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    • EmenikeE Offline
      Emenike @Tag
      last edited by

      @tag
      😭 but that was exactly how it was until you said to change 38400 …. but it connected alright after | changed to 38400 and brought the node next to the laptop.

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      • skywatchS Offline
        skywatch @Emenike
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        @emenike said in Frustrated Newbie - Help with Nodes and Sensors:

        @skywatch Thanks @skywatch

        Please note that I am using a Nano for my gate way...
        I thought the baud rate should be the same for Arduino and the Putty sniffer, I will revert to "38400"...

        That part of the gateway sketch is an 'If' statement. It just tells the compilier that 'if' the board is a 3.3v 8MHz type, then reduce the baud rate to match. 8MHz boards are not reliable at 115200.

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          Tag MOD @Emenike
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          @emenike

          Okay so if I understand correctly, all works if the nodes are basically next to each other... is that correct?

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          • EmenikeE Offline
            Emenike @Tag
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            @tag Yes! All works well when they are next to each other on the same desk.
            I have reverted the default baud rate and all is well. I have gone ahead to create Triggers and Conditions, Schedules, Actions, etc. But I somehow can not seem to tie all up to do what I want.

            I want to do a whole lot of things, but lets start with the first one. I need to pull in time and date from the controller to my node. How do I do this? Can I have a simple example that shows the steps or syntax and I will try to do other stuff. The Mysensors node uses a project that pulls data from Weather Underground, which I learnt has stopped its free weather information services. I have researched the topic and found a likely alternative in Open Weather Service) . Is anyone using Open Weather? https://openweathermap.org/current)

            1. I need to create Actions (or triggers that target all 8 objects from my node and set them all "on".
            2. I need to create another action trigger that targets all 8 objects and sets them to "off"
            3. I need to create an action trigger cycles through each value on the node and turn them on for a duration I have a variable in the Controller on each value to determine how long each one will run. Its a whole lot, and it appears I may have bitten off more than I can chew.
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            • jkandasaJ Offline
              jkandasa @Emenike
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              @emenike

              To receive time in your node, you have to call requestTime(); from your node, then you will receive time on the following function(add this in your node code),

              void receiveTime(unsigned long _timestamp){
                 // do actions with received time
              }
              
              • Regards Wunderground: I have added details in https://forum.mycontroller.org/topic/215/weatherdata-structure-question/3 looks like they will give some access for personal use.
              • Regards Open weather, we do not have any direct support, however, you may use a script to collect data.

              I need to create Actions (or triggers that target all 8 objects from my node and set them all "on".

              You need to create 8 Operations for each object. Send payload operation with 1(ON), Add all of them in a rule. define your condition in the rule.

              I need to create another action trigger that targets all 8 objects and sets them to "off"

              You need to create 8 Operations for each object. Send payload operation with 0(OFF), Add all of them in a rule. define your condition in the rule.

              I need to create an action trigger cycles through each value on the node and turn them on for a duration I have a variable in the Controller on each value to determine how long each one will run. Its a whole lot, and it appears I may have bitten off more than I can chew.

              Seems this is complex, we may not easy by simple rule definition/timer. A script will be a good solution for this.

              Some of the discussions,
              https://forum.mycontroller.org/topic/45/timers-and-scripts
              https://forum.mycontroller.org/topic/262/how-to-automatically-turn-off-relay-after-defined-time

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              • EmenikeE Offline
                Emenike @jkandasa
                last edited by Emenike

                Thanks @jkandasa you are awesome support. I see the requestTime() function call in the sketch, but where in MyController do I add the node code?

                void receiveTime(unsigned long _timestamp){
                   // do actions with received time
                }
                
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                • EmenikeE Offline
                  Emenike
                  last edited by

                  I have created the UID Tags... See below, did I do it right?UID Tags.png

                  I then tried to create the JS script as described in your old reference you supplied... but I got an error.

                  RunQuery Error.png

                  What are I doing wrong?

