[Sedhead]

I think that the directory structure could be the culprit. The way that I have been able to reliably get this work is the following:

1. Create a new Platformio project.
2. Create an identically-named folder in that project in which to put my code.
3. Create an identically-named .ino file in that folder for the sketch I need to upload.
4. Use the Compare files functionality in VSC to move all of my old code into those new files.
5. Compile and upload

So I’m basically re-making the project in platformio and that seems to work.

[Sedhead]

I think I agree with you about the complexity of deploying multiple sensor packages, each with different UUIDs. However, I don’t think that is what’s screwing me up here. As of now, I simply can’t get my sketches to reliably upload to the boards. I honestly don’t think that the compile and upload process is even getting to a place in my code where UUIDs are even called. Something is compiling and uploading, but it’s only a fraction of the size of my code and it does nothing. When I first coded it, no problem. Now, only problems. So my fear is that I will deploy these sensors, then in a couple of weeks I will need to update the code (I need to acquire a couple week’s worth of data to find the max sonar distance) and I won’t be able to do it in place because the code won’t upload. The really frustrating part of this is the fact that no single “fix” has worked. Something works once, then not again.

[Sedhead]

Alright, I have no idea if this will help or not, but I think it’s important that I get this down for completeness.

1. If I open the public repo that I shared above in VSC from Github Desktop, then copy the sketch into it that I need to load, it seems to compile and upload. So, as of right now, I have my sketches loaded onto my boards and they are cranking away.
2. However, I don’t want to share my passwords and such in a public repo. So, I duplicated the public repo above following the guidelines here. When I open that repo and try to compile or upload the very same sketches in the duplicate, private repo, I get the same problem of them not compiling and uploading, as above.

I tried going back in time on Platformio to see if the new version of it was causing this problem, but that’s not it. There seems to be something going on between VSC and Github. Changing the private repo to public doesn’t change the bad behavior.

[Sedhead]

<h1>Partially solved!</h1>
I may have found part of the problem, thanks to you. I had to create a new repo in order to share my code with you. When I open that new repo in VSC from Github desktop it compiles as you’ve described. I was starting to have a hunch that the problem was that I had branched from main to add some additional functionality and I thought that I could just upload from that branch. However, the branched code doesn’t compile or upload as described above. When I revert to main on Github desktop and open the code, it compiles and uploads just fine. You learn something new every day (or week or month, in my case).

So, this worked for one of the sketches. But when I tried this on a second sketch that uses a different Mayfly, I get the old behavior. I’ll keep trying!

[Sedhead]

That definitely sounds more like what should be happening! Thanks so much for taking the time to do this, Neil. I will try to fix things on Monday when I’m back in my office and next to my sensors.

Just a funny addendum. I just created a ChapGPT account so that I could stay abreast of it in my teaching. Here is the text of my first chat:

Why won’t my sketch upload to my mayfly datalogger?
ChatGPT

Hey Tom! It sounds like you’re having trouble uploading your sketch to your Mayfly datalogger. There could be a few reasons for this. First, make sure you have the correct USB drivers installed for the Mayfly and that your computer recognizes it. Also, double-check your connections and ensure the datalogger is powered on.

Sometimes, issues arise due to conflicts in the sketch or with other software running on your computer. Try restarting both your computer and the datalogger, and then attempt the upload again. If the problem persists, you might want to check the Arduino IDE for any error messages that could provide more insight into what’s going wrong.

If you’re using any additional libraries in your sketch, ensure they are properly installed and compatible with your Mayfly version. Keep an eye out for any specific instructions or troubleshooting steps provided by the Mayfly community or manufacturer.

Remember, technology can be a bit finicky sometimes, but with a bit of troubleshooting, you should be able to get your sketch uploaded successfully. If you’re still having issues, don’t hesitate to reach out to fellow Mayfly users or the manufacturer’s support for more personalized assistance. Good luck, and I hope you get your datalogger up and running soon!

As for your question about my data sources, I’ve been trained on a diverse range of texts from the internet, books, articles, and other sources to provide information and generate responses. My responses are based on patterns in the data I’ve been exposed to, but I don’t have real-time access to the internet or specific external databases.

[Sedhead]

Here’s a link to a new public repo: https://github.com/tahickson/UST_Earth_Envt_Society

The platformio.ini file should have all you need to know in it. Should be ready to go. Thanks for giving this a try!

[Sedhead]

I really want to thank you for giving me help and feedback on this. Although I can’t, for the life of me, understand what’s going on, at least someone is throwing out ideas. My code is under git/source control. I cannot see any changes that I’ve made, looking over my Github history, that could explain this. I did branch off of main to work on some other bells and whistles, but never got around to them. It just stopped compiling and loading properly I tried your cut and paste suggestion, but got the same results. I guess I’ll just keep bashing my head against the wall…

[Sedhead]

Before I go digging through the code, I’m wondering why code would compile and run fine one week, then be “structured to not compile” the next. Do you have any idea why this might happen?

