mySQM+ DIY SQM WEATHER STATION Activity
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Ari paulechen jr modified a comment on discussion General Discussion
hi, a minor question about GPS antenna: in p. 63 Mr Brown says: "The external antenna is mounted on the outside of the case. Because the antenna lead is short, you need to ensure there is space to locate the sensor near where you will position the antenna, so give some careful thought to this. You can hot-glue the antenna in place, then run the lead through a gap in the case lid to the main board. Seal the hole for the antenna lead with hot glue." but is the antenna waterproof? ty!
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hi, a minor question about GPS antenna: in p. 63 Mr Brown says: "The external antenna is mounted on the outside of the case. Because the antenna lead is short, you need to ensure there is space to locate the sensor near where you will position the antenna, so give some careful thought to this. You can hot-glue the antenna in place, then run the lead through a gap in the case lid to the main board. Seal the hole for the antenna lead with hot glue." but is the antenna waterproof? ty!
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hi, a minor question about GPS antenna: in p. 63 Mr Brown says: "The external antenna is mounted on the outside of the case. Because the antenna lead is short, you need to ensure there is space to locate the sensor near where you will position the antenna, so give some careful thought to this. You can hot-glue the antenna in place, then run the lead through a gap in the case lid to the main board. Seal the hole for the antenna lead with hot glue." but the antenna is waterproof? ty!
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brownrb posted a comment on discussion General Discussion
07-May-2025 There will be a somewhat detailed post about this project in a week or so. As I have intimated in a previous post, there was a planned migration to Firmware 320+ Arduino IDE 2.3.6 Expressif ESP32 Core 3.2.0 For that migration there is both bad news and good news coming. More about that later, Regards Robert
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Yes, I know about that sensor and I recall posting about that here sometime back. https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/radiocontrolli/RC-SPC1KA/13688193 Regards Robert
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Philippe posted a comment on discussion General Discussion
Hello, I had the same problem with the rain sensor (corrosion, unreliability). I opted for the sensor (RC-SPC1KA) paired with Arduino Nano and a little firmware. The sensor has a heating resistor and works very well. It's very reliable and eliminates false positives, all for less than €20. Phil
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Hello Robert Okay, everything works. I forgot to specify the broker's IP address....! However, I couldn't change the address in server management. I had to modify the mqtt_define file. Sincerely, Phil
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How is the Broker set up? What Broker are you using? I have the mosquitto broker running on my PC. I can see in services its running, I can open mqtt(fx) to access the broker and subscribe to the broker as well as mysqm+ Some things to check Are you using authentication on the broker. If you are then the name and password must be set correctly ans authentication enabled on the mqtt page. IP address of broker. You set it to 192.168.2.133 I think that is the default (same as mine), is there a mqtt...
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How is the Broker set up? What Broker are you using? I have the mosquitto broker running on my PC. I can see in services its running, I can open mqtt(fx) to access the broker and subscribe to the broker as well as mysqm+ Some things to check Are you using authentication on the broker. If you are then the name and password must be set correctly ans authentication enabled on the mqtt page. IP address of broker. You set it to 192.168.2.133 I think that is the default (same as mine), is there a mqtt...
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Hello Bob, Thank you very much. The compilation problem is fixed. Everything works. Only the MQTT server refuses to start with MQTT_CONNECT_FAILED as the status. Maybe I configured it incorrectly. Sincerely, Philippe
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Please replace the existing files with these
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I will take a look and get back to you with a solution, shortly
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Hello Robert My SQM has been working for two years (very well) with firmware 139-03, and I wanted to update to the new version 141-03 and...oops, a compilation problem that I can't resolve. I've attached the compilation error. Thank you in advance for your help. Sincerely, Phil E:\Documents\Arduino\mysqmplus_141-03\rtc.cpp: In member function 'bool REAL_TIME_CLOCK::start_rtc()': rtc.cpp:171:7: error: 'rtc_battery' was not declared in this scope if (rtc_battery == false) { ^~~~~~~~~~~ E:\Documents\Arduino\mysqmplus_141-03\rtc.cpp:171:7:...
