Basic project setup from start to finish
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Is there a place that explains how to set up a project from start to finish? I am a complete newbie to IOT. I am looking for instructions on how to start a project like the temperature sensor. What are the first steps? Do I create a directory in the examples folder and clone the library I need into that directory then add the dependencies? I need complete hand holding and I have not been able to find it. Thanks in advance!!!
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Is there a place that explains how to set up a project from start to finish? I am a complete newbie to IOT. I am looking for instructions on how to start a project like the temperature sensor. What are the first steps? Do I create a directory in the examples folder and clone the library I need into that directory then add the dependencies? I need complete hand holding and I have not been able to find it. Thanks in advance!!!
@toddsantoro great that you are joining the world of IoT, welcome to the MySensors community.
The step by step guide starts here: https://www.mysensors.org/about
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Thank you this was just what I was looking for. Cheers!!!
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Thank you this was just what I was looking for. Cheers!!!
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@toddsantoro you're welcome. Just ask if you get stuck and we'll help you get back on track.
@mfalkvidd I'm stuck again... I wired up the motion sensor and compiled the code on the motion sensor page. It pushed everything to the Nano but I get this: Sketch uses 7,500 bytes (24%) of program storage space. Maximum is 30,720 bytes.
Global variables use 371 bytes (18%) of dynamic memory, leaving 1,677 bytes for local variables. Maximum is 2,048 bytes.
Invalid library found in /Users/xyz/Documents/Arduino/libraries/TAS_motion_sensor: /Users/xyz/Documents/Arduino/libraries/TAS_motion_sensor
Invalid library found in /Users/xyz/Documents/Arduino/libraries/TAS_motion_sensor: /Users/xyz/Documents/Arduino/libraries/TAS_motion_sensorTAS_motion_sensor is my project folder and the ino file is also named that. WHat am I missing??? DO I need to add the serial gateway stuff to the Nano that has the motion sensor attached to it? I am also using the 3.3v for the radio and the 5v for the motion sensor and I am also using the 2 different grounds provided on the board too. Any help would get me past this first sensor and then I think I will be off to the races.
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@mfalkvidd I'm stuck again... I wired up the motion sensor and compiled the code on the motion sensor page. It pushed everything to the Nano but I get this: Sketch uses 7,500 bytes (24%) of program storage space. Maximum is 30,720 bytes.
Global variables use 371 bytes (18%) of dynamic memory, leaving 1,677 bytes for local variables. Maximum is 2,048 bytes.
Invalid library found in /Users/xyz/Documents/Arduino/libraries/TAS_motion_sensor: /Users/xyz/Documents/Arduino/libraries/TAS_motion_sensor
Invalid library found in /Users/xyz/Documents/Arduino/libraries/TAS_motion_sensor: /Users/xyz/Documents/Arduino/libraries/TAS_motion_sensorTAS_motion_sensor is my project folder and the ino file is also named that. WHat am I missing??? DO I need to add the serial gateway stuff to the Nano that has the motion sensor attached to it? I am also using the 3.3v for the radio and the 5v for the motion sensor and I am also using the 2 different grounds provided on the board too. Any help would get me past this first sensor and then I think I will be off to the races.
@toddsantoro From first glance.. you should not put your sketch in the libraries folder but in the sketches folder. Next time please publish the sketch (insert with the "</>" markt in de format menu)
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Here is what my Arduino folder looks like: https://www.dropbox.com/s/hfsg3d1xkcoydqq/Screenshot 2016-10-21 16.36.51.png?dl=0
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Should I create another folder in there called sketches? Here is my sketch copy and pasted from the example on this page: https://www.mysensors.org/build/motion
/** * The MySensors Arduino library handles the wireless radio link and protocol * between your home built sensors/actuators and HA controller of choice. * The sensors forms a self healing radio network with optional repeaters. Each * repeater and gateway builds a routing tables in EEPROM which keeps track of the * network topology allowing messages to be routed to nodes. * * Created by Henrik Ekblad <henrik.ekblad@mysensors.org> * Copyright (C) 2013-2015 Sensnology AB * Full contributor list: https://github.com/mysensors/Arduino/graphs/contributors * * Documentation: http://www.mysensors.org * Support Forum: http://forum.mysensors.org * * This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or * modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License * version 2 as published by the Free Software Foundation. * ******************************* * * REVISION HISTORY * Version 1.0 - Henrik Ekblad * * DESCRIPTION * Motion Sensor example using HC-SR501 * http://www.mysensors.org/build/motion * */ // Enable debug prints // #define MY_DEBUG // Enable and select radio type attached #define MY_RADIO_NRF24 //#define MY_RADIO_RFM69 #include <MySensors.h> unsigned long SLEEP_TIME = 120000; // Sleep time between reports (in milliseconds) #define DIGITAL_INPUT_SENSOR 3 // The digital input you attached your motion sensor. (Only 2 and 3 generates interrupt!) #define CHILD_ID 1 // Id of the sensor child // Initialize motion message MyMessage msg(CHILD_ID, V_TRIPPED); void setup() { pinMode(DIGITAL_INPUT_SENSOR, INPUT); // sets the motion sensor digital pin as input } void presentation() { // Send the sketch version information to the gateway and Controller sendSketchInfo("Motion Sensor", "1.0"); // Register all sensors to gw (they will be created as child devices) present(CHILD_ID, S_MOTION); } void loop() { // Read digital motion value bool tripped = digitalRead(DIGITAL_INPUT_SENSOR) == HIGH; Serial.println(tripped); send(msg.set(tripped?"1":"0")); // Send tripped value to gw // Sleep until interrupt comes in on motion sensor. Send update every two minute. sleep(digitalPinToInterrupt(DIGITAL_INPUT_SENSOR), CHANGE, SLEEP_TIME); }``` -
