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by toffel969
12 Jan 2018, 19:45
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: Hi from Mörlenbach (Germany)
Replies: 2
Views: 3234

Re: Hi from Mörlenbach (Germany)

A warm welcome from Saarbrücken!
by toffel969
11 Jan 2018, 10:20
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: HC-SR04+ and wemos d1 mini pro
Replies: 45
Views: 31816

Re: HC-SR04+ and wemos d1 mini pro

It is not + version. Now I power it from USB port, so what is yours suggestions, how I must power it? you need to connect it to the gpio by using a 3,3/5v logiv level converter, all the info is there check the wiki https://www.letscontrolit.com/wiki/index.php/HC-SR04 https://www.letscontrolit.com/w...
by toffel969
10 Jan 2018, 22:42
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: HC-SR04+ and wemos d1 mini pro
Replies: 45
Views: 31816

Re: HC-SR04+ and wemos d1 mini pro

If it is not the "+" version, no surprise. The gpio being 5v tolerant or not, the US needs 5v logic level to drive the speaker to send out a ping
by toffel969
10 Jan 2018, 19:20
Forum: ESP Easy: General Discussion
Topic: Are Rulesets selectable?
Replies: 15
Views: 10412

Re: Are Rulesets selectable?

Isn't there a way to store the values in an mqtt broker, not that I'm using it, I just remember having read about it on the forum...
by toffel969
10 Jan 2018, 13:29
Forum: ESP Easy: Projects / Applications
Topic: Autonomous PID Heater controller
Replies: 3
Views: 5619

Re: Autonomous PID Heater controller

HEllo, Thank you for your reply, In my case it's not possible to modulate temperature there is only a dry contact input, your idea is interesting! I will try to implement it. I also have a lot of ideas but not sure how to implement, sorted by importance : 1 - I would like to schedule different temp...
by toffel969
02 Jan 2018, 09:14
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: Release/Stop Driving Servo?
Replies: 20
Views: 15960

Re: Release/Stop Driving Servo?

I have the same problem. It kills the servos rather quickly... a fix would be desirable.
by toffel969
27 Dec 2017, 23:48
Forum: ESP Easy: General Discussion
Topic: SendToHTTP not working
Replies: 52
Views: 57616

Re: SendToHTTP not working

vader wrote: 27 Dec 2017, 15:23 I have no LCD to test it, but the WIKI says:
SendToHTTP <IP address>, <Portnumber>, <command>
You are right, please ignore my previous post.
by toffel969
27 Dec 2017, 14:52
Forum: ESP Easy: General Discussion
Topic: SendToHTTP not working
Replies: 52
Views: 57616

Re: SendToHTTP not working

try

Code: Select all

On System#Boot do
    timerSet,1,10
endon
On Rules#=1 do
  SendToHTTP <IP>,80/control?cmd=lcd,1,1,test123
  lcd,2,1,- %systime% -
  timerSet,1,10
endon
You had a "," to many after the port number
by toffel969
21 Dec 2017, 20:17
Forum: ESP Easy: Projects / Applications
Topic: PWM output with automatic fade
Replies: 12
Views: 16958

Re: PWM output with automatic fade

Maybe somebody ( with more coding abilities than me) can adapt the logic used for long pulse command to make a non-blocking pwm fade command
by toffel969
21 Dec 2017, 20:14
Forum: ESP Easy: Projects / Applications
Topic: PWM output with automatic fade
Replies: 12
Views: 16958

Re: PWM output with automatic fade

The <fade-time> seems to be ignored for me?? For example; http://192.168.1.105/control?cmd=pwm,2,512 and http://192.168.1.105/control?cmd=pwm,2,512,10 both take the led up to half brightness instantaneously. Any suggestions? 10= 10msec, I doubt you can see the difference, try values from 1000=1 sec
by toffel969
15 Dec 2017, 13:43
Forum: ESP Easy: Projects / Applications
Topic: Autonomous PID Heater controller
Replies: 3
Views: 5619

Re: Autonomous PID Heater controller

Dear everybody, This is my first post ;) (ESP Easy is very cool I use it everyday!) I already use the level control function (DHT22 + Relay for Gaz boiler) with a simple web interface. But I would like to play with PID control instead. What is the easiest way to do? Thank you in advance for your he...
by toffel969
11 Dec 2017, 15:21
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: Using a relay (the neverending story)
Replies: 28
Views: 21270

Re: Using a relay (the neverending story)