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Hi What is your level of programming skill - visual studio and c++ ?
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bratislav posted a comment on discussion General Discussion
What I think would be useful is adding a new Rule where there should be combined all 3 main threats to imaging - wind, clouds AND rain. Of course, what I meant is on all conditions should be logical OR applied (that is if any of those three is TRUE, Unsafe condition is returned)
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Hello, I am new to this forum, but have built several projects before. My intention is to use mySQM+ as safety device first and foremost. To that effect I intend to replace corrosion prone PCB-track based analog rain detector with Hydreon RG-11 which doesn't require frequent adjustments and is likely to be far more durable and reliable. It should be relatively straightforward to wire RG-11 relay output directly to D0 input where analog sensor is connected (and possibly wire in some arbitrary voltage...
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my mistake.
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Ryan Parle posted a comment on discussion General Discussion
Do you mean Gigabyte or Megabytes? I haven't seen any ESP WROOM32 modules with memory in the Gigabytes.
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Hi Ryan I was only commenting on what might be background info that you might find useful :-) I like the idea of using SMD, its something I never got round to based on "ease of putting something together" helping users get started with little effort. In a lot of modules for ESP32 boards, I understand that some use an external flash chip. If this is the case with your design, I would probably recommend using 8GB instead of 4GB as most board modules use (one can never have enough memory). Regards ...
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Thanks Robert for the informative reply, I guess i should make it clear that i don't really wish to mess with pin designation, more to transpose the pins to a dev board of a different layout, so if in your design a sensor is connected to GPIO 18, then i would also connect to GPIO 18, however these pins may have a different physical location on the devboard. I don't intend to make use of the additional pins that are broken out on the 38 pin version. incidentally i am now leaning more towards the idea...
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A few years back i put this project together on a bread board, everything worked and i just used it as it was, besides the odd issue caused by the odd component becoming dislodged it has been very reliable. However due to its fragility it has only been used during known good weather and recently I have been more driven to do a better job of connecting the hardware. I would like to build a PCB for this project that is does away with all of the "breakout board style sensors" and the majority of through...
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Thanks Robert for the informative reply, I guess i should make it clear that i don't really wish to mess with pin designation, more to transpose the pins to a dev board of a different layout, so if in your design a sensor is connected to GPIO 18, then i would also connect to GPIO 18, however these pins may have a different physical location on the devboard. I don't intend to make use of the additional pins that are broken out on the 38 pin version. PS i'll update the link in the first post, somehow...
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Hi Of all the "myprojects" this is one project where the pins used is vitally important, so you will need to use the same pin designations. If you are well versed, then yes some pin changes can be made, but be wary because using "other" pins not used in this project can make or break this project. A lot of early work in prototyping (months) was spent checking what pins could or could not be used. The project requires an ESP32 dual core chip with multiple timers, and so that excludes a LOT of other...
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A few years back i put this project together on a bread board, everything worked and i just used it as it was, besides the odd issue caused by the odd component becoming dislodged it has been very reliable. However due to its fragility it has only been used during known good weather and recently I have been more driven to do a better job of connecting the hardware. I would like to build a PCB for this project that is does away with all of the "breakout board style sensors" and the majority of through...
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Dave Wilkes posted a comment on discussion General Discussion
gps module connected to the MYSqmPro arduino version works fine!
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OK So the GPS module connects to the U-Center app and after a while I get data and it shows several satalites connected if I follow the instructions enabling the Uart1 and 2 it enables Uart for all of the items in the pull down lists as required but connecting it to the esp32 running mysqm i get no gps data. I will try one of the other sketches that use gps
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this is the module I used https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006173485270.html The software for UCENTER is attached
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Hi Dave It looks like the port speed is set incorrectly, causing garbage to be read and then crashing Did you set it up as per instructions using ublox software? https://sourceforge.net/projects/mysqmproesp32/files/DOCUMENTATION/mySQM%2B%20Neo6M-Ublox-Center-00.pdf/download or attached One more thing It may take a long time to fix properly (3+ more satellites) when used indoors. The ceramic antenna is not great. A direct line of sight to sky is best, when testing I normally place the gps module +...
