To follow up. It was hardware: broken vcc pin on the dht11 corrupted the whole sensor code badly. Resolder and added wait-code, inverted the on-off 0-vs-1 and I have a good working sensor. The duplicate is also installed and working reliably.
A 6-relay board is also working nicely and Domoticz is great. My old system is nearly replaced and I couldnt be happier.

Respect and thanks all around!

@Yveaux and @boum You two beat me by 2hrs.
@user2684 whose code this is (cudos to him, have used this bit on a number of sensors!) had probably figured that out and I screwed myself when I changed the original analogRead to int.

Now the whole thing works 100%

@gohan N00b question, but which steps from the step-by-step need to be redone to "compile it" after altering myconfig.h? Or can you just post the command lines?

I have now. I always have that nagging feeling...
But after MANY iterations, finally success. At least partly.

BlinkWithoutDelay works AND mysensors sketch as well (will do more testing...).
What made it work, if anyone else struggles with this:

-connect uno (to computer-linux), board:uno, upload ArduinoISP, disconnect
-add shield to uno and atmega328p-pu to shield, connect to computer, board: "8mhz on breadboard", "programmer: "Arduino as ISP", burn bootloader, disconnect
-board: Uno, connect as above, "upload sketch using programmer", disconnect EDIT this last part appears to work but internal clock is all messed up. Bootloader works fine like this.

The magic happened after I changed the board back to Uno after burning bootloader. Why is beyond me, but maybe some arduino-ninja can figure it out.

Nevermind. Whined too soon.
Completely worked over the node4 code, moved "include"s around and eventually changed the relay presentations and receive clauses. Hope this helps someone with their problems later:
Thanks a millions!

void before()
{
    // Set relay pin in output mode
    pinMode(RELAY_1, OUTPUT);
    // Set relay to last known state (using eeprom storage)
    digitalWrite(RELAY_1, loadState(CHILD_ID_RELAY)?RELAY_ON:RELAY_OFF);
}

later this....

present(CHILD_ID_RELAY, S_BINARY);


....and ending with this...

void receive(const MyMessage &message)
{
if (message.type==V_STATUS) {
    if (message.destination == MY_NODE_ID) { // Only switch the relay if the message is for this node
        Serial.print("Updating relay state");
        // Change relay state
        digitalWrite(RELAY_1, message.getBool()?RELAY_ON:RELAY_OFF);
        // Store state in eeprom
        saveState(CHILD_ID_RELAY, message.getBool());
        // Write some debug info
    }
    // Write some debug info
    Serial.print("Incoming change for sensor:");
    Serial.print(message.sensor);
    Serial.print(", New status: ");
    Serial.println(message.getBool());
}
 
}

@anticimex I've built a new node, DHT11 that sends temp&hum data. I reconfigured Rpi with this:

sudo ./configure --my-transport=nrf24 --my-rf24-irq-pin=15 --my-signing-debug --my-signing=password --my-signing-password=XXXXXX --my-gateway=mqtt --my-controller-ip-address=127.0.0.1 --my-mqtt-user=YYYY --my-mqtt-password=ZZZZZ --my-mqtt-publish-topic-prefix=mysensors-out --my-mqtt-subscribe-topic-prefix=mysensors-in --my-mqtt-client-id=mygateway1 --my-leds-err-pin=12 --my-leds-rx-pin=16 --my-leds-tx-pin=18

This is what I get in gw syslog:

Apr  2 22:53:11 DietPi mysgw: Starting gateway...
Apr  2 22:53:11 DietPi mysgw: Protocol version - 2.2.0
Apr  2 22:53:11 DietPi mysgw: MCO:BGN:INIT GW,CP=RNNGLSQX,VER=2.2.0
Apr  2 22:53:11 DietPi mysgw: !SGN:BND:PWD<8
Apr  2 22:53:11 DietPi mysgw: !SGN:INI:BND FAIL
Apr  2 22:53:11 DietPi mysgw: TSF:LRT:OK
Apr  2 22:53:11 DietPi mysgw: TSM:INIT
Apr  2 22:53:11 DietPi mysgw: TSF:WUR:MS=0
Apr  2 22:53:11 DietPi mysgw: TSM:INIT:TSP OK
Apr  2 22:53:11 DietPi mysgw: TSM:INIT:GW MODE
Apr  2 22:53:11 DietPi mysgw: TSM:READY:ID=0,PAR=0,DIS=0
Apr  2 22:53:11 DietPi mysgw: MCO:REG:NOT NEEDED
Apr  2 22:53:11 DietPi mysgw: MCO:BGN:STP
Apr  2 22:53:11 DietPi mysgw: MCO:BGN:INIT OK,TSP=1
Apr  2 22:53:11 DietPi mysgw: GWT:RMQ:MQTT RECONNECT
Apr  2 22:53:11 DietPi mysgw: connected to 127.0.0.1
Apr  2 22:53:11 DietPi mysgw: GWT:RMQ:MQTT CONNECTED
Apr  2 22:53:11 DietPi mysgw: GWT:TPS:TOPIC=mysensors-out/0/255/0/0/18,MSG SENT
Apr  2 22:53:23 DietPi mysgw: TSF:MSG:READ,99-99-255,s=255,c=3,t=7,pt=0,l=0,sg=0:
Apr  2 22:53:23 DietPi mysgw: TSF:MSG:BC
Apr  2 22:53:23 DietPi mysgw: TSF:MSG:FPAR REQ,ID=99
Apr  2 22:53:23 DietPi mysgw: TSF:PNG:SEND,TO=0
Apr  2 22:53:23 DietPi mysgw: TSF:CKU:OK
Apr  2 22:53:23 DietPi mysgw: TSF:MSG:GWL OK
Apr  2 22:53:23 DietPi mysgw: SGN:SKP:MSG CMD=3,TYPE=8
Apr  2 22:53:23 DietPi mysgw: TSF:MSG:SEND,0-0-99-99,s=255,c=3,t=8,pt=1,l=1,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:0
Apr  2 22:53:25 DietPi mysgw: TSF:MSG:READ,99-99-0,s=255,c=3,t=24,pt=1,l=1,sg=0:1
Apr  2 22:53:25 DietPi mysgw: SGN:SKP:MSG CMD=3,TYPE=24
Apr  2 22:53:25 DietPi mysgw: TSF:MSG:PINGED,ID=99,HP=1
Apr  2 22:53:25 DietPi mysgw: SGN:SKP:MSG CMD=3,TYPE=25
Apr  2 22:53:25 DietPi mysgw: TSF:MSG:SEND,0-0-99-99,s=255,c=3,t=25,pt=1,l=1,sg=0,ft=0,st=OK:1
Apr  2 22:54:18 DietPi mysgw: TSF:MSG:READ,99-99-0,s=1,c=3,t=16,pt=0,l=0,sg=0:
Apr  2 22:54:18 DietPi mysgw: SGN:SKP:MSG CMD=3,TYPE=16
Apr  2 22:54:18 DietPi mysgw: !SGN:NCE:GEN
Apr  2 22:54:23 DietPi mysgw: TSF:MSG:READ,99-99-0,s=0,c=3,t=16,pt=0,l=0,sg=0:
Apr  2 22:54:23 DietPi mysgw: SGN:SKP:MSG CMD=3,TYPE=16
Apr  2 22:54:23 DietPi mysgw: !SGN:NCE:GEN

This is kicking my butt... I cant understand that last part about the nonce
I will add the code from the node as soon as possible.

Just a quick idea: are you powering the RFM69 from the Rpi?
I use a Rpi Zero W and when I powered my radio NRF24 from that it doesnt get enough juice even with caps.
I now use a bigger USB-wall wart and use AMS1117-3.3 to power the radio (PA-version) and added caps.

My two cents

@mfalkvidd Made the password 10 characters. From looks of the logs, it's working now.
I cant believe I skipped the step of making the password longer... Just got too fixated on the password I came up with.

Apparently sleeping less and debugging late solves problems. This is SOLVED.

My IDE library was outdated. I updated my Arduino Mysensors-library, upload to one node, and my node started to communicate fine. Must reupload all nodes unfortunately. Probably the problems are caused by signing differences in previous library versions vs. 2.3.0 release for Raspberry.

Again, hope this helps someone who encounters the same problem.

@ej3-martin My LEDs come on when the Rpi boots (is that what you mean by testing?). Also you can invert the LEDs (on but blink off) if you want. I figured the wiring makes for better power delivery rather than feeding voltage from the GPIO

OK. The fstab has credentials file and username password - I recommend picking one. Cred file probably more secure (but permission issues may arise again).

