AMP 1.X Phidget Plugin Interface - Page 4

JakobMetzger · 01-04-2007, 06:45 PM

Hell Ya!! BCohen is 4 1337 h4x0r!!!

Im so glad someone has made a phidget plugin!!!!

bcohen5055 · 01-04-2007, 07:56 PM

don't celebrate yet. This still has to be programed. Right now I'm just trying to nail down the interface and all the features. Programming this will take me a while. So I want the first version to have all the features everyone is looking for. I'm not saying I won't update it but I would like to attempt to please most people with the first version.

SEGgeek · 01-04-2007, 08:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by bcohen5055

Ya I don't quite understand this, are you saying that #1 and #4 don't turn off?

Also it should save automatically after you change the names of the buttons.

It is designed to continue running when you hit exit because it is a plugin that may need to be called again later. I'll make another button for quit.

Yup -- They (#1 and #4) only turn on, they don't turn off
I will play more with the interface.

The screenshots Look GREAT!!

Jonathan

qkslvr · 01-04-2007, 11:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by SEGgeek

Yup -- They (#1 and #4) only turn on, they don't turn off
I will play more with the interface.

The screenshots Look GREAT!!

Jonathan

But every other one (2,3,5,6,7,8) can turn off? Have you tested to see if one relay can both open and close a window yet?

bcohen5055 · 01-04-2007, 11:56 PM

I've tested it here using the nslog and it looks like the software functions correctly. Take a meter and test your digital outputs for 1 and 4. Also try a different relay in the port. I think it's a hardware problem.

SEGgeek · 01-05-2007, 05:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by bcohen5055

I've tested it here using the nslog and it looks like the software functions correctly. Take a meter and test your digital outputs for 1 and 4. Also try a different relay in the port. I think it's a hardware problem.

Nope, Using The Phidgets program 'Phidget Interface Kit' all switches work correctly, in your program, 1 and 4 turn on, but don't turn off.

Another suggestion, is when you turn "on" a switch it should change color to indicate that its on, if I have fog lights, on and I use the software switch, I have no way to tell if there really on.

Jonathan

bcohen5055 · 01-05-2007, 06:40 PM

well this is wierd I'll be honest. I have no idea what is going wrong. Has anyone else had the same problem?

You're idea about an on/off light is a good idea and I'll try to develop something to indicate that

SEGgeek · 01-05-2007, 08:18 PM

Here is the Hybrid Powerbook/Phidget controller

Its Hinged so the relay / phidgets is Part of the Ibook

Jonathan

SEGgeek · 01-07-2007, 05:53 PM

Ok, here is what I have found.

#1 works perfectly, BUT if you turn them on

#1, #2, #3, #4

#4 goes on and then won't go off, and #1 then won't go off.
if I reboot, then #1, #2 and #3 go on and off with no problem,
when I turn on #4 it somehow messes up #1.

Jonathan

bcohen5055 · 01-08-2007, 07:17 PM

you may askwhy this matters but would you mind posting up you're console log after you run the plugin. It's in your utilities folder called console.app and it should have some information about which relays are on and off.

bcohen5055 · 01-12-2007, 07:55 PM

I've been working on phidget homepage for a while now and have decided that a plugin interface is too complex for an application of this size. I have simply decided to hardcode all the features into one application. So now I want to know what you guys are looking for. I need some kind of wishlist with the features you want and the sensors you will be using. For instance you want to monitor temperature with 2 temp. sensors or want your headlights to turn on using a photocell and relay. This way I don't waste time with features that cannot be tested or implimented. Also at the moment I am working on making homepage applescriptable so it can be controlled by other "remotes" or programs. If you have any input here that would also be great. Thanks for all the help so far I think you guys will be pleased with the end result.