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It looks like the port speed is set incorrectly, causing garbage to be read and then crashing Did you set it up as per instructions using ublox software? https://sourceforge.net/projects/mysqmproesp32/files/DOCUMENTATION/mySQM%2B%20Neo6M-Ublox-Center-00.pdf/download or attached
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or could the module be faulty? its been in the drawer a while! blue led flashes
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Thought I would add the GPS module for a play see if I can get it to work. thie below is what I get using the test sketch! must be something I have done silly! setup() start UTC time: 00:00:00 2 TZ: NZST-12NZDT,M9.5.0,M4.1.0/3 clear gps msgs init gps gps init start gps set TZ gps start interface gps init end init task timer start task_timer setup done state: nmea_poll_gga action send poll request gga state: nmea_read_gga gps read no data sq⸮⸮⸮⸮Һ}⸮⸮⸮+⸮⸮ɪ⸮⸮⸮⸮⸮E[⸮ m⸮c^⸮⸮⸮h⸮Da⸮$⸮+R ⸮v( ⸮⸮⸮~⸮6O⸮Da⸮*S⸮QU⸮_n$⸮@⸮7z⸮⸮G|...
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Thanks for the answer Robert, Unfortunately my programming skill is limited. about the "5x5 rain pad" sensor, it does not work well in tropical zones, in about 60 days during the rainy period it stops working, due to electrolysis. The RG11 sensor looks great, but it costs a fortune here, which ends up making the application unfeasible. (about half of a minimum wage)
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Andrew Wall posted a comment on discussion General Discussion
Thanks Robert, I actually worked it out shortly after I sent the message. I must have changed it at some point with my other projects. It's all up and running again now. Thanks for the reply. http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail Virus-free.www.avg.com http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> On Mon, Dec 16, 2024 at...
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16-Dec-2024 MAKE SURE THAT YOU READ THE INFORMATION AFTER THE LINKS!!!!!!!! Firmware Release 141-03 https://sourceforge.net/projects/mysqmproesp32/files/FIRMWARE/mySQMPlusFirmware-141-03.zip/download Firmware changes https://sourceforge.net/projects/mysqmproesp32/files/FIRMWARE/mySQMPlusFirmware_changes.h/download ASCOM Observing Conditions Driver Release 026 https://sourceforge.net/projects/mysqmproesp32/files/APPLICATIONS/ASCOM%20Observing%20Conditions/mySQMPLUS-ASCOMOC-026.exe/download ASCOM Safety...
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mySQM+ DIY SQM WEATHER STATION released /FIRMWARE/mySQMPlusFirmware-141-03.zip
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The new firmware and apps uploaded TODAY my time will let you sync to GPS
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New versions will be posted in a few hours (today my time)
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No, that will not work. we are currently on Arduino ESP32 Core 2.0.16 (or 2.0.13)
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There is a new update for linux app arriving this week
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First are\esp32\3.0.7\cor Thats a problem right there. The 3x version of core is not supported. From a lot of places, about.h // ------------------------------------------------- // COMPILE ENVIRONMENT // ------------------------------------------------- // Arduino IDE 1.8.19 // Arduino ESP32 CORE 2.0.16 // DO NOT UPDATE CORE TO 3.x.x // ------------------------------------------------- pdf REQUIRED SOFTWARE AND LIBARIES The following is a list of the software and libraries required to program the...
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Hi Robert and all, I hope you are all well. I have been away from this project for far too long and have just got things together again for a new observatory. Although my rain sensor was completely corroded and had breaks in the tracks etc... So I thought I would upgrade that later, I also took off my old BME280 which I don't really need just yet, but may add later on as a daughterboard. I downloaded the 139.03 firmware and edited the bits I needed to. When uploading to the ESP32 I get an Error with...
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Nope. Another solution could be this. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000725611206.html Its a 5V laser system. Imagine that it is mounted such that a small sheet of glass (5x5cm) is used, with the laser on top probably 10cm away and the receiver mounted underneath. Its enclosed. When not raining, the laser is not diffused and passes through to the detecter. When raining, the rain would fall on the glass and this would diffuse/scatter the laser. That means the receiver would detect the change in...
