Project:Fire Pong Meeting 2016-07-08

Fire Pong Meeting 2016-07-08

Attendees

• Ian D
• Mouse

Happenings

At the space

• Played with BT LE buttons 0 they have good range
• Don't work with regular BT python library - need a LE specific library
• Ian devised a method for attaching the small puffers to metal stud for support and cable routing
• Mouse fixed a bug in the small puffer firmware and re-programmed the small puffer Arduinos with latest
• Mouse wired up test connectors for RS485 + power
  • Something's wrong when multiple devices on serial bus...
    • individual segments work fine
    • segments 1, 2: nothing works
    • segments 2, 3: 3 works
    • segments 1, 3: 3 works
    • segment 1, 2 & 3: none work
    • need terminator(s) on serial bus?

Other News

• Got a message from Greg - he's machined the adapter in brass. Looks nice from a picture, I've asked if we can get it by Sat. Could maybe do pick it up if not.

Next

• Ian: Debug serial problems
• Mouse: Setup, Test and Shutdown modes for software
• Mouse: See if I can get BTLE buttons working
• Mouse: Implement GPIO buttons in software (i.e. EMSTOP, mode selection, start)
• Re-pipe large puffer segments and make sure they don't leak
• Pin supply segment to back board
• Feet for small puffer segments
• Test accumulator adapter for large puffers
• Make main control box & extra relay board

Next Meeting: Saturday, 10am ish at the space