What I like to do is add my own log entries (into a logfile of my own - not syslog) into the script - to begin with, it logs all kinds of steps the program goes thru. That way I can figure out what makes it stuck - or go crazy otherwise. Then remove all the crazy logging once the script works.
Example from a shell script of mine of one of many lines marking up whatever steps:
echo "date -u InetReboot script" >> /home/pi/reboots.log

"Camera taking pictures constantly" does sound like bouncing..? Reading the button? Could be hardware. Maybe slow down the script also - add "time.sleep(50)" at the end?
I'm not sure but does python need the GPIO-definitions at the beginning?
i.e.:
import RPi.GPIO as GPIO
GPIO.setmode(GPIO.BOARD)
and maybe add a pullup/pulldown depending on your wiring.

Just some things to check (I'm NOT a linux ninja):
-crontab: why do "sudo crontab -e"? Would using just "crontab -e" use pi-users crontab and have less conflicting permissions?
-fstab has multiple credentials currently
-the launcher I believe has unnecessary lines (the changing directories)
-did you have multiple pythons? (bbt.py, doorbell.py?)

Just my two cents. Most of my problems are like this or permissions issues that just take too damn long to figure out.

Old thread, I know. Anybody know if this was ever fixed? I can get by with just open/close but percentage would be extra snazzy.

I'm using a 12V dc motor and microswitches at limit points. The blind is just SO heavy/dragging that I had to get a beefy DC motor. The apparatus moves nicely. Just the control circuitry to do.

@FIRE-FOX The answer depends a little on what OS you're using.
In linux I have an Arduino-folder where the program files (not necessarily the sketches) are AND a hardware folder. Also on OSX I have an Arduino-folder (where I have my sketch-directories and libraries and hardware.
Locate the hardware-folder (use whatever search-option your OS has) and you can pretty easily figure out where the breadboard-directory goes.

I wish you luck with the bootloader programming. I went crazy a couple of times but once I got the routine down, it's worth the trouble.

Hi,

I need more eyes and help with code on this.
I have a solar battery (6S Li-ion, Nissan Leaf cells) and I want to monitor voltages, temps and (later) control a safety relay/contactor. The Arduino (3.3v pro mini is powered by a adjustable step down converter set to 3.65V -- just couldnt get 3.3V no matter how closely I turned the knob).
The voltages come out wrong (1M+100kOhm dividers) - even with a multiplier to even it out. The DS18B20's dont register at all (with simple example sketches they read fine!).

Measured at battery and at voltage divider:
4,01 - 0,353
8,02 - 0,715
12,03 - 1,064
16,05 - 1,419
20,05 - 1,775
24,06V - 2,15 V

My code

#define MY_DEBUG                             // Enable debug prints to serial monitor
#define MY_RADIO_RF24 // Enable and select radio type attached
#define MY_NODE_ID 22

#define voltagePin1 19 //A5 -- 1S
#define voltagePin2 18
#define voltagePin3 17
#define voltagePin4 16
#define voltagePin5 15
#define voltagePin6 14 //A0 -- 6S
#define RELAY1 5
#define RELAY2 6
#define ONE_WIRE_BUS 3 // Pin where dallase sensor is connected 
#define MAX_ATTACHED_DS18B20 2

#include <MySensors.h>
#include <OneWire.h>
#include <DallasTemperature.h>

int voltSenseMax = 40150; // * Voltage divider R1 1 megaohm  R2 100 kilohms  -- 3.65V VCC
int sampleCount = 0;  
int sum = 0;              // sum of samples taken 
int numSamples = 5;  
int voltMilli;
float voltage_array[6] = { 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0,};
OneWire oneWire(ONE_WIRE_BUS); // Setup a oneWire instance to communicate with any OneWire devices (not just Maxim/Dallas temperature ICs)
DallasTemperature sensors(&oneWire); // Pass the oneWire reference to Dallas Temperature. 
float lastTemperature[MAX_ATTACHED_DS18B20];
int numSensors=0;
DeviceAddress tempDeviceAddress;
bool receivedConfig = false;
bool metric = true;

