PROJECT: MySensors / Scrolling Text display
                                   PROGRAMMER: AWI
                                   DATE: september 12, 2015/ last update: september 12, 2015
                                   FILE: AWI_scroll_MAX.ino
                                   LICENSE: Public domain
                                  
                                   Hardware: tbd ..Ceech - ATmega328p board w/ NRF24l01
                                      and MySensors 1.5 ()
                                          
                                  Special:
                                      Need to use MySensors development edition 
                                      
                                  SUMMARY:
                                      3 S_xx devices for scrolling text
                                      - Displays a scrolling text from a "V_TEXT" variable
                                      - additional dimmer sensor for controlling display brightness
                                      - 'Alarm' switch. If "On", overrides the text display to display ALARM message
                                      - You can also input messages from the Serial monitor (testing)
                                      Uses excellent MD_MAX72XX library 
                                   Remarks:
                                      Fixed node-id
                                  */
                                  
                                  #define MY_RADIO_NRF24
                                  
                                  
                                  // Use the MD_MAX72XX library to scroll text on the display with the use of the callback function 
                                  // to control what is scrolled on the display text.
                                  // You need to set the used display in the library MD_MAX72XX.h
                                  // User can enter text on the serial monitor and this will display as a
                                  // Speed for the display is controlled by a pot on SPEED_IN analog in.
                                  #include <MD_MAX72xx.h>                     // multipurpose library for MAX72xx diaplay driver  https://parola.codeplex.com/
                                  #include <MySensor.h>                       // Mysensor network
                                  #include <SPI.h>
                                  #include <Time.h>                           //http://playground.arduino.cc/Code/Time
                                  #define USE_POT_CONTROL 0                   // enable Scroll speed  potentiometer
                                  #define PRINT_CALLBACK  0
                                  
                                  // Macro to simplify serial print
                                  #define PRINT(s, v) { Serial.print(F(s)); Serial.print(v); }
                                  
                                  // Define the number of devices we have in the chain and the hardware interface
                                  // need to be adapted to your setup
                                  const int MAX_DEVICES = 8 ;                 // number of 8x8 displays
                                  const int CLK_PIN = 7 ;                     // SPI like clock
                                  const int DATA_PIN = 8 ;                    // SPI like data
                                  const int CS_PIN = 6 ;                      // SPI like select
                                  
                                  // Parola is able to use SPI hardware interface, not testted in combination with MySensors
                                  // MD_MAX72XX mx = MD_MAX72XX(CS_PIN, MAX_DEVICES);
                                  // now use Arbitrary pins
                                  MD_MAX72XX mx = MD_MAX72XX(DATA_PIN, CLK_PIN, CS_PIN, MAX_DEVICES); // instantiate one display chain
                                  
                                  // Scrolling parameters, you can attach normal potentiometer to A5, Vcc, Gnd
                                  #if USE_POT_CONTROL
                                  const int SPEED_IN = A5 ;
                                  #else
                                  const int SCROLL_DELAY = 20 ;               // in milliseconds
                                  #endif // USE_POT_CONTROL
                                  
                                  const int CHAR_SPACING = 1 ;                // pixels between characters
                                  
                                  // MySensors constants & variables
                                  const byte nodeId = 51 ;                    // MySensors fixed node id
                                  const byte messageCHILD = 8 ;               // Text from ControllerLCD
                                  const byte brightnessChild = 9 ;            // Brightness of display
                                  const byte alarmChild = 10 ;                // Display Alarm text (overrides normal text)
                                  boolean timeReceived = false ;              // Flag to indicate time received
                                  // Display constants & variables
                                  byte textBrightness = 1 ;                   // brightness of display (between 0 - MAX_INTENSITY (0xF)
                                  byte textOnOff = true ;                     // textOnOff = ! shutdown
                                  boolean textAlarm = false ;                 // Alarm (switch S_BINARY)
                                  // Global message buffers shared by MySensors and Scrolling functions
                                  const int BUF_SIZE = 25 ;                   // max payload for MySensors(NRF24l01)
                                  char curMessage[BUF_SIZE];                  // current displayed message
                                  char newMessage[BUF_SIZE];                  // next message to be displayed if available
                                  bool newMessageAvailable = false ;          // new message available flag
                                  uint16_t    scrollDelay;                    // in milliseconds
                                  
                                  // *** Definition and initialisation
                                  // define the MySensor network (1.5)
                                  // Initialize messages for sensor network
                                  MyMessage textMsg(messageCHILD, V_TEXT);    // message for Sending Text to Controller
                                  
