Re: [Owfs-developers] Counter?

2016-10-19 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
No offense here. I don't have electronics expertise so am happy to have ready-made sources. Peter On Wed, Oct 19, 2016 at 3:22 PM, Nigel Titley wrote: > Jan > > That's really helpful. I've got two needs somewhat related: > > 1. I'd like to build the weather station board as I said > > 2. I run a

Re: [Owfs-developers] Counter?

2016-10-19 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
Excellent information. Thanks everyone. Peter On Wed, Oct 19, 2016 at 2:33 PM, Jan Kandziora wrote: > Am 19.10.2016 um 23:00 schrieb Nigel Titley: > > Yes, I wish I could get Pascal to respond. I'd like to use one to build > > a board for talking to a wind vane and anenometer as my AAG > > weat

Re: [Owfs-developers] Counter?

2016-10-19 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
ative w1_ds2423 > module, but it did work with OWFS using the w1 driver. > > HTH, > > Andrew > > On 19 October 2016 at 10:36, Peter Hollenbeck wrote: > >> Thanks. I'll work on it. >> >> On Tue, Oct 18, 2016 at 3:59 PM, Jan Kandziora wrote: &

Re: [Owfs-developers] Counter?

2016-10-18 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
ith the native w1_ds2423 > module, but it did work with OWFS using the w1 driver. > > HTH, > > Andrew > > On 19 October 2016 at 10:36, Peter Hollenbeck wrote: > >> Thanks. I'll work on it. >> >> On Tue, Oct 18, 2016 at 3:59 PM, Jan Kandziora wr

Re: [Owfs-developers] Counter?

2016-10-18 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
Thanks. I'll work on it. On Tue, Oct 18, 2016 at 3:59 PM, Jan Kandziora wrote: > Am 19.10.2016 um 00:33 schrieb Peter Hollenbeck: > > I would like to count revolutions of an anemometer, perhaps this one: > > http://www.inspeed.com/anemometers/vortex_wind_sensor.asp > &

[Owfs-developers] Counter?

2016-10-18 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
I would like to count revolutions of an anemometer, perhaps this one: http://www.inspeed.com/anemometers/vortex_wind_sensor.asp I would appreciate suggestion on how to implement a counter. Thanks, Peter -- Check out the vi

Re: [Owfs-developers] Rookie Mistake

2016-06-19 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
Good tutorial on how to solder SOT23. If I had a decent iron I might try it. For now this project is on hold. Thanks, Peter On Sun, Jun 19, 2016 at 5:39 AM, Jan Kandziora wrote: > Am 19.06.2016 um 05:52 schrieb Peter Hollenbeck: > > I bought 4 DS2483R ICs from DigiKey, two bucks each.

Re: [Owfs-developers] Rookie Mistake

2016-06-19 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
My iron is more appropriate for copper gutters. Anyway, even if I had a proper one I wouldn't try it. The board in your link DS2413 is more my speed. Peter On Sun, Jun 19, 2016 at 5:42 AM, Daniel MacKay wrote: > > On 2016-06-18, at 23:19 , Peter Hollenbeck wrote: > > I bou

Re: [Owfs-developers] Rookie Mistake

2016-06-18 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
I am okay with 1/2" copper but these are a bit small. On Sat, Jun 18, 2016 at 8:43 PM, Colin Reese wrote: > Yeah you need to have a breakout and solder skills. I was going to mention > this but you'd already ordered them. > > C > > > On Jun 18, 2016, at 7

[Owfs-developers] Rookie Mistake

2016-06-18 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
I bought 4 DS2483R ICs from DigiKey, two bucks each. I thought I was getting something I could work with. Hah! If anyone in Canada can use them I will mail them gratis. In mid July I can mail them to anyone in the U.S. Peter

Re: [Owfs-developers] AB Electronics

2016-06-16 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
Thanks for all your input. Good soldering tips. Peter On Wed, Jun 15, 2016 at 11:15 PM, Jan Kandziora wrote: > Am 15.06.2016 um 19:02 schrieb Peter Hollenbeck: > > > > server: FAKE = DS18S20,DS2405 > > > Well, yes, FAKE. Put > > server: w1 > > in the

Re: [Owfs-developers] AB Electronics

2016-06-15 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
owfs.conf is the default from the install. These are its non comment lines: ! server: server = localhost:4304 server: FAKE = DS18S20,DS2405 http: port = 2121 ftp: port = 2120 server: port = localhost:4304 I have finally made a DS18B20 IC work, wired just as suggested. ls -l /sys/bus/w1/devices tot

