💬 NodeManager

[jsiddall]

@user2684 Great news! I will give that a try shortly.

[RFM69]

The SensorSwitch/Door/Motion all work on interrupt pins only ? Sorry if I've misunderstood the code, thats possible.

Anyway I've made a few changes so that busywait, if thats what they are called buttons can be also used. I'll see if I can use git somehow to share the changes, or show them at least

Great library, looking to convert other things to use this.

[RFM69]

Great code, another question.

For the SensorDimmer, each sensor has only one type set so a dimmer can't receive v_status & v_percentage messages.

I've worked around this by registering two sensors at the same Analog out pin. But they don't then have access in a nice way to the status of each other as values are changed. So if I turn the led on/off via the v_status message I can't preserve the previous percentage, set by the other v_percentage sensor.

Is this normal ? I'm new to all this but at least mycontroller lets you specify for a single sensor both v_status,v_percentage so both types of messages can be sent and processed in onRecieve()...

Perhaps some enhancement on the SensorDimmer class could do this ? in ModeManager.cpp (if (message.type != _type) return;) inside Sensor::recieve.... isn't that too restrictive ?

[user2684]

@rfm69 yes, they are all interrupt-based. Reason is they would need to be functional either when sleeping or not so I went for this approach. If you need an example of such a sensor not interrupt-based, have a look at the SensorSonoff, it is using a different approach for handling the button. Thanks

[user2684]

@rfm69 you're right, this also came out a while ago. I was sure we had an associated issue on github for this but it doesn't look like. Here's the new issue for your reference https://github.com/mysensors/NodeManager/issues/296. Implementing this in v1.6 is really challenging but with the new v1.7 architecture of the development branch should be way easier since all the children share the same variables. Thanks!

[RFM69]

@user2684 Thanks, I've implemented something myself with changes to the library, just playing around to understand it better. But will look at the SensorSonoff you mention.

Thanks again, its a great library.

Had a quick look at 1.7 dev branch :) is this ready for using already, testing or trying, or have you got more to do before its refactored etc ? I was interested in looking what the changes in architecture were.

[user2684]

@rfm69 v1.7 is still not completed but theoretically fully functional and with most of the architectural changes already done (https://github.com/mysensors/NodeManager/milestone/9 for the full list of things still to be completed and those already implemented). For sure safe to be tested out! Thanks

[user2684]

@rfm69 for your SensorDimmer request, feel free to give v1.7-dev a try from here https://github.com/mysensors/NodeManager/tree/development. Details on the implementation of your request can be found at https://github.com/mysensors/NodeManager/pull/302. Thanks

[user2684]

Hi, for anybody interested in giving the upcoming NodeManager v1.7 a try or share a feedback, please have a look at https://forum.mysensors.org/topic/9085/nodemanager-v1-7-beta-feedback-needed. Thanks!

[user2684]

Hi, the new version of NodeManager (v1.7) is now available! For those interested in having a look at the new features, supported sensors and capabilities, I've opened a dedicated thread on the forum here https://forum.mysensors.org/topic/9165/nodemanager-v1-7-now-available
Thanks

[mvader]

@user2684 in the sensebender sketch we turn on digital pin 7 to provide power to the LDR to read it.
i have many sensors in my house and would rather not re-wire all of them.
how can i add this cleanly in nodemgr to make it work as before?
pinMode(7, OUTPUT); // “power pin” for Light Sensor
digitalWrite(7, LOW); // switch power off

Thanks!

[user2684]

@mvader thanks for the feedback, I've added this issue on Github so to fix this in the next dev release https://github.com/mysensors/NodeManager/issues/344

[mvader]

@user2684 said in 💬 NodeManager:

@mvader thanks for the feedback, I've added this issue on Github so to fix this in the next dev release https://github.com/mysensors/NodeManager/issues/344

Thanks!! here is the setup and loop part from the sketch

setup
pinMode(7, OUTPUT); // “power pin” for Light Sensor
digitalWrite(7, LOW); // switch power off

loop
  digitalWrite(7, HIGH); // switch power on to LDR
  sendLight(forceTransmit);
  digitalWrite(7, LOW); // switch power off to LDR

and the function
/*
 * Sends Ambient Light Sensor information
 * 
 * Parameters
 * - force : Forces transmission of a value
 */

void sendLight(bool force) // Get light level
{
  if (force) lastLightLevel = -1;
  int rlightLevel =  analogRead(LIGHT_PIN);
  int lightLevel =  (analogRead(LIGHT_PIN) / 10.23) ;
  if (lightLevel != lastLightLevel) {
   gw.send(msgLight.set(lightLevel));
    lastLightLevel = lightLevel;
  }

[cpl_ir]

Hi, I am starting with MySensors and I read about the NodeManager. But I have a problem with starting with the nodemanager. I tried to make a node with a BMP280 sensor and a NRF24. Every time I tried I got the following error message
when compiling (nodemanager actual version, arduino IDE1.8.5). Even no other sensor works.

