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<body> <div id="header"> <span class="left"> <span class="back"><a href="lthread_list.php?webtag=DEFAULT"><span class="image mobile_back" title="Back"></span></a></span> <span class="image mobile_logo" title="Beehive Forum Logo"></span> </span> <ul> <li> <a class="reply_all" href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=41688.0&return_msg=41688.56"> <span class="image mobile_reply_all"></span><span class="text">Reply to All</span> </a> </li> <li> <a class="navigation" href="#"> <span class="image mobile_navigation"></span><span class="text">Show messages</span> </a> </li> <li> <a class="main" href="#"><span class="image mobile_menu" title="Menu"></span> </a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="menu main"> <ul> <li><a href="lthread_list.php?webtag=DEFAULT">Messages</a></li> <li><a href="lpm.php?webtag=DEFAULT">Inbox</a></li> <li><a href="lsearch.php?webtag=DEFAULT">Search</a></li> <li><a href="llogon.php?webtag=DEFAULT">Login</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="menu navigation"><a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=41688.1">1–10</a>…<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=41688.31">31–40</a><a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=41688.41">41–50</a><a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=41688.51">51–60</a><a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=41688.61">61–70</a>…<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=41688.111">111</a></div> <div id="page_content"> <h3 class="thread_title"><a href="index.php?webtag=DEFAULT&amp;msg=41688.56">PCBmedo/ESP8266</a> </h3> <div id="messages" data-navigation="41688_56_111_10"> <a name="a41688_56"></a><div class="message" id="message_41688_56"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: ANT_THOMAS<span class="message_time">21 Mar 2016 19:59</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: Chris Cooper (DEATHTERRAPIN) <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 21 Mar 2016 21:13"></span></span> <span class="message_count">56 of 111</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=41688.56">41688.56</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=41688.55">41688.55</a></div> <div class="message_body"> I actually thought you were the other Chris earlier <span class="emoticon e_embarrassed" title=":$"><span class="e__">:$</span></span><br /> <br /> Sensors, switches, stuff to remotely control</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=41688.56&return_msg=41688.56" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="41688.56"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a41688_57"></a><div class="message" id="message_41688_57"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: Chris Cooper (DEATHTERRAPIN)<span class="message_time">21 Mar 2016 21:17</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: ANT_THOMAS <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 21 Mar 2016 21:22"></span></span> <span class="message_count">57 of 111</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=41688.57">41688.57</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=41688.56#a41688_56" target="_self">41688.56</a></div> <div class="message_body"> Haha!<br /> My next project is actually an 8x8x8 LED cube, just ordered the esp on a whim alongside the bits for that. Still waiting for my LEDs to turn up though.</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=41688.57&return_msg=41688.56" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="41688.57"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a41688_58"></a><div class="message" id="message_41688_58"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: Chris (CHRISSS)<span class="message_time">21 Mar 2016 22:40</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: ANT_THOMAS <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 21 Mar 2016 23:04"></span></span> <span class="message_count">58 of 111</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=41688.58">41688.58</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=41688.56#a41688_56" target="_self">41688.56</a></div> <div class="message_body"> Haha. I read your post and thought that was to me and got very confused <span class="emoticon e_smile" title=":)"><span class="e__">:)</span></span><br /> <br /> I'll stick to my RF24 radios for now, at least for my temp sensors because I've got them working nicely. I'll definitely consider them for other things though.<br /> <br /> What you got planned for them?</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=41688.58&return_msg=41688.56" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="41688.58"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a41688_59"></a><div class="message" id="message_41688_59"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: ANT_THOMAS<span class="message_time">21 Mar 2016 23:10</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: Chris (CHRISSS) <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 21 Mar 2016 23:16"></span></span> <span class="message_count">59 of 111</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=41688.59">41688.59</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=41688.56#a41688_58" target="_self">41688.58</a></div> <div class="message_body"> My RF24 temp sensors are working well, but for some reason I don't like them. Range is ok but not as good as I expected, the kitchen one occasionally drops out (and that's got a proper antenna rather than an onboard one), even the bedroom one isn't always 100% and that's in the room above the RPi. It's easier to extend a WiFi network than an RF24 network - I've already got an AP at either sides of the house.</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=41688.59&return_msg=41688.56" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="41688.59"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a41688_60"></a><div class="message" id="message_41688_60"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: Chris (CHRISSS)<span class="message_time">21 Mar 2016 23:44</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: ANT_THOMAS <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 21 Mar 2016 23:45"></span></span> <span class="message_count">60 of 111</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=41688.60">41688.60</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=41688.56#a41688_59" target="_self">41688.59</a></div> <div class="message_body"> That's a good point about the range. I didn't think about that. I don't have any problems where mine are at the mo but last year when I put one outside for a bit it was tricky getting it to connect to my Pi.