Re: [Owfs-developers] AB Electronics

2016-06-14 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
Kandziora wrote: > Am 13.06.2016 um 18:58 schrieb Peter Hollenbeck: > > > > Do I wire: > > GPIO pin 1 (3.3V) to red > > GPIO pin 6 (Gnd) to yellow > > GPIO pin 7 (GPIO4) to blue > > ?? > > > Correct. And please wire a 1k resistor bet

Re: [Owfs-developers] AB Electronics

2016-06-13 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
Great. I'll order a couple of DS2483 devices. Thanks, Peter On Mon, Jun 13, 2016 at 9:58 AM, Peter Hollenbeck wrote: > Thanks for the very useful answers. I will order the Sheepwalk board but > in the meantime will try the "cheap&dirty solution". To do so I need

Re: [Owfs-developers] AB Electronics

2016-06-13 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
ded for helping an old geezer. Peter Stuart Island, B.C. On Mon, Jun 13, 2016 at 2:43 AM, Jan Kandziora wrote: > Am 13.06.2016 um 04:11 schrieb Peter Hollenbeck: > > This article: > > https://www.packtpub.com/books/content/raspberry-pi-and-1-wire > > suggests using a 1-Wire DS2

[Owfs-developers] AB Electronics

2016-06-12 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
This article: https://www.packtpub.com/books/content/raspberry-pi-and-1-wire suggests using a 1-Wire DS2482-100 bridge from AB Electronics to connect to a DS18B20. Does anyone know if this board is sold in Canada or the US? Thanks, Peter ---

Re: [Owfs-developers] Cable Length

2016-06-07 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
Thanks On Tue, Jun 7, 2016 at 1:48 PM, Colin Reese wrote: > Half resistance. Also guarantees not having the capacitance issues due to > pairing unlike signals together. > > On Jun 7, 2016, at 1:37 PM, Peter Hollenbeck wrote: > > In what way is using a pair better than using

Re: [Owfs-developers] Cable Length

2016-06-07 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
a line > is. Driven by two different Link interfaces. > > I do get occasional errors, but it works pretty well. > > jerry > > > On 06/06/2016 04:28 PM, Peter Hollenbeck wrote: > > My cable issues don't yet have to do with connectors. From posts I have > read he

Re: [Owfs-developers] Cable Length

2016-06-07 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
he effective capacitance on the data line > is. Driven by two different Link interfaces. > > I do get occasional errors, but it works pretty well. > > jerry > > > On 06/06/2016 04:28 PM, Peter Hollenbeck wrote: > > My cable issues don't yet have to do with connecto

Re: [Owfs-developers] Cable Length

2016-06-06 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
aulty. It tests good with a able tester, but that is just continuity. What other factors are there? How can I buy cable and know it's good stuff and not junk?? (I need 170 feet.) I'm on a remote island in B.C. Canada. Cannot go to the corner store and buy more cable. Thanks, Peter On Mon,

Re: [Owfs-developers] Cable Length

2016-06-06 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
My cable issues don't yet have to do with connectors. From posts I have read here I was under the impression that 1wire would work over Cat5 up to 100m. Not for me. I am testing with one sensor, a waterproof DS18B20 from Adafruit. Longest cable that works is about 45 feet. I have tried a LinkUSB an

Re: [Owfs-developers] Cable Length

2016-06-01 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
Jan Kandziora wrote: > > Am 01.06.2016 um 22:33 schrieb Peter Hollenbeck: > >> Any thoughts on outdoor use? > >> > > The outdoor circuit has to be insulated tightly. There should be no > > connection of any wire to earth. That means also no co

Re: [Owfs-developers] Cable Length

2016-06-01 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
Am using a LinkUSB connected to a Raspberry Pi. Not 1wire-smart, Peter On Wed, Jun 1, 2016 at 1:37 PM, Jan Kandziora wrote: > Am 01.06.2016 um 21:07 schrieb Peter Hollenbeck: > > My DS18B20 works over 34 feet of Cat5e but not over 160 feet. > > Resistance for the 160 foot wire is

Re: [Owfs-developers] Cable Length

2016-06-01 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
Any thoughts on outdoor use? I will look online but thought I would ask. Peter On Wed, Jun 1, 2016 at 12:14 PM, Colin Reese wrote: > Don't use Cat5. Just get some good 22/3 or 22/4. It's cheap and easy to > find. > > C > > > On 6/1/2016 12:07 PM, Peter Hollenb

[Owfs-developers] Cable Length

2016-06-01 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
My DS18B20 works over 34 feet of Cat5e but not over 160 feet. Resistance for the 160 foot wire is 4.7 ohms, 0.29 ohms per foot. Resistance for the 34 foot wire is 0.9 ohms, 0.26 ohms per foot. Both lengths of cable are from the same 200 foot length. Is my 160 foot cable too long or might I have a

