[SOLVED] I use serial GW 2.1.1 and my sensor node won't connect

bjacobse

@zboblamont
I used the "original sketch and only updated the #define MY_RF24_PA_LEVEL RF24_PA_MAX

/**
* 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.
*
*******************************
*
* DESCRIPTION
* The ArduinoGateway prints data received from sensors on the serial link.
* The gateway accepts input on seral which will be sent out on radio network.
*
* The GW code is designed for Arduino Nano 328p / 16MHz
*
* Wire connections (OPTIONAL):
* - Inclusion button should be connected between digital pin 3 and GND
* - RX/TX/ERR leds need to be connected between +5V (anode) and digital pin 6/5/4 with resistor 270-330R in a series
*
* LEDs (OPTIONAL):
* - To use the feature, uncomment any of the MY_DEFAULT_xx_LED_PINs
* - RX (green) - blink fast on radio message recieved. In inclusion mode will blink fast only on presentation recieved
* - TX (yellow) - blink fast on radio message transmitted. In inclusion mode will blink slowly
* - ERR (red) - fast blink on error during transmission error or recieve crc error
*
*/

// Enable debug prints to serial monitor
#define MY_DEBUG


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

// Set LOW transmit power level as default, if you have an amplified NRF-module and
// power your radio separately with a good regulator you can turn up PA level.
// RF24_PA_MIN RF24_PA_LOW RF24_PA_HIGH RF24_PA_MAX
//#define MY_RF24_PA_LEVEL RF24_PA_LOW
//#define MY_RF24_PA_LEVEL RF24_PA_HIGH
#define MY_RF24_PA_LEVEL RF24_PA_MAX

// Enable serial gateway
#define MY_GATEWAY_SERIAL

// Define a lower baud rate for Arduino's running on 8 MHz (Arduino Pro Mini 3.3V & SenseBender)
#if F_CPU == 8000000L
#define MY_BAUD_RATE 38400
#endif

// Enable inclusion mode
#define MY_INCLUSION_MODE_FEATURE
// Enable Inclusion mode button on gateway
//#define MY_INCLUSION_BUTTON_FEATURE

// Inverses behavior of inclusion button (if using external pullup)
//#define MY_INCLUSION_BUTTON_EXTERNAL_PULLUP

// Set inclusion mode duration (in seconds)
#define MY_INCLUSION_MODE_DURATION 60
// Digital pin used for inclusion mode button
//#define MY_INCLUSION_MODE_BUTTON_PIN  3

// Set blinking period
#define MY_DEFAULT_LED_BLINK_PERIOD 300

// Inverses the behavior of leds
//#define MY_WITH_LEDS_BLINKING_INVERSE

// Flash leds on rx/tx/err
// Uncomment to override default HW configurations
//#define MY_DEFAULT_ERR_LED_PIN 4  // Error led pin
//#define MY_DEFAULT_RX_LED_PIN  6  // Receive led pin
//#define MY_DEFAULT_TX_LED_PIN  5  // the PCB, on board LED

#include <MySensors.h>

void setup()
{
  // Setup locally attached sensors
}

void presentation()
{
  // Present locally attached sensors
}

void loop()
{
  // Send locally attached sensor data here
}

bjacobse

@tbowmo
Thank you for the input
the Domotics log:
2017-11-14 20:42:04.586 MySensors: Using serial port: /dev/ttyUSB-mysensor
2017-11-14 20:42:06.075 MySensors: Gateway Ready...
2017-11-14 20:42:06.150 MySensors: Gateway Version: 2.1.1

I am not sure how I also get debug/serial info out from the gateway meanwhile it's connected to the RPI that is running the Domoticz server, I will check the forum posts, as I haven't thought of this

zboblamont

@bjacobse Ok, not experienced enough to offer any further suggestions as still fumbling my own way,...
In my own setup it is standardised on RFM69 radio modules, and the Nework ID is defined at the Gateway and Node, the Node ID is defined at the Node.

