💬 Sensebender Gateway

[tbowmo]

@alexsh1

So gateway with nrf and W5100 is working as it should as an ethernet gateway? Then the W5100 is working with the gateway.

What is the hardware configuration that you can't get to work? Rfm69 and W5100? Together with the samd GW?

(just trying to figure out what is going on :))

[alexsh1]

@tbowmo No, sensebender GW is working with nrf24l01+ as a serial GW, but not with W5100 as ethernet GW.

Interesting observation - I cannot ping the IP any more if I load the ethernet sketch. For your understanding the sensebender GW was never working with W5100 with either nrf or rfm69. Something going wrong around W5100.

I'll hook up W5100 shield to Arduino nano to test it - I have a suspicion about it. However, even without W5100 connected, sensebender GW is showing IP as 0.0.0.0 (I set IP 10.1.1.150). Why?

[tbowmo]

If the ethernet library can't initialize the W5100, it will just write IP address as 0.0.0.0.

Can you please turn on verbose compile logging in arduino? (file -> Settings, set a checkmark at show verbose output during compilation, and choose "all" in Compiler warnings)

I just want to make sure that it is using the correct ethernet library.

[alexsh1]

@tbowmo I have verbose on already.
I think you hit the nail on the head:

Linking everything together...
"C:\Users\Alex\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\arduino\tools\arm-none-eabi-gcc\4.8.3-2014q1/bin/arm-none-eabi-gcc"  "-LC:\Users\Alex\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_build_753079" -Os -Wl,--gc-sections -save-temps  "-TC:\Users\Alex\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\MySensors\hardware\samd\1.0.5\variants\mysensors_gw/linker_scripts/gcc/flash_with_bootloader.ld" "-Wl,-Map,C:\Users\Alex\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_build_753079/GatewayW5100.ino.map" --specs=nano.specs --specs=nosys.specs -mcpu=cortex-m0plus -mthumb -Wl,--cref -Wl,--check-sections -Wl,--gc-sections -Wl,--unresolved-symbols=report-all -Wl,--warn-common -Wl,--warn-section-align -o "C:\Users\Alex\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_build_753079/GatewayW5100.ino.elf" "C:\Users\Alex\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_build_753079\sketch\GatewayW5100.ino.cpp.o" "C:\Users\Alex\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_build_753079\libraries\Ethernet\Dhcp.cpp.o" "C:\Users\Alex\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_build_753079\libraries\Ethernet\Dns.cpp.o" "C:\Users\Alex\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_build_753079\libraries\Ethernet\Ethernet.cpp.o" "C:\Users\Alex\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_build_753079\libraries\Ethernet\EthernetClient.cpp.o" "C:\Users\Alex\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_build_753079\libraries\Ethernet\EthernetServer.cpp.o" "C:\Users\Alex\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_build_753079\libraries\Ethernet\EthernetUdp.cpp.o" "C:\Users\Alex\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_build_753079\libraries\Ethernet\utility\socket.cpp.o" "C:\Users\Alex\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_build_753079\libraries\Ethernet\utility\w5100.cpp.o" "C:\Users\Alex\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_build_753079\libraries\Wire\Wire.cpp.o" "C:\Users\Alex\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_build_753079\libraries\SPI\SPI.cpp.o" "C:\Users\Alex\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_build_753079\core\variant.cpp.o" -Wl,--start-group "-LC:\Users\Alex\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\arduino\tools\CMSIS\4.5.0/CMSIS/Lib/GCC/" -larm_cortexM0l_math -lm "C:\Users\Alex\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_build_753079/core\core.a" -Wl,--end-group
"C:\Users\Alex\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\arduino\tools\arm-none-eabi-gcc\4.8.3-2014q1/bin/arm-none-eabi-objcopy" -O binary  "C:\Users\Alex\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_build_753079/GatewayW5100.ino.elf" "C:\Users\Alex\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_build_753079/GatewayW5100.ino.bin"
"C:\Users\Alex\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\arduino\tools\arm-none-eabi-gcc\4.8.3-2014q1/bin/arm-none-eabi-objcopy" -O ihex -R .eeprom  "C:\Users\Alex\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_build_753079/GatewayW5100.ino.elf" "C:\Users\Alex\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_build_753079/GatewayW5100.ino.hex"
Multiple libraries were found for "Ethernet.h"
 Used: C:\Users\Alex\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\MySensors\hardware\samd\1.0.5\libraries\Ethernet
 Not used: C:\Program Files (x86)\Arduino\libraries\Ethernet
Using library Ethernet at version 1.1.2 in folder: C:\Users\Alex\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\MySensors\hardware\samd\1.0.5\libraries\Ethernet 
Using library MySensors at version 2.2.0-beta in folder: C:\Users\Alex\Documents\Arduino\libraries\MySensors 
Using library Wire at version 1.0 in folder: C:\Users\Alex\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\arduino\hardware\samd\1.6.12\libraries\Wire 
Using library SPI at version 1.0 in folder: C:\Users\Alex\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\arduino\hardware\samd\1.6.12\libraries\SPI 
Sketch uses 45512 bytes (17%) of program storage space. Maximum is 262144 bytes.```

[tbowmo]

It is using "our" ethernet driver, which it should be.. The default arduino ethernet driver is hardwired to SERCOM0 for SPI, while we have it on SERCOM1.

I'll try to bring up one of my own gateways with W5100 later today.