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                  • jkandasaJ Offline
                    jkandasa @Emenike
                    last edited by

                    @Emenike

                    I see the requestTime() function call in the sketch, but where in MyController do I add the node code?

                    This code needs to be added to your MySensors node sketch, the example in your sprinkler sketch.
                    Nothing to do with MyController to receive timestamp.

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                    • jkandasaJ Offline
                      jkandasa @Emenike
                      last edited by jkandasa

                      @Emenike said in Frustrated Newbie - Help with Nodes and Sensors:

                      I then tried to create the JS script as described in your old reference you supplied... but I got an error.

                      Did you modify the script? If yes, can you post your script?

                      If not, you have to create all the UID, valve-status is not available in your UID's list also Value 1 is different then value01

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                      • EmenikeE Offline
                        Emenike
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                        Hello @jkandasa
                        I have been out of town, haven't touched MYC for a while. Just popped intoday and tried my hands on the script. Ran it after creating the Operation and the Timmer to trigger and run it. But it wont tun. I get an error ```

                        {
                          "errorMessage": "TypeError: Cannot get property \"status\" of null in <eval> at line number 8"
                        }
                        

                        Here is the JS script that I edited for 8 valves

                        var myImports = new JavaImporter(java.io, java.lang, java.util);
                        
                        with(myImports) {
                          
                          var LoopThroughValves = mcApi.variable().get("Status");
                        
                          //Check already running?
                          if(LoopThroughValves.status !== 'running'){
                        
                            //Update as running
                            valveStatus.value = "running";
                            mcApi.variable().update(valveStatus);
                            mcApi.logger().debug("Loop Through Valve Script Triggered...");
                            
                            var masterValve = mcApi.uidTag(0).getByUid("All Zones").getResource();
                            var valve01 = mcApi.uidTag().getByUid("Zone 1").getResource();
                            var valve02 = mcApi.uidTag().getByUid("Zone 2").getResource();
                            var valve03 = mcApi.uidTag().getByUid("Zone 3").getResource();
                            var valve04 = mcApi.uidTag().getByUid("Zone 4").getResource();
                            var valve05 = mcApi.uidTag().getByUid("Zone 5").getResource();
                            var valve06 = mcApi.uidTag().getByUid("Zone 6").getResource();
                            var valve07 = mcApi.uidTag().getByUid("Zone 7").getResource();
                            var valve08 = mcApi.uidTag().getByUid("Zone 8").getResource();
                        
                            var delayTime = 1000 * 60 * 10; //10 minutes
                          
                            //Turn ON master valve and Valve01
                            masterValve.value = "1"; //Update master valve ON state
                            mcApi.sensor().sendPayload(masterValve); //sensd state
                            valve01.value = "1"; //Update valve01 ON state
                            mcApi.sensor().sendPayload(valve01); //sensd state
                              
                            //Update valve01 is running
                            valveStatus.value2 = "value01";
                            mcApi.variable().update(valveStatus);
                            //Wait time
                            Thread.sleep(delayTime);
                          
                            //Turn OFF valve01 and turn ON valve02
                            valve01.value = "0"; //Update valve01 OFF state
                            mcApi.sensor().sendPayload(valve01); //send state
                            valve02.value = "1"; //Update valve02 ON state
                            mcApi.sensor().sendPayload(valve02); //send state
                            
                            //Update valve02 is running
                            valveStatus.value2 = "value02";
                            mcApi.variable().update(valveStatus);
                            
                            //Wait time
                            Thread.sleep(delayTime);
                          
                            //Turn OFF valve02 and turn ON valve03
                            valve02.value = "0"; //Update valve02 OFF state
                            mcApi.sensor().sendPayload(valve02); //send state
                            valve03.value = "1"; //Update valve03 ON state
                            mcApi.sensor().sendPayload(valve03); //send state
                          
                            //Update valve03 is running
                            valveStatus.value2 = "value03";
                            mcApi.variable().update(valveStatus);
                          
                            //Wait time
                            Thread.sleep(delayTime);
                          