Here is what my Arduino folder looks like: https://www.dropbox.com/s/hfsg3d1xkcoydqq/Screenshot 2016-10-21 16.36.51.png?dl=0
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Should I create another folder in there called sketches? Here is my sketch copy and pasted from the example on this page: https://www.mysensors.org/build/motion
/** * The MySensors Arduino library handles the wireless radio link and protocol * between your home built sensors/actuators and HA controller of choice. * The sensors forms a self healing radio network with optional repeaters. Each * repeater and gateway builds a routing tables in EEPROM which keeps track of the * network topology allowing messages to be routed to nodes. * * Created by Henrik Ekblad <henrik.ekblad@mysensors.org> * Copyright (C) 2013-2015 Sensnology AB * Full contributor list: https://github.com/mysensors/Arduino/graphs/contributors * * Documentation: http://www.mysensors.org * Support Forum: http://forum.mysensors.org * * This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or * modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License * version 2 as published by the Free Software Foundation. * ******************************* * * REVISION HISTORY * Version 1.0 - Henrik Ekblad * * DESCRIPTION * Motion Sensor example using HC-SR501 * http://www.mysensors.org/build/motion * */ // Enable debug prints // #define MY_DEBUG // Enable and select radio type attached #define MY_RADIO_NRF24 //#define MY_RADIO_RFM69 #include <MySensors.h> unsigned long SLEEP_TIME = 120000; // Sleep time between reports (in milliseconds) #define DIGITAL_INPUT_SENSOR 3 // The digital input you attached your motion sensor. (Only 2 and 3 generates interrupt!) #define CHILD_ID 1 // Id of the sensor child // Initialize motion message MyMessage msg(CHILD_ID, V_TRIPPED); void setup() { pinMode(DIGITAL_INPUT_SENSOR, INPUT); // sets the motion sensor digital pin as input } void presentation() { // Send the sketch version information to the gateway and Controller sendSketchInfo("Motion Sensor", "1.0"); // Register all sensors to gw (they will be created as child devices) present(CHILD_ID, S_MOTION); } void loop() { // Read digital motion value bool tripped = digitalRead(DIGITAL_INPUT_SENSOR) == HIGH; Serial.println(tripped); send(msg.set(tripped?"1":"0")); // Send tripped value to gw // Sleep until interrupt comes in on motion sensor. Send update every two minute. sleep(digitalPinToInterrupt(DIGITAL_INPUT_SENSOR), CHANGE, SLEEP_TIME); }``` -
@toddsantoro something in the Arduino IDE is referencing libraries/TAS_motion_sensor. Do you have any idea what it could be? As AWI said, nothing should expect TAS_motion_sensor to be in the libraries folder.
@mfalkvidd I removed everything I have done and started new so that is why you do not see that in the library's folder. I would like to know the exact steps no matter how trivial they are to setting up the sensors project. I am a web programmer and that may be my issue because I know how I would set things up but that does not mean thaty are correct in this situation.
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@mfalkvidd I removed everything I have done and started new so that is why you do not see that in the library's folder. I would like to know the exact steps no matter how trivial they are to setting up the sensors project. I am a web programmer and that may be my issue because I know how I would set things up but that does not mean thaty are correct in this situation.
@toddsantoro the instructions are available at https://www.mysensors.org/about/arduino
After installing the library you can open the examples from File->Examples->MySensors. There is no need to copy-paste from the build page (but that should work as well). -
@toddsantoro the instructions are available at https://www.mysensors.org/about/arduino
After installing the library you can open the examples from File->Examples->MySensors. There is no need to copy-paste from the build page (but that should work as well).@mfalkvidd OK. I will give it a try. Thanks for your help and patience. I hope to automate my whole 417 sqft home and then help others to do the same.
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@mfalkvidd OK. I will give it a try. Thanks for your help and patience. I hope to automate my whole 417 sqft home and then help others to do the same.
@toddsantoro Actually I have read that and I am still in the dark. From the Arduino GUI I go FILE > NEW. COMMAND + S and save it where? It defaults to the Arduino folder on my machine with just Libraries directory in it. Do I create a SKETCHES folder and save the project there? I just don't know what to do???
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@toddsantoro Actually I have read that and I am still in the dark. From the Arduino GUI I go FILE > NEW. COMMAND + S and save it where? It defaults to the Arduino folder on my machine with just Libraries directory in it. Do I create a SKETCHES folder and save the project there? I just don't know what to do???
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@toddsantoro save it in the suggested directory, next to (not inside) the libraries folder.
@mfalkvidd ok... what goes in the file? Copy paste from the example of do I somehow use the motion sensor library? I want to get a basic, best practices work flow going. Again thanks for your help.
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@mfalkvidd ok... what goes in the file? Copy paste from the example of do I somehow use the motion sensor library? I want to get a basic, best practices work flow going. Again thanks for your help.
