21July2016 All the recent schematic, layout, pcb updates are only related to the BT connection, where the 2x100 ohm resistors have been replaced with a voltage divider network to ensure that the TXD from the Arduino is reduced to 3.3V for the HC-05 unit. If yours is already working, don't bother. If you are building afresh/new then please take note of the change. No firmware change necessary, only hardware.
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02-Nov-2016 V3 controllers - arduino firmware update v314, reported by Gintautas, confirmed issue with v313, new firmware v314 released. Many thanks Gintautas
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16 Oct 2020. I have uploaded 3d print files for myDewController3Pro. The case fits the PCB rev5. In addition there are files for using LCD2004, OLED, and 6P4C or GX12 connectors for the temperature probes.
We have made good progress so far. As you will see from the latest PDF and firmware change file the project is nearing release. There is now just a few things that need to be ticked off before release happens.
If you are interested in helping to be part of the beta group, then you will need to send me an email to my yahoo or gmail account, not here on sourceforge. I am primarily looking for users who have a reasonable level of skill and can test the firmware and report back issues if they are found. But eagerness sometimes compensates for skills.
Be sure to mention a little about yourself and your skill level and how you might contribute to the project.
I would be looking at getting the beta group running in early january so if you do not get a quick reply to your email please be patient, these days its a little busy with the new year coming up soon.
regards
Robert
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04-April-2021
I have uploaded new versions of the following.
PDF - myDewControllerPro3-338
Windows Application - myDewControllerPro3_3_0_7_3
This application is not backward compatible and cannot be used with firmware less that 338
If you want to use this application then you must
1. Uninstall the current myDewControllerPro3 application using control panel
2. Reprogram the controller with Firmware 338 or higher
3. Install the myDewControllerPro3_3_0_7_3 application
Firmware 338
This firmware should still work with older versions of the Windows application BUT those applications will not take advantage of the new features that are in firmware 338.
The Windows application myDewControllerPro3_3_0_7_3 is designed to work with this firmware release.
Before programming the controller with Firmware 338, you MUST do the following
- program the controller with the ClearEEPROM.ino file (found in the Tests folder of the firmware zip file).
- After running the ClearEEPROM program in the controller, then you can proceed to program the controller with this new firmware release.
Cheers
R
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26-Jul-2021
myDewControllerPro3_3_0_7_6 update.
// 3.0.7.6
// Fix for clash with refresh update
// Add save and restore of logging refresh interval
// Add connection state status to form
// NOTE
// This is a major update
// You must use control panel to remove existing windows apa
// BEFORE you install this version.
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18 July 2016: v3 UPDATE: Arduino firmware v3xx update for all controllers.
Regards
Robert
21July2016 All the recent schematic, layout, pcb updates are only related to the BT connection, where the 2x100 ohm resistors have been replaced with a voltage divider network to ensure that the TXD from the Arduino is reduced to 3.3V for the HC-05 unit. If yours is already working, don't bother. If you are building afresh/new then please take note of the change. No firmware change necessary, only hardware.
02-Nov-2016 V3 controllers - arduino firmware update v314, reported by Gintautas, confirmed issue with v313, new firmware v314 released. Many thanks Gintautas
Paul spotted an issue with the stripboard layout for the v300 mosfet version.
I have updated the layout and pdf, many thanks Paul
https://sourceforge.net/projects/arduinonanodewcontrollerpro/files/v300/MOSFET%20UPGRADE/myDewControllerPro308MosFets.pdf/download
https://sourceforge.net/projects/arduinonanodewcontrollerpro/files/v300/MOSFET%20UPGRADE/mydewcontrollerpro_v308_layout.bmp/download
Cheers
Robert
Last edit: brownrb 2016-11-11
24112016 v300 - New Windows App and new v315 firmware.
