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by TD-er
09 Apr 2024, 21:02
Forum: ESP Easy: Projects / Applications
Topic: Counting time, calculate and display?
Replies: 78
Views: 1071

Re: Counting time, calculate and display?

Let's hope it didn't take you 40+ attempts to find it :)
by TD-er
09 Apr 2024, 18:04
Forum: ESP Easy: Projects / Applications
Topic: Counting time, calculate and display?
Replies: 78
Views: 1071

Re: Counting time, calculate and display?

Just realize "great minds think alike" :)
And good it is working.
by TD-er
09 Apr 2024, 17:23
Forum: ESP Easy: Projects / Applications
Topic: Counting time, calculate and display?
Replies: 78
Views: 1071

Re: Counting time, calculate and display?

Already way ahead of you :) When multiple ESPEasy nodes can see eachother, they will announce what time they think it is, including some expected time wander. This is calculated based on the last time sync and their time source. For example the "RTC memory" is one of the least accurate one...
by TD-er
09 Apr 2024, 17:06
Forum: ESP Easy: Projects / Applications
Topic: Counting time, calculate and display?
Replies: 78
Views: 1071

Re: Counting time, calculate and display?

As soon as the GPS has a fix, then it will set the system time.
by TD-er
09 Apr 2024, 16:59
Forum: ESP Easy: Projects / Applications
Topic: Counting time, calculate and display?
Replies: 78
Views: 1071

Re: Counting time, calculate and display?

The pins labelled RX/TX on your board are the ones you also use to program the board. So better not use those. You can setup using just about any other pin as long as you don't use the pins mentioned here: https://espeasy.readthedocs.io/en/latest/Reference/GPIO.html#best-pins-to-use-on-esp32-s3 So t...
by TD-er
09 Apr 2024, 16:22
Forum: ESP Easy: Projects / Applications
Topic: Counting time, calculate and display?
Replies: 78
Views: 1071

Re: Counting time, calculate and display?

You should also check the flash size. The screenshot of the ESP download tool shows the detected flash size is 16 MB. So you can select a "MAX" build. This only leaves the check which is very specific to the ESP32-S3; Whether or not you have 2 MB PSRAM (or no PSRAM) or 8 MB PSRAM. If you h...
by TD-er
09 Apr 2024, 11:23
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: NeoPixel Matrix doesn't work correctly
Replies: 4
Views: 69

Re: NeoPixel Matrix doesn't work correctly

Yep, the neopixel timing is extremely critical. I still have to look into this especially as the way how we can address these addressable LEDs using ESP-IDF5.1 (thus ESP32 LittleFS builds) is completely different and even more timing-critical. However it might be that the interval of sending a new &...
by TD-er
08 Apr 2024, 15:14
Forum: ESP Easy: Projects / Applications
Topic: Convert formula
Replies: 5
Views: 49

Re: Convert formula

It is probably a bit too much for the formula field. N.B. the formula field can use %value% as template for the value of that taskvalue. But since you need to also use other taskvalues and need quite a lot of calculation, I guess it is best done via rules. Something like this: on Pressure#Druck do l...
by TD-er
08 Apr 2024, 13:36
Forum: ESP Easy: General Discussion
Topic: Constant rebooting on "Devices" page
Replies: 5
Views: 45

Re: Constant rebooting on "Devices" page

Can you try a later build?
See: https://td-er.nl/ESPEasy/latest/
This can be flashed via the web browser if you're using Chrome (or Edge???)

Or you can download the all.zip file and pick the appropriate file from the zip and update via the tools page
by TD-er
08 Apr 2024, 11:35
Forum: ESP Easy: General Discussion
Topic: Constant rebooting on "Devices" page
Replies: 5
Views: 45

Re: Constant rebooting on "Devices" page

Also which build are you using (exact file name as shown on the sysinfo page)

Can you also look at the free memory?
by TD-er
05 Apr 2024, 08:24
Forum: ESP Easy: Projects / Applications
Topic: Counting time, calculate and display?
Replies: 78
Views: 1071

Re: Counting time, calculate and display?