If you use an extender like the PCF8574 ( https://www.letscontrolit.com/wiki/index.php/PCF8574 ) a relay should not be doing crazy things anymore? It states that the PCF8574 keeps the GPIO states at ESP8266 reboot. I made that statement, it's true, I tried. You can reboot/reset the esp, gpio of pcf...
by toffel969
28 Nov 2017, 08:22
Forum: ESP Easy: Projects / Applications
Topic: Making a smart smoke detector
Replies: 4
Views: 4409

Re: Making a smart smoke detector

Hi, in my house i am using Merten Argus Basic smoke detectors, which I want to become smart. They look good and Pollin has them for EUR 15,-/per 3 PCs. I bought them for 18,- each some years ago :cry: I have found out, that they use an IC called A5366CLWT. datasheet is here https://www.digikey.at/p...
by toffel969
28 Nov 2017, 08:18
Forum: ESP Easy: General Discussion
Topic: EspEasy,relay recovery the last state after power failure
Replies: 5
Views: 6078

Re: EspEasy,relay recovery the last state after power failure

Hello to all, i've tried to search on the forum but I have not found a clear solution. I have this scenario: Domoticz 3.8153 on a raspberry pi 1 esp8266 flashed with esp easy v2.0.0-dev12 and a 4 relay modules for now i've configured only 1 relay, but the problem is simple, i can control the relay ...
by toffel969
24 Nov 2017, 17:49
Forum: ESP Easy: Projects / Applications
Topic: short and long press button mqtt
Replies: 8
Views: 7716

Re: short and long press button mqtt

To make it clear we are talking about 3 different delays here.:
1 delay in rules
2 delay of devices
3 general message delay (advanced tab)
The TO Needs to remove 1 from rules. 2 of the switch must be 0. 3 is advised to 100msec( I can confirm papperones positive experience)
by toffel969
24 Nov 2017, 08:08
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: Using a relay (the neverending story)
Replies: 28
Views: 21270

Re: Using a relay (the neverending story)

One needs to be very careful when sourcing SSR. There are lots of fakes and parts with underdimensioned components, f.e. : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxEhxjvifyY http://www.instructables.com/id/The-inner-workings-of-Counterfeit-FOTEK-SSRs/ My experience with ebay/Ali is equally bad. That's why ...
by toffel969
23 Nov 2017, 11:47
Forum: ESP Easy: Projects / Applications
Topic: short and long press button mqtt
Replies: 8
Views: 7716

Re: short and long press button mqtt

I was hoping to do something like the code below instead (wanted to avoid having to wait 1 second for the first action to fire), but it doesn't work. Action1 is never triggered. Any idea how to work around this? on Button#State=1 do delay,300 if [Button#State]=0 //Action1 if button is short pressed...
by toffel969
23 Nov 2017, 00:21
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: Using a relay (the neverending story)
Replies: 28
Views: 21270

Re: Using a relay (the neverending story)

+1 :D i agree , ssr downright suck when trying to switch DC :lol: with AC they do have their advantages(switching at zero current, no arc, no wear), but downsides like leakage current (important when using low power LED) and heat generation must be considered in their application as well as their m...
by toffel969
21 Nov 2017, 18:08
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: New ESP gadget
Replies: 326
Views: 714286

Re: New ESP gadget

I've my own custom made solution, which is way better than sonoff, up to 3 relays and can control anything from 230VAC down to 5VDC :mrgreen: https://www.letscontrolit.com/wiki/index.php/User:Papperone/Module3xRelay It's small enough (80x60 mm) and I just need to design an enclosure fro external us...
by toffel969
21 Nov 2017, 17:18
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: New ESP gadget
Replies: 326
Views: 714286

Re: New ESP gadget

On a Sonoff you can't, since the power supply for the ESP part is drawn from mains. On the little device in this topic: you don't need to, since the relay will only be used for switching, so it doesn't really care what is attached. That is exactly what I am trying to point out. You can achieve the ...
by toffel969
21 Nov 2017, 16:59
Forum: ESP Easy: Projects / Applications
Topic: Direct connection between two ESPEASY modules?
Replies: 6
Views: 8519

Re: Direct connection between two ESPEASY modules?