Here’s the full sketch, based off of Menu_a_la_carte:

/** ========================================================================= * @file SonarWithWifiModemLIBRARY.ino * @brief Working Maxbotix Sonar, based on simple logging example from * Anthony Aufdenkampe with Xbee wifi modem code and MMW logging. * * @author Sara Geleskie Damiano <sdamiano@stroudcenter.org> * @author Anthony Aufdenkampe <aaufdenkampe@limno.com> * @author Tom Hickson <tahickson@stthomas.edu> * @copyright (c) 2017-2022 Stroud Water Research Center (SWRC) * and the EnviroDIY Development Team * This example is published under the BSD-3 license. * * Build Environment: Visual Studios Code with PlatformIO * Hardware Platform: EnviroDIY Mayfly Arduino Datalogger * Firmware Library: ModularSensors v0.34.0, released 2023-03-16 * * DISCLAIMER: * THIS CODE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" - NO WARRANTY IS GIVEN. * ======================================================================= */ // THIS CODE IS CURRENTLY WORKING ON THE MAYFLY V. 1.1 // ========================================================================== // Include the libraries required for any data logger // ========================================================================== /** Start [includes] */ // The Arduino library is needed for every Arduino program. #include <Arduino.h> // EnableInterrupt is used by ModularSensors for external and pin change // interrupts and must be explicitly included in the main program. #include <EnableInterrupt.h> // Include the main header for ModularSensors #include <ModularSensors.h> // For the OLED display, from switchdoclabs/SDL_Arduino_SSD1306 #include <AMAdafruit_GFX.h> // For the OLED display, from switchdoclabs/SDL_Arduino_SSD1306 #include <SDL_Arduino_SSD1306.h> // For the OLED display /** End [includes] */ // ========================================================================== // Creating Additional Serial Ports // ========================================================================== // NeoSWSerial (https://github.com/SRGDamia1/NeoSWSerial) is the best software // serial that can be used on any pin supporting interrupts. // You can use as many instances of NeoSWSerial as you need. // Not all AVR boards are supported by NeoSWSerial. /** Start [neoswserial] */ #include <NeoSWSerial.h> // for the stream communication const int8_t neoSSerial1Rx = 7; // data in pin const int8_t neoSSerial1Tx = -1; // data out pin NeoSWSerial neoSSerial1(neoSSerial1Rx, neoSSerial1Tx); // To use NeoSWSerial in this library, we define a function to receive data // This is just a short-cut for later void neoSSerial1ISR() { NeoSWSerial::rxISR(*portInputRegister(digitalPinToPort(neoSSerial1Rx))); } /** End [neoswserial] */ // ========================================================================== // Assigning Serial Port Functionality // ========================================================================== /** Start [assign_ports_hw] */ // If there are additional hardware Serial ports possible - use them! // We give the modem first priority and assign it to hardware serial // All of the supported processors have a hardware port available named Serial1 #define modemSerial Serial1 /** End [assign_ports_hw] */ /** Start [assign_ports_sw] */ // The Maxbotix sonar is the only sensor that communicates over a serial port // but does not use modbus // Since the Maxbotix only needs one-way communication and sends a simple text // string repeatedly, almost any software serial port will do for it. #define sonarSerial neoSSerial1 // For Neo software serial /** End [assign_ports_sw] */ // ========================================================================== // Data Logging Options // ========================================================================== /** Start [logging_options] */ // The name of this program file const char* sketchName = "SonarWithWifiModemLIBRARY.ino"; // Logger ID, also becomes the prefix for the name of the data file on SD card const char* LoggerID = "LIBRARY_Basement_Sonar"; // How frequently (in minutes) to log data const uint8_t loggingInterval = 1; // Your logger's timezone. const int8_t timeZone = -6; // Central Standard Time // NOTE: Daylight savings time will not be applied! Please use standard time! // Set the input and output pins for the logger // NOTE: Use -1 for pins that do not apply const int32_t serialBaud = 115200; // Baud rate for debugging const int8_t greenLED = 8; // Pin for the green LED const int8_t redLED = 9; // Pin for the red LED const int8_t buttonPin = 21; // Pin for debugging mode (ie, button pin) const int8_t wakePin = 31; // MCU interrupt/alarm pin to wake from sleep // Mayfly 0.x D31 = A7 IS THIS CAUSING PROBLEM IN THE USE OF V. 1.1?? // Set the wake pin to -1 if you do not want the main processor to sleep. // In a SAMD system where you are using the built-in rtc, set wakePin to 1 const int8_t sdCardPwrPin = -1; // MCU SD card power pin const int8_t sdCardSSPin = 12; // SD card chip select/slave select pin const int8_t sensorPowerPin = 22; // MCU pin controlling main sensor power /** End [logging_options] */ // ========================================================================== // Wifi/Cellular Modem Options // ========================================================================== /** Start [digi_xbee_wifi] */ // For the Digi Wifi XBee (S6B) #include <modems/DigiXBeeWifi.h> // NOTE: Extra hardware and software serial ports are created in the "Settings // for Additional Serial Ports" section const int32_t modemBaud = 9600; // All XBee's use 9600 by default // Modem Pins - Describe the physical pin connection of your modem to your board // NOTE: Use -1 for pins that do not apply // The pin numbers here are for a Digi XBee direcly connected to a Mayfly v1.1 // I CHANGED THE Vcc PIN TO 18 HERE FROM -1 (FOR v.0.5b MCU) const int8_t modemVccPin = 18; // MCU pin controlling modem power const int8_t modemStatusPin = 19; // MCU pin used to read modem status // NOTE: If possible, use the <code>STATUS/SLEEP_not</code> (XBee pin 13) for status, but // the CTS pin can also be used if necessary const bool useCTSforStatus = true; // Flag to use the XBee <code>CTS</code> pin for status const int8_t modemResetPin = A5; // MCU pin connected to modem reset pin //CHANGED ResetPin HERE FOR V.1.1 BOARD FROM v.0.5b board const int8_t modemSleepRqPin = 23; // MCU pin used for modem sleep/wake request const int8_t modemLEDPin = redLED; // MCU pin connected an LED to show modem status // Network connection information for UST IoT network in OSS/OWS const char* wifiId = "xxxxxxx"; // WiFi access point name const char* wifiPwd = "xxxxxxx"; // WiFi password (WPA2) // Create the modem object DigiXBeeWifi modemXBWF(&modemSerial, modemVccPin, modemStatusPin, useCTSforStatus, modemResetPin, modemSleepRqPin, wifiId, wifiPwd); // Create an extra reference to the modem by a generic name DigiXBeeWifi modem = modemXBWF; /** End [digi_xbee_wifi] */ // ========================================================================== // Using the Processor as a Sensor // ========================================================================== /** Start [processor_stats] */ #include <sensors/ProcessorStats.h> // Create the main processor chip "sensor" - for general metadata const char* mcuBoardVersion = "v1.1"; //Only sensor using new v 1.1 Mayfly board ProcessorStats mcuBoard(mcuBoardVersion); // Create sample number, battery voltage, and free RAM variable pointers for the // processor // Variable* mcuBoardBatt = new ProcessorStats_Battery( // &mcuBoard, "12345678-abcd-1234-ef00-1234567890ab"); // Variable* mcuBoardAvailableRAM = new ProcessorStats_FreeRam( // &mcuBoard, "12345678-abcd-1234-ef00-1234567890ab"); // Variable* mcuBoardSampNo = new ProcessorStats_SampleNumber( // &mcuBoard, "12345678-abcd-1234-ef00-1234567890ab"); /** End [processor_stats] */ // ========================================================================== // Maxim DS3231 RTC (Real Time Clock) // ========================================================================== /** Start [maxim_ds3231] */ #include <sensors/MaximDS3231.h> // Create a DS3231 sensor object MaximDS3231 ds3231(1); // Create a temperature variable pointer for the DS3231 // Variable* ds3231Temp = // new MaximDS3231_Temp(&ds3231, "12345678-abcd-1234-ef00-1234567890ab"); /** End [maxim_ds3231] */ // ========================================================================== // Settings for Additional Sensors // ========================================================================== // ========================================================================== // Maxbotix HRXL Ultrasonic Range Finder // ========================================================================== /** Start [max_botix_sonar] */ #include <sensors/MaxBotixSonar.h> // A Maxbotix sonar with the trigger pin disconnect CANNOT share the serial port // A Maxbotix sonar using the trigger may be able to share but YMMV // NOTE: Extra hardware and software serial ports are created in the "Settings // for Additional Serial Ports" section // NOTE: Use -1 for any pins that don't apply or aren't being used. const int8_t SonarPower = sensorPowerPin; // Excite (power) pin const int8_t Sonar1Trigger = -1; // Trigger pin // Trigger should be a *unique* negative number if unconnected const uint8_t sonar1NumberReadings = 3; // The number of readings to average // Create a MaxBotix Sonar sensor object MaxBotixSonar sonar1(sonarSerial, SonarPower, Sonar1Trigger, sonar1NumberReadings); // Create an ultrasonic range variable pointer Variable* sonar1Range = new MaxBotixSonar_Range(&sonar1, "12345678-abcd-1234-ef00-1234567890ab"); /** End [max_botix_sonar] */ // ========================================================================== // Calculated Variable[s] // ========================================================================== /** Start [calculated_variables] */ // Create the function to give your calculated result. // The function should take no input (void) and return a float. // You can use any named variable pointers to access values by way of // variable->getValue() // Create a function in order to have a UUID for sonar distance float sonarDistanceMMW(void){ float sonarDistanceMeasured = sonar1Range->getValue(); return sonarDistanceMeasured; } const uint8_t sonarDistanceMMWVarResolution = 3; const char *sonarDistanceMMWVarName = "distance"; const char *sonarDistanceMMWVarUnit = "Millimeter"; const char *sonarDistanceMMWVarCode = "sonarRangeMMW"; const char *sonarDistanceMMWVarUUID = "dd90d9d9-32d9-4b80-a9c0-9202552121e8"; //Library Sump Distance UUID Variable *sonarDistanceMMWdone = new