So they found out the other ESP32 units they sell are not 16 MB
by TD-er
05 Apr 2024, 00:24
Forum: ESP Easy: General Discussion
Topic: notifications tab missing in collection c esp8266
Replies: 12
Views: 227

Re: notifications tab missing in collection c esp8266

The problem with 1M flash is that you can't really perform OTA updates, so you need to get the unit out to flash them again via serial. Apart from that the file system also takes up space, so it really is limiting what you can do with it. One way to make this simpler is to replace the flash chip wit...
by TD-er
04 Apr 2024, 21:45
Forum: ESP Easy: General Discussion
Topic: notifications tab missing in collection c esp8266
Replies: 12
Views: 227

Re: notifications tab missing in collection c esp8266

Ah I now see that was another user asking for an 1M build.

Not sure if "collection C" has the notifications included in the build.
Maybe Ton can tell?
by TD-er
04 Apr 2024, 12:36
Forum: ESP Easy: Projects / Applications
Topic: Counting time, calculate and display?
Replies: 78
Views: 1071

Re: Counting time, calculate and display?

Problems with the geared direct drive extruder does sound like "debris" in the nozzle. Did you maybe print white filament? If so, then I suggest to clean out the nozzle. If you printed PETG, you can maybe try to feed in some PLA and try to do a "cold pull" as PLA does have a lowe...
by TD-er
04 Apr 2024, 12:31
Forum: ESP Easy: General Discussion
Topic: notifications tab missing in collection c esp8266
Replies: 12
Views: 227

Re: notifications tab missing in collection c esp8266

Just why do you need 1M builds?
If it is because of those small ESP01 modules, you can swap out the flash chip for a larger one and there are now ESP32-C3 variants of the same form factor made by LilyGo: T-01C3
by TD-er
04 Apr 2024, 12:00
Forum: ESP Easy: Projects / Applications
Topic: Counting time, calculate and display?
Replies: 78
Views: 1071

Re: Counting time, calculate and display?

If the seller will send out a board with an ESP32 which looks like on their picture, then I am quite sure it won't be one with 16M flash. It can be an ESP32 for sure, but I have not seen those ESP32 (classic) boards with a "NodeMCU" look and feel which have 16M flash. There are for sure lo...
by TD-er
04 Apr 2024, 11:38
Forum: ESP Easy: Projects / Applications
Topic: Counting time, calculate and display?
Replies: 78
Views: 1071

Re: Counting time, calculate and display?

On more modern boards you can see some imprint in the metallic cap in the lower left corner stating some info on the memory/flash size. However on older boards you will only find something like "WROOM-1" or something like that. The difference between ESP8266 and ESP32 is quite easy to see ...
by TD-er
03 Apr 2024, 19:31
Forum: ESP Easy: Projects / Applications
Topic: Counting time, calculate and display?
Replies: 78
Views: 1071

Re: Counting time, calculate and display?

Even the one on the photo of the Ebay page isn't a 16MB version.
It is an ESP32 (on the Ebay page), for sure not a 16 MB version.
The ones you received are ESP8266 NodeMCU boards.
by TD-er
03 Apr 2024, 19:24
Forum: ESP Easy: General Discussion
Topic: Missing "Notifications" tab in Custom build
Replies: 9
Views: 751

Re: Missing "Notifications" tab in Custom build

Problem with increasing the max number of notifications is that it can render your settings files incompatible with other builds.

