Momentary button to control lights

[MasMat]

@Boots33 Will try that.
My idea was to "let the switch be dumb" sending alternating 1 or 0. People tend to push on buttons until something happens :)

Also I'm using this sketch as a run-up to building a two button remote.

I can easily access the code the receiving node and have the remote node "just send 1or0" every time it's pushed?
It will need more code if I have two buttons.

PS where can I find the docs for "message.sender & message.destination" options?

[mfalkvidd]

@MasMat I'm not sure if there is a more user-friendy documentation somewhere, but the source code has some information: https://github.com/mysensors/MySensors/blob/ff0953dd05b4f5e52e7d2c39ad23d207c896ea5e/core/MyMessage.h#L345

[Boots33]

@MasMat said in Momentary button to control lights:

@Boots33 Will try that.
My idea was to "let the switch be dumb" sending alternating 1 or 0.

Yes that is the best way. But it doesn't really need to change from 1 or 0 it can just send the same thing all the time.

Also I'm using this sketch as a run-up to building a two button remote.
I can easily access the code the receiving node and have the remote node "just >send 1or0" every time it's pushed?

In the receive function of my sketch you can see that it will toggle on any message from node 7.
So it does not matter whether you send a 1 or 0 it will still toggle. This will make your switch code simpler, it does not need to know what the current state is it can for example just send a 1 every time the button is pushed and the light will toggle.

It will need more code if I have two buttons.

Multiple buttons will be fine. you will just need to use message.sensor in the receive function to test for which child sensor the message is for.

PS where can I find the docs for "message.sender & message.destination" >options?

The core files as linked to by @mfalkvidd are the place to look.

I used most of what you will need in previous posts and projects, have a read thru these.

LCD Node - display temp from other sensor - How?

Synchronising Light switch

Outdoors Touch Switch light controller

Display node: how to set up

AC Power controller with node to node remotes

[MasMat]

@Boots33 I checked out your links. I love the outdoor touch controller!! That's awesome!

I'm trying to figure out the "switch"-function, but Mysensors-docs nor Google cant find much.
I'm trying to figure out how switch=>case works. I could use that to further my one (and two or more!) button remote. Where I get lost is why "case 4" is completely different from the other three?

Any advice?

[Boots33]

@MasMat said in Momentary button to control lights:

I'm trying to figure out the "switch"-function, but Mysensors-docs nor Google cant find much.
I'm trying to figure out how switch=>case works.

the switch/case is a standard arduino function. It can be very useful and sometimes much neater than using multiple if then else statements.

I could use that to further my one (and two or more!) button remote.

Yes it is well suited to that task.

Where I get lost is why "case 4" is completely different from the other three?

Any advice?

Is it this you are referring to

case 4:
         groupState = !groupState ;                   //Toggle the state
         send(msg.set(groupState), false);     // send new state to controller, no ack requested
         tone(buzzerPin, 1200, 60);                  //Play short beep to acknowledge touch
         break;    

The first three case statements are sending direct node to node messages which are handled by the receiving node. The case 4 code is simply sending a standard binary switch message to my controller (Domoticz) and toggles the state of the switch in domoticz. I have that one switch set up as a group control switch in Domoticz so it turns on/off several light nodes at the same time. Sort of like a master control switch.

As i indicated in that original post the sketch was still in it's early testing stages. While I still have not completely finished the project yet it has been out in the garden for some months and has shown no false triggers from either rain or even birds landing on the touch pad.