MyMessage msg_S_MULTIMETER(0, V_VOLTAGE);
MyMessage msg(0,V_TEMP);

void setup()
{
  sensors.begin(); delay(10);
  
for (int j=14; j<20; j++) {
 pinMode(j, INPUT);
  }
  
 pinMode(RELAY1, OUTPUT);
 digitalWrite(RELAY1, HIGH);
 pinMode(RELAY2, OUTPUT);
 digitalWrite(RELAY2, LOW);

}

void presentation()  
{  
 sendSketchInfo("Solar Battery Monitor", "v05092020");    // Send the sketch version information to the gateway and Controller

  for (int j=14; j<20; j++) {
  present(j, S_MULTIMETER);
  }
  
  present(RELAY1, S_BINARY, "Cutoff Relay1");
  present(RELAY2, S_BINARY, "Cutoff Relay2");
  
  numSensors = sensors.getDeviceCount();
  Serial.print("Locating devices...");
  Serial.print("Found ");
  Serial.print(numSensors, DEC);
  Serial.println(" devices.");
  for (int i=0; i<numSensors; i++) {   

     present(i, S_TEMP);
  }
}

void loop()     
{    
// TEMPERATURES   
  sensors.requestTemperatures();
  for (int i=0; i<numSensors; i++) {
    if(sensors.getAddress(tempDeviceAddress, i)){
    Serial.print("Temperature for device: "); Serial.println(i,DEC);
    float tempC = sensors.getTempC(tempDeviceAddress);
    Serial.print("Temp C: ");
    Serial.println(tempC);
    send(msg.setSensor(i).set(tempC,1));
    }
  }

// VOLTAGES
  for (int k=0; k<6; k++) {
    while (sampleCount < numSamples) {
        sum += analogRead(k+14);
        sampleCount++;
        delay(5);
        }
   
  int voltMilli = -(map((sum / numSamples),0,1023,0,voltSenseMax))*1.5988;  // map the reading and get the result in millivolts
  send(msg_S_MULTIMETER.setSensor(k+14).set((voltMilli / 1000.0), 2));   // Divide by 1000 to convert back to volts to two decimal places, send data to controller.                                                                                                                                            // send voltage message to gateway with 1 decimal place
  Serial.print(voltMilli / 1000.0);
  Serial.println(" V");
//  float voltage_array[k] = (voltMilli / 1000);
  sampleCount = 0;
  sum = 0;
  delay(5000);
  }

delay(15000);

} 

void receive(const MyMessage &message)
{
  if (message.type==V_STATUS) {
    digitalWrite(message.sensor, message.getBool());
    saveState(message.sensor, message.getBool());
    Serial.print("Incoming change for sensor:"); Serial.print(message.sensor);
    Serial.print(", New status: "); Serial.println(message.getBool());
  }
}

I would also like to get the voltages as values to play with in the code (to monitor high and low voltages) but I cant make "voltage_array" work. Can someone with more arduino-code powers help here?

1. why do the voltages read wrong? Why do the values come out negative (see the "-" in the voltMilli calculation)?
2. why do the ds18b20's not show up?
3. how do I get the values from the for-loop to play with? The "float voltage_array[k] = (voltMilli / 1000)" causes errors

I found this old thread and since I have a Vallox machine it's interesting. RS485 is new to me but MySensors isn't.

Can I have a node like this described by Heinz parallel with the "mickey mouse"-display? Using the display's connector? Or is it one or the other?

I'd feel better having both (manual display&buttons and connection to MySensors=>Domoticz, in my case).

@ej3-martin My LEDs come on when the Rpi boots (is that what you mean by testing?). Also you can invert the LEDs (on but blink off) if you want. I figured the wiring makes for better power delivery rather than feeding voltage from the GPIO

@Nicolás-Potier that's way way over my understanding and fluency with Mysensors. And way off topic, I think.

You're not being able to connect to your MQTT broker (Mosquitto or Moqutte as was in mycontroller.org). I havent used mycontroller so I cant help with that.

I use Mosquitto on the same Rpi (so just install mosquitto and mosquitto-clients). You should secure it but test first without credentials to get going. Remember to create credentials in mosquitto AND reconfig your gw

@Yveaux and @boum You two beat me by 2hrs.
@user2684 whose code this is (cudos to him, have used this bit on a number of sensors!) had probably figured that out and I screwed myself when I changed the original analogRead to int.

Now the whole thing works 100%