See the NOTIFICATION_MAX in src/CustomBuild/ESPEasyLimits.h file

N.B. increasing this has never been tested, so not sure if you may run in other issues.
by TD-er
03 Apr 2024, 10:33
Forum: ESP Easy: General Discussion
Topic: %sunrise% and %sunset% question
Replies: 6
Views: 183

Re: %sunrise% and %sunset% question

Fix will be implemented in the next release (probably today)
Test build is still running here: https://github.com/letscontrolit/ESPEas ... 8535646040

Reason for a new build so soon after the last one is that there is some issue with LittleFS builds on ESP32-C3/C6/S2/S3
by TD-er
02 Apr 2024, 21:53
Forum: ESP Easy: General Discussion
Topic: %sunrise% and %sunset% question
Replies: 6
Views: 183

Re: %sunrise% and %sunset% question

Is the RTC the only one to supply the system time?
If so, then this might be a bug which has been unnoticed for years...
by TD-er
02 Apr 2024, 21:34
Forum: ESP Easy: General Discussion
Topic: %sunrise% and %sunset% question
Replies: 6
Views: 183

Re: %sunrise% and %sunset% question

Does the device have its system time set via either NTP, or via other ESPEasy p2p nodes or some other time source (GPS, battery powered RTC module) ? If you have the GPS coordinates set on the tools->Advanced page, and the system time is set, then the sunset and sunrise times should be recalculated ...
by TD-er
02 Apr 2024, 12:41
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: Which Bin for flashing ESP32-C3 ETH01 evo
Replies: 11
Views: 204

Re: Which Bin for flashing ESP32-C3 ETH01 evo

There is a number of things showing in the filename: - ESP32C3 -> ESP type/model - LittleFS -> Showing the file system type, but since recently it also signifies the SDK version I used to build it (more on this later) - CDC -> Allows to use ESPEasy console on those ESP32 boards which have native USB...
by TD-er
02 Apr 2024, 08:51
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: Which Bin for flashing ESP32-C3 ETH01 evo
Replies: 11
Views: 204

Re: Which Bin for flashing ESP32-C3 ETH01 evo

Yesterday Ton and I found issues with the ESP32-C3/-C6 on the latest build, so you might want to stay at the build you mentioned earlier.
All builds upto beginning of March will work fine. Not sure yet when the issue was introduced.
by TD-er
01 Apr 2024, 21:09
Forum: ESP Easy: General Discussion
Topic: P1#Data not Published
Replies: 8
Views: 144

Re: P1#Data not Published

The !Serial* is a bit of legacy as the Serial Server plugin did send it out as a special kind of event which was one of the first kind of events supporting string like arguments. Later we changed it but left this one in for compatibility reasons as there are setups out in the field using it and you ...
by TD-er
01 Apr 2024, 13:36
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: is there something like a procedure or subroutine available ?
Replies: 4
Views: 90

Re: is there something like a procedure or subroutine available ?

Oh and you can just refer to other taskvalues using the [...#...] notation. [taskname#taskvaluename] If you need to perform calculations, you can use the command "let" which will store the result in a variable Like: let,1,123+[foo#bar] This will store the result in var#1 which can be refer...
by TD-er
01 Apr 2024, 13:32
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: is there something like a procedure or subroutine available ?
Replies: 4
Views: 90

Re: is there something like a procedure or subroutine available ?

Rules blocks act on events. So you can consider such an event block as a function. The function arguments are like eventvalues. An event is like a string, where the event name and the eventvalues are separated by an = The event values are separated by a comma or a space. So if you need to have eithe...
by TD-er
31 Mar 2024, 18:07
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: Which Bin for flashing ESP32-C3 ETH01 evo
Replies: 11
Views: 204

Re: Which Bin for flashing ESP32-C3 ETH01 evo

The file you name is the right one, but you should have todays date in the filename if you downloaded the all.zip I linked: https://td-er.nl/ESPEasy/
by TD-er
31 Mar 2024, 18:05
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: Which Bin for flashing ESP32-C3 ETH01 evo
Replies: 11
Views: 204

Re: Which Bin for flashing ESP32-C3 ETH01 evo

Yep you need to connect TX on the USB adapter to RX on the ESP board and vice verse. Also double check your USB adapter really outputs 3V3 as not all adapters do even when set to 3V3. Maybe it is even better to use 5V from the USB port instead of 3V3 as Ethernet may consume 100 mA more than without....
by TD-er
31 Mar 2024, 16:17
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: Which Bin for flashing ESP32-C3 ETH01 evo
Replies: 11
Views: 204