Variable(sonarDistanceMMW, sonarDistanceMMWVarResolution, sonarDistanceMMWVarName, sonarDistanceMMWVarUnit, sonarDistanceMMWVarCode, sonarDistanceMMWVarUUID); // Create the function to calculate water level / gage height variable float calculateSonarGageHeight(void) { float sonarGageHeight = -9999; // Always safest to start with a bad value float sonarGageHeight_mm = -9999; // Always safest to start with a bad value // float minimumRange = 300; // in millimeters; not used here float maximumRange = 5000; // in millimeters. Should be determined after running sensor for a while // to see what the maximum measurement is for each sump. // Relative to reference stage, where add up measured lake stage/elevation plus height of sensor above water // float sonarDistanceToZeroStage = 844 * 304.8; // Constant, in millimeters, where 304.8 mm = 1.00 ft // Where 844' is approximate elevation of the water level, in ft. above sea level. float sonarDistanceMeasured = sonar1Range->getValue(); if (sonarDistanceMeasured != -9999) { // make sure all inputs are good sonarGageHeight_mm = maximumRange - sonarDistanceMeasured; sonarGageHeight = sonarGageHeight_mm / 304.8; // to convert to feet, divide by 304.8, or divide by 1 to remain in mm. } return sonarGageHeight; } // Properties of the calculated water level / gage height variable // The number of digits after the decimal place const uint8_t sonarGageHeightVarResolution = 3; // This must be a value from http://vocabulary.odm2.org/variablename/ const char *sonarGageHeightVarName = "gageHeight"; // This must be a value from http://vocabulary.odm2.org/units/ const char *sonarGageHeightVarUnit = "Foot"; // A short code for the variable const char *sonarGageHeightVarCode = "SonarGageHeight"; // The (optional) universallly unique identifier const char *sonarGageHeightVarUUID = "00ba424d-ce25-462c-80ad-a54717ba89d7"; //LIBRARY Sump gage height UUID // Create the calculated water gage height variable objects and return a variable pointer to it Variable *calculatedSonarGageHeight = new Variable( calculateSonarGageHeight, sonarGageHeightVarResolution, sonarGageHeightVarName, sonarGageHeightVarUnit, sonarGageHeightVarCode, sonarGageHeightVarUUID); // Create the function to calculate water volume in cubic feet float calculateSonarVolume(void) { float sonarVolume = 3.14159 * pow(2,2) * (calculatedSonarGageHeight->getValue()); // In feet. Our sumps have diameter = 4 feet // Relative to reference stage, where add up measured lake stage/elevation plus height of sensor above water return sonarVolume; } // Properties of the calculated water volume variable // The number of digits after the decimal place const uint8_t sonarVolumeResolution = 4; // This must be a value from http://vocabulary.odm2.org/variablename/ const char *sonarVolumeVarName = "Volume (ft^3)"; // This must be a value from http://vocabulary.odm2.org/units/ const char *sonarVolumeVarUnit = "ft^3"; // A short code for the variable const char *sonarVolumeVarCode = "SonarVolume"; // The (optional) universallly unique identifier const char *sonarVolumeUUID = "bba7f366-c47f-4ad4-ae5d-1d9d818f19a3"; //Library Sump Volume UUID // Create the calculated volume of water in sump and return a variable pointer to it Variable *calculatedSonarVolume = new Variable( calculateSonarVolume, sonarVolumeResolution, sonarVolumeVarName, sonarVolumeVarUnit, sonarVolumeVarCode, sonarVolumeUUID); /** End [calculated_variables] */ // ========================================================================== // Creating the Variable Array[s] and Filling with Variable Objects // NOTE: There are three different ways of creating the same variable array // and filling it with variables. Here we blend methods. // ========================================================================== /** Start [variables_create_in_array_pre_named] */ Variable* variableList[] = { new ProcessorStats_SampleNumber(&mcuBoard, "12345678-abcd-1234-ef00-1234567890ab"), new ProcessorStats_FreeRam(&mcuBoard, "12345678-abcd-1234-ef00-1234567890ab"), new ProcessorStats_Battery(&mcuBoard, "12345678-abcd-1234-ef00-1234567890ab"), // new MaximDS3231_Temp(&ds3231, "12345678-abcd-1234-ef00-1234567890ab"), // Add variable using method 3, pre_named sonar1Range, calculatedSonarGageHeight, // ... Add more variables as needed! new Modem_RSSI(&modem, "12345678-abcd-1234-ef00-1234567890ab"), new Modem_SignalPercent(&modem, "12345678-abcd-1234-ef00-1234567890ab"), // new Modem_Temp(&modem, "12345678-abcd-1234-ef00-1234567890ab"), // new Variable(calculateVariableValue, calculatedVarResolution, // calculatedVarName, calculatedVarUnit, calculatedVarCode, // calculatedVarUUID), }; // Count up the number of pointers in the array int variableCount = sizeof(variableList) / sizeof(variableList[0]); // Create the VariableArray object VariableArray varArray(variableCount, variableList); /** End [variables_create_in_array_pre_named] */ // ========================================================================== // The Logger Object[s] // ========================================================================== /** Start [loggers] */ // Create a new logger instance Logger dataLogger(LoggerID, loggingInterval, &varArray); /** End [loggers] */ // ========================================================================== // Creating Data