</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=41688.60&return_msg=41688.56" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="41688.60"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a41688_61"></a><div class="message" id="message_41688_61"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: ANT_THOMAS<span class="message_time">21 Mar 2016 23:52</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: Chris (CHRISSS) <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 22 Mar 2016 07:04"></span></span> <span class="message_count">61 of 111</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=41688.61">41688.61</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=41688.56#a41688_60" target="_self">41688.60</a></div> <div class="message_body"> If I ignore the deep sleep and running them off batteries, I now have a nice working setup for a plugged in sensor. I think I'll tweak/redesign the PCB now I know what components are sensible and needed and order some.<br /> <br /> I'll probably change a few bits to enable multiple power options, maybe add a few jumper points for various options like disconnecting the regulator.<br /> <br /> I'm also wondering how easy it would be to add some dip switches to give each module its own unique id rather than programming each one specifically. </div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=41688.61&return_msg=41688.56" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="41688.61"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a41688_62"></a><div class="message" id="message_41688_62"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: ANT_THOMAS<span class="message_time">24 Mar 2016 09:45</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: ALL<span class="message_count">62 of 111</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=41688.62">41688.62</a></div> <div class="message_body"> It was only the other week that I got my AliExpress "Awaiting Delivery" list down to 0, it is now 20 <span class="emoticon e_fail" title="(fail)"><span class="e__">(fail)</span></span><br /><br /> I need to stop buying cheap electronics.</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=41688.62&return_msg=41688.56" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="41688.62"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a41688_63"></a><div class="message" id="message_41688_63"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: koswix<span class="message_time">24 Mar 2016 23:16</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: ANT_THOMAS <span><span class="image post_read" title="Read: 25 Mar 2016 06:21"></span></span> <span class="message_count">63 of 111</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=41688.63">41688.63</a> In reply to <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=41688.56#a41688_62" target="_self">41688.62</a></div> <div class="message_body"> I placed my first aliexpress order yesterday - a lvds cable for my laptop (the one ordered previously rather unsurprisingly didn't turn up and has been refunded via paypal). <br /> <br /> I keep adding things to my basket but then chickening out on ordering stuff. So much stuff I want. </div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=41688.63&return_msg=41688.56" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="41688.63"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a41688_64"></a><div class="message" id="message_41688_64"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: ANT_THOMAS<span class="message_time">25 Mar 2016 23:21</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: ALL<span class="message_count">64 of 111</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=41688.64">41688.64</a></div> <div class="message_body"> Deep sleep now working. Bought a very sharp tip for my soldering iron and managed to get the wire attached.</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=41688.64&return_msg=41688.56" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="41688.64"> <span class="rating">0/0</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div><a name="a41688_65"></a><div class="message" id="message_41688_65"> <div class="message_header"> <div class="message_from"> From: ANT_THOMAS<span class="message_time">28 Mar 2016 20:58</span> <div class="clearer"></div> </div><div class="message_to">To: ALL<span class="message_count">65 of 111</span><div class="clearer"></div> </div> </div> <div class="message_links"> <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=DEFAULT&msg=41688.65">41688.65</a></div> <div class="message_body"> I've been doing some more testing on batteries to see how long they last in various setups. All submit a temperature every minute(ish).<br /><br /> 3xAA NiMH (no regulator)<br /> No sleep modes<br /> 27 hours<br /><br /> 4xAA NiMH with AMS1117-3v3 regulator<br /> Small solar panel to attempt to charge the batteries<br /> No sleep modes<br /> 58 hours<br /><br /><span style="font-size:12.8px;">3xAA NiMH (no regulator)</span><br style="font-size:12.8px;" /><span style="font-size:12.8px;">Deep sleep for around 50-55 seconds (can't remember exactly)</span><br style="font-size:12.8px;" /> Still alive and approaching 72 hours<br /><br /> Next will be deep sleep + solar panel, and possibly remove the power LED.</div> <div class="message_footer"> <div class="message_footer_links"><a href="lpost.php?webtag=DEFAULT&reply_to=41688.65&return_msg=41688.56" class="reply"><span class="image post"></span>Reply</a></div> <div class="message_vote_form" data-msg="41688.65"> <span class="rating">+1/1</span> <span class="image vote vote_down vote_down_off" title="Vote Down"></span> <span class="image vote vote_up vote_up_off" title="Vote Up"></span> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="message_page_footer"> <ul> <li class="right_col"><form accept-charset="utf-8" method="get" action="lmessages.php" target="_self"><input type="hidden" name="webtag" id="webtag" class="bhinputtext" value="DEFAULT" dir="ltr" /><input type="hidden" name="msg" id="msg" class="bhinputtext" value="41688.66" dir="ltr" /><input type="submit" name="submit" id="keep_reading" value="Keep reading…" class="button" /></form></li> </ul> </div> </div> </body>