void receive(const MyMessage &message)
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@mfalkvidd Thank you soooo much for the tips with this, I still am learning new stuff and getting a project done = a double win for me :)
SO here is what I changed.....
In void loop I added
//Stop if received message = STOP if(RX_STOP == true){ stop(); }And void receive() now looks like this ( I never needed to call up() or down() from here anyway. I realise that now - doh!).
void receive(const MyMessage &message) { // STOP - if message == V_STOP, stop blinds immediately. if (message.type == V_STOP) { RX_STOP = true; } // UP - if message == V_UP call void UP() if (message.type == V_UP) { MOVING_UP = true; } // DOWN - if message == V_DOWN call void DOWN() if (message.type == V_DOWN) { MOVING_DOWN = true; } //Add if (message.type==V_PERCENTAGE); and add calculation....maybe? // for reference 1% == 395 steps.... }I'll test it later as I need some food now! ;)
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@mfalkvidd Thank you!
And of course RX_STOP = false; is now at the end of the stop(); loop to reset it for next time it is needed.....I forgot that bit!
Update - it didn't work as expected, but I know why. I also had to change in the UP() and DOWN() loops from
if (debouncerUP.fell()) { stop(); }To....
if (debouncerUP.fell()|| RX_STOP == true) { stop(); }And then to completely mimic the button responses...
if (debouncerDOWN.fell() || RX_STOP == true || MOVING_DOWN == true) { stop(); }Now I am hungry and really will go get some food!
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@skywatch if you want to know that, you need to add code in receive() to handle the echoed message. And you need to make sure those echoed messages don't interfere with "normal" messages.
@mfalkvidd said in void receive(const MyMessage &message):
@skywatch if you want to know that, you need to add code in receive() to handle the echoed message.
Is there a basic example of this anywhere? I can't see it...
And you need to make sure those echoed messages don't interfere with >"normal" messages.
It is mainly for the window sensor which as well as being useful for the blind, it will also form part of the security alarm system as well.
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@mfalkvidd said in void receive(const MyMessage &message):
@skywatch if you want to know that, you need to add code in receive() to handle the echoed message.
Is there a basic example of this anywhere? I can't see it...
And you need to make sure those echoed messages don't interfere with >"normal" messages.
It is mainly for the window sensor which as well as being useful for the blind, it will also form part of the security alarm system as well.
@skywatch no there is no example. We identified a need for such an example 3 years ago (see section 1 in https://forum.mysensors.org/post/34267 ) but so far no-one who understands how that stuff works has had sufficient time and motivation to do the necessary work. The task is very complicated.
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@skywatch no there is no example. We identified a need for such an example 3 years ago (see section 1 in https://forum.mysensors.org/post/34267 ) but so far no-one who understands how that stuff works has had sufficient time and motivation to do the necessary work. The task is very complicated.
@mfalkvidd #sad (as Donald Trump would put it).....
Maybe think of removing.....
" Don’t worry, we’ll explain everything."
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"We provide easy to follow build instructions, ready to use code examples and adaptable open source hardware designs."
from the main page until the content matches the hype?Seriously - 3 YEARS ???? - Just how hard can it be?
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@mfalkvidd #sad (as Donald Trump would put it).....
Maybe think of removing.....
" Don’t worry, we’ll explain everything."
and....
"We provide easy to follow build instructions, ready to use code examples and adaptable open source hardware designs."
from the main page until the content matches the hype?Seriously - 3 YEARS ???? - Just how hard can it be?
@skywatch if I ever get 2-3 days of continuous, undisturbed time I might be able to do it. But that will probably not happen anytime soon, and if it did happen there are probably other MySensors issues that would benefit more people I should focus on. Someone more skilled might be able to do it quicker.
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@mfalkvidd #sad (as Donald Trump would put it).....
Maybe think of removing.....
" Don’t worry, we’ll explain everything."
and....
"We provide easy to follow build instructions, ready to use code examples and adaptable open source hardware designs."
from the main page until the content matches the hype?Seriously - 3 YEARS ???? - Just how hard can it be?
@skywatch #sad, as Donald Trump would put it - "Seriously - 3 YEARS ???? - Just how hard can it be?" - Well it you can't build a Wall yourself... ;)
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I just wish I could do it and post it, it is obviously needed.
@mfalkvidd - I wasn't suggesting it was your job to do this, but thanks for considering it. --- If I can help in any way let me know!
@zboblamont - I can't build a wall without mortar nor instructions on where and how high to build it (also bricks might come in handy come to think of it).....and before I upset anyone, I know this is not a paid for product. There are many talented people working freely behind the scenes to make it happen.
But it's all pointless if it is not accessable to the people who want to be a part of it. _ I don't want a degree level thesis, just an example or two to work from. -
I just wish I could do it and post it, it is obviously needed.
@mfalkvidd - I wasn't suggesting it was your job to do this, but thanks for considering it. --- If I can help in any way let me know!
@zboblamont - I can't build a wall without mortar nor instructions on where and how high to build it (also bricks might come in handy come to think of it).....and before I upset anyone, I know this is not a paid for product. There are many talented people working freely behind the scenes to make it happen.
But it's all pointless if it is not accessable to the people who want to be a part of it. _ I don't want a degree level thesis, just an example or two to work from.@skywatch that's the hardest part. Making things so easy anyone can use it is 100x harder than just making it accessible to experienced people. I think MySensors has been able to make about 99% of what people want easily accessible. But the more stuff is easily accessible, people want to do more and more advanced stuff. So the more accessible things are, the less happy people are about it. This curse happens to all projects that are successful.
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@skywatch that's the hardest part. Making things so easy anyone can use it is 100x harder than just making it accessible to experienced people. I think MySensors has been able to make about 99% of what people want easily accessible. But the more stuff is easily accessible, people want to do more and more advanced stuff. So the more accessible things are, the less happy people are about it. This curse happens to all projects that are successful.
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@mfalkvidd This is drifted well off topic now - can I PM you?
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@skywatch sure. But if the discussion is left in the open others can chip in, and others can read it and learn from it.
@mfalkvidd Today it did some real testing with the actual setup (not a test node) and it is all working really well so far.
I was expecting to have to use limit switches to detect up and down limits, with microswitches to provide emergency power cut out to the motors if it overran. I even considered timing the motion too (done this with Crestron systems and curtains in the past).
But I have had two really great surprises......
- The little stepper motors, when set within their comfort zone, are very precise. It looks like just counting steps is all that is required.
- The steppers draw just 77mA when opening the blind. This is such good news for me as solar powered blinds (with li-ion or lead acid battery) will last all year!
Big thanks to you all for the hints and finding where I mis-understood. It won't be easy, but I will get there in the end. ;)