What is the reason, can anyone help me?

Arduino: 1.8.5 (Windows 10), Board: "Arduino Nano, ATmega328P"

....
....
"C:\Users\Radfedfdf\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\arduino\tools\avr-gcc\4.9.2-atmel3.5.4-arduino2/bin/avr-gcc-ar" rcs  "C:\Users\RADFE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_build_123539\core\core.a" "C:\Users\RADFE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_build_123539\core\main.cpp.o"
"C:\Users\Radfedfdf\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\arduino\tools\avr-gcc\4.9.2-atmel3.5.4-arduino2/bin/avr-gcc-ar" rcs  "C:\Users\RADFE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_build_123539\core\core.a" "C:\Users\RADFE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_build_123539\core\new.cpp.o"
Archiving built core (caching) in: C:\Users\RADFE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_cache_196944\core\core_arduino_avr_nano_cpu_atmega328_2c22347d3c992515700a8fa0ae8526cf.a
Linking everything together...
"C:\Users\Radfedfdf\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\arduino\tools\avr-gcc\4.9.2-atmel3.5.4-arduino2/bin/avr-gcc" -w -Os -g -flto -fuse-linker-plugin -Wl,--gc-sections -mmcu=atmega328p  -o "C:\Users\RADFE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_build_123539/NodeManager.ino.elf" "C:\Users\RADFE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_build_123539\sketch\NodeManager.ino.cpp.o" "C:\Users\RADFE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_build_123539\libraries\SPI\SPI.cpp.o" "C:\Users\RADFE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_build_123539\libraries\Wire\Wire.cpp.o" "C:\Users\RADFE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_build_123539\libraries\Wire\utility\twi.c.o" "C:\Users\RADFE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_build_123539\libraries\Adafruit_BMP280_Library-master\Adafruit_BMP280.cpp.o" "C:\Users\RADFE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_build_123539/core\core.a" "-LC:\Users\RADFE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_build_123539" -lm
C:\Users\RADFE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\cc796L4N.ltrans1.ltrans.o: In function `receive(MyMessage const&)':

C:\Users\RADFE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_modified_sketch_106015/NodeManager.ino:433: undefined reference to `NodeManager::receive(MyMessage const&)'

C:\Users\RADFE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\cc796L4N.ltrans1.ltrans.o: In function `loop':

C:\Users\RADFE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_modified_sketch_106015/NodeManager.ino:426: undefined reference to `NodeManager::loop()'

C:\Users\RADFE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\cc796L4N.ltrans1.ltrans.o: In function `setup':

C:\Users\RADFE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_modified_sketch_106015/NodeManager.ino:420: undefined reference to `NodeManager::setup()'

C:\Users\RADFE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\cc796L4N.ltrans1.ltrans.o: In function `presentation()':

C:\Users\RADFE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_modified_sketch_106015/NodeManager.ino:414: undefined reference to `NodeManager::presentation()'

C:\Users\RADFE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\cc796L4N.ltrans1.ltrans.o: In function `before()':

C:\Users\RADFE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_modified_sketch_106015/NodeManager.ino:408: undefined reference to `NodeManager::before()'

C:\Users\RADFE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\cc796L4N.ltrans1.ltrans.o: In function `__static_initialization_and_destruction_0':

C:\Users\RADFE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_modified_sketch_106015/NodeManager.ino:313: undefined reference to `NodeManager::NodeManager(int)'

C:\Users\RADFE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_modified_sketch_106015/NodeManager.ino:351: undefined reference to `SensorBMP280::SensorBMP280(NodeManager&, int)'

C:\Users\RADFE~1\AppData\Local\Temp\cc796L4N.ltrans1.ltrans.o: In function `_GLOBAL__sub_D__Z6hwInitv':

C:\Users\Radfedfdf\Documents\Arduino\libraries\NodeManager_Library/NodeManagerLibrary.h:564: undefined reference to `vtable for Sensor'

C:\Users\Radfedfdf\Documents\Arduino\libraries\NodeManager_Library/NodeManagerLibrary.h:564: undefined reference to `vtable for Sensor'