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hi, https://pt.aliexpress.com/item/1005002107837077.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.59.10e05zX45zX4nA&algo_pvid=0f050406-88ea-4e23-8455-9cf2631d415f&algo_exp_id=0f050406-88ea-4e23-8455-9cf2631d415f-29&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21BRL%2197.08%2197.08%21%21%21111.43%21111.43%21%402103244417342830022962919e5caf%2112000018763800106%21sea%21BR%21891175607%21X&curPageLogUid=2UIeytH8thIn&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A Could this capacitive sensor work? Has anyone already tested it?
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12-Dec-2024 New UserGuide PDF 141-06 uploaded https://sourceforge.net/projects/mysqmproesp32/files/DOCUMENTATION/mySQM%2B%20Users-Guide-141-06.pdf/download
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08-Dec-2024 Hi all Just a update - the release is delayed a few days due to some late additions to the firmware. The existing ASCOM OC driver for mySQM+ is now on the same release as some fixes are required. Regards Robert
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05-12-2024 mySQM+ Update 141 the new User-Guide PDF for update 141 is released. https://sourceforge.net/projects/mysqmproesp32/files/DOCUMENTATION/mySQM%2B%20Users-Guide-141-03.pdf/download the new Protocol PDF for update 141 is released. https://sourceforge.net/projects/mysqmproesp32/files/DOCUMENTATION/mySQM%2B%20Protocol%20143.pdf/download the mysqmplus-program-space.xlsx spreadsheet is updated https://sourceforge.net/projects/mysqmproesp32/files/DOCUMENTATION/mysqmplus-program-space.xlsx/download...
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05-12-2024 mySQM+ Update 141 I will be doing a number of posts over the nest few days. First, an overview of what is changing, then I follow this with specific updates for those apps etc that have changed. This 141 update is a major update, which includes updates to drivers, applications and firmware. Update 141 is a package deal. New applications that are part of this update should NOT be used with firmware 139_03 or lower. Existing applications are not supported with firmware v141. With this 141...
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05-12-2024 mySQM+ Update 141 I will be doing a number of posts over the nest few days. First, an overview of what is changing, then I follow this with specific updates for those apps etc that have changed. This 141 update is a major update, which includes updates to drivers, applications and firmware. Update 141 is a package deal. New applications that are part of this update should NOT be used with firmware 139_03 or lower. Existing applications are not supported with firmware v141. With this 141...
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TomAstro posted a comment on discussion General Discussion
Thanks for sharing your idea. That is why I added a small fan to suck the hot air out of the project box. This method works so far after many years using this SQM+。
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30-11-2024 In the coming Week I will be posting details of the next mySQM+ update. This new update includes the following PDF User Guide 1401 PDF Protocol 143 Windows app mySQMPLUS 0.0.7.6 Linux app 1150 Firmware 141_00 PDF mySQMplus-LocalDomain-examples ASCOM Safety Monitor 005 Regards Robert
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better data
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woohoo I fixed it!! just started fromm scratch again so must have had a typo somewhere!!
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Hi guys so I built the web server on an RPI4 a year ago and it worked fine however I recently had the sd card fail and the build was toast and of course I forgot to back up! anyway installing a new build for some reason I am failing on two parts! 1, the web page is not accessible from anywhere I get the 'Forbidden You don't have permission to access this resource.' I have been over the permissions several times to no avail. I belive things changed in the recent Apache 2.4? 2, if I access the web...
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Guillaume Malet posted a comment on discussion General Discussion
In order to evolve the device, would it be possible for you to consider integrating MQTT Discovery?
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Hello, I ended up solving the problem myself. The fault was my poor MQTT configuration and my dead NEO-6M out of the box. Now it works alone, some problems persist, at the NTP level it gives me the time in UTC and not locally, I live in France and it therefore tells me one hour less. Now I just need to understand how to publish on my Home Assistant in MQTT it should work
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Hello, I am attaching the console output
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cheers, emailed
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and make sure that Arduino IDE Tools menu has this Disabled. very Important Tools->Erase All Flash Before Sketch Upload: Disabled.