                                  
                                  /* MD_MAX72XX functions: can be found in the documentation for the library,
                                   * no need to customtize callback & scroll routines (unless you want to...)
                                  */
                                  uint8_t scrollDataSource(uint8_t dev, MD_MAX72XX::transformType_t t)
                                  // Callback function for data that is required for scrolling into the display
                                  {
                                    static char       *p = curMessage;
                                    static uint8_t    state = 0;
                                    static uint8_t    curLen, showLen;
                                    static uint8_t    cBuf[8];
                                    uint8_t colData;
                                  
                                    // finite state machine to control what we do on the callback
                                    switch(state)
                                    {
                                      case 0: // Load the next character from the font table
                                        showLen = mx.getChar(*p++, sizeof(cBuf)/sizeof(cBuf[0]), cBuf);
                                        curLen = 0;
                                        state++;
                                  
                                        // if we reached end of message, reset the message pointer
                                        if (*p == '\0')
                                        {
                                          p = curMessage;         // reset the pointer to start of message
                                          if (newMessageAvailable)    // there is a new message waiting
                                          {
                                            strcpy(curMessage, newMessage);   // copy it in
                                            newMessageAvailable = false;
                                          }
                                        }
                                        // !! deliberately fall through to next state to start displaying
                                  
                                      case 1: // display the next part of the character
                                        colData = cBuf[curLen++];
                                        if (curLen == showLen)                // end of character insert interchar space
                                        {
                                          showLen = CHAR_SPACING;
                                          curLen = 0;
                                          state = 2;
                                        }
                                        break;
                                  
                                      case 2: // display inter-character spacing (blank column)
                                        colData = 0;
                                        curLen++;
                                        if (curLen == showLen)
                                          state = 0;
                                        break;
                                  
                                      default:
                                        state = 0;
                                    }
                                  
                                    return(colData);
                                  }
                                  
                                  // Callback (not used here)
                                  void scrollDataSink(uint8_t dev, MD_MAX72XX::transformType_t t, uint8_t col){
                                  // Callback function for data that is being scrolled off the display
                                  #if PRINT_CALLBACK
                                      Serial.print("\n cb ");
                                      Serial.print(dev);
                                      Serial.print(' ');
                                      Serial.print(t);
                                      Serial.print(' ');
                                      Serial.println(col);
                                  #endif
                                  }
                                  
                                  // non-blocking text display to be used in loop (call frequently)
                                  void scrollText(void){
                                      static uint32_t prevTime = 0;
                                      if (millis()-prevTime >= scrollDelay){                  // Is it time to scroll the text?
                                          mx.transform(MD_MAX72XX::TSL);                      // scroll along - the callback will load all the data
                                          prevTime = millis();                                // starting point for next time
                                          }
                                      }
                                  
                                  // sets the scroll delay (read from potentiometer if enabled)
                                  uint16_t getScrollDelay(void){
                                  #if USE_POT_CONTROL
                                      uint16_t t = analogRead(SPEED_IN);
                                      t = map(t, 0, 1023, 25, 250);
                                      return(t);
                                  #else
                                      return(SCROLL_DELAY);
                                  #endif
                                      }
                                  
                                  void setup(){
                                      // set up the display first
                                      mx.begin();                                             // initialize display chain                 
                                      mx.setShiftDataInCallback(scrollDataSource);            // define function to get the scrolldata (returned as int8)
                                      //mx.setShiftDataOutCallback(scrollDataSink);           // not used
                                      mx.control(MD_MAX72XX::INTENSITY, 0x01);
                                  #if USE_POT_CONTROL                                         // initialize speed potentiometer if enabled
                                      pinMode(SPEED_IN, INPUT);
                                  #else
                                      scrollDelay = SCROLL_DELAY;
                                  #endif
                                  
                                      strcpy(curMessage, "I \x03 MySensors ");                // first message on display
                                      newMessage[0] = '\0';                                   // new message initialized to empty
                                      // Setup MySensors 
                                     //Serial in Sensor network = 115200
                                      //Send the sensor node sketch version information to the gateway
                                  