Publisher[s] // ========================================================================== /** Start [publishers] */ // A Publisher to Monitor My Watershed / EnviroDIY Data Sharing Portal // Device registration and sampling feature information can be obtained after // registration at https://monitormywatershed.org or https://data.envirodiy.org const char* registrationToken = "ddc1a620-a75c-458b-86b8-36f6e3b297d3"; // Device registration token for LIBRARY Basement const char* samplingFeature = "363e0351-527b-4699-82ff-c2918e1dc09f"; // Sampling feature UUID for LIBRARY Basement // Create a data publisher for the Monitor My Watershed/EnviroDIY POST endpoint #include <publishers/EnviroDIYPublisher.h> EnviroDIYPublisher EnviroDIYPOST(dataLogger, &modem.gsmClient, registrationToken, samplingFeature); /** End [publishers] */ // ========================================================================== // Working Functions // ========================================================================== /** Start [working_functions] */ // Flashes the LED's on the primary board void greenredflash(uint8_t numFlash = 4, uint8_t rate = 75) { for (uint8_t i = 0; i < numFlash; i++) { digitalWrite(greenLED, HIGH); digitalWrite(redLED, LOW); delay(rate); digitalWrite(greenLED, LOW); digitalWrite(redLED, HIGH); delay(rate); } digitalWrite(redLED, LOW); } // Uses the processor sensor object to read the battery voltage // NOTE: This will actually return the battery level from the previous update! float getBatteryVoltage() { if (mcuBoard.sensorValues[0] == -9999) mcuBoard.update(); return mcuBoard.sensorValues[0]; } /** End [working_functions] */ // Set up the OLED display SDL_Arduino_SSD1306 display(-1); // using I2C and not bothering with a reset pin // ========================================================================== // Arduino Setup Function // ========================================================================== void setup() { /** Start [setup_prints] */ // Start the primary serial connection Serial.begin(serialBaud); // Start the OLED display.begin(SSD1306_SWITCHCAPVCC, 0x3C, false); display.clearDisplay(); display.setTextSize(1); display.setTextColor(WHITE); display.setCursor(0,0); // Print a start-up note to the OLED display display.println(sketchName); display.println(LoggerID); display.display(); // Print a start-up note to the first serial port Serial.print(F("\n\nNow running ")); Serial.print(sketchName); Serial.print(F(" on Logger ")); Serial.println(LoggerID); Serial.println(); Serial.print(F("Using ModularSensors Library version ")); Serial.println(MODULAR_SENSORS_VERSION); Serial.print(F("TinyGSM Library version ")); Serial.println(TINYGSM_VERSION); Serial.println(); /** Start [setup_softserial] */ // Allow interrupts for software serial #if defined SoftwareSerial_ExtInts_h enableInterrupt(softSerialRx, SoftwareSerial_ExtInts::handle_interrupt, CHANGE); #endif #if defined NeoSWSerial_h enableInterrupt(neoSSerial1Rx, neoSSerial1ISR, CHANGE); #endif /** End [setup_softserial] */ /** Start [setup_serial_begins] */ // Start the SoftwareSerial stream for the sonar; it will always be at 9600 // baud sonarSerial.begin(9600); /** End [setup_serial_begins] */ // Start the serial connection with the modem modemSerial.begin(modemBaud); /** Start [setup_flashing_led] */ // Set up pins for the LED's pinMode(greenLED, OUTPUT); digitalWrite(greenLED, LOW); pinMode(redLED, OUTPUT); digitalWrite(redLED, LOW); // Blink the LEDs to show the board is on and starting up greenredflash(); /** End [setup_flashing_led] */ /** Start [setup_logger] */ // Set the timezones for the logger/data and the RTC // Logging in the given time zone Logger::setLoggerTimeZone(timeZone); // It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that you set the RTC to be in UTC (UTC+0) Logger::setRTCTimeZone(0); // Set information pins dataLogger.setLoggerPins(wakePin, sdCardSSPin, sdCardPwrPin, buttonPin, greenLED); // Begin the logger dataLogger.begin(); /** End [setup_logger] */ /** Start [setup_sensors] */ Serial.println(F("Setting up sensors...")); varArray.setupSensors(); /** End [setup_sensors] */ /** Start [setup_file] */ // Create the log file, adding the default header to it // Do this last so we have the best chance of getting the time correct and // all sensor names correct dataLogger.createLogFile(true); // true = write a new header /** End [setup_file] */ /** Start [setup_sleep] */ // Call the processor sleep Serial.println(F("Putting processor to sleep\n")); dataLogger.systemSleep(); /** End [setup_sleep] */ } // ========================================================================== // Arduino Loop Function // ========================================================================== /** Start [complex_loop] */ // Use this long loop when you want to do something special // Because of the way alarms work on the RTC, it will wake the processor and // start the loop every minute exactly on the minute. // The processor may also be woken up by another interrupt or level change on a // pin - from a button or some other input. // The "if" statements in the loop determine what will happen - whether the // sensors update, testing mode starts, or it goes back to sleep. void loop() { // Reset the watchdog dataLogger.watchDogTimer.resetWatchDog(); // Assuming we were woken up by the clock, check if the current