Re: Which Bin for flashing ESP32-C3 ETH01 evo

Currently we only have a "Custom 4M LittleFS ETH" build for this board. If you send me the plugins/controllers you need, I can make a build for you. Just to get started, you can already start to flash it from here: https://td-er.nl/ESPEasy/latest/ There is also the link to "all.zip&qu...
by TD-er
31 Mar 2024, 15:05
Forum: ESP Easy: General Discussion
Topic: UVR1611 - all values via mqtt?
Replies: 8
Views: 167

Re: UVR1611 - all values via mqtt?

Well no I haven't used it myself as those devices are way too expensive for me "just for testing". We can take a look at the code to see how the data is being processed and maybe we can add the same 'virtual' taskvalues like I mentioned is being used in the GPS plugin. But then the sensor ...
by TD-er
31 Mar 2024, 13:28
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: Oled font size 128*64
Replies: 3
Views: 132

Re: Oled font size 128*64

Which exact build did you use (lower left corner of web interface, or sysinfo page)
Some builds do not have all fonts included due to size issues.
by TD-er
31 Mar 2024, 13:06
Forum: ESP Easy: General Discussion
Topic: UVR1611 - all values via mqtt?
Replies: 8
Views: 167

Re: UVR1611 - all values via mqtt?

For some plugins, like the GPS plugin, you always get all units of measure without asking for it. So for those plugins, I have added 'virtual' taskvalues, which you can query regardless whether they are assigned as a taskvalue output. For example if you didn't have "hdop" selected, you can...
by TD-er
31 Mar 2024, 00:53
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: How to set up value open/close
Replies: 7
Views: 5424

Re: How to set up value open/close

You're welcome :)
by TD-er
31 Mar 2024, 00:52
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: ESP32
Replies: 4
Views: 145

Re: ESP32

Both use ESP32-classic.
And probably also 4MB flash size.


I think these are now the better choice: ESP32-S3 16M flash/8MB PSRAM ("original")
by TD-er
30 Mar 2024, 17:14
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: ESP32
Replies: 4
Views: 145

Re: ESP32

Depends on whether you need some specific form factor. If you need to replace those tiny ESP-01 boards, LilyGo does have a "form factor compatible" T-01C3 which is using an ESP32-C3 N.B. I use "ESP32-classic" to refer to the good old ESP32, thus no -C, -S or other variant. Not su...
by TD-er
29 Mar 2024, 19:58
Forum: ESP Easy: General Discussion
Topic: ping a device problem
Replies: 7
Views: 125

Re: ping a device problem

Maybe you can disable the task, save it , reboot and then enable the task after a reboot using a command (tools page):

taskenable,N (with N the tasknr)

This will not save the enabled state, so if the unit becomes unresponsive you can simply reboot it. (or power cycle)
by TD-er
29 Mar 2024, 19:56
Forum: ESP Easy: General Discussion
Topic: ping a device problem
Replies: 7
Views: 125

Re: ping a device problem

No idea, have to test here using the ping plugin to see why it might need so many resources.
Do you ping to a DNS name or an IP address?
by TD-er
29 Mar 2024, 11:37
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: How to set up value open/close
Replies: 7
Views: 5424

Re: How to set up value open/close

You might also need to use quotes as the " OPEN" has a space in it. And you have too many commas for the MQTT topic. Typically you have to use / as separator for topic levels. on Door_sensor#State do Publish,homedoor_1/Door_sensor/State,"[Door_sensor#state#C]" endon Maybe this is...
by TD-er
28 Mar 2024, 09:58
Forum: ESP Easy: General Discussion
Topic: ping a device problem
Replies: 7
Views: 125

Re: ping a device problem

First things that pop up in my head: - All on the same subnet? - Subnet mask correct? - Can both ESPs (the one sending ping and the one being pinged) be reached via ping from another PC in the same subnet? - Both ESPs connected to the same AP/SSID? For example on a typical "guest" network,...
by TD-er
27 Mar 2024, 23:28
Forum: ESP Easy: Projects / Applications
Topic: Counting time, calculate and display?
Replies: 78
Views: 1071

Re: Counting time, calculate and display?