Hope that helps. feel free to ask if you require any more info. MySensors node to node messages are really quite flexible once you get the hang of them. :)

[MasMat]

All right. Been banging my head at this all day again.
I seem to be sending the message from the node OK, but the receiving node appears to have intermittent problems. And for some reason, my gateway reboots at some "combinations".
I have gone thru the send-node & receive-node code tens of times.
Help & ideas appreciated. Plz excuse the finnish in the code :)

Send-node

// Enable debug prints to serial monitor
#define MY_DEBUG

// Enable and select radio type attached
#define MY_RADIO_NRF24
//#define MY_RADIO_RFM69
#define MY_NODE_ID 7

#include <MySensors.h>

//destination specs
#define WC_SENSOR_ID 3
#define WC_NODE_ID 3

int BATTERY_SENSE_PIN = A0;  // select the input pin for the battery sense point
int oldBatteryPcnt = 0;

#define CHILD_ID_BUTTON1 3
#define BUTTON_PIN 2   //pin for button
//#define INTERRUPT BUTTON_PIN

MyMessage msg(CHILD_ID_BUTTON1, V_STATUS);

int tripped = 1;
int lastStatus = 1;
int numberPushes = 0;
int sentCounter = 0;

int light1 = LOW;      // the current state of the output pin
int reading;           // the current reading from the input pin
int previous = HIGH;    // the previous reading from the input pin

// the follow variables are long's because the time, measured in miliseconds,
// will quickly become a bigger number than can be stored in an int.
long time = 0;         // the last time the output pin was toggled
long debounce = 400;   // the debounce time, increase if the output flickers
long batteryinterval = 10000;


void setup()
{
	// Setup the buttons
	pinMode(BUTTON_PIN, INPUT);
	//pinMode(SECONDARY_BUTTON_PIN, INPUT);

	// Activate internal pull-ups
	digitalWrite(BUTTON_PIN, HIGH);
	//digitalWrite(SECONDARY_BUTTON_PIN, HIGH);

  // use the 1.1 V internal reference
  #if defined(__AVR_ATmega2560__)
  analogReference(INTERNAL1V1);
  #else
  analogReference(INTERNAL);
  #endif
}

void presentation()
{
  sendSketchInfo("WCNappiBAT", "v290717");
	present(CHILD_ID_BUTTON1, S_BINARY);
}

void loop()
{
reading = digitalRead(BUTTON_PIN);
  if (reading == LOW && previous == HIGH) {
    send(MyMessage(CHILD_ID_BUTTON1, V_STATUS).setSensor(WC_SENSOR_ID).setDestination(WC_NODE_ID).set(true));
    Serial.println("Toggling..");
    sentCounter++;
    }

previous = reading;

if (sentCounter % 10 == 0) {
    
 int sensorValue = analogRead(BATTERY_SENSE_PIN);

  // 1M, 470K divider across battery and using internal ADC ref of 1.1V
  // Sense point is bypassed with 0.1 uF cap to reduce noise at that point
  // ((1e6+470e3)/470e3)*1.1 = Vmax = 3.44 Volts
  // 3.44/1023 = Volts per bit = 0.003363075

  int batteryPcnt = sensorValue / 10;

  float batteryV  = sensorValue * 0.003363075;
  Serial.print("Battery Voltage: ");
  Serial.print(batteryV);
  Serial.println(" V");

  Serial.print("Battery percent: ");
  Serial.print(batteryPcnt);
  Serial.println(" %");

  sendBatteryLevel(batteryPcnt);
  }
  
  delay (200);
  
    // Sleep until something happens with the sensor
  sleep(BUTTON_PIN-2, CHANGE, 0);
}

And the receiving end.
In the code is preparations for my second "remote"

// Enable debug prints to serial monitor
#define MY_DEBUG

// Enable and select radio type attached
#define MY_RADIO_NRF24
//#define MY_RADIO_RFM69
#define MY_NODE_ID 3

// Enable repeater functionality for this node
//#define MY_REPEATER_FEATURE

#include <MySensors.h>

#define RELAY_1  3  // Arduino Digital I/O pin number for first relay (second on pin+1 etc)
#define NUMBER_OF_RELAYS 6 // Total number of attached relays
#define RELAY_ON 0  // GPIO value to write to turn on attached relay
#define RELAY_OFF 1 // GPIO value to write to turn off attached relay
#define RELAY_7 14   //pin A0 
#define RELAY_8 15   //pin A1

bool stateWC = 0;
bool stateKei = 0;
bool stateRuo = 0;

void before()
{
	for (int sensor=1, pin=RELAY_1; sensor<=NUMBER_OF_RELAYS; sensor++, pin++) {
		// Then set relay pins in output mode
		pinMode(pin, OUTPUT);
		// Set relay to last known state (using eeprom storage)
		digitalWrite(pin, loadState(sensor)?RELAY_ON:RELAY_OFF);
	}
 pinMode(RELAY_7, OUTPUT);
 digitalWrite(RELAY_7, loadState(7)?RELAY_ON:RELAY_OFF);
 pinMode(RELAY_8, OUTPUT);
 digitalWrite(RELAY_8, loadState(8)?RELAY_ON:RELAY_OFF);
}

