Project:Fire Pong Meeting 2016-07-08

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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