[tbowmo]

@alexsh1

Below is the startup log from my Gateway with W5100 and RFM69 attached:

0;255;3;0;9;MCO:BGN:INIT GW,CP=RRNGS--,VER=2.2.0-beta
0;255;3;0;9;TSF:LRT:OK
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
IP: 192.168.1.66
0;255;3;0;9;MCO:BGN:STP
0;255;3;0;9;MCO:BGN:INIT OK,TSP=1

As seen, the W5100 is initialized with ip address,

Telnet to the Gateway is also working:

thomas at thomas-ThinkPad-L450 in ~ 
>telnet 192.168.1.66 5003
Trying 192.168.1.66...
Connected to 192.168.1.66.
Escape character is '^]'.
200;255;4;0;0;FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF0300
200;255;0;0;17;2.2.0-beta
200;255;3;0;6;0
200;255;3;0;11;Sensebender Micro
200;255;3;0;12;1.4
200;1;0;0;6;
200;2;0;0;7;
200;1;1;0;0;23.3
200;2;1;0;1;46
200;255;3;0;0;81

The above is with the stock example sketch from mysensors (right now latest development branch though). The only things I changed, was to enable RFM69, instead of NRF24, and set a different IP address, to match my network settings.

Everything else is running as is, delivered from the mysensors examples..

[alexsh1]

@tbowmo if you take off the W5100 shield, does it still come up with IP please:

255;3;0;9;MCO:REG:NOT NEEDED
IP: 192.168.1.66

[tbowmo]

@alexsh1

This log is without ethernet shield attached

0;255;3;0;9;MCO:BGN:INIT GW,CP=RRNGS--,VER=2.2.0-beta
0;255;3;0;9;TSF:LRT:OK
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
IP: 0.0.0.0
0;255;3;0;9;MCO:BGN:STP
0;255;3;0;9;MCO:BGN:INIT OK,TSP=1

[alexsh1]

@tbowmo Thanks - I am assuming that I have a faulty W5100 shield in this case. Unfortunately, I have received a wrong replacement shield enc28j60 instead of W5100. Do you know if Sensebender GW would work with

#define MY_GATEWAY_ENC28J60

The one I have does not have AMS1117-3.3 on board and must be fed with 3.3V instead of 5v

[alexsh1]

@tbowmo The problem has been identified. I have used a hot fan to re-sit W5100 on the network shield.
AND

0;255;3;0;9;2430 MCO:BGN:INIT GW,CP=RNNGS---,VER=2.2.0-beta
0;255;3;0;9;2477 TSF:LRT:OK
0;255;3;0;9;2487 TSM:INIT
0;255;3;0;9;2497 TSF:WUR:MS=0
0;255;3;0;9;2512 TSM:INIT:TSP OK
0;255;3;0;9;2522 TSM:INIT:GW MODE
0;255;3;0;9;2532 TSM:READY:ID=0,PAR=0,DIS=0
0;255;3;0;9;2542 MCO:REG:NOT NEEDED
IP: 10.1.1.200
0;255;3;0;9;3852 MCO:BGN:STP
0;255;3;0;9;3862 MCO:BGN:INIT OK,TSP=1

Still cannot ping it, which means there is still a problem with the shield.
It is of a poor quality and does have multiple bridges around W5100 like this:

I found a similar problem here:
https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/156147/are-solder-bridges-on-chips-always-bad

At least I know where the problem is.
Thanks @tbowmo

[tbowmo]

@alexsh1

Great, that we found the problem, and thanks for reporting back here on the forum :)

I haven't tried with other ethernet controllers, than the W5100, And the socket for W5100 is supplied with 5V directly.

Also, I do not know if they are pin compatible?

[alexsh1]

@tbowmo I think they are pin compatible but unfortunately take different voltage. On arduino board, somebody told me that enc28j60 can tolerate 5V. It seems to be the case, as mine survived w5100 socket

EDIT: From the enc28j60 datasheet

• Operating Voltage of 3.1V to 3.6V (3.3V typical)
• 5V Tolerant Input

[alexsh1]

@tbowmo I can confirm now that everything is working fine after I tested the Sensebender GW with the third (yes, third!!!) shield. Thanks Thomas for your help!

[alexsh1]

@tbowmo The pinout is identical.

W5100

ENC28J60

I can modify ENC28J60 shield (reduce voltage to 3.3V) and test it with the sensebender GW, but it does require hardware mod

[nitroburn]

Question,
"To use the serial port in the mysx connector, you should use Serial1 in your sketches, as the default Serial is connected to the USB serial device"

What pins is the serial port in the mysx connector, I see no mention of it other than that line. I want to mirror the serial data sent to my controller via the USB port to the the serial port in the mysx connector that will then be attached to a bluetooth SPP device. Just want another way to view the radio traffic.

[tbowmo]

@nitroburn

Have you seen the documentation for MysX connector: https://www.mysensors.org/hardware/mysx?

(hint, look for Data To Module, and Data From Module :))

[Anticimex]

@tbowmo @nitroburn
Actually, it is even more clearly specified than that as DTM and DFM means Data To MCU and Data From MCU. "module" is not explicitly defining what "side" you mean. The MCU is clearly defined so DTM and DFM leavs no doubt on the direction and function of the pin.

[nitroburn]

@tbowmo @Anticimex Thanks, I was stupidly searching for the wrong combination of terms and hadn't seen DTM DFM used so I was naively looking for the word serial or UART rather than USART when I did a search. Thought I was missing something and didn't read the mysx page close enough after briefly searching it.

Thanks for clearing that up. #define MYSX_D1_DFM (00ul) & #define MYSX_D2_DTM (01ul) didn't stand out to me as serial connections.

[zboblamont]

@scalz Can somebody edit the descriptive text for this Gateway. Under 'Secure IiT Radio Network' is quoted 'Hope RF RFM69HCW' whereas under 'Setup and use' is correctly quoted RFM69(H)W.
Guess who had ordered the incorrect 'CW' module for this Gateway....

[tbowmo]

@zboblamont

Sorry about that, it sneaked through the reviews.. I have updated the page, so others don't fall into the same pitfall..