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2021-11-15 6:31 pm
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want.
2021-11-15 6:34 pm
.... My current project is building two separate robotic Monkeys to be used with the BINGO sessions that I am part of. First I automated the BINGO cage for the caller ...
Hi Jerry,
Have you thought about using an Arduino to both input and display lights an HDMI BINGO flashboard display? I was pondering this possibility to either control or replace the 30+ year old "Old Blue" BINGO flashboards at my fire station (see pic) with a keyboard and HDMI Flatscreen TV
2021-11-15 6:38 pm
My hardware contribution is not that amazing or anything since many people seem to have done it. Yet, mine is a bit different. Its a generic clock circuit that can be made with an arduino and an OLED and does not need any RTC chip hereby having the potential to maybe make watches simpler? Anyhow, I have the first version which is not in the shape of a watch since that is still being prototyped on, available in my site. I have all files and everything available at https://esccrasci.in/clock%20with%20no%20rtc/ . It has been certified to be OSHW by OSHWA under the code IN000032.
This post was modified 1 year ago 2 times by ESCcrasci
2021-11-15 7:21 pm
@peterpoggi What we use for the board is a hdmi TV/Projector connected to a PC running Stateside Bingo. It gives the numbers called, winning patterns, numbers called and current call in big font. Plus more... So with that I didn't need to automate that process. I am running the old version which was a one time fee. So you can retire you board if you want.
PeterPoggi reacted
2021-11-15 10:59 pm
@peterpoggi What we use for the board is a hdmi TV/Projector connected to a PC running Stateside Bingo.
Thank you - I just tried to go there but it appears the registration website shown in version 5 no longer works.
2021-11-16 10:54 am
My name is Ahmet, I have been following Bill on youtube for a long time. It happens to my annoying questions from time to time 🙂
I believe it's time to join the form.
I am not a professional electronics or software developer. For a few years, I tried to create some projects with my own efforts. So, simply circuit boards, like some code that everyone has at hand. As you know, these issues keep people busy. Sometimes when I look in the mirror, I find myself with disheveled hair, unwashed face and still trying to clear the blockages in the project in front of the mirror:) Of course, as you know, people get bored when there is no solution.
Anyway, I wish anybody all the best. I follow you. Now, I must go back to falstad.
Bill, thanks for this organization. Really nice environment.
DroneBot Workshop reacted
2021-11-16 1:40 pm
@peterpoggi Well...... That's too bad. I use 5.1.3 (US 75 Ball Bingo). It works and was a one time reasonable cost. That may be the flaw in the business model. Version 6 was a subscription model but 5 had everything I needed. I will let you know if I hear anything as it's a good solution.
2021-11-17 1:55 pm
Hi everyone! I'm Myke from Philippines. I'm new to arduino. I got interested to learn more about this matter and make it a new hobby. I really don't have any background in electronics and its been a long time that I didn't do any programming. Last programming language I learned were Turbo Pascal and VB 6.0.
2021-11-17 3:33 pm
Greeting to all my fellow electronics enthusiasts from the Netherlands... Yes we are literally (1-2 meters) under sea level but my hobby room is at the attic so that's safe! 😉
I never got to finish school due to health reasons but in 2013 (in my fifties) I discovered the Arduino! Wow, I was SO thrilled. The blink sketch was a bit boring after 10 minutes so the year after that I made a dream come through: making my own electronic project: a radio controlled clock... Oh it was so much work but I got it done.
So... I want to encourage every one who is afraid to start or go deeper, to just do it. There a so many good resources like this great forum and the Dronebotworkshop video channel. (THE best IMHO, really...)
Now I'm working on a second and improved version of my Bathroom Fan Controller. The 1st version is performing so very well now for the last 7 months! Very happy with it. Keeps damp out and has all the features not found on (the very limited) commercial offerings.
Another thing close to my heart is the Open Source community! What a great thing is that. I learned so much from others that I want to share what I learned and made.
As I'm not a skilled programmer, I need to learn how others tackle certain problems and then use that knowledge to make my own version. That is why I try to comment my sketches as much as possible so others know what is going on.
If I can contribute here I don't know... Only by way of my projects maybe? My health doesn't allow for much computer time each day so...