Yep, can be done with the internal communication over UDP.... https://www.letscontrolit.com/wiki/index.php/EasyGlobalSync Yes UDP is possible, but due to protocol it is not very reliable (no ack) Rather use http for that purpose. Everything you need to know for this is summed up in the rules tutori...
by toffel969
21 Nov 2017, 16:55
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: New ESP gadget
Replies: 326
Views: 714286

Re: New ESP gadget

As an idea, if you need to have the relay on a different purpose than switching mains, one can cut the traces to mains. On a Sonoff you can't, since the power supply for the ESP part is drawn from mains. On the little device in this topic: you don't need to, since the relay will only be used for sw...
by toffel969
21 Nov 2017, 00:18
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: New ESP gadget
Replies: 326
Views: 714286

Re: New ESP gadget

As an idea, if you need to have the relay on a different purpose than switching mains, one can cut the traces to mains.
by toffel969
16 Nov 2017, 07:44
Forum: ESP Easy: General Discussion
Topic: Espeasy watchdog
Replies: 6
Views: 10392

Re: Espeasy watchdog

Sure, check the timer section of the rules tutorial: https://www.letscontrolit.com/wiki/inde ... rial_Rules
by toffel969
13 Nov 2017, 22:13
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: temperatur control loop does not work
Replies: 2
Views: 2379

Re: temperatur control loop does not work

Hello i want to control the temperatur with a simple 2-state control (on/off). My rules does not work and i don't know why. Does anyone see an error in my rule? Also if i test the relais with the gpio command they are inverted: 1 -> Off and 0 ->On (but this is a minor problem) on DS18#Temperature i...
by toffel969
08 Nov 2017, 19:49
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: Hello from south of france
Replies: 1
Views: 4523

Re: Hello from south of france

Bienvenue!
by toffel969
06 Nov 2017, 19:14
Forum: ESP Easy: General Discussion
Topic: Mcp23017 as gpio input
Replies: 12
Views: 7994

Re: Mcp23017 as gpio input

Wow, who extended that part of the wiki so nicely? :ugeek:

Thanks shardan and grovkillen, you guys are awesome :!:
by toffel969
05 Nov 2017, 14:57
Forum: ESP Easy: General Discussion
Topic: Multiple Controllers simultaneously?
Replies: 5
Views: 3353

Re: Multiple Controllers simultaneously?

Because up to R148, there is no controller tab, so only one can be put into config at all. Thats why I asked, I didn't really see the part about the positions :oops: . If you are already on Mega dev12 , then I can probably not help you.
by toffel969
03 Nov 2017, 14:19
Forum: ESP Easy: General Discussion
Topic: Sending Email directly with Task
Replies: 10
Views: 6740

Re: Sending Email directly with Task

My bad, its just the first 13 links that contain info on email plugin for ESP easy Mega (2.0). But seriously, this is the end of this conversation, not productive. I'm pretty sure most devs/expierienced users just ignore requests that can be answered by search function/reading the wiki. I shall do t...
by toffel969
03 Nov 2017, 08:29
Forum: ESP Easy: Projects / Applications
Topic: Arduino Data Variables <> ESP Easy ???
Replies: 1
Views: 2121

Re: Arduino Data Variables <> ESP Easy ???

Pro Mini Extender allows I/O transfers. Any way to transfer items other than I/O (like calculated values, generated alarms, control commands)? I'm hoping I'm missing something really simple here... Thanks TaskValueSet via Serial connection. Create Dummy device on ESP. Whenever the Arduino gots Data...
by toffel969
02 Nov 2017, 13:03
Forum: ESP Easy: General Discussion
Topic: 1 <> 1.00 (v2.0.0-dev10)
Replies: 2
Views: 2374

Re: 1 <> 1.00 (v2.0.0-dev10)

Seems like a bug in the I2C expander plugin.

However, you should be able to workaround in rules, pending a fix of the plugin.

On dev#port>0.5 do
....

On dev#port>0.5 do

....

not very elegant, but should work time beeing
by toffel969
01 Nov 2017, 20:22
Forum: ESP Easy: General Discussion
Topic: Force AP mode on next reboot
Replies: 5
Views: 6070

Re: Force AP mode on next reboot

If you have serial access then you could try to set the wrong wifi pw/ssid. It should return to ap mode after failing to connect. But what is that gonna help you? In ap mode you can just connect to wifi. But it should also show you its ip via serial output while connecting. For all commands https://...
by toffel969
01 Nov 2017, 20:11
Forum: ESP Easy: Projects / Applications
Topic: water leak sensor
Replies: 28
Views: 27371

Re: water leak sensor

Given the battery operation, Shardans way is probably better. Also leaves the option to measure supply voltage once a day with analog, probably a good idea to get a warning notification before the juice runs out.
by toffel969
01 Nov 2017, 15:48
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: Pulse switch via json and via button press Sonoff esp
Replies: 2
Views: 2691