                                  } 
                                  
                                  void presentation() {
                                  
                                      sendSketchInfo("AWI Scroll MAX 51", "1.1");
                                      present(messageCHILD, S_INFO, "Text line Scroll");   // new S_type 20150905 (not know by domoticz)
                                      present(alarmChild, S_BINARY, "Alarm display");      // to display alarm text
                                      present(brightnessChild, S_DIMMER, "Text brightness"); // new S_type 20150905 (not know by domoticz)
                                      //send(textMsg.set("-"));                            // initialize the V_TEXT at controller for sensor to none (trick for Domoticz)
                                      request(messageCHILD, V_TEXT, 0);                    // request value from controller
                                      // Initializations
                                      requestTime();                            // get the time from controller (handled by receiveTime)
                                      }
                                  
                                  // loop only uses non-blocking functions
                                  void loop() {
                                      static unsigned long lastUpdate ;                       // Static hold the last update time
                                      unsigned long now = millis();
                                      scrollDelay = getScrollDelay();                         // update scroll delay from potentiometer
                                      readSerial();
                                      // Check for new conditions & ask for new information from controller every 10 seconds
                                      if (now-lastUpdate > 10000){
                                          if (textAlarm){                                     // if alarmstatus: override all text and set max intensity
                                              strcpy(curMessage, "   ALARM   ");
                                              mx.control(MD_MAX72XX::INTENSITY, MAX_INTENSITY);   // set current brightness
                                              mx.control(MD_MAX72XX::SHUTDOWN, false) ;
                                          } else {                                            // standard (non Alarm actions)
                                              mx.control(MD_MAX72XX::INTENSITY, textBrightness);  // set current brightness
                                              mx.control(MD_MAX72XX::SHUTDOWN, textOnOff) ;
                                              request(messageCHILD, V_TEXT, 0);                // request new value from controller
                                          }
                                          lastUpdate = now;
                                      }
                                      scrollText();
                                  }
                                   
                                  // This is called when a new time value was received
                                  void receiveTime(unsigned long controllerTime) {
                                      Serial.print("Time value received: ");
                                      Serial.println(controllerTime);
                                      setTime(controllerTime);                                // time from controller
                                      timeReceived = true;
                                      } 
                                  
                                  // This is called when a message is received 
                                  void receive(const MyMessage &message) {
                                      Serial.print("Message: "); Serial.print(message.sensor); Serial.print(", Message: "); Serial.println(message.getString());
                                      if (message.sensor == messageCHILD){
                                          if (message.type==V_TEXT) {                     // Text content
                                          strcpy(newMessage, message.getString());        // copy it in
                                              newMessageAvailable = true ;
                                          }
                                      } else if (message.sensor == alarmChild) {
                                          if (message.type==V_STATUS) {                   // True/ false content
                                              textAlarm = message.getBool()?true:false ;  // set alarmflag
                                              Serial.print("TextAlarm: ");
                                              Serial.println(textAlarm);
                                          }
                                      } else if (message.sensor == brightnessChild){
                                          if (message.type==V_PERCENTAGE) {               // Level 0..100  content
                                              textBrightness = map(message.getInt(),0, 100, 0, MAX_INTENSITY ) ;  // map to brightnesslevel 
                                              Serial.print("TextBrightness: ");
                                              Serial.println(textBrightness);
                                          } else if (message.type==V_STATUS) {            // Display on/off
                                              textOnOff = message.getBool()?false:true ;      // set shutdown/ !on/off
                                              Serial.print("Text on/off: ");
                                              Serial.println(textOnOff);
                                          }
                                      }
                                  }
                                  
                                      
                                  // Testing purposes: input routine character buffer. Reads serial characters in buffer newMessage.
                                  // sets flag newMessageAvailable to true if completed
                                  void readSerial(void)
                                  {
                                    static uint8_t    putIndex = 0;
                                  
                                    while (Serial.available())
                                    {
                                      newMessage[putIndex] = (char)Serial.read();
                                      if ((newMessage[putIndex] == '\n') || (putIndex >= BUF_SIZE-3)) // end of message character or full buffer
                                      {
                                        // put in a message separator and end the string
                                        newMessage[putIndex++] = ' ';
                                        newMessage[putIndex] = '\0';
                                        // restart the index for next filling spree and flag we have a message waiting
                                        putIndex = 0;
                                        newMessageAvailable = true;
                                      }
                                      else
                                        // Just save the next char in next location
                                        newMessage[putIndex++];
                                    }
                                  }
                                  
                                  
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                                    ive spent a couple of hours on this, and i cant get it to work. any help?

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                                      dayve218
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                                      @AWI are you able to help me convrt this to1.6? i cant get it

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                                        #27

                                        Fixed a couple of thing in the sketch. Now it compiles on 1.6 but you have to install the MD_MAX72xx library which it uses.

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                                          Where did you put the new sketch??

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