tbowmo

@bjacobse

As a start, you could shut down the domoticz instance, and connect a terminal program directly to your serial port instead. Then power cycle a few nodes, while recording the output from the gateway.

at the same time, if you could capture the serial output from the power up sequence / first transmission of one of the nodes.

bjacobse

@tbowmo
Thank you Thomas for good ideas :-) I will try this when I get time within a few days

bjacobse

Gateway startup

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;14;Gateway startup complete.
0;255;0;0;18;2.1.1
0;255;3;0;9;MCO:BGN:STP
0;255;3;0;9;MCO:BGN:INIT OK,TSP=1

bjacobse

Finally I got it, as I have used same hw configuration for ver1.5.4 as for ver 2.1.1 I did not expect any power issues...

a hint for debugging in consol mode linux then use screen
apt-get install screen

then use like this, note that I use udev to always get Domoticz to use correct ttyUSBx, as I have several USB devices attached attached

sudo screen /dev/ttyUSB-mysensor 115200

to kill screen CTRL-a then k and y for confirm

Then I realised that if I use gateway sketch un-modified it is working, and Domoticz is providing node id, (If Domotics is set to allow new sensors, in settings)

So when I change on the PA_LEVEL_HIGH or PA_LEVEL_MAX and use more power consumption, apparently the gateway isn't working. I do have a amplified PA RF24L01 moduleboard.
It's working when set as default PA_LEVEL_LOW

// Set LOW transmit power level as default, if you have an amplified NRF-module and
// power your radio separately with a good regulator you can turn up PA level.
// RF24_PA_MIN RF24_PA_LOW RF24_PA_HIGH RF24_PA_MAX
#define MY_RF24_PA_LEVEL RF24_PA_LOW
//#define MY_RF24_PA_LEVEL RF24_PA_HIGH
//#define MY_RF24_PA_LEVEL RF24_PA_MAX

I might have to look into a power USB hub ;-)

Thank you guys for providing input to solve my issue

mckvack

I too had problems with my GW resetting.
I use custom designed PCBs with Atmega328p-au using the internal oscillator. With some nodes the GW will reset when I turn them on. Sometimes changing to another NRF-module solved it but this time none of my NRF-modules worked so I searched and found this thread. Flashed the GW with v2.2.0-rc.2 and now all my problems are gone.

Mario64

Hi,

I've got across similar problem. What works for you doesn't solve problem in my case.
Decreasing power to PA_LEVEL_LOW or switching to MySensors v2.2.0-rc.2 gives no positive result.

I have some experience with Arduino, but it is my first try with MySensors and Domoticz.

If someone could advice how to cope with, thank you in advance.

My Hardware:
Arduino Nano, NRF21+ for GW & Node,
the node is simple actuator: relay with button.

GW output on Serial monitor:

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;14;Gateway startup complete.
0;255;0;0;18;2.1.1
0;255;3;0;9;MCO:BGN:STP
0;255;3;0;9;MCO:BGN:INIT OK,TS

Node output on Serial Monitor:

0 MCO:BGN:INIT REPEATER,CP=RNNRA--,VER=2.1.1
3 TSM:INIT
4 TSF:WUR:MS=0
11 TSM:INIT:TSP OK
13 TSM:FPAR
15 TSF:MSG:SEND,255-255-255-255,s=255,c=3,t=7,pt=0,l=0,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:
2023 !TSM:FPAR:NO REPLY
2025 TSM:FPAR
2027 TSF:MSG:SEND,255-255-255-255,s=255,c=3,t=7,pt=0,l=0,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:
4035 !TSM:FPAR:NO REPLY
4037 TSM:FPAR
4039 TSF:MSG:SEND,255-255-255-255,s=255,c=3,t=7,pt=0,l=0,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:
6047 !TSM:FPAR:NO REPLY
6049 TSM:FPAR
6051 TSF:MSG:SEND,255-255-255-255,s=255,c=3,t=7,pt=0,l=0,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:
8060 !TSM:FPAR:FAIL
8061 TSM:FAIL:CNT=1
8064 TSM:FAIL:PDT
18067 TSM:FAIL:RE-INIT
18069 TSM:INIT
18076 TSM:INIT:TSP OK
18078 TSM:FPAR
18080 TSF:MSG:SEND,255-255-255-255,s=255,c=3,t=7,pt=0,l=0,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:
20088 !TSM:FPAR:NO REPLY
20090 TSM:FPAR
20092 TSF:MSG:SEND,255-255-255-255,s=255,c=3,t=7,pt=0,l=0,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:
22102 !TSM:FPAR:NO REPLY
22104 TSM:FPAR
22106 TSF:MSG:SEND,255-255-255-255,s=255,c=3,t=7,pt=0,l=0,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:
24114 !TSM:FPAR:NO REPLY
24116 TSM:FPAR
24118 TSF:MSG:SEND,255-255-255-255,s=255,c=3,t=7,pt=0,l=0,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:
26126 !TSM:FPAR:FAIL
26127 TSM:FAIL:CNT=2
26129 TSM:FAIL:PDT
etc...

Scratches:

//Gateway
#define MY_DEBUG
#define MY_RADIO_NRF24
#define MY_RF24_PA_LEVEL RF24_PA_LOW
#define MY_GATEWAY_SERIAL
#define MY_INCLUSION_MODE_FEATURE
#define MY_INCLUSION_MODE_DURATION 120
#define MY_DEFAULT_LED_BLINK_PERIOD 300


#include <MySensors.h>

void setup()
{
}

void presentation()
{
}

void loop()
{
}

Node:

#define MY_DEBUG 
#define MY_RADIO_NRF24
#define MY_REPEATER_FEATURE

#include <SPI.h>
#include <MyConfig.h>
#include <MySensors.h>
#include <Bounce2.h>

#define RELAY_PIN  4  // Arduino Digital I/O pin number for relay 
#define BUTTON_PIN  5  // Arduino Digital I/O pin number for button 
#define CHILD_ID 10   // Id of the sensor (child)
#define RELAY_ON 1
#define RELAY_OFF 0

Bounce debouncer = Bounce(); 
int oldValue=0;
bool state;

MyMessage msg(CHILD_ID,V_LIGHT);

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

  // Setup debouncer
  debouncer.attach(BUTTON_PIN);
  debouncer.interval(5);

  // set relay on when starting up
  pinMode(RELAY_PIN, OUTPUT);   

  state=true;
  digitalWrite(RELAY_PIN, RELAY_ON);
}


void presentation()  {
  // Send the sketch version information to the gateway and Controller
  sendSketchInfo("Relay & Button", "1.0");

  // Register all sensors to gw (they will be created as child devices)
  present(CHILD_ID, S_LIGHT);
}


void loop() 
{
  debouncer.update();
  // Get the update value
  int value = debouncer.read();
  if (value != oldValue && value==0) {
      send(msg.set(state?false:true), true); // Send new state and request ack back

      Serial.println("zmiana value na 0");

      // Change relay state localy, anyway
      state = !state;
      digitalWrite(RELAY_PIN, state?RELAY_ON:RELAY_OFF);

      Serial.print("state = ");
      Serial.println(state);

  
  }
  oldValue = value;
} 


void receive(const MyMessage &message) {
  if (message.isAck()) {
     Serial.println("This is an ack from gateway");
  }

  if (message.type == V_LIGHT) {
     // Change relay state
     state = message.getBool();
     digitalWrite(RELAY_PIN, state?RELAY_ON:RELAY_OFF);

     // Write some debug info
     Serial.print("Incoming change for sensor:");
     Serial.print(message.sensor);
     Serial.print(", New status: ");
     Serial.println(message.getBool());
   } 
}

bjacobse

@mario64
Which home automation system are you using?
If using domoticz, then it's vital to accept new sensors, you find it setup->settings
Hardware/Devices:
Accept new Hardware Devices

if this is disabled, no sensors are allowed to be created

Mario64

Hi @bjacobse,

thank you for answer. I'm back to my project after e few days.
Actually, the "Accept new Hardware Devices" switch is on. I also used the "Alow for 5 minutes" button. Let me share more details:

pls find log of Domoticz:

 2018-01-22 09:55:34.871 MySensors: retrying in 30 seconds...
2018-01-22 09:56:00.874 MySensors: Serial Worker stopped...
2018-01-22 09:56:11.130 New sensors allowed for 5 minutes...
2018-01-22 09:56:43.077 MySensors: Using serial port: /dev/ttyUSB0
2018-01-22 10:02:38.123 MySensors: Serial Worker stopped...
2018-01-22 10:02:39.134 MySensors: Using serial port: /dev/ttyUSB0
2018-01-22 10:03:38.156 New sensors allowed for 5 minutes...
2018-01-22 10:04:00.048 Error: Gwx hardware (2) nothing received for more than 1 Minute!....
2018-01-22 10:04:01.049 Error: Restarting: Gwx
2018-01-22 10:04:01.146 MySensors: Serial Worker stopped...
2018-01-22 10:04:02.157 MySensors: Using serial port: /dev/ttyUSB0
2018-01-22 10:05:30.219 Error: Gwx hardware (2) nothing received for more than 1 Minute!....
2018-01-22 10:05:31.220 Error: Restarting: Gwx
2018-01-22 10:05:32.170 MySensors: Serial Worker stopped...
2018-01-22 10:05:33.181 MySensors: Using serial port: /dev/ttyUSB0
2018-01-22 10:07:00.204 Error: Gwx hardware (2) nothing received for more than 1 Minute!.... 
etc

screen shots:

list itemSetup->Hardware:
![Gateway settings]https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NjJZMlaM98XaZ-UCY93pyeHcKbT7ZZoh/view?usp=sharing
list itemSetup->Hardware Gwx setup:
![Gwx Setup]https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vDVDcLGaGK_g3-uYQrl_DnlHlbvjq87Z/view?usp=sharing
list itemSetup->Settings:
![Domoticz Settings]https://drive.google.com/file/d/15bkfnHx6rEcqRnTvLVOydwPK63dy83xe/view?usp=sharing

Mario64

@mario64
one update information (Gateway)
when I press reset button on Arduino Nano board, I get one additional line on serial monitor:
0;255;3;0;2;2.1.1

and on domoticz HW setup screen, I get one children of node with name: S_ARDUINO_REPEATER_NODE. see screenshot:
![ ]https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Pjqy7XKA5V9nZYmP90V8hR-pfDy26hc8/view?usp=sharing

zboblamont

@mario64
That is normal, if you use the Log Parser (Search) you will understand the message...
Domoticz does that with nodes "S_ARDUINO_REPEATER_NODE", no need to worry....

bjacobse

maybe trying to use an "older" version for BOTH serial gateway and node. remember for the node to use the special sketch that erases/clear eeprom, as it contains the node id given from the gateway.
I
m out of good ideas

Mario64

Thanks. I will try with an older version. If you would share known "mix" of software working together, it would be good to start with. I mean" Arduino IDE/MySensors/Domoticz. ?

Mario64

@zboblamont
So, gateway works as repeater by default? I also expected that on reset, whole initial sequence should appear, not just 0;255;3;0;2;2.1.1.

zboblamont

@mario64 It does not work as a repeater, it registers via Domoticz as a node with a child ID of 255 (Internal effectively) under Setup/Hardware/Nodes, sometimes listed as a Repeater.
It baffled me originally as I have no repeaters nor a need for them, but that is what Domoticz does. Since you can activate which child sensors are active under Domoticz, you can simply ignore them anyway.
Not sure if you have figured this out yet without reading back to confirm it, but until you send a sensor reading after presentation the device will not show up within Domoticz and remains in the background....

[SOLVED] I use serial GW 2.1.1 and my sensor node won't connect

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