time is an // even interval of the logging interval // We're only doing anything at all if the battery is above 3.4V if (dataLogger.checkInterval() && getBatteryVoltage() > 3.4) { // Flag to notify that we're in already awake and logging a point Logger::isLoggingNow = true; dataLogger.watchDogTimer.resetWatchDog(); // Print a line to show new reading Serial.println(F("------------------------------------------")); // Turn on the LED to show we're taking a reading dataLogger.alertOn(); // Power up the SD Card, but skip any waits after power up dataLogger.turnOnSDcard(false); dataLogger.watchDogTimer.resetWatchDog(); Serial.print("\n Range (mm): "); Serial.println(sonar1Range->getValueString()); Serial.print("Gage Height (ft): "); Serial.println(calculatedSonarGageHeight->getValueString()); display.print("Sonar Range (mm): "); display.println(sonar1Range->getValueString()); display.print("Gage Height (ft): "); display.println(calculatedSonarGageHeight->getValueString()); display.display(); // Turn on the modem to let it start searching for the network // Only turn the modem on if the battery at the last interval was high // enough // NOTE: if the modemPowerUp function is not run before the // completeUpdate // function is run, the modem will not be powered and will not // return a signal strength reading. if (getBatteryVoltage() > 3.6) modem.modemPowerUp(); // Do a complete update on the variable array. // This this includes powering all of the sensors, getting updated // values, and turing them back off. // NOTE: The wake function for each sensor should force sensor setup // to run if the sensor was not previously set up. varArray.completeUpdate(); dataLogger.watchDogTimer.resetWatchDog(); // Create a csv data record and save it to the log file dataLogger.logToSD(); dataLogger.watchDogTimer.resetWatchDog(); // Connect to the network // Again, we're only doing this if the battery is doing well if (getBatteryVoltage() > 3.55) { dataLogger.watchDogTimer.resetWatchDog(); if (modem.connectInternet()) { dataLogger.watchDogTimer.resetWatchDog(); // Publish data to remotes Serial.println(F("Modem connected to internet.")); dataLogger.publishDataToRemotes(); // Sync the clock at noon dataLogger.watchDogTimer.resetWatchDog(); if (Logger::markedLocalEpochTime != 0 && Logger::markedLocalEpochTime % 86400 == 43200) { Serial.println(F("Running a daily clock sync...")); dataLogger.setRTClock(modem.getNISTTime()); dataLogger.watchDogTimer.resetWatchDog(); modem.updateModemMetadata(); dataLogger.watchDogTimer.resetWatchDog(); } // Disconnect from the network modem.disconnectInternet(); dataLogger.watchDogTimer.resetWatchDog(); } // Turn the modem off modem.modemSleepPowerDown(); dataLogger.watchDogTimer.resetWatchDog(); } // Cut power from the SD card - without additional housekeeping wait dataLogger.turnOffSDcard(false); dataLogger.watchDogTimer.resetWatchDog(); // Turn off the LED dataLogger.alertOff(); // Print a line to show reading ended Serial.println(F("------------------------------------------\n")); // Unset flag Logger::isLoggingNow = false; } // Check if it was instead the testing interrupt that woke us up if (Logger::startTesting) { // Testing mode with output to serial monitor // Comment this line out if you want to use the OLED display // dataLogger.testingMode(); // Testing mode using OLED Display // Flag to notify that we're in testing mode Logger::isTestingNow = true; // Unset the startTesting flag Logger::startTesting = false; PRINTOUT(F("------------------------------------------")); PRINTOUT(F("Entering sensor testing mode with OLED display")); delay(100); // This seems to prevent crashes, no clue why .... display.begin(SSD1306_SWITCHCAPVCC, 0x3C, false); // Power up all of the sensors varArray.sensorsPowerUp(); // Wake up all of the sensors varArray.sensorsWake(); // Loop through 10 measurement cycles of 3 seconds each // before exiting testing mode for (uint8_t i = 0; i <= 10; i++) { // Turn on the LED to show we're taking a reading digitalWrite(greenLED, HIGH); dataLogger.watchDogTimer.resetWatchDog(); // Update the values from all attached sensors // NOTE: NOT using complete update because we want the sensors to be // left on between iterations in testing mode. varArray.updateAllSensors(); // Print the sensor result to serial port Serial.print("Number "); Serial.println(i); Serial.print("Range (mm): "); Serial.println(sonar1Range->getValueString()); Serial.print("Gage Height (ft): "); Serial.println(calculatedSonarGageHeight->getValueString()); // Reset the OLED display display.clearDisplay(); display.setCursor(0,0); display.setTextSize(2); // Print the sensor result to OLED display display.print("Number "); display.println(i); display.print("Sonar Range (mm): "); display.println(sonar1Range->getValueString()); display.print("Gage Height (ft): "); display.println(calculatedSonarGageHeight->getValueString()); display.display(); // Add a delay? // delay(3000); } // Put sensors to sleep varArray.sensorsSleep(); varArray.sensorsPowerDown(); PRINTOUT(F("Exiting testing mode")); PRINTOUT(F("------------------------------------------")); dataLogger.watchDogTimer.resetWatchDog(); // Unset testing mode flag Logger::isTestingNow = false; // Sleep dataLogger.systemSleep(); } // Call the processor sleep dataLogger.systemSleep(); } /** End [complex_loop] */