Re: [Owfs-developers] DS18B20 Question

2016-03-01 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
Right. Will do. On Tue, Mar 1, 2016 at 3:17 PM, Colin Reese wrote: > Check your connector. Those Rj12s can get squidgy with enough fussing > about. > > > On Tue, Mar 1, 2016 at 3:14 PM, Peter Hollenbeck > wrote: > >> I must have it wired wrong. >> Really odd

Re: [Owfs-developers] DS18B20 Question

2016-03-01 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
2016, at 3:56 PM, Peter Hollenbeck wrote: > > I must have something else wrong. When I connect the DS18B20 without a > resistor the MS-TV disappears. > > Odd that it worked last night - with a 5K resistor. > I do not know electronics. > > Thanks, > Peter > > O

Re: [Owfs-developers] DS18B20 Question

2016-03-01 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
That's encouraging. On Tue, Mar 1, 2016 at 2:01 PM, Colin Law wrote: > On 1 March 2016 at 21:56, Peter Hollenbeck wrote: > > I must have something else wrong. When I connect the DS18B20 without a > > resistor the MS-TV disappears. > > Is that with the correct connect

Re: [Owfs-developers] DS18B20 Question

2016-03-01 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
I must have something else wrong. When I connect the DS18B20 without a resistor the MS-TV disappears. Odd that it worked last night - with a 5K resistor. I do not know electronics. Thanks, Peter On Tue, Mar 1, 2016 at 1:48 PM, Johan Ström wrote: > > > On 01/03/16 22:38, Peter Hollenb

Re: [Owfs-developers] DS18B20 Question

2016-03-01 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
wrote: > > On 01/03/16 22:21, Peter Hollenbeck wrote: > > Question regarding the workings of this forum: > Does everyone see your email and does everyone see this reply? > I hope so, so that all information on the subject shared. > > Correct, every mail sent to this

Re: [Owfs-developers] DS18B20 Question

2016-03-01 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
ow how. I have other sensors on another Raspberry, all connected via LinkUSB and Cat5 wire. As you can tell I am not very savvy with this stuff. This old man thanks you for your help. Peter On Tue, Mar 1, 2016 at 12:11 PM, Jan Kandziora wrote: > Am 01.03.2016 um 19:48 schrieb Peter Hollenbeck: >

Re: [Owfs-developers] DS18B20 Question

2016-03-01 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
I think 3 wire, but don't know. That is: DS18B20 +5V red connected to RJ45 pin 2 DS18B20 ground blue to RJ45 pin 6 DS18B20 data yellow to RJ45 pin 4 If this is 3 wire, what is 2 wire? Thanks, Peter On Tue, Mar 1, 2016 at 1:00 PM, Colin Law wrote: > On 1 March 2016 at 18:48, Peter Ho

Re: [Owfs-developers] DS18B20 Question

2016-03-01 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
right? The LinkUSB should not require any pullup at all. > > > On 01/03/16 21:16, Peter Hollenbeck wrote: > > It did not work without the resistor. > I thought to look at Adafruit product information: > https://www.adafruit.com/products/381 > "We toss in a 4.7k resistor, whi

Re: [Owfs-developers] DS18B20 Question

2016-03-01 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
I'll try that. Thank you very much. Peter On Tue, Mar 1, 2016 at 12:11 PM, Jan Kandziora wrote: > Am 01.03.2016 um 19:48 schrieb Peter Hollenbeck: > > > > The new temperature sensor is connected with 150 feet of waterproof Cat6. > > When trying to get it working I rea

Re: [Owfs-developers] DS18B20 Question

2016-03-01 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
g cable? Thanks for your reply. Peter On Tue, Mar 1, 2016 at 11:22 AM, Matthias Urlichs wrote: > On 01.03.2016 19:48, Peter Hollenbeck wrote: > > When trying to get it working I read that the DS18B20 needs a 4.7K > > resistor connecting +5V to Data. > > Where did you re

[Owfs-developers] DS18B20 Question

2016-03-01 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
I have a Raspberry Pi with LinkUSB and a MS-TV reading DC voltage. This works. Yesterday I added an Adafruit DS18B20 waterproof temperature sensor and it worked for a while. This morning neither the MS-TV nor the DS18B20 are seen by owfs. If I remove the DS18B20 the MS-TV reappears. The new temper

Re: [Owfs-developers] Hub Suggestions

2015-11-07 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
t; > > > On 11/7/2015 4:32 PM, Peter Hollenbeck wrote: > > I like the idea of using a splitter. > I'm surprised at the high cost of bus masters. > Peter > > On Sat, Nov 7, 2015 at 4:19 PM, Colin Reese wrote: > >> If you want to get fancy and enclose it

