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by oisisi
02 Apr 2022, 07:15
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: Serial connection in place of wifi, challenges
Replies: 12
Views: 20767

Re: Serial connection in place of wifi, challenges

TD-er wrote: 08 Mar 2022, 20:22 That's a spammer.
That one never came back but a new one popped up and did exactly what you predicted. I reported it.
by oisisi
07 Mar 2022, 09:29
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: Serial connection in place of wifi, challenges
Replies: 12
Views: 20767

Re: Serial connection in place of wifi, challenges

Gevorgun wrote: 07 Mar 2022, 00:32 Don't have a cable to connect your computer to the network permanently? That would solve many of your problems.
You replied to message that is two years old. I solved my serial issues and upgraded my wifi and no longer have the issues.
by oisisi
17 Nov 2021, 22:10
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: BlueDot Sensor (BME280 + TSL2561) - no Lux [Solved]
Replies: 8
Views: 6652

Re: BlueDot Sensor (BME280 + TSL2561) - no Lux

Ath wrote: 17 Nov 2021, 21:14 You'll need a Test_A build to have both plugins available.
A quick compile and flash later:
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Thank you Ath, once again.
by oisisi
17 Nov 2021, 21:53
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: BlueDot Sensor (BME280 + TSL2561) - no Lux [Solved]
Replies: 8
Views: 6652

Re: BlueDot Sensor (BME280 + TSL2561) - no Lux

I'm not alone, it seems in Custom-sample.h the necessary plugin is also mislabeled:
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by oisisi
17 Nov 2021, 21:44
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: BlueDot Sensor (BME280 + TSL2561) - no Lux [Solved]
Replies: 8
Views: 6652

Re: BlueDot Sensor (BME280 + TSL2561) - no Lux

Duh, thanks. I apparently had a dyslexic moment and didn't notice the upside-down '6'. :)

I guess I'll have to mix a custom image once again.
by oisisi
17 Nov 2021, 21:00
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: BlueDot Sensor (BME280 + TSL2561) - no Lux [Solved]
Replies: 8
Views: 6652

BlueDot Sensor (BME280 + TSL2561) - no Lux [Solved]

I have a breakout board which includes a BME280 and a TSL2561 sensor. An I2C scan shows both sensors and their respective addresses (0x77 and 0x29). The BMEx280 plugin works as expected, the TSL2561 plugin shows no values. How can I trouble shoot this further?
by oisisi
26 Oct 2021, 21:40
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: Building/PlatformIO and Dependencies
Replies: 9
Views: 6388

Re: Building/PlatformIO and Dependencies

I guess I'll just remove the libraries that I need for my custom build. That did it. To summarize: since I needed the IR flavor I needed to pick the custom with IR environment. Since I wanted the Neopixel library I had to remove it from the list of excluded libraries in the environment configuratio...
by oisisi
26 Oct 2021, 21:22
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: Building/PlatformIO and Dependencies
Replies: 9
Views: 6388

Re: Building/PlatformIO and Dependencies

Do you have the entire repository just as it is on GitHub? Just check the lib_ignore parts and the lib_deps parts in the respective .ini file where the custom_IR environment is defined. Good point. Apparently, the Neopixel library (and others) should be ignored: [env:custom_IR_ESP8266_4M1M] extends...
by oisisi
26 Oct 2021, 18:48
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: Building/PlatformIO and Dependencies
Replies: 9
Views: 6388

Re: Building/PlatformIO and Dependencies

TD-er wrote: 26 Oct 2021, 18:32 Make sure you are building the custom IR env when using the IR plugins.
Ah. That helped. Thanks!