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I am not quite following this, Where is this text output from? It does not look familiar to me, Are you running the Arduino IDE version 1.8.19? Can you post the entire build and upload messages from Arduino IDE. This is in a bottom window of the IDE, after its finished you click in that window and use Ctrl+A to select all messages, and then Ctrl+C to copy the messages, then open notepad and use Ctrl+V to paste them into a text file and then save the text file. Regards Robert
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Hi Ryan We had looked at this some time ago. So it will be here in the discussion board. The issues at the time was cost about 25 euros and there was a minimum quantity which put the thing into no way am I gonna pay that, In fact there have been a wide variety of these types of things, like a wire anenometer, etc but all failed due to lack of support from seller and the software provided with these just didnt work. regards Robert
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Hi Dave I have done some work on this. Are you in a position to test the new driver? If so, please email me - address is in the PDF Regards Robert
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esptool.py v4.5.1 Serial port COM8 Connecting.... Chip is ESP32-D0WD-V3 (revision v3.1) Features: WiFi, BT, Dual Core, 240MHz, VRef calibration in efuse, Coding Scheme None Crystal is 40MHz MAC: 88:13:bf:23:b4:c8 Uploading stub... Running stub... Stub running... Changing baud rate to 921600 Changed. Configuring flash size... Flash will be erased from 0x00001000 to 0x00005fff... Flash will be erased from 0x00008000 to 0x00008fff... Flash will be erased from 0x0000e000 to 0x0000ffff... Flash will be...
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I've been looking at using a capacitive sensor that would resolve both of the above issues, firstly being capacitive it doesnt suffer from contamination or electrolysis, and it has an integral heating element to prevent false readings due to condensation or ice https://radiocontrolli.eu/Capacitive-Rain-Sensor-RC-SPC1K-p242943346 unfortunately the link to the datasheet, sample source code and schematics now appear to be broken, i did download them all a while ago but the files are all on a pc that...
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I've been looking at using a capacitive sensor that would resolve both of the above issues, firstly being capacitive it doesnt suffer from contamination or electrolysis, and it has an integral heating element to prevent false readings due to condensation or ice https://radiocontrolli.eu/Capacitive-Rain-Sensor-RC-SPC1K-p242943346 unfortunately the link to the datasheet, sample source code and schematics now appear to be broken, i did download them all a while ago but the files are all on a pc that...
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looking at your log file again, I think that its not even loading properly. I dont think it is even getting to the point of loading the firmware. I think this points to an Arduino IDE confiuration issue or ESP32 chip issue. I need a screenshot of your Arduino Tools menu to find out more. To get a screenshot start Arduino IDE, use mouse to click on the Tools menu option With the tool menu showing, press keys Ctrl and PrintSc to capture the screen Next, start Microsoft Paint then paste the screenshot...
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I think you also need to check the arduino ide target settings for this project. This is on the tools menu. I attach my screebshot with the correct settings. If your settings are different, then you need to change them or provde your screenshot.
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The continual reboot is related to the programming of the esp32 The procedure is 1. Start Arduino IDE 1.8.19 2. Program the esp32 chip (upload) 3. NEXT, immediately after, upload filesystem - IDE Menu bar - Tools ESP32 Sketch Upload Data All this is covered in the PDF. If you do not upload the filesystem spiffs files then what happens is this Firmware starts boot sequence. Firmware attempts to access SPIFFS files to load the configuration Opps, not found, reboot regards Robert
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Hello, I'm coming back to you because I still can't get my SQM+ to work, I managed to upload the firmware after configuring it. It is clearly visible on my wifi network but I cannot connect to it with the IP address. Here are the messages from mydebuglogger: [11:01:02] ?om???1-??????B#?!??!c??R#RB?#??ets Jul 29 2019 12:21:46 [11:01:02] [11:01:02] rst:0x1 (POWERON_RESET),boot:0x13 (SPI_FAST_FLASH_BOOT) [11:01:02] configsip: 0, SPIWP:0xee [11:01:02] clk_drv:0x00,q_drv:0x00,d_drv:0x00,cs0_drv:0x00,hd_drv:0x00,wp_drv:0x00...