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/** ========================================================================= * @file SonarWithWifiModemLIBRARY.ino * @brief Working Maxbotix Sonar, based on simple logging example from * Anthony Aufdenkampe with Xbee wifi modem code and MMW logging. * * @author Sara Geleskie Damiano <sdamiano@stroudcenter.org> * @author Anthony Aufdenkampe <aaufdenkampe@limno.com> * @author Tom Hickson <tahickson@stthomas.edu> * @copyright (c) 2017-2022 Stroud Water Research Center (SWRC) *                          and the EnviroDIY Development Team *            This example is published under the BSD-3 license. * * Build Environment: Visual Studios Code with PlatformIO * Hardware Platform: EnviroDIY Mayfly Arduino Datalogger * Firmware Library: ModularSensors v0.34.0, released 2023-03-16 * * DISCLAIMER: * THIS CODE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" - NO WARRANTY IS GIVEN. * ======================================================================= */ // THIS CODE IS CURRENTLY WORKING ON THE MAYFLY V. 1.1 // ========================================================================== //  Include the libraries required for any data logger // ========================================================================== /** Start [includes] */ // The Arduino library is needed for every Arduino program. #include <Arduino.h>   // EnableInterrupt is used by ModularSensors for external and pin change // interrupts and must be explicitly included in the main program. #include <EnableInterrupt.h>   // Include the main header for ModularSensors #include <ModularSensors.h>   // For the OLED display, from switchdoclabs/SDL_Arduino_SSD1306 #include <AMAdafruit_GFX.h>  // For the OLED display, from switchdoclabs/SDL_Arduino_SSD1306 #include <SDL_Arduino_SSD1306.h>  // For the OLED display   /** End [includes] */     // ========================================================================== //  Creating Additional Serial Ports // ==========================================================================   // NeoSWSerial (https://github.com/SRGDamia1/NeoSWSerial) is the best software // serial that can be used on any pin supporting interrupts. // You can use as many instances of NeoSWSerial as you need. // Not all AVR boards are supported by NeoSWSerial. /** Start [neoswserial] */ #include <NeoSWSerial.h>          // for the stream communication const int8_t neoSSerial1Rx = 7;  // data in pin const int8_t neoSSerial1Tx = -1;  // data out pin NeoSWSerial  neoSSerial1(neoSSerial1Rx, neoSSerial1Tx); // To use NeoSWSerial in this library, we define a function to receive data // This is just a short-cut for later void neoSSerial1ISR() {     NeoSWSerial::rxISR(*portInputRegister(digitalPinToPort(neoSSerial1Rx))); } /** End [neoswserial] */     // ========================================================================== //  Assigning Serial Port Functionality // ========================================================================== /** Start [assign_ports_hw] */ // If there are additional hardware Serial ports possible - use them!   // We give the modem first priority and assign it to hardware serial // All of the supported processors have a hardware port available named Serial1 #define modemSerial Serial1   /** End [assign_ports_hw] */   /** Start [assign_ports_sw] */   // The Maxbotix sonar is the only sensor that communicates over a serial port // but does not use modbus // Since the Maxbotix only needs one-way communication and sends a simple text // string repeatedly, almost any software serial port will do for it. #define sonarSerial neoSSerial1     // For Neo software serial   /** End [assign_ports_sw] */     // ========================================================================== //  Data Logging Options // ========================================================================== /** Start [logging_options] */ // The name of this program file const char* sketchName = "SonarWithWifiModemLIBRARY.ino"; // Logger ID, also becomes the prefix for the name of the data file on SD card const char* LoggerID = "LIBRARY_Basement_Sonar"; // How frequently (in minutes) to log data const uint8_t loggingInterval = 1; // Your logger's timezone. const int8_t timeZone = -6;  // Central Standard Time // NOTE:  Daylight savings time will not be applied!  Please use standard time!   // Set the input and output pins for the logger // NOTE:  Use -1 for pins that do not apply const int32_t serialBaud = 115200;  // Baud rate for debugging const int8_t  greenLED   = 8;       // Pin for the green LED const int8_t  redLED     = 9;       // Pin for the red LED const int8_t  buttonPin  = 21;      // Pin for debugging mode (ie, button pin) const int8_t  wakePin    = 31;      // MCU interrupt/alarm pin to wake from sleep // Mayfly 0.x D31 = A7    IS THIS CAUSING PROBLEM IN THE USE OF V. 1.1?? // Set the wake pin to -1 if you do not want the main processor to sleep. // In a SAMD system where you are using the built-in rtc, set wakePin to 1 const int8_t sdCardPwrPin   = -1;  // MCU SD card power pin const int8_t sdCardSSPin    = 12;  // SD card chip select/slave select pin const int8_t sensorPowerPin = 22;  // MCU pin controlling main sensor power /** End [logging_options] */     // ========================================================================== //  Wifi/Cellular Modem Options // ========================================================================== /** Start [digi_xbee_wifi] */ // For the Digi Wifi XBee (S6B) #include <modems/DigiXBeeWifi.h>   // NOTE: Extra hardware and software serial ports are created in the "Settings // for Additional Serial Ports" section const int32_t modemBaud = 9600;  // All XBee's use 9600 by default   // Modem Pins - Describe the physical pin connection of your modem to your board // NOTE:  Use -1 for pins that do not apply // The pin numbers here are for a Digi XBee direcly connected to a Mayfly v1.1 // I CHANGED THE Vcc PIN TO 18 HERE FROM -1 (FOR v.0.5b MCU) const int8_t modemVccPin    = 18;   // MCU pin controlling modem power const int8_t modemStatusPin = 19;   // MCU pin used to read modem status   // NOTE:  If possible, use the <code>STATUS/SLEEP_not</code> (XBee pin 13) for status, but // the CTS pin can also be used if necessary const bool   useCTSforStatus = true;  // Flag to use the XBee <code>CTS</code> pin for status const int8_t modemResetPin   = A5;    // MCU pin connected to modem reset pin //CHANGED ResetPin HERE FOR