MyMessage msgWC(3, V_STATUS);
MyMessage msgKei(1, V_STATUS);
MyMessage msgRuo(2, V_STATUS);

void setup()
{

}

void presentation()
{
	// Send the sketch version information to the gateway and Controller
	sendSketchInfo("TeknRele8x", "v29072017");

	for (int sensor=1, pin=RELAY_1; sensor<=NUMBER_OF_RELAYS; sensor++, pin++) {
		// Register all sensors to gw (they will be created as child devices)
		present(sensor, S_BINARY);
	}
 present(7, S_BINARY);
 present(8, S_BINARY);
}


void loop()
{

}

void receive(const MyMessage &message)
{
	// We only expect one type of message from controller. But we better check anyway.
	if (message.type==V_STATUS) {                             	// Change relay state
   if (message.sensor == 7) {
   digitalWrite(RELAY_7, message.getBool()?RELAY_ON:RELAY_OFF);    //Write to A0
   // Store state in eeprom
    saveState(message.sensor, message.getBool());
   }
   if (message.sensor == 8) {
    digitalWrite(RELAY_8, message.getBool()?RELAY_ON:RELAY_OFF);   //Write to A1
    // Store state in eeprom
    saveState(message.sensor, message.getBool());
   }
   if (message.sender == 7) {                      //Message from WC remote
   stateWC = !stateWC;                             // toggle light state
   digitalWrite(5, stateWC?RELAY_ON:RELAY_OFF);    // 5 is RELAY_3 pin 
   // Store state in eeprom
    saveState(message.sensor, stateWC);
    send(msgWC.set(stateWC), false);             //Msg gateway aware of the change. No ack
   }
   if (message.sender == 8) {
    switch (message.sensor) {
      case 1:                                     //message for kitchen
        stateKei = !stateKei;
        digitalWrite(message.sensor, stateKei?RELAY_ON:RELAY_OFF);
        saveState(message.sensor, stateKei);
        send(msgKei.set(stateKei), false);             //Msg gateway aware of the change. No ack
        break;
      case 2:                                    //message for dining table
        stateRuo = !stateRuo;
        digitalWrite(message.sensor, stateRuo?RELAY_ON:RELAY_OFF);
        saveState(message.sensor, stateRuo);
        send(msgRuo.set(stateRuo), false);             //Msg gateway aware of the change. No ack
        break;
      }
    }
   }
		digitalWrite(message.sensor-1+RELAY_1, message.getBool()?RELAY_ON:RELAY_OFF);
		// Store state in eeprom
		saveState(message.sensor, message.getBool());
		// Write some debug info
		Serial.print("Incoming change for sensor:");
		Serial.print(message.sensor);
		Serial.print(", New status: ");
		Serial.println(message.getBool());
	}

To add, I would say there's nothing special in either serial output. I can elborate if nothing else appears.
Thanks everybody!

[Boots33]

@MasMat said in Momentary button to control lights:

All right. Been banging my head at this all day again.
I seem to be sending the message from the node OK, but the receiving node appears to have intermittent problems.

Yes your send message should be ok. You are sending a V_STATUS message from node 7 sensor 3 to node 3 sensor 3

And for some reason, my gateway reboots at some "combinations".

Not sure what could be causing that but you will need to sort that out to get stability. I have not experienced any issues with my gateway using node to node.