SEGgeek · 01-13-2007, 05:10 PM

===== Saturday, January 13, 2007 6:02:39 PM America/New_York =====
2007-01-13 18:02:53.233 PhidgetPlugin[201] 50 Cent ft Snoop Dogg LLyod Ba
2007-01-13 18:02:53.234 PhidgetPlugin[201] PIMP(remix)
2007-01-13 18:02:53.268 PhidgetPlugin[201] -1 lcd
2007-01-13 18:02:53.268 PhidgetPlugin[201] 0 lcd
2007-01-13 18:02:53.268 PhidgetPlugin[201] -1 board
2007-01-13 18:02:53.268 PhidgetPlugin[201] 0 board
2007-01-13 18:02:56.168 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 1 is on
2007-01-13 18:02:57.007 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 1 is off
2007-01-13 18:02:58.695 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 2 is on
2007-01-13 18:02:59.527 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 2 is off
2007-01-13 18:03:01.165 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 3 is on
2007-01-13 18:03:01.933 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 3 is off
2007-01-13 18:03:03.965 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 5 is on
2007-01-13 18:03:04.710 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 5 is off
2007-01-13 18:03:06.029 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 6 is on
2007-01-13 18:03:06.717 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 6 is off
2007-01-13 18:03:07.934 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 7 is on
2007-01-13 18:03:08.558 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 7 is off
2007-01-13 18:03:09.766 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 8 is on
2007-01-13 18:03:10.350 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 8 is off
2007-01-13 18:03:12.255 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 1 is on
2007-01-13 18:03:12.927 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 1 is off
2007-01-13 18:03:14.087 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 2 is on
2007-01-13 18:03:14.687 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 2 is off
2007-01-13 18:03:15.815 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 3 is on
2007-01-13 18:03:16.422 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 3 is off
2007-01-13 18:03:17.527 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 2 is on
2007-01-13 18:03:18.119 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 2 is off
2007-01-13 18:03:19.335 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 1 is on
2007-01-13 18:03:19.911 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 1 is off

(here is were I hit relay #4)

2007-01-13 18:03:21.750 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 4 is on
2007-01-13 18:03:22.302 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 4 is on
2007-01-13 18:03:22.790 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 4 is on
2007-01-13 18:03:23.670 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 4 is on

2007-01-13 18:03:24.575 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 3 is on
2007-01-13 18:03:25.158 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 3 is off
2007-01-13 18:03:26.296 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 2 is on
2007-01-13 18:03:26.864 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 2 is off
2007-01-13 18:03:30.550 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 5 is on
2007-01-13 18:03:31.094 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 5 is off
2007-01-13 18:03:32.054 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 6 is on
2007-01-13 18:03:32.574 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 6 is off
2007-01-13 18:03:33.654 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 7 is on
2007-01-13 18:03:34.222 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 7 is off
2007-01-13 18:03:35.399 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 8 is on
2007-01-13 18:03:35.958 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 8 is off
2007-01-13 18:03:37.454 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 4 is on
2007-01-13 18:03:37.662 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 4 is on
2007-01-13 18:03:37.910 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 4 is on
2007-01-13 18:03:38.422 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 4 is on
2007-01-13 18:03:38.830 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 4 is on
2007-01-13 18:03:39.711 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 3 is on
2007-01-13 18:03:40.255 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 3 is off
2007-01-13 18:03:41.112 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 2 is on
2007-01-13 18:03:41.896 PhidgetPlugin[201] relay 2 is off

notice relay #1 now is stuck as well.

Any other thing I can post to help you debug?

Jonathan

SEGgeek · 01-13-2007, 05:36 PM

Well.. Hmm

I think a temp sensor would be great, also I have a touch sensor
but I havent really played much with either ones.

I think you should get rid of the LCD slider, Most people are using
a Touchscreen VGA and the lcd brightness doesnt do anything

Other features,
since the phidgets board has only 8 relays, and that fills the digital
output, I think your flexability gets limited.
so maybe a Multi-Phidgets controller (or at least allow for it)

Things I am interested in, But don't owe yet.

RFID Door open
Temp Sensor fan activation

Gee thats all I can think of

Jonathan

bcohen5055 · 01-14-2007, 11:46 AM

Jonathan I'm working on your problem and am completely stumped. While looking into controlling more than 1 phidget kit I found this
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=34375

According to these guys you only need 6 relays not eight. That would be 2 per window and then 1 to set all the locks up and another to put them all down. Also it may be possible to wire all the windows in parallel off of 1 relay so it would just take 1 relay to raise all the windows and 1 to lower.

SEGgeek · 01-15-2007, 08:12 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by bcohen5055

Jonathan I'm working on your problem and am completely stumped. While looking into controlling more than 1 phidget kit I found this
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=34375

According to these guys you only need 6 relays not eight. That would be 2 per window and then 1 to set all the locks up and another to put them all down. Also it may be possible to wire all the windows in parallel off of 1 relay so it would just take 1 relay to raise all the windows and 1 to lower.

Well how about you make six switchable relays, and two 'sensor' relays?
ie; touch controls one relay and temp controls one relay?

Jonathan