Now it's complaining about missing Adafruit_NeoPixel which I would like to have and where I commented the respective plugin in Custom.h. :(
by oisisi
26 Oct 2021, 18:12
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: Building/PlatformIO and Dependencies
Replies: 9
Views: 6388

Re: Building/PlatformIO and Dependencies

Double check you have a command line Git installed on your system. A command line git is there and working. Also, I built a custom image successfully in the past (with a different clone). Do I still need to add the build flags mentioned in Custom.h: "3) define USE_CUSTOM_H as a build flags. ie...
by oisisi
26 Oct 2021, 17:28
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: Building/PlatformIO and Dependencies
Replies: 9
Views: 6388

Re: Building/PlatformIO and Dependencies

Thanks for the quick response. I work with a direct local git clone and my custom build fails with this error: "(...)ESPEasy/src/_P016_IR.ino:25:30: fatal error: IRremoteESP8266.h: No such file or directory". Would it work if I forked first and cloned my fork?
by oisisi
26 Oct 2021, 16:45
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: Building/PlatformIO and Dependencies
Replies: 9
Views: 6388

Building/PlatformIO and Dependencies

I am trying to build a custom image but seem to be struggling with dependencies and missing files. I tried adding the necessary libraries via PIO's menu option and via the command line but that seems to clone the same repository so that it is either still missing (when going through the GUI of PIO i...
by oisisi
08 Oct 2021, 22:59
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: 7 segment display: toggle modes?
Replies: 27
Views: 13417

Re: 7 segment display: toggle modes?

I stand corrected and I apologize. I've been literally out of the loop about all the improvements. It seems that now I can flash my RGB LEDs in shorter intervals than just in seconds, cool.
by oisisi
08 Oct 2021, 16:47
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: 7 segment display: toggle modes?
Replies: 27
Views: 13417

Re: 7 segment display: toggle modes?

Well, that can also be achieved by some rules "magic" (well, not really magic, just rules :lol:) on system#boot do LooptimerSet,1,30 endon on Rules#Timer=1 do if %v1%=0 7dst,%syshour%,%sysmin% else 7dt,[BME280#Temperature] endif let,1,!%v1% // Invert endon I think you forgot to re-set the...
by oisisi
08 Oct 2021, 15:56
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: 7 segment display: toggle modes?
Replies: 27
Views: 13417

Re: 7 segment display: toggle modes?

Please keep in mind that this a quite specialist, lets call it customized-custom, build. I feel special. :oops: Minor observations: either I can't find the log view or it is missing in the special build. Where would it be? Additionally, it seems that the IP address is no longer logged to the serial...
by oisisi
07 Oct 2021, 21:33
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: 7 segment display: toggle modes?
Replies: 27
Views: 13417

Re: 7 segment display: toggle modes?

It works perfectly, thank you @Ath. I can now switch between modes via command, this is perfect.
Interestingly, the web gui also seems much more responsive in comparison to my version from two years ago.
by oisisi
07 Oct 2021, 15:21
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: 7 segment display: toggle modes?
Replies: 27
Views: 13417

Re: 7 segment display: toggle modes?

Thank you for the kind offer. I use these sensors/plugins:

Environment - BMx280,
Light/Lux - TSL2561,
Output - NeoPixel (Basic),
Switch input - Switch,
Communication - TSOP4838,
and, of course,
Display - 7-segment display.
by oisisi
07 Oct 2021, 07:11
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: 7 segment display: toggle modes?
Replies: 27
Views: 13417

Re: 7 segment display: toggle modes?

Thank you again. Since minimal does not include all my sensors I will dig out my old cloned repository, sift through the configs and try to refresh it.
by oisisi
06 Oct 2021, 12:36
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: 7 segment display: toggle modes?
Replies: 27
Views: 13417

Re: 7 segment display: toggle modes?

I tested mode switching successfully. I can switch from clock mode to manual to temperature mode and back to clock mode via command without issues. Thanks for your efforts.
by oisisi
06 Oct 2021, 12:00
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: 7 segment display: toggle modes?
Replies: 27
Views: 13417

Re: 7 segment display: toggle modes?