Re: [Owfs-developers] Hub Suggestions

2015-11-07 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
rs use: > > http://docs.interfaceinnovations.org/File:Solarcitynode.png > > Otherwise, any stupid splitter is fine: > > http://www.amazon.com/RJ45-Ethernet-Splitter-Connector-Adapter/dp/B003C2QS90 > > C > > > > On 11/7/2015 4:15 PM, Peter Hollenbeck wrote: > > I have a Raspberr

Re: [Owfs-developers] Hub Suggestions

2015-11-07 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
stupid splitter is fine: > > http://www.amazon.com/RJ45-Ethernet-Splitter-Connector-Adapter/dp/B003C2QS90 > > C > > > > On 11/7/2015 4:15 PM, Peter Hollenbeck wrote: > > I have a RaspberryPi with a LinkUSB interface to a voltage sensor. > I want to add a temperatu

[Owfs-developers] Hub Suggestions

2015-11-07 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
I have a RaspberryPi with a LinkUSB interface to a voltage sensor. I want to add a temperature sensor, connected by 150 feet of Cat 5. I presume I should buy a hub to make life easy. This 1wire network will never have more than three sensors. Any hub suggestions? Thank you, Peter

Re: [Owfs-developers] Ocean Temperature

2015-11-07 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
The splice won't be immersed. Only the sensor and five feet of its cable. On Fri, Nov 6, 2015 at 1:02 PM, George Hills wrote: > I ordered one of these: > > Waterproof DS18B20 Digital temperature sensor > > > Where I want to measure is 170 feet from my RaspberryPi with 1wire > interface. > Is thi

Re: [Owfs-developers] Ocean Temperature

2015-11-07 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
I will do the connection with marine grade stainless terminals. This type of connections lasts decades on a boat. If necessary, every few years strip back and reconnect. It is hostile. Fasteners have to be stainless or galvanized. Thanks for your thoughts. Peter On Fri, Nov 6, 2015 at 1:02 PM, G

Re: [Owfs-developers] Ocean Temperature

2015-11-06 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
ouble up conductors, could even use four conductors for ground if you > wanted. > > C > > On Fri, Nov 6, 2015 at 1:11 PM, Peter Hollenbeck > wrote: > >> Ocean temperature at depth of about 5 feet. >> >> On Fri, Nov 6, 2015 at 1:08 PM, Jan Kandziora wrote: >&

Re: [Owfs-developers] Ocean Temperature

2015-11-06 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
Ocean temperature at depth of about 5 feet. On Fri, Nov 6, 2015 at 1:08 PM, Jan Kandziora wrote: > Am 06.11.2015 um 21:24 schrieb Peter Hollenbeck: > > I ordered one of these: > > Waterproof DS18B20 Digital temperature sensor > > > > Where I want to measure is 170 fee

[Owfs-developers] Ocean Temperature

2015-11-06 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
I ordered one of these: Waterproof DS18B20 Digital temperature sensor Where I want to measure is 170 feet from my RaspberryPi with 1wire interface. Is this the right wire to buy: http://cables4sure.com/200ft-cat5e-outdoor-above-ground-bulk-cable.html?gclid=CjwKEAiAvPGxBRCH3YCgpdbCtmYSJABqHRVwlNENY

Re: [Owfs-developers] Voltage Divider

2015-02-21 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
Kandziora wrote: > Am 21.02.2015 um 21:21 schrieb Peter Hollenbeck: > > > > The higher the value the lower the output. > > > This usually means there already is a voltage divider (or at least a > parallel resistance) in the measurement device and you are superposin

Re: [Owfs-developers] Voltage Divider

2015-02-21 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
y). > > C > > > > On Feb 21, 2015, at 11:53 AM, Peter Hollenbeck wrote: > > Colin, > Sorry about my feeble attempt at ASCII art. My divider consists of two > connected 1K resistors. Battery plus and minus are connected at the ends. > MS-TV red wire connected at the

Re: [Owfs-developers] Voltage Divider

2015-02-21 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
o of R2/Rtotal =measured range/ measurable range. So > 2.2k/10k would give you standby of <1mA and a range of 12.2V. > > As for diagnosing your actual problem, I'd get out a meter or scope to > determine which end your issue is on. > > Colin > > > > > > On

Re: [Owfs-developers] Voltage Divider

2015-02-21 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
of 12.2V. > > As for diagnosing your actual problem, I'd get out a meter or scope to > determine which end your issue is on. > > Colin > > > > > > On Feb 21, 2015, at 11:29 AM, Peter Hollenbeck > wrote: > > > > I am using a LinkUSB and an MS