                            //Turn OFF valve03 and turn ON valve04
                            valve03.value = "0"; //Update valve03 OFF state
                            mcApi.sensor().sendPayload(valve03); //send state
                            valve04.value = "1"; //Update valve04 ON state
                            mcApi.sensor().sendPayload(valve04); //send state
                          
                            //Update valve04 is running
                            valveStatus.value3 = "value04";
                            mcApi.variable().update(valveStatus);
                          
                            //Wait time
                            Thread.sleep(delayTime);
                        
                            //Turn OFF valve04 and turn ON valve05
                            valve04.value = "0"; //Update valve04 OFF state
                            mcApi.sensor().sendPayload(valve04); //send state
                            valve05.value = "1"; //Update valve05 ON state
                            mcApi.sensor().sendPayload(valve05); //send state
                          
                            //Update valve05 is running
                            valveStatus.value4 = "value05";
                            mcApi.variable().update(valveStatus);
                          
                            //Wait time
                            Thread.sleep(delayTime);
                        
                            //Turn OFF valve05 and turn ON valve06
                            valve05.value = "0"; //Update valve05 OFF state
                            mcApi.sensor().sendPayload(valve05); //send state
                            valve06.value = "1"; //Update valve06 ON state
                            mcApi.sensor().sendPayload(valve06); //send state
                          
                            //Update valve06 is running
                            valveStatus.value5 = "value06";
                            mcApi.variable().update(valveStatus);
                          
                            //Wait time
                            Thread.sleep(delayTime);
                        
                            //Turn OFF valve06 and turn ON valve07
                            valve06.value = "0"; //Update valve06 OFF state
                            mcApi.sensor().sendPayload(valve06); //send state
                            valve07.value = "1"; //Update valve07 ON state
                            mcApi.sensor().sendPayload(valve07); //send state
                          
                            //Update valve06 is running
                            valveStatus.value6 = "value07";
                            mcApi.variable().update(valveStatus);
                          
                            //Wait time
                            Thread.sleep(delayTime);
                        
                        
                            //Turn OFF valve07 and turn ON valve08
                            valve07.value = "0"; //Update valve07 OFF state
                            mcApi.sensor().sendPayload(valve07); //send state
                            valve08.value = "1"; //Update valve08 ON state
                            mcApi.sensor().sendPayload(valve08); //send state
                          
                            //Update valve07 is running
                            valveStatus.value7 = "value08";
                            mcApi.variable().update(valveStatus);
                          
                            //Wait time
                            Thread.sleep(delayTime);
                        
                            //Turn OFF valve08 and turn OFF master valve
                            valve08.value = "0"; //Update valve08 OFF state
                            mcApi.sensor().sendPayload(valve08); //send state
                            masterValve.value = "0"; //Update master valve OFF state
                            mcApi.sensor().sendPayload(masterValve); //send state
                            
                            //Update not running
                            valveStatus.value = "stopped";
                            valveStatus.value2 = "-";
                            mcApi.variable().update(valveStatus);
                            mcApi.logger().debug("Loop Through Valve Script Completed...");
                          }else{
                            mcApi.logger().warn("Loop Through Valve Script is already running...");
                          }
                        }
                        
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                        • EmenikeE Offline
                          Emenike
                          last edited by

                          What am I doing wrong? I am posting the Nodes and Sensors just incase... Sensors Script.png

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                          • jkandasaJ Offline
                            jkandasa @Emenike
                            last edited by

                            @Emenike Can you post your UID Tags and Variables repositorypage?

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                            • EmenikeE Offline
                              Emenike
                              last edited by

                              Sorry @jkandasa, I have been on the move travelled for the Christmas Holiday. so I am away from my nodes and sensors. But I have the MYC on my laptop. so here are the data you requested for.
                              UID2.png

                              and the Variables - Variable Repisotory.png

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                              • jkandasaJ Offline
                                jkandasa @Emenike
                                last edited by

                                @Emenike I do not find a variable Status in your variable repository screenshot, But you are trying to access it,

                                  var LoopThroughValves = mcApi.variable().get("Status");
                                
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