Thanks. I think I don't have my build environment anymore so I might test the binary on a different module. I thought that TSOP4838 IR receiver support is part of the normal build now.
by oisisi
06 Oct 2021, 09:37
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: 7 segment display: toggle modes?
Replies: 27
Views: 13417

Re: 7 segment display: toggle modes?

I can supply a .bin here if you state what type of ESP (CPU and Flash size, just type the name of the currently used .bin file) you are using. My module is a Wemos D1 mini with a 4M bin. If I remember correctly, I built the image myself since the IR receiver plugin wasn't part of the normal binary....
by oisisi
06 Oct 2021, 09:21
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: 7 segment display: toggle modes?
Replies: 27
Views: 13417

Re: 7 segment display: toggle modes?

Ath wrote: 05 Oct 2021, 22:49 Created pull request #3797 to add the 7output command.
Awesome! I'll report back once it appears in the next built.
by oisisi
06 Oct 2021, 09:09
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: 7 segment display: toggle modes?
Replies: 27
Views: 13417

Re: 7 segment display: toggle modes?

Well, that can also be achieved by some rules "magic" (well, not really magic, just rules :lol:) Thanks. My sensor#value would be bmx280#temperature but it seems the command isn't working. I publish '7dt,[bmx280#temperature]' to the board's cmd topic and nothing is happening. The firmware...
by oisisi
05 Oct 2021, 22:25
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: 7 segment display: toggle modes?
Replies: 27
Views: 13417

Re: 7 segment display: toggle modes?

Ah, you need a '7output,<output>' command. I'll see what I can do about that :idea: Edit: Changed 7mode to 7output. Thanks for looking into this. Take your time. A workaround for me is that I generate and send the text via MQTT from Node RED every 30 seconds, alternating between time and temperature.
by oisisi
05 Oct 2021, 21:50
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: 7 segment display: toggle modes?
Replies: 27
Views: 13417

Re: 7 segment display: toggle modes?

TD-er wrote: 05 Oct 2021, 21:43 Have you tried the commands listed in the documentation? https://espeasy.readthedocs.io/en/lates ... -available
Yes, of course but there is no command mentioned to switch modes. I tried the one to set the time but that does not really activate the clock mode.
by oisisi
05 Oct 2021, 21:31
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: 7 segment display: toggle modes?
Replies: 27
Views: 13417

7 segment display: toggle modes?

I looked through the code of the respective plugin (_P073_7DGT.ino) but I may have missed it: is there a command to toggle between one of the clock modes and 'manual' modes?
by oisisi
03 Aug 2020, 13:06
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: Version differences?
Replies: 8
Views: 8461

Re: Version differences?

Just note the needed plugins and controllers and build a 'custom' env in PlatformIO. Just to confirm: I edit the respective "pre_custom" Python file, set "default_envs" to "custom_ESP8266_4M1M" in platformio.ini and let the build process run? (Building worked flawlessl...
by oisisi
03 Aug 2020, 12:55
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: Can't compile: Adafruit_I2CDevice.h: No such file or directory
Replies: 4
Views: 20621

Re: Can't compile: Adafruit_I2CDevice.h: No such file or directory

Feedback: the PR has been merged, compiling works now. Thank you!
by oisisi
28 Jul 2020, 14:27
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: Version differences?
Replies: 8
Views: 8461

Re: Version differences?

That's very helpful. As powerful PlatformIO is, it seems like a lot of ini files to edit. Thanks!
by oisisi
28 Jul 2020, 14:02
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: Version differences?
Replies: 8
Views: 8461

Re: Version differences?