I have gone thru the send-node & receive-node code tens of times.
Help & ideas appreciated. Plz excuse the finnish in the code

You will need to add code to separate the incoming messages from your controller and remotes as they will need to be treated differently. Messages from your controller will have the gateway (node 0) as the sender so this can be used.

You have a lot going on in your receive function so maybe just put the code for the one node you are trying at the moment so it is easier to troubleshoot.

Try something like this

void receive(const MyMessage &message)
{
  if (message.type == V_STATUS) {
   if (message.sender == 0) {                                        // check if message is from gateway (node 0)
    switch (message.sensor) {
        case 3:                                                      //incoming message is for WC relay (sensor 3) 
          stateWC = message.getBool();                               // get the new state
          digitalWrite(5, stateWC ? RELAY_ON : RELAY_OFF);           // 5 is RELAY_3 pin
          saveState(message.sensor, stateWC);                        // save sensor state
          break;
          
        /*-----Add case statements for other realys as needed ----*/
        
      }
    }
  else  {                                                           // message is not from gateway so must be from a remote
    switch (message.sender) {
        case 7:                                                     //incoming message is from WC remote (node 7)  
          stateWC = !stateWC;                                       // toggle light state
          digitalWrite(5, stateWC?RELAY_ON:RELAY_OFF);              // 5 is RELAY_3 pin         
          saveState(message.sensor, stateWC);                       // Store state in eeprom
          send(msgWC.set(stateWC), false);                          //Msg gateway aware of the change. No ack
          break;
          
        /*-----Add case statements for other remote nodes as needed ----*/
       
      }
    }

    // Write some debug info
    #ifdef MY_DEBUG
    Serial.print("Incoming change for sensor:");
    Serial.println(message.sensor);
    Serial.print("from node:");
    Serial.println(message.sender);
    Serial.print(" New status: ");
    Serial.println(message.getBool());
    #endif
  }
}

[MasMat]

@Boots33 That looks really clean. And you're right I have to comment out the stuff that's pre-prepared.
The node is installed in a really tricky place and reprogramming is difficult (hence trying to solve everything beforehand). One day I'll learn to build & test first, install second...

This morning I tested the setup again, with old settings and noticed the correct relay "fires" but doesnt really toggle. If I switch it off, it will come on but stay on regardless of presses. So the right node is receiving.

I'll revise the code and re-test in a few...

[MasMat]

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[MasMat]

@Boots33 So, added some tuff to keep the other relays working.
The issue now is bouncing apparently.
The send-node has delay but seems to fire a bunch of 1's (and 0's for some reason...?).
Here's the lastest on the receiving end:

void receive(const MyMessage &message)
{
  if (message.type == V_STATUS) {
   if (message.sender == 0) {                                        // check if message is from gateway (node 0)
    switch (message.sensor) {
        case 3:                                                      //incoming message is for WC relay (sensor 3) 
          stateWC = message.getBool();                               // get the new state
          digitalWrite(5, stateWC ? RELAY_ON : RELAY_OFF);           // 5 is RELAY_3 pin
          saveState(message.sensor, stateWC);                        // save sensor state
          break;
        case 7:
          digitalWrite(RELAY_7, message.getBool()?RELAY_ON:RELAY_OFF); //Write to A0
          saveState(message.sensor, message.getBool());
          break;
        case 8:
          digitalWrite(RELAY_8, message.getBool()?RELAY_ON:RELAY_OFF); //Write to A1
          saveState(message.sensor, message.getBool());
          break;
        default:
          digitalWrite(message.sensor-1+RELAY_1, message.getBool()?RELAY_ON:RELAY_OFF);
          saveState(message.sensor, message.getBool());
          break;
        /*-----Add case statements for other realys as needed ----*/
        
      }
    }
  else  {                                                           // message is not from gateway so must be from a remote
    switch (message.sender) {
        case 7:                                                     //incoming message is from WC remote (node 7)  
          stateWC = !stateWC;                                       // toggle light state
          digitalWrite(5, stateWC?RELAY_ON:RELAY_OFF);              // 5 is RELAY_3 pin         
          saveState(message.sensor, stateWC);                       // Store state in eeprom
          send(msgWC.set(stateWC), false);                          //Msg gateway aware of the change. No ack
          break;
          