26112016 v316 firmware - important fixes
12May2017 New updates for v2 and v3
14-May-2017 Posted some time ago now but still useful - how to control brightness of LC1602/2004 displays
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71WaCJEsG9M
30-June-2017 Latest version PCB arrive - produced from Gerber files. myDewControllerPro3
Cheers
Robert
17 Jan 2018 - New Windows application and PDF
Last edit: brownrb 2018-01-17
03-Feb-2018 New Firmware 332 uploaded
04-Feb-2018 New Windows App v3049
11 March 2019 - New firmware 331. New Windows Application. New PDF to match changes.
23-April-2019 - Added gerber files so can now order PCB at low cost from EasyEDA
5th May 2019. Android Bluetooth App uploaded
4th Oct 2019.
New firmware and windows app for myDewControllerPro3
22 Nov 2019. New Windows application uploaded.
Building a myDewControllerPro3 Step By Step Instructions
https://stargazerslounge.com/topic/346426-robert-brown-arduino-dew-controller-build-step-by-step/
22 January 2010. 4CH firmware and Windows application in beta testing.
22 January 2010. Windows app 3.0.6.7 released.
https://sourceforge.net/projects/arduinonanodewcontrollerpro/files/myDewControllerPro%20v300%203channel/CODE%20WINDOWS/myDewControllerPro3_3_0_6_7.zip/download
16 Oct 2020. I have uploaded 3d print files for myDewController3Pro. The case fits the PCB rev5. In addition there are files for using LCD2004, OLED, and 6P4C or GX12 connectors for the temperature probes.
https://sourceforge.net/projects/arduinonanodewcontrollerpro/files/myDewControllerPro%20v300%203channel/3D%20Printer%20CASE/
The files are done in Sketchup and sources provided in case you wish to modify.
In addition. the STL files and GCODE files are also uploaded.
16-Dec-2020. I have moved the ESP32 version to a new project page.
https://sourceforge.net/projects/esp32-dew-controller/
Things are nearing completion and I will give new information on the project, and how to become involved (part of the Beta group) in the new year.
regards
Robert
Hi
This is about the new DCP4ESP32 project and I am cross posting my beta message here as well.
https://sourceforge.net/projects/esp32-dew-controller/
We have made good progress so far. As you will see from the latest PDF and firmware change file the project is nearing release. There is now just a few things that need to be ticked off before release happens.
If you are interested in helping to be part of the beta group, then you will need to send me an email to my yahoo or gmail account, not here on sourceforge. I am primarily looking for users who have a reasonable level of skill and can test the firmware and report back issues if they are found. But eagerness sometimes compensates for skills.
Be sure to mention a little about yourself and your skill level and how you might contribute to the project.
I would be looking at getting the beta group running in early january so if you do not get a quick reply to your email please be patient, these days its a little busy with the new year coming up soon.
regards
Robert
04-April-2021
I have uploaded new versions of the following.
PDF - myDewControllerPro3-338
Windows Application - myDewControllerPro3_3_0_7_3
This application is not backward compatible and cannot be used with firmware less that 338
If you want to use this application then you must
1. Uninstall the current myDewControllerPro3 application using control panel
2. Reprogram the controller with Firmware 338 or higher
3. Install the myDewControllerPro3_3_0_7_3 application
Firmware 338
This firmware should still work with older versions of the Windows application BUT those applications will not take advantage of the new features that are in firmware 338.
The Windows application myDewControllerPro3_3_0_7_3 is designed to work with this firmware release.
Before programming the controller with Firmware 338, you MUST do the following
- program the controller with the ClearEEPROM.ino file (found in the Tests folder of the firmware zip file).
- After running the ClearEEPROM program in the controller, then you can proceed to program the controller with this new firmware release.
Cheers
R
26-Jul-2021
myDewControllerPro3_3_0_7_6 update.
// 3.0.7.6
// Fix for clash with refresh update
// Add save and restore of logging refresh interval
// Add connection state status to form
// NOTE
// This is a major update
// You must use control panel to remove existing windows apa
// BEFORE you install this version.