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@core_c correction, after I typed and posted this, the serial log started again and it did send the message, this is weird 14026 MCO:SLP:MS=0,SMS=0,I1=1,M1=1,I2=255,M2=255 14032 MCO:SLP:TPD 14034 MCO:SLP:WUP=1 14047 TSF:MSG:SEND,11-11-0-0,s=7,c=1,t=38,pt=7,l=5,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:0.85 14055 MCO:SLP:MS=3000,SMS=0,I1=1,M1=1,I2=255,M2=255 14059 MCO:SLP:TPD 14061 MCO:SLP:WUP=-1 14065 MCO:SLP:MS=2990,SMS=0,I1=1,M1=1,I2=255,M2=255 14071 MCO:SLP:TPD 14073 MCO:SLP:WUP=-1 14075 MCO:SLP:MS=2980,SMS=0,I1=1,M1=1,I2=255,M2=255 14082 MCO:SLP:TPD 14084 MCO:SLP:WUP=-1 14086 MCO:SLP:MS=2969,SMS=0,I1=1,M1=1,I2=255,M2=255 14092 MCO:SLP:TPD 14094 MCO:SLP:WUP=-1 14098 MCO:SLP:MS=2957,SMS=0,I1=1,M1=1,I2=255,M2=255 14102 MCO:SLP:TPD 14104 MCO:SLP:WUP=-1 14108 MCO:SLP:MS=2947,SMS=0,I1=1,M1=1,I2=255,M2=255 14114 MCO:SLP:TPD 14116 MCO:SLP:WUP=-1 14118 MCO:SLP:MS=2937,SMS=0,I1=1,M1=1,I2=255,M2=255 14125 MCO:SLP:TPD 14127 MCO:SLP:WUP=-1 14129 MCO:SLP:MS=2926,SMS=0,I1=1,M1=1,I2=255,M2=255 14135 MCO:SLP:TPD 14137 MCO:SLP:WUP=-1 14141 MCO:SLP:MS=2914,SMS=0,I1=1,M1=1,I2=255,M2=255 14145 MCO:SLP:TPD 14147 MCO:SLP:WUP=-1 14151 MCO:SLP:MS=2904,SMS=0,I1=1,M1=1,I2=255,M2=255 14157 MCO:SLP:TPD 14159 MCO:SLP:WUP=-1 14161 MCO:SLP:MS=2894,SMS=0,I1=1,M1=1,I2=255,M2=255 14168 MCO:SLP:TPD

@zboblamont Thanks for the advice. I have been looking for a circuit diagram of the sensor to determine how adjusting it could change the beam. I would love if the beam was not as wide.

@sundberg84 aaah ok so across R2, thanks so much!

Thanks All, I got it sort of working using the original circuit with this sketch below, using another variable with last runstate, sorry my coding is shocking.,... #define MY_DEBUG #define MY_RADIO_RFM69 #define MY_RFM69_FREQUENCY RF69_433MHZ // Define for frequency setting. Needed if you're radio module isn't 868Mhz (868Mhz is default in lib) #define MY_IS_RFM69HW // Mandatory if you radio module is the high power version (RFM69HW and RFM69HCW), Comment it if it's not the case //#define MY_RFM69_NETWORKID 101 // Default is 100 in lib. Uncomment it and set your preferred network id if needed #include <MySensors.h> unsigned long SLEEP_TIME = 3600000; // Every hour 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 15 // Id of the sensor child int laststate=0; // 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", "8.0"); // 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) == LOW; if ( tripped==1) { laststate=1; Serial.print("Generator State = "); Serial.println(tripped); } if (( tripped==1 ) & (laststate==1)) { //Serial.println("Still Running"); delay(60000); } if (tripped==0) { laststate=0; Serial.println("Generator OFF"); //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), HIGH, SLEEP_TIME); } }

Being gateway you don't need node ID

Brilliant, THANKS!

@esawyja sorry... Also for the first sentence? Use byte (uint8_t) for all variables you need to store..

Consider using the ethernet gateway if you keep having trouble with the serial one

Wow, yes I am, thanks a lot!!

The comparison has been done many times - just browse the forum or google it. Basically, if you are looking for stability and range, I'd recommend going for rfm69 nrf24l01+ is great too, much cheaper, but be prepared to face (a) fake transceivers and hence RF issues (2) power issues (3) range issues. Sometimes, one has to spent a lot of time to make them work sadly.

@hek Thanks will do

Thanks so much, it does help a lot!!

Ha ha, thanks TimO, will try tonight