Interesting. My PlatformIO environment used to work properly in the past so that is the lesser challenge. I think I still need to put together the proper env stanza to have a build with my needed plugins.
by oisisi
28 Jul 2020, 13:58
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: Can't compile: Adafruit_I2CDevice.h: No such file or directory
Replies: 4
Views: 20621

Re: Can't compile: Adafruit_I2CDevice.h: No such file or directory

Yes, that checks out. Adafruit BusIO is in there. I'll wait for the inclusion of the PR.
by oisisi
28 Jul 2020, 11:07
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: Can't compile: Adafruit_I2CDevice.h: No such file or directory
Replies: 4
Views: 20621

Can't compile: Adafruit_I2CDevice.h: No such file or directory

I cloned the latest github version and when I try to build the normal_ESP8266_4M1M variant PlatformIO complains about a missing header/library: In file included from .pio\libdeps\normal_ESP8266_4M1M\Adafruit GFX Library\Adafruit_MonoOLED.cpp:20:0: .pio\libdeps\normal_ESP8266_4M1M\Adafruit GFX Librar...
by oisisi
28 Jul 2020, 08:25
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: Version differences?
Replies: 8
Views: 8461

Re: Version differences?

Thanks for the 'pointers'. I assumed the truth is in the code but I hoped for a more readable approach. I gather that the sensors that I need to be supported are part of the Normal package, so "Normal with IR" should fit the bill. If I understand it correctly, "IRext" would also ...
by oisisi
27 Jul 2020, 22:03
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: Version differences?
Replies: 8
Views: 8461

Version differences?

I'd like to update a few boards and seem to be unable to find documentation on something that should be pretty obvious. I guess I am not searching properly. Where are the more subtle differences between the binary builds documented? Flash size and hardware type are simple, but I need to find out if ...
by oisisi
05 Mar 2020, 11:25
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: Serial connection in place of wifi, challenges
Replies: 12
Views: 20767

Re: Serial connection in place of wifi, challenges [SOLVED]

I figured it out. It was rather simple. I used minicom for serial communication and one flag made the difference. I wrongly used '-d /dev/ttyUSB0' rather than '-D /dev/ttyUSB0'. Next: writing a parser and disabling wifi.
by oisisi
05 Mar 2020, 09:38
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: Serial connection in place of wifi, challenges
Replies: 12
Views: 20767

Re: Serial connection in place of wifi, challenges

The ESP may take quite a big power surge when connecting to WiFi. Wouldn't be surprised if that would set the Pi into some error state. Thanks for the remark. I measured it, the Pi supplies enough power for the module. I have the suspicion that it is the USB/serial interface which is causing issues...
by oisisi
05 Mar 2020, 09:22
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: Serial connection in place of wifi, challenges
Replies: 12
Views: 20767

Re: Serial connection in place of wifi, challenges

Any chance your Wemos WiFi shows a reasonable RSSI value, but it's experiencing browser access problems (slow page loading and/or timeouts)? Or too many disconnect/reconnects? Thanks for the hint but I don't think this applies. The module was working fine for several months. I now changed my wifi s...
by oisisi
04 Mar 2020, 16:10
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: Serial connection in place of wifi, challenges
Replies: 12
Views: 20767

Re: Serial connection in place of wifi, challenges

Yes, CSV or JSON would work. I'm ready to write something that can parse the output of my three sensors so standardized output has less priority for me. I haven't checked yet if CMDs for my RGB LED are read from the serial input but that is also something I can work around. The bigger challenge is t...
by oisisi
04 Mar 2020, 15:49
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: Serial connection in place of wifi, challenges
Replies: 12
Views: 20767

Serial connection in place of wifi, challenges

I have a Wemos d1 mini module that is struggling with wifi connectivity. There is a Raspberry Pi next to it which is doing fine. I thought I could simply hook up the Wemos to one of the Pi's USB ports and parse the serial output. I direct GPIO/UART connection does not work in my environment. I would...
by oisisi
04 Mar 2020, 15:25
Forum: ESP Easy: General Discussion
Topic: ESP Easy Flasher
Replies: 152
Views: 209050

Re: ESP Easy Flasher

Just rebooted and tried it on a different USB port. It works now and there. I have the impression that devices are recognized if they show up on the same port they were on in the past but not if they are connected to a different one.
by oisisi
04 Mar 2020, 07:16
Forum: ESP Easy: General Discussion
Topic: ESP Easy Flasher
Replies: 152
Views: 209050

Re: ESP Easy Flasher

I flashed dozens of the same module before (Wemos D1 mini). The behavior is the same on all ports.