collect2.exe: error: ld returned 1 exit status

Mehrere Bibliotheken wurden für "Adafruit_BMP280.h" gefunden
 Benutzt: C:\Users\Radfedfdf\Documents\Arduino\libraries\Adafruit_BMP280_Library-master
 Nicht benutzt: C:\Users\Radfedfdf\Documents\Arduino\libraries\Adafruit_BMP280_Library
Bibliothek NodeManager_Library im Ordner: C:\Users\Radfedfdf\Documents\Arduino\libraries\NodeManager_Library (legacy) wird verwendet
Bibliothek MySensors in Version 2.2.0 im Ordner: C:\Users\Radfedfdf\Documents\Arduino\libraries\MySensors  wird verwendet
Bibliothek SPI in Version 1.0 im Ordner: C:\Users\Radfedfdf\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\arduino\hardware\avr\1.6.21\libraries\SPI  wird verwendet
Bibliothek Wire in Version 1.0 im Ordner: C:\Users\Radfedfdf\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\arduino\hardware\avr\1.6.21\libraries\Wire  wird verwendet
Bibliothek Adafruit_Unified_Sensor in Version 1.0.2 im Ordner: C:\Users\Radfedfdf\Documents\Arduino\libraries\Adafruit_Unified_Sensor  wird verwendet
Bibliothek Adafruit_BMP280_Library-master in Version 1.0.2 im Ordner: C:\Users\Radfedfdf\Documents\Arduino\libraries\Adafruit_BMP280_Library-master  wird verwendet
Ungültige Bibliothek C:\Users\Radfedfdf\Documents\Arduino\libraries\NodeManager_mod in C:\Users\Radfedfdf\Documents\Arduino\libraries\NodeManager_mod gefunden
exit status 1
Fehler beim Kompilieren für das Board Arduino Nano.

[user2684]

@cpl_ir super weird, looks like the linker cannot find NodeManager's object file. Are you sure all NodeManager's files are within the same directory? NodeManager cannot be installed as a standard Arduino's library but all the files need to be in the same directory of your main sketch. Thanks!

[ArthurDented]

Hello, I have been experimenting with the door sensor example and have configured to wake up every hour to send a battery voltage (V_VOLTAGE)
It will also wake whenever the interrupt state on the switch pin changes. I noticed that when the node wakes up with an interrupt it seems to send three events:
I_POST_SLEEP_NOTIFICATION
V_TRIPPED (this is the important one)
I_PRE_SLEEP_NOTIFICATION
this is all good, however for my application it would be useful if it were to also send a V_VOLTAGE battery measurement along with the V_TRIPPED event.
I'm not yet completely familiar with how the nodemanager sketch links together, but is it possible for the sensor readings for all sensors to be sent on an interrupt from any other sensor so I can make use of the radio as much as possible?

[user2684]

@arthurdented the I_POST_SLEEP_NOTIFICATION and I_PRE_SLEEP_NOTIFICATION are due to smart sleep which is on by default. Regarding the V_VOLTAGE I think what it comes closer to your need would be a SensorBattery configured with a very short reporting interval but regardless, when an interrupt occurs, no sensors other than the one associated with the interrupt would execute their main function. For your specific use case you can try changing or tweaking the condition at this line to make it working in the way you need: https://github.com/mysensors/NodeManager/blob/master/NodeManagerLibrary.ino#L4700

[Felix Haverkamp]

can anyone explain me the signal node? i get this values with setReportIntervalSeconds(1);

271860 TSF:MSG:SEND,1-1-0-0,s=202,c=1,t=37,pt=5,l=4,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:4294967260
272947 TSF:MSG:SEND,1-1-0-0,s=202,c=1,t=37,pt=5,l=4,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:4294967260
274033 TSF:MSG:SEND,1-1-0-0,s=202,c=1,t=37,pt=5,l=4,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:4294967260
275120 TSF:MSG:SEND,1-1-0-0,s=202,c=1,t=37,pt=5,l=4,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:4294967260
276206 TSF:MSG:SEND,1-1-0-0,s=202,c=1,t=37,pt=5,l=4,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:4294967260
277293 TSF:MSG:SEND,1-1-0-0,s=202,c=1,t=37,pt=5,l=4,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:4294967260
278378 TSF:MSG:SEND,1-1-0-0,s=202,c=1,t=37,pt=5,l=4,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:4294967260
279468 TSF:MSG:SEND,1-1-0-0,s=202,c=1,t=37,pt=5,l=4,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:4294967260
280554 TSF:MSG:SEND,1-1-0-0,s=202,c=1,t=37,pt=5,l=4,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:4294967259
281641 TSF:MSG:SEND,1-1-0-0,s=202,c=1,t=37,pt=5,l=4,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:4294967259
282728 TSF:MSG:SEND,1-1-0-0,s=202,c=1,t=37,pt=5,l=4,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:4294967259
283812 TSF:MSG:SEND,1-1-0-0,s=202,c=1,t=37,pt=5,l=4,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:4294967259
284898 TSF:MSG:SEND,1-1-0-0,s=202,c=1,t=37,pt=5,l=4,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:4294967260

[Felix Haverkamp]

is there a possibilty to only send values if the value has changed?

[user2684]

@felix-haverkamp the signal node is supposed to send the RSSI when the radio supports it. What you are looking at is a v1.7 bug, fixed in the dev branch of v1.8. If you want an easy fix without the need to upgrade, just remove the uint32_t cast at line 5017 of NodeManagerLibrary.ino (https://github.com/mysensors/NodeManager/blob/master/NodeManagerLibrary.ino#L5017).
To send the values only if the value has changed, you need first of all to turn FEATURE_CONDITIONAL_REPORT on, then you can use setValueDelta() and setForceUpdateMinutes() of the Child class to achieve what you are looking for