Re: [Owfs-developers] Voltage Divider

2015-02-21 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
rk. > > But what's that green wire doing, and also that blue wire doing? > > - > Gregg C Levine gregg.drw...@gmail.com > "This signature fought the Time Wars, time and again." > > On Sat, Feb 21, 2015 at 2:29 PM, Peter Hollenbeck > wrote: > >> I

[Owfs-developers] Voltage Divider

2015-02-21 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
I am using a LinkUSB and an MS-TV to read voltage from a 12 volt system. The MS-TV is limited to 10 volts so a made a voltage divider. I know next to nothing about electronics. Two weeks ago, with a test 12v power supply I played with various resistor values, from 1K to 1M. The 1K resistors appeare

Re: [Owfs-developers] Basic Question

2015-01-23 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
t (and improve OWFS) once we get to that stage. > > Basically the DS2438 measures a few voltages and temperature. > > Paul Alfille > > On Thu, Jan 22, 2015 at 9:11 PM, Peter Hollenbeck > wrote: > >> I have a LinkUSB and an MS-TV temperature and voltage sens

[Owfs-developers] Basic Question

2015-01-22 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
I have a LinkUSB and an MS-TV temperature and voltage sensor. http://localhost:2121/ shows: *10.67C6697351FF* *05.4AEC29CDBAAB* *bus.0* and more How do I know where to go to find tempera

Re: [Owfs-developers] Using python with owfs

2013-12-09 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
Amen On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 3:49 PM, Colin Reese wrote: > Hello all, > > Can someone please point to examples using python with a fully functioning > owfs installation? I'm doing just fine with owfs and parsing directories, > but would like to access it in object notation. > > Thanks, > Colin

Re: [Owfs-developers] Remote reset of hanging owfs system?

2013-12-09 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
Not relevant to this thread but hope my question s not out of line: May I have recommendations of one or two non-crappy hubs available in U.S? Thanks, Peter On Mon, Dec 9, 2013 at 2:15 PM, Jan Kandziora wrote: > Am 09.12.2013 22:11, schrieb Arne Raaen: > > > > The problem arose (probably) at a

Re: [Owfs-developers] Water/Moisture Sensor?

2013-07-09 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
indow > glass panel frames) to the cavity. > > Vajk > > > On Tue, Jul 9, 2013 at 12:35 AM, Peter Hollenbeck wrote: > >> Good points. >> All surfaces have at least two coats of epoxy. We may glass the interior >> surfaces as we have the exterior of the hull. If we use

Re: [Owfs-developers] Water/Moisture Sensor?

2013-07-08 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
Good points. All surfaces have at least two coats of epoxy. We may glass the interior surfaces as we have the exterior of the hull. If we use glass on all surfaces the process is: apply a thin seal coat of epoxy. Dry. apply another coat of epoxy, then immediately the glass, followed by a liberal co

Re: [Owfs-developers] Water/Moisture Sensor?

2013-07-08 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
ze to people on this list who have no interest in the non-owfs aspects of this thread. Peter On Mon, Jul 8, 2013 at 12:45 AM, Colin Law wrote: > On 7 July 2013 22:47, Peter Hollenbeck wrote: > > How would I probe? The compartments are sealed. > > I was thinking that if the ch

Re: [Owfs-developers] Water/Moisture Sensor?

2013-07-07 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
jerry > > > On 07/07/2013 01:05 PM, Peter Hollenbeck wrote: > > Elegant solution. Would I need a computer? Could I just do it with a > multimeter? I love my Raspberry Pis but maybe one isn't required in this > case. > > "If I understand the job right, doesn'

Re: [Owfs-developers] Water/Moisture Sensor?

2013-07-07 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
1wire sensors, a Davis weather station and three still webcams, Thanks very much to everyone. Peter On Sun, Jul 7, 2013 at 1:10 PM, Colin Law wrote: > On 7 July 2013 21:05, Peter Hollenbeck wrote: > > Elegant solution. Would I need a computer? Could I just do it with a > > m

Re: [Owfs-developers] Water/Moisture Sensor?

2013-07-07 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
ingress issues?" Absolutely right. Thank you, Peter On Sun, Jul 7, 2013 at 12:18 PM, Jerry Scharf < sch...@lagunawayconsulting.com> wrote: > On 07/06/2013 08:40 AM, Peter Hollenbeck wrote: > > I am building a 26 foot wood power boat. The bilge below the cabin and > >

Re: [Owfs-developers] Water/Moisture Sensor?

2013-07-07 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
Jul 7, 2013 at 8:37 AM, Jan Kandziora wrote: > Am 07.07.2013 17:24, schrieb Peter Hollenbeck: > > Could I use leaf wetness sensors such as this: > > http://www.hobby-boards.com/store/products/Leaf-Wetness-Sensor.html > > > Should work for a while, at least as long th

Re: [Owfs-developers] Water/Moisture Sensor?