It could still be my PC so I‘ll do some more tests.
by oisisi
03 Mar 2020, 13:20
Forum: ESP Easy: General Discussion
Topic: ESP Easy Flasher
Replies: 152
Views: 209050

Re: ESP Easy Flasher

Possibly. We can wait if there are more reports. My current workaround was to change the COM port in the device manager to one where non-active devices were seen/remembered.

Windows complained that the port number was in use but that was definitely not the case.
by oisisi
03 Mar 2020, 12:13
Forum: ESP Easy: General Discussion
Topic: ESP Easy Flasher
Replies: 152
Views: 209050

Re: ESP Easy Flasher

I don't know if it's a recent WIndows update but the Flasher no longer finds the connected ESP. For Windows and Putty the respective COM port is addressable. I noticed in the log that the registry scan results are being saved and deleted. Can I disable the delete step and look at the scan results?
by oisisi
02 Dec 2018, 20:59
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: Connecting a TM1637 4-Digit Display
Replies: 217
Views: 1180925

Re: Connecting a TM1637 4-Digit Display

To be able to change modes remotely per command generally makes sense, imho. What would happen if you just remove the break from the command functions?
by oisisi
02 Dec 2018, 18:16
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: Connecting a TM1637 4-Digit Display
Replies: 217
Views: 1180925

Re: Connecting a TM1637 4-Digit Display

all of the modules I've tested with this configuration (colon+dot) have only one of the two connected (and most of the times is the colon :( ). After extensive testing it seems mine is also one of those. I was hoping to use the dots as additional status indicators. I guess I have to add separate LE...
by oisisi
02 Dec 2018, 11:12
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: Connecting a TM1637 4-Digit Display
Replies: 217
Views: 1180925

Re: Connecting a TM1637 4-Digit Display

all of the modules I've tested with this configuration (colon+dot) have only one of the two connected (and most of the times is the colon :( ). Thanks for your quick response. I've seen several remarks online where people came to the same conclusion. I'll see if I can get to the dots with this libr...
by oisisi
02 Dec 2018, 09:06
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: Connecting a TM1637 4-Digit Display
Replies: 217
Views: 1180925

Colon AND dots?

I have a four-digit display with both, dots and a colon (8.8.:8.8.). It seems that I cannot address the dots. In temperature display mode the colon is used as decimal separator. It doesn't make a difference if set the plugin to address a display with dots. Is it even possible to use the dots or indi...
by oisisi
30 Sep 2018, 17:13
Forum: ESP Easy: General Discussion
Topic: Best practive recommendations (PIO, own modifications)?
Replies: 2
Views: 2697

Re: Best practive recommendations (PIO, own modifications)?

Thanks for the response. I created my own env which includes IR receive and plugin 144 (RC Switch TX, from the playground). For that purpose I also have to modify 'define_plugin_sets.h'. I'd like to stay in sync with the main repository and not have to wade through local merge conflicts.
by oisisi
25 Sep 2018, 17:57
Forum: ESP Easy: General Discussion
Topic: Best practive recommendations (PIO, own modifications)?
Replies: 2
Views: 2697

Best practive recommendations (PIO, own modifications)?

I'd like to use plugins from the playground but also keep in sync with the upstream repo with the least manual effort. I use Custom.h and that gets ignored as it should be. What is the recommended/easiest way to maintain an own section in platformio.ini, to include additional plugins and, of course,...
by oisisi
24 Sep 2018, 18:43
Forum: Staff Announcements forum
Topic: Giveaway! 20pcs of programmers
Replies: 53
Views: 91145

Re: Giveaway! 20pcs of programmers

Mine arrived as well. Thanks a lot!