The reason to ask membership here was to thank a member because he helped me solve a problem by looking at his sketch! 🙂
Have fun, be safe, be blessed.
Erik
2021-11-17 5:09 pm
Welcome to the forum.
The easiest way to learn is to pick simple components like an LED, switch and so on and Google for projects that use them. Then learn about them by wiring the circuit, testing and reading the sketch to understand what each part does.
As you get familiar with the components and the code, you can expand the complexity by using sensors, transistors and ICs.
If you run into trouble, ask here for help.
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want.
wwjd777 reacted
2021-11-17 5:14 pm
Welcome to the forum.
What features did you implement in your bathroom fan project and what are you planning to add to it for V2.0 ?
If you have coding problems, ask here.
If you choose to do so, you can also post your sketch and ask for suggestions about optimization or alternatives (and maybe some nit-picking as well 🙂
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want.
wwjd777 reacted
2021-11-17 5:40 pm
@wwjd777 What sensors did you implement in your bathroom fan? I have been thinking of adding a humidity sensor to mine, at the moment they have temperature and rain sensors (they come that way)
Arduino says and I agree, in general, the const keyword is preferred for defining constants and should be used instead of #define
"Never wrestle with a pig....the pig loves it and you end up covered in mud..." anon
My experience hours are >75,000 and I stopped counting in 2004.
Major Languages - 360 Macro Assembler, Intel Assembler, PLI/1, Pascal, C plus numerous job control and scripting
2021-11-17 7:55 pm
@will Thank you for your reply! This seems to be a great and friendly forum.
About the Bathroom fan controller, it's more easy for me to point you to -CLICK: my page- at Hackster.io...
There you'll find the DCF clock also.
(I can't post pictures here, maybe because I'm new?)
I will certainly post my new sketch here and I always value constructive comments.
I now am busy coding just a small part of the new setup: I always wanted to have a way to add/change wifi credentials via a menu system instead of putting it in the code. It is so much fun to see a working setup growing before my eyes and I used a rotary encoder for the first time.
New additions planned:
- automatic setting of the humidity threshold value. This value need to be changed according to the seasons of the year. I will implement a function which monitors the humidity decline. if the humidity value stays put for a set time, and not lowers any longer, we can calculate the new threshold value. The goal is to have not a large gap between the threshold and the lowest humidity possible with the fan active. I monitored the system the last year so I got a fairly good picture of it's behaviour.
BTW: The sensor (Adafruit BME280 breakout) is very accurate and the response time is amazing. The enclosure is perfect, couldn't be better!
- wifi now to display a clock/date, set by NTP server
- wifi credential set/change by menu
- graph option to see how the humidity is changing through the day
- maybe wireless remote control of the fan relay
- 1,44" TFT display instead of the Oled
- IR sensor or other proximity sensor to shut off the display. But is has to fit in the current enclosure.
Thank you for your offer to help out!!
edit: explanation of auto threshold
Will reacted
2021-11-17 8:09 pm
@ronalex4203 Hi! I used a genuine Bosch sensor on a Adafruit BME280 breakout board. I stay away from chinese sensors and components after multiple very frustrating and bad experiences with fake maxim chips and Arduino nano clones.
The accuracy, response time and price is very good.
A light breeze, just by entering the bathroom is picked up by the sensor...
If you like you can see the controller here: www.hackster.io/edr1924
2021-11-17 8:20 pm
@wwjd777 Ok, I think the DHT11 is a cheaper solution though.
Posted by: @wwjd777
A light breeze, just by entering the bathroom is picked up by the sensor...
What is the relevance of a light breeze? The humidity sensor measures humidity, not wind speed.
Can you share how you used the sensor, I have an existing temperature controlled fan and want to add humidity to the turn on signal.
Arduino says and I agree, in general, the const keyword is preferred for defining constants and should be used instead of #define
"Never wrestle with a pig....the pig loves it and you end up covered in mud..." anon
My experience hours are >75,000 and I stopped counting in 2004.
Major Languages - 360 Macro Assembler, Intel Assembler, PLI/1, Pascal, C plus numerous job control and scripting