2013-07-07 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
Could I use leaf wetness sensors such as this: http://www.hobby-boards.com/store/products/Leaf-Wetness-Sensor.html ? Peter On Sun, Jul 7, 2013 at 8:00 AM, Peter Hollenbeck wrote: > I like the idea of using cheap ICs. Can you suggest one for me to consider? > Thank you, > Peter >

Re: [Owfs-developers] Water/Moisture Sensor?

2013-07-07 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
I like the idea of using cheap ICs. Can you suggest one for me to consider? Thank you, Peter On Sun, Jul 7, 2013 at 7:21 AM, Jan Kandziora wrote: > Am 07.07.2013 15:49, schrieb Peter Hollenbeck: > > I don't really understand why that works, > > > Usually, there is air

Re: [Owfs-developers] Water/Moisture Sensor?

2013-07-07 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
I don't really understand why that works, but I could certainly do it. Thanks for the suggestion. Peter On Sun, Jul 7, 2013 at 5:01 AM, Jan Kandziora wrote: > Am 07.07.2013 02:13, schrieb Peter Hollenbeck: > > Stuart Island, British Columbia > > > > Interes

Re: [Owfs-developers] Water/Moisture Sensor?

2013-07-07 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
If we build it right the bilge should be bone dry so I guess I would want to detect moisture. Peter On Sun, Jul 7, 2013 at 12:11 AM, Colin Law wrote: > On 7 July 2013 01:13, Peter Hollenbeck wrote: > > Stuart Island, British Columbia > > > > Interesting idea. > > O

Re: [Owfs-developers] Water/Moisture Sensor?

2013-07-06 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
t the temperature of a dry bilge might be, as it is below the water line but separated from the water by 3/4" plywood plus epoxy and paint. Thank you, Peter On Sat, Jul 6, 2013 at 12:28 PM, Jan Kandziora wrote: > Am 06.07.2013 17:40, schrieb Peter Hollenbeck: > > I am building a

[Owfs-developers] Water/Moisture Sensor?

2013-07-06 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
I am building a 26 foot wood power boat. The bilge below the cabin and afterdeck floor is 7 sealed water tight (hopefully) compartments. I plan no inspection ports but would like a way to detect moisture. If there were an appropriate sensor I could embed one in each compartment and occasionally hoo

Re: [Owfs-developers] Question Re: I/O with the DS2450!!

2013-05-24 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
http://www.hbeck.net On Fri, May 24, 2013 at 6:33 PM, Gregg Levine wrote: > On Fri, May 24, 2013 at 10:26 PM, Peter Hollenbeck > wrote: > > I had to look on the internet to find out what DSI and CSI connectors > are. I > > don't use them. Everything in the picture is stock Rasp

Re: [Owfs-developers] Question Re: I/O with the DS2450!!

2013-05-24 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
will have to look more into DSI and CSI. Thanks for the tip. Peter On Fri, May 24, 2013 at 3:14 PM, Gregg Levine wrote: > On Fri, May 24, 2013 at 5:28 PM, Peter Hollenbeck > wrote: > > Mike, > > "They are intended for the Arduino but work at 5v so should fit in OK. > &

Re: [Owfs-developers] Question Re: I/O with the DS2450!!

2013-05-24 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
Mike, "They are intended for the Arduino but work at 5v so should fit in OK. Soldering to the pins is a bit fiddly but the mains side is screw terminals. If you find a better way to connect to the pins please let me know:)" Solder to what pins? On the Raspberry? How about this: http://www.hbeck.n

Re: [Owfs-developers] How to display owfs degugging information

2013-05-21 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
, 2013 at 11:11 AM, Gregg Levine wrote: > On Tue, May 21, 2013 at 1:15 PM, Peter Hollenbeck > wrote: > > Yes, it is a Raspberry. After following your advice and running > rpi-update, > > owfs is working perfectly. > > I didn't know about rpi-update. > > Thank you v

Re: [Owfs-developers] How to display owfs degugging information

2013-05-21 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
Yes, it is a Raspberry. After following your advice and running rpi-update, owfs is working perfectly. I didn't know about rpi-update. Thank you very much. Peter On Tue, May 21, 2013 at 7:52 AM, p4trykx wrote: > ** > W dniu 21.05.2013 o 17:40 Peter Hollenbeck pisze: > >

[Owfs-developers] How to display owfs degugging information

2013-05-21 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
sudo owfs -u -m /weather/1wire starts but /weather/1wire is empty. Device is: Bus 001 Device 004: ID 0403:6001 Future Technology Devices International, Ltd FT232 USB-Serial (UART) IC Is there a way to display debugging information? Thank you, Peter ---