        /*-----Add case statements for other remote nodes as needed ----*/
       
      }
    }

    // Write some debug info
    #ifdef MY_DEBUG
    Serial.print("Incoming change for sensor:");
    Serial.println(message.sensor);
    Serial.print("from node:");
    Serial.println(message.sender);
    Serial.print(" New status: ");
    Serial.println(message.getBool());
    #endif
  }
}

The send-node is still

#define MY_DEBUG

// Enable and select radio type attached
#define MY_RADIO_NRF24
#define MY_NODE_ID 7

#include <MySensors.h>

//destination specs
#define WC_SENSOR_ID 3
#define WC_NODE_ID 3

int BATTERY_SENSE_PIN = A0;  // select the input pin for the battery sense point
int oldBatteryPcnt = 0;

#define CHILD_ID_BUTTON1 3
#define BUTTON_PIN 2   //pin for button
//#define INTERRUPT BUTTON_PIN

MyMessage msg(CHILD_ID_BUTTON1, V_STATUS);

int sentCounter = 0;

int reading;           // the current reading from the input pin
int previous = HIGH;    // the previous reading from the input pin 

void setup()
{
	// Setup the buttons
	pinMode(BUTTON_PIN, INPUT);

	// Activate internal pull-ups
	digitalWrite(BUTTON_PIN, HIGH);

  // use the 1.1 V internal reference
  #if defined(__AVR_ATmega2560__)
  analogReference(INTERNAL1V1);
  #else
  analogReference(INTERNAL);
  #endif
}

void presentation()
{
  sendSketchInfo("WCNappiBAT", "v290717");
	present(CHILD_ID_BUTTON1, S_BINARY);
}

void loop()
{
reading = digitalRead(BUTTON_PIN);
  if (reading == LOW && previous == HIGH) {
    send(MyMessage(CHILD_ID_BUTTON1, V_STATUS).setSensor(WC_SENSOR_ID).setDestination(WC_NODE_ID).set("1"));
    Serial.println("Toggling remote node ");
    Serial.print(WC_NODE_ID);
    Serial.print(", sensor ");
    Serial.println(WC_SENSOR_ID);
    sentCounter++;
    }

previous = reading;

if (sentCounter % 10 == 0) {
    
 int sensorValue = analogRead(BATTERY_SENSE_PIN);

  // 3.44/1023 = Volts per bit = 0.003363075

  int batteryPcnt = sensorValue / 10;

  float batteryV  = sensorValue * 0.003363075;
  Serial.print("Battery Voltage: ");
  Serial.print(batteryV);
  Serial.println(" V");

  Serial.print("Battery percent: ");
  Serial.print(batteryPcnt);
  Serial.println(" %");

  sendBatteryLevel(batteryPcnt);
  }
  
  delay (400);
  
    // Sleep until something happens with the sensor
  sleep(0, CHANGE, 0);
}

[Boots33]

@MasMat You could try increasing your delay time out to several seconds to see what happens (probably should use wait instead of delay as well) and maybe comment out the sleep line too. This may at least give you an idea of where to start.

perhaps post some of the serial monitor output from the node.

[MasMat]

@Boots33 I increased it already but it didnt help. I can comment out the sleep but eventually I will need it because the sensor is obviously bat powered.
I also tested putting delay before the read to let things stabilize. Tried 50 but same behavior.
Im not really familiar with using the interrupts. Is my syntax correct in the sleep-line? I read somewhere that pin2 =interrupt0? Or use sleep (0, falling, 0)? Instead of "change"?

[Boots33]

@MasMat said in Momentary button to control lights:

@Boots33 I increased it already but it didnt help. I can comment out the sleep but eventually I will need it because the sensor is obviously bat powered.

You still need to find the cause of the multiple sends so comment out sleep and see if that is the cause. It is an easy thing to try.