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Bonjour, je reviens vers vous car je n'arrive toujours pas à faire fonctionner mon SQM+, j'ai réussi à téléverser le firmware après l'avoir configuré. Il est bien visible sur mon réseau wifi mais je ne peux pas me connecter dessus avec l'adresse ip. Voici les message du mydebuglogger: [11:01:02] ?om???1-??????B#?!??!c??R#RB?#??ets Jul 29 2019 12:21:46 [11:01:02] [11:01:02] rst:0x1 (POWERON_RESET),boot:0x13 (SPI_FAST_FLASH_BOOT) [11:01:02] configsip: 0, SPIWP:0xee [11:01:02] clk_drv:0x00,q_drv:0x00,d_drv:0x00,cs0_drv:0x00,hd_drv:0x00,wp_drv:0x00...
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Ok Tks a lot !
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Hu Yes, that will do, 30 pins yes esp32 wroom-32 There are also these. which show to me cheaper https://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-esp32-dev-module-30p.html NZ1.68 free shipping Type ESP32-WROOM-32U or ESP32 30PIN https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007464751915.html Type 30P CH340C TYPE-C If you are not using a PCB from the site, then these may be of use to connect wires https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007464906653.html https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007058361733.html https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007055315492.html...
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Ok thank you for your time, I totally understand that it is not compatible, I am not used to using esp32. And I'm not very comfortable in English. I tested it on the TTGO because I had it in stock and it directly had a screen. I found this module on aliexpress which seems to me to be the right one, what do you think? https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006456519790.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.5.149b21e791F0sV&algo_pvid=34cd687d-123a-45ff-94ab-69b5abda4599&algo_exp_id=34cd687d-123a-45ff-94ab-...
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The RTC shift using the DS3231 module is very small. One is talking a few seconds a week. The code supports the Local Date Time Source option Just a matter of setting the source to GPS.
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Hi I attach the Discussion board picture On the menu Summary Files Reviews Support Discussion Admin You can click Discussion Then you can Search all messages for things you might want to check, But, you did do the right thing by posting a message to the Discussion board asking for help as well as providing a log file, most appreciated Regards Robert
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Hi TTGO T-Display 1.1 that I have in my possession. That is because that display is NOT supported in mySQM+. In file config.h it specifies either a TEXT 128x64 or a Graphics display 128x64. What is the target CPU set to? The only supported ESP32 chips are in the PDF. Not all esp32 chips are the same. For example the Cx series only has 1 core and minimal timers. You can only use either the 30pin ESP32 Dev Module or the R3 WEMOS ESP32 CH340G solderless board. C2/C3/S2/S3 etc chips are not supported...
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Hello, I am taking the liberty of writing this post because I cannot download the firmware on a TTGO T-Display 1.1 that I have in my possession. I downloaded all the requested libraries but when I flash the firmware I get this error: Arduino : 1.8.19 (Windows 10), Carte : "LilyGo T-Display, Disabled, Core 1, Core 1, Default 4MB with spiffs (1.2MB APP/1.5MB SPIFFS), 240MHz (WiFi/BT), QIO, 80MHz, 4MB (32Mb), 921600, None, Disabled" In file included from D:\Downloads\mysqmplus firmware-139-03\mysqmplus_139_03\mysqmplus_139_03.ino:173:...
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Hi Dave massive apology, only just found this today. No, does not. If required it can do. But the starting point would be some rules about what should be safe/unsafe eg Rule 1: If cloud percent > 50% AND Lux < 1000 then condition = unsafe And then apply these on a rules tab in the driver. I would need to reply on the help of others to comment and derive the required rules. Regards Robert
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:-) Please send an email to either my gmail or yahoo mail accounts, the first test is find the address in what I have provided on this site. And then we will see what can be done, Regards Robert
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Yes I know, and I was trying to say that please send me an email. Aplogies for the first part
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