Don't get me wrong, I would love to have been able to help you.
I simply didn't have the time yet to start my FreeCAD learning curve as I also like to use open/free software.
Right now I still draw my 3D designs in TinkerCAD.
by TD-er
27 Mar 2024, 15:25
Forum: ESP Easy: Projects / Applications
Topic: Counting time, calculate and display?
Replies: 78
Views: 1071

Re: Counting time, calculate and display?

Well I can't help you there as I'm not familiar with Freecad myself.
by TD-er
27 Mar 2024, 13:42
Forum: ESP Easy: Projects / Applications
Topic: Counting time, calculate and display?
Replies: 78
Views: 1071

Re: Counting time, calculate and display?

You can do it in the latest Prusa Slicer.
This also can export to various 3D formats, so you don't need to print with it.
by TD-er
27 Mar 2024, 09:16
Forum: ESP Easy: Projects / Applications
Topic: KY-037 KY-038 sound sensor for traffic counting
Replies: 5
Views: 125

Re: KY-037 KY-038 sound sensor for traffic counting

Maybe you can use one of those 'radar' sensors like the LD2401.
Those do also react to humans, but maybe you can set some thresholds based on measured distance?
Not sure how fast the cars drive by, so it might not respond fast enough as those are typically designed for detecting humans/animals.
by TD-er
26 Mar 2024, 17:14
Forum: ESP Easy: Projects / Applications
Topic: Counting time, calculate and display?
Replies: 78
Views: 1071

Re: Counting time, calculate and display?

Yep, you can just schedule a looptimer via the rules to turn on/off a running (repeating) longpulse command.
In this periodical timer event you can check the fix status. If it has a fix you can be sure the received time is also correct.

But there are lots of ways to achieve the same. :)
by TD-er
26 Mar 2024, 09:09
Forum: ESP Easy: General Discussion
Topic: Plugin 64, APDS 9960, which "Collection"?
Replies: 16
Views: 268

Re: Plugin 64, APDS 9960, which "Collection"?

It can, but if it is powered from a different power supply, it can also damage your ESP or your I2C sensor.
by TD-er
26 Mar 2024, 09:08
Forum: ESP Easy: General Discussion
Topic: Improving WEMOS D1 Mini WiFi tip
Replies: 1
Views: 68

Re: Improving WEMOS D1 Mini WiFi tip

Yep, also the "polarity" of the antenna can make a huge difference. So try rotating the board to see which is best. Not only metal will greatly impact WiFi performance. Water does too, so holding it in your hand does also make a difference. And some plastics also affect the resonance frequ...
by TD-er
26 Mar 2024, 08:50
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: Value checking in Rules sometines don't work
Replies: 4
Views: 103

Re: Value checking in Rules sometines don't work

There are some limitations on comparing the value in the on...do clause. Also you have to keep in mind the rules parsing stops at the first matching rules block. Best practice is to do the compares inside the rules block, like this: On Dummy#Value Do if %eventvalue1% > 100 LogEntry,"Test1, %eve...
by TD-er
25 Mar 2024, 22:41
Forum: ESP Easy: General Discussion
Topic: Impossible to make https.get() request in plugin
Replies: 7
Views: 136

Re: Impossible to make https.get() request in plugin

Like I said, there will be support for HTTPS for ESP32, just not for ESP8266. The reason it hasn't been released yet (I do have a PR pending for quite a while for ESP32) is that there is a nasty memory leak in mbed-TLS which I did make a very ugly work-around for while waiting for it to be properly ...