I also tested putting delay before the read to let things stabilize. Tried 50 but same behavior.
Im not really familiar with using the interrupts. Is my syntax correct in the sleep-line? I read somewhere that pin2 =interrupt0? Or use sleep (0, falling, 0)? Instead of "change"?

I have no battery powered nodes so probably not the best person to ask on the use of sleep. I would definitely try

sleep(0, FALLING, 0);

and see what that brings.
If you comment out sleep and the node works as expected then it may be worth starting a new thread focusing on the sleep problem, at least that may bring the problem to the attention of others who have used sleep before.

Again serial output may shed further light on what is going wrong.

[MasMat]

Fighting with this after a while.
I got the serial output from the sending node, but it appears to send the message only once.
However when I checked the gateway it seems to receive and forward the message three times. Then it reboots. Power issue? I have a NRF24-LA on the gateway so could that be pulling too much juice?

Could there be a signalling bounce?

Serial output from when I clicked the button on the remote:

0;255;3;0;9;TSF:MSG:READ,7-7-3,s=3,c=1,t=2,pt=0,l=1,sg=0:1
0;255;3;0;9;TSF:MSG:REL MSG
0;255;3;0;9;TSF:MSG:SEND,7-0-9-3,s=3,c=1,t=2,pt=0,l=1,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:1
0;255;3;0;9;TSF:MSG:READ,7-7-3,s=3,c=1,t=2,pt=0,l=1,sg=0:1
0;255;3;0;9;TSF:MSG:REL MSG
0;255;3;0;9;TSF:MSG:SEND,7-0-9-3,s=3,c=1,t=2,pt=0,l=1,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:1
0;255;3;0;9;TSF:MSG:READ,7-7-3,s=3,c=1,t=2,pt=0,l=1,sg=0:1
0;255;3;0;9;TSF:MSG:REL MSG
0;255;3;0;9;!TSF:MSG:SEND,7-0-9-3,s=3,c=1,t=2,pt=0,l=1,sg=0,ft=0,st=NACK:1
0;255;3;0;9;MCO:BGN:INIT GW,CP=RNNGA--,VER=2.1.1
0;255;3;0;9;TSM:INIT
0;255;3;0;9;TSF:WUR:MS=0
0;255;3;0;9;TSM:INIT:TSP OK
0;255;3;0;9;TSM:INIT:GW MODE
0;255;3;0;9;TSM:READY:ID=0,PAR=0,DIS=0
0;255;3;0;9;MCO:REG:NOT NEEDED
0;255;3;0;9;TSF:MSG:READ,3-9-0,s=3,c=1,t=2,pt=1,l=1,sg=0:0
IP: 192.168.0.201
0;255;3;0;9;MCO:BGN:STP
0;255;3;0;9;MCO:BGN:INIT OK,TSP=1
IP: 192.168.0.201
0;255;3;0;9;Attempting MQTT connection...
0;255;3;0;9;MQTT connected```

[gohan]

you could try to update mysensors to 2.2 from development branch

[MasMat]

@gohan I'm just gonna let my n00b flag fly here....
How do I do that? Arduino IDE library?

To combat the reboots, I'm rebuilding the GW with adequate power and capacitors.
Hopefully that will solve some problems.

[gohan]

Just download the library from github and replace the mysensors folder in the library folder on your pc

[MasMat]

@gohan OK. Doesn't sound too hard. Does that mean I also have to update the GW? All my other nodes as well? Or are they backwards compatible?

[gohan]

Start from gw and see if you are getting any changes. Later you may update the nodes if you want.

[dbemowsk]

My gateway is a serial gateway built with an easy newbie PCB and a pro mini.
What I did when I upgraded my 1.4 setup to 2.0, I pulled my pro mini that I had flashed with the 1.4 setup and put a new pro mini in that had 2.0. That way if there were any problems, I could easily swap the 1.4 pro mini back in to easily be back where I started.

Likewise when replacing your library, pull the MySensors folder out of your arduino libraries folder to keep as a backup until you know things will work. That way if you have to revert back, you can easily swap back the old MySensors folder. You have to completely remove it from the libraries folder though, you can't just rename it to something else.