Re: [Owfs-developers] Connecting to a DS2438

2013-05-17 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
h a > diode and capacitor. > > > On Fri, May 17, 2013 at 1:32 PM, Peter Hollenbeck wrote: > >> To use it as a voltage sensor, is it just a matter of connecting the one >> wire bus and the voltage leads to be sensed? Or is other circuitry required

[Owfs-developers] Connecting to a DS2438

2013-05-17 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
To use it as a voltage sensor, is it just a matter of connecting the one wire bus and the voltage leads to be sensed? Or is other circuitry required? Thank you for your input. Peter -- AlienVault Unified Security Managemen

Re: [Owfs-developers] Compile with USB Support

2013-05-16 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
Just a moment ago I did and it fixed the problem. Also, I am discovering more about ./configure, which should server me well. Thank you very much. Peter On Thu, May 16, 2013 at 7:41 AM, p4trykx wrote: > ** > W dniu 16.05.2013 o 16:59 Peter Hollenbeck pisze: > > > Ubuntu 10

[Owfs-developers] Compile with USB Support

2013-05-16 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
Ubuntu 10 ./configure --enable-usb make sudo make install /opt/owfs/bin/owfs -u -m 1wire returns: DEFAULT: ow_arg.c:(466) USB support (intentionally) not included in compilation. Check LIBUSB, then reconfigure and recompile. I have tried and tried but, being quite old and not so bright, can't fi

Re: [Owfs-developers] Raspberry Pi and Fuse

2013-05-09 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
> > > > > > > On 09/05/13 15:22, Peter Hollenbeck wrote: > > > > Thanks for the suggestion. > > I installed the modules as you suggested but I still get the same error. > > owfs -u -m 1wire > > fuse: device not found, try 'modprobe fuse&#

Re: [Owfs-developers] Raspberry Pi and Fuse

2013-05-09 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
I tried with sudo and without. Same message. Peter On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 8:26 AM, Mick Sulley wrote: > Did you sudo it? I think the -u option only works with sudo > > > > On 09/05/13 15:22, Peter Hollenbeck wrote: > > Thanks for the suggestion. > I installed the

Re: [Owfs-developers] Raspberry Pi and Fuse

2013-05-09 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
> fuse, from my list of stuff to install try - > sudo apt-get install libfuse-dev -y > sudo apt-get install fuse-utils -y > > See if that helps > Mick > > > On 09/05/13 01:13, Peter Hollenbeck wrote: > > I am running owfs successfully on one RPi. > I am trying to ru

[Owfs-developers] Raspberry Pi and Fuse

2013-05-08 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
I am running owfs successfully on one RPi. I am trying to run it on another and have a problem. I enter: owfs -u -m 1wire and get: fuse: device not found, try 'modprobe fuse' first I tried modprobe fuse. no help. I think both RPis are running 2013-02-09-wheezy-raspbian I would appreciate suggest

Re: [Owfs-developers] GPIO Temperature Sensing

2013-03-04 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
wrote: > >> What about the archive on SF: >> >> >> http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/forum.php?set=custom&viewmonth=0&viewday=0&forum_name=owfs-developers&style=threaded&max_rows=100&submit=Change+View >> >> >> ** ** >>

[Owfs-developers] GPIO Temperature Sensing

2013-03-04 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
There was a recent email containing a link to a GPIO temp sensing solution using a DS1820. I have searched my owfs archive but cannot find it. I would appreciate a link to it. Thank you, Peter -- Everyone hates slow websit

Re: [Owfs-developers] Voltage Sensing

2013-03-01 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
did ask for a 12V range, however, and the MS-TV only goes to 10V. That > was the only reason for the voltage divider suggestion. > > By the way, does the Multisensor/type correctly show "MS-TV"? > > > On Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 4:51 PM, Peter Hollenbeck wrote: > >> I

[Owfs-developers] Voltage Sensing

2013-02-28 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
I just received from iButtonLink a LinkUSB and an MS-TV voltage sensor ($60 total). I went with this solution because I don't know electronics and can't build a voltage sensor starting with a DS The LinkUSB and MS-TV work great for me. Start owfs, then: cat 1wire/26.AA524501/VAD Result is

Re: [Owfs-developers] Voltage Sensing

2013-02-24 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
ing 4 or 8 channels and current or voltage, as well as +/- relays. > > Paul > > > On Sun, Feb 24, 2013 at 1:59 PM, Peter Hollenbeck wrote: > >> Paul, >> I can't find the EDS008X. Can you tell me where to look? >> Thanks, >> Peter >> >> P.S.