Re: Pulse switch via json and via button press Sonoff esp

Just call an event from domoticz . Instead of "gpio,13,0" as command take "event,aus". It will trigger the event aus.same works within rules
by toffel969
01 Nov 2017, 11:31
Forum: ESP Easy: Projects / Applications
Topic: water leak sensor
Replies: 28
Views: 27371

Re: water leak sensor

You will probably have to remove the leds from block for battery op
by toffel969
01 Nov 2017, 11:30
Forum: ESP Easy: Projects / Applications
Topic: water leak sensor
Replies: 28
Views: 27371

Re: water leak sensor

This one should work for you. https://www.ebay.de/i/322626735255?chn=ps&dispItem=1&ul_ref=http%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F1%252F707-134425-41852-0%252F2%253Fmpre%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.ebay.de%25252Fi%25252F322626735255%25253Fchn%25253Dps%252526dispItem%25253D1%252...
by toffel969
01 Nov 2017, 11:25
Forum: ESP Easy: Projects / Applications
Topic: water leak sensor
Replies: 28
Views: 27371

Re: water leak sensor

Check for LM 393. It basically is an IC that allows you to convert "two short circuit wires" into a reliable 1/0, sensitivity adjusted by poti. You can buy them as ready to use block. They have 2 outputs, digital and analog, where analog is proportional / inverse proportional to resistance...
by toffel969
31 Oct 2017, 09:21
Forum: ESP Easy: General Discussion
Topic: Sending Email directly with Task
Replies: 10
Views: 6740

Re: Sending Email directly with Task

Huh, the time it took to create the little animation to show me how to search in Google may have been just as easily used to provide some information. It leaves me wondering why have forums at all when Google can be used as the master oracle. Reminds me of the old days cliche "read the manual&...
by toffel969
30 Oct 2017, 08:54
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: text to lcd2004 (espeasy)
Replies: 9
Views: 8222

Re: text to lcd2004 (espeasy)

Add
http://
to your URLs
by toffel969
30 Oct 2017, 08:52
Forum: ESP Easy: General Discussion
Topic: Multiple Controllers simultaneously?
Replies: 5
Views: 3353

Re: Multiple Controllers simultaneously?

What version are you using?
by toffel969
26 Oct 2017, 08:12
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: AM312 mini PIR?
Replies: 14
Views: 14392

Re: AM312 mini PIR?

Yes correct
by toffel969
25 Oct 2017, 17:34
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: send message on startup
Replies: 4
Views: 4058

Re: send message on startup

All information required for this is nicely summed up in the wiki: https://www.letscontrolit.com/wiki/inde ... rial_Rules
by toffel969
25 Oct 2017, 17:33
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: send message on startup
Replies: 4
Views: 4058

Re: send message on startup

hi there, I want to make my smoke detector smart by attaching an esp to it. there is a trigger output on the smoke detector which goes to high on alarm. with it I will power up the esp - this means no deep sleep setup and absolutely no power consumption during standby. what do I have to add to rule...
by toffel969
23 Oct 2017, 22:30
Forum: ESP Easy: General Discussion
Topic: no wifi (esp_0) after flash on S20
Replies: 35
Views: 38340

Re: no wifi (esp_0) after flash on S20

Do you get any serial feedback when trying to reboot?

After flashing connect via arduino ide serial monitor.
I had the same problem with sonoff. When connected to serial it showed numbers running up and after a minute or so it booted into ap mode
by toffel969
23 Oct 2017, 19:59
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: IF statement on %eventvalue%
Replies: 16
Views: 13008

Re: IF statement on %eventvalue%

I've tested it and does not work for me. I mean, you can not transmit values to an event. The parser seems to ignore more than 1 value after "event". It is only interested in the event name.... :D The messed rules seem to be an issue of core 2.4.0.... :? You can send values, check the wik...
by toffel969
23 Oct 2017, 19:58
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: IF statement on %eventvalue%
Replies: 16
Views: 13008

Re: IF statement on %eventvalue%

I just tested this on one of my nodes running R142

it definitly works the way I described
by toffel969
23 Oct 2017, 19:28
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: IF statement on %eventvalue%
Replies: 16
Views: 13008

Re: IF statement on %eventvalue%

vader wrote: 23 Oct 2017, 19:20 Not working. Messed the rules! BTW: TaskValueSet need 3 parameter...
You are right about the TaskValueSet needing 3 parameters. But then there is no reason y th shouldn't work
by toffel969
23 Oct 2017, 18:41
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: Status of relay switch not maintained after ESP Restart
Replies: 16
Views: 13890

Re: Status of relay switch not maintained after ESP Restart

The other options seems to retain the state on MQTT, that is if you use MQTT at all