Re: [Owfs-developers] Voltage Sensing

2013-02-24 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
tells that DS2450 is ONLY a 8 bit AD, 2 least significant bits >> arejust a "guess" - take this into consideration as well. >> >> As I know there are other chips (battery monitor, I can't recall its >> name) what can be used for AD conversion on 1wire bus - but

[Owfs-developers] Voltage Sensing

2013-02-23 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
and it works fine but the voltage sensor will be on a different computer. Thank you, Peter Hollenbeck Electronics Ignoramus. -- Everyone hates slow websites. So do we. Make your web apps faster with AppDynamics Download

Re: [Owfs-developers] Humidity Sensor

2013-02-14 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
My Hobby Boards humidity sensor works. The data is at: 1F.A5D20300/main/26.D89C2101/HIH3600/humidity I am a rookie at owfs as well so don't understand the construct of the addresses. Peter On Thu, Feb 14, 2013 at 11:39 AM, Terry A. Haimann wrote: > I am having trouble getting owfs to re

Re: [Owfs-developers] Measuring DC Voltage

2013-01-06 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
PM, p4trykx wrote: > ** > W dniu 07.01.2013 o 02:52 Peter Hollenbeck pisze: > > > Can someone suggest a a way to measure DC voltage in the range 10 to 14 > volts? > I know nothing about circuits but do have basic soldering skills and have > built a few small kits. > At o

[Owfs-developers] Measuring DC Voltage

2013-01-06 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
Can someone suggest a a way to measure DC voltage in the range 10 to 14 volts? I know nothing about circuits but do have basic soldering skills and have built a few small kits. At one location I am using owfs to monitor solar, humidity and, barometric pressure using a a Raspberry Pi and HobbyBoards

Re: [Owfs-developers] owserver can't connect to TTYUSB0

2012-11-06 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
I run a Raspberry Pi with Raspbian, a Prolific PL2303 USB to serial adapter and a Hobby Boards serial master. Works fine. Peter On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 2:42 PM, Gregg Levine wrote: > On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 5:37 PM, Thomas Parvais wrote: > > Hello Paul, > > > > I just installed digitemp on this s

Re: [Owfs-developers] Owfs-developers Digest, Vol 78, Issue 4

2012-11-06 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
Colin, Terrific weather reporting! May I ask - what is Power a measure of? It indicates about 100 watts. Thanks, Peter On Sun, Nov 4, 2012 at 2:35 AM, Martin Patzak (GMX) wrote: > Hello Colin, > > nice web-page! Too bad I can't access the webcam :( > > Greetings to Wales, > > Martin > > > On 11/0

Re: [Owfs-developers] Interpreting Solar

2012-06-18 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
I am collecting values and will try to associated them with what I observe. Peter On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 2:38 PM, Mark Richards wrote: > On 6/18/2012 14:40, Peter Hollenbeck wrote: > > I have a Hobby Boards solar sensor which gives values for current, gain > and illuminance. >

Re: [Owfs-developers] Interpreting Solar

2012-06-18 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
r at least a text file) and use the measured maximum of a sunny > day as 100%. I sample my sensors in 5 min intervals, which is not too > much, but still accurate enough for statistics. > > br, > Markus > > On Jun 18, Peter Hollenbeck wrote: > > > I have a Hobby Boar

[Owfs-developers] Interpreting Solar

2012-06-18 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
I have a Hobby Boards solar sensor which gives values for current, gain and illuminance. Can anyone tell me how to translate these values to an indication of how sunny it is? Maybe percent of maximum sun. Needless to say I am a rookie. Thanks, Peter

Re: [Owfs-developers] Fwd: Newbie has a problem running owserver

2012-06-15 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
I will try that. Thank you, Peter On Thu, Jun 14, 2012 at 6:50 PM, Paul Alfille wrote: > add --nozero > > That version of owserver is older and had trouble with load dynamically > the avahi libraries. > > Paul > > -- Forwarded message -- > From: Peter H

[Owfs-developers] Newbie has a problem running owserver

2012-06-14 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
I am trying to run owfs-2.8p12 on openSUSE 11.1 Command entered: /opt/owfs/bin/owserver -d /dev/ttyS0 -p localhost: --debug Last few debug lines: DEBUG: ow_tcp_read.c:tcp_read(114) read: 1 - 0 = 1 DEBUG: ow_tcp_read.c:tcp_read(64) attempt 1 bytes Time: 5.00 seconds DEBUG: ow_tcp_re

Re: [Owfs-developers] Temp sensor outside

2012-03-20 Thread Peter Hollenbeck
Have you looked at Stephenson boxes (named after the father of Robert Louis S): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stevenson_screen Peter On Tue, Mar 20, 2012 at 7:43 AM, Todd Turner wrote: > Hi All, > > I've got my OpenWRT and owfs set up working, thanks for the advice. What > are people doing for

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