V.1.1 BOARD FROM v.0.5b board const int8_t modemSleepRqPin = 23;    // MCU pin used for modem sleep/wake request const int8_t modemLEDPin = redLED;    // MCU pin connected an LED to show modem status   // Network connection information for UST IoT network in OSS/OWS const char* wifiId  = "xxxxxxx";  // WiFi access point name const char* wifiPwd = "xxxxxxx";  // WiFi password (WPA2)   // Create the modem object DigiXBeeWifi modemXBWF(&modemSerial, modemVccPin, modemStatusPin,                        useCTSforStatus, modemResetPin, modemSleepRqPin, wifiId,                        wifiPwd); // Create an extra reference to the modem by a generic name DigiXBeeWifi modem = modemXBWF; /** End [digi_xbee_wifi] */     // ========================================================================== //  Using the Processor as a Sensor // ========================================================================== /** Start [processor_stats] */ #include <sensors/ProcessorStats.h>   // Create the main processor chip "sensor" - for general metadata const char*    mcuBoardVersion = "v1.1";  //Only sensor using new v 1.1 Mayfly board ProcessorStats mcuBoard(mcuBoardVersion);   // Create sample number, battery voltage, and free RAM variable pointers for the // processor // Variable* mcuBoardBatt = new ProcessorStats_Battery( //     &mcuBoard, "12345678-abcd-1234-ef00-1234567890ab"); // Variable* mcuBoardAvailableRAM = new ProcessorStats_FreeRam( //     &mcuBoard, "12345678-abcd-1234-ef00-1234567890ab"); // Variable* mcuBoardSampNo = new ProcessorStats_SampleNumber( //     &mcuBoard, "12345678-abcd-1234-ef00-1234567890ab"); /** End [processor_stats] */     // ========================================================================== //  Maxim DS3231 RTC (Real Time Clock) // ========================================================================== /** Start [maxim_ds3231] */ #include <sensors/MaximDS3231.h>   // Create a DS3231 sensor object MaximDS3231 ds3231(1);   // Create a temperature variable pointer for the DS3231 // Variable* ds3231Temp = //     new MaximDS3231_Temp(&ds3231, "12345678-abcd-1234-ef00-1234567890ab"); /** End [maxim_ds3231] */     // ========================================================================== //    Settings for Additional Sensors // ==========================================================================   // ========================================================================== //  Maxbotix HRXL Ultrasonic Range Finder // ========================================================================== /** Start [max_botix_sonar] */ #include <sensors/MaxBotixSonar.h>   // A Maxbotix sonar with the trigger pin disconnect CANNOT share the serial port // A Maxbotix sonar using the trigger may be able to share but YMMV   // NOTE: Extra hardware and software serial ports are created in the "Settings // for Additional Serial Ports" section   // NOTE: Use -1 for any pins that don't apply or aren't being used. const int8_t SonarPower    = sensorPowerPin;  // Excite (power) pin const int8_t Sonar1Trigger = -1;              // Trigger pin // Trigger should be a *unique* negative number if unconnected const uint8_t sonar1NumberReadings = 3;  // The number of readings to average   // Create a MaxBotix Sonar sensor object MaxBotixSonar sonar1(sonarSerial, SonarPower, Sonar1Trigger,                      sonar1NumberReadings);   // Create an ultrasonic range variable pointer Variable* sonar1Range =     new MaxBotixSonar_Range(&sonar1, "12345678-abcd-1234-ef00-1234567890ab"); /** End [max_botix_sonar] */     // ========================================================================== //  Calculated Variable[s] // ========================================================================== /** Start [calculated_variables] */ // Create the function to give your calculated result. // The function should take no input (void) and return a float. // You can use any named variable pointers to access values by way of // variable->getValue() // Create a function in order to have a UUID for sonar distance float sonarDistanceMMW(void){     float sonarDistanceMeasured = sonar1Range->getValue();     return sonarDistanceMeasured; } const uint8_t sonarDistanceMMWVarResolution = 3; const char *sonarDistanceMMWVarName = "distance"; const char *sonarDistanceMMWVarUnit = "Millimeter"; const char *sonarDistanceMMWVarCode = "sonarRangeMMW"; const char *sonarDistanceMMWVarUUID = "dd90d9d9-32d9-4b80-a9c0-9202552121e8"; //Library Sump Distance UUID Variable *sonarDistanceMMWdone = new Variable(sonarDistanceMMW, sonarDistanceMMWVarResolution, sonarDistanceMMWVarName, sonarDistanceMMWVarUnit, sonarDistanceMMWVarCode, sonarDistanceMMWVarUUID);   // Create the function to calculate water level / gage height variable float calculateSonarGageHeight(void) {     float sonarGageHeight = -9999;  // Always safest to start with a bad value     float sonarGageHeight_mm = -9999;  // Always safest to start with a bad value     // float minimumRange = 300;    // in millimeters; not used here     float maximumRange = 5000;    // in millimeters. Should be determined after running sensor for a while     // to see what the maximum measurement is for each sump.     // Relative to reference stage, where add up measured lake stage/elevation plus height of sensor above water     // float sonarDistanceToZeroStage = 844 * 304.8; // Constant, in millimeters, where 304.8 mm = 1.00 ft     // Where 844' is approximate elevation of the water level, in ft. above sea level.     float sonarDistanceMeasured = sonar1Range->getValue();     if (sonarDistanceMeasured != -9999) { // make sure all inputs are good         sonarGageHeight_mm = maximumRange - sonarDistanceMeasured;         sonarGageHeight = sonarGageHeight_mm / 304.8; // to convert to feet, divide by 304.8, or divide by 1 to remain in mm.     }     return sonarGageHeight; }   // Properties of the calculated water level / gage height variable // The number of digits after the decimal place const uint8_t sonarGageHeightVarResolution = 3;   // This must be a value from http://vocabulary.odm2.org/variablename/ const char *sonarGageHeightVarName = "gageHeight";   // This must be a value from http://vocabulary.odm2.org/units/ const char *sonarGageHeightVarUnit = "Foot";   // A short code for the variable const char *sonarGageHeightVarCode = "SonarGageHeight";   // The (optional) universallly unique identifier const char *sonarGageHeightVarUUID = "00ba424d-ce25-462c-80ad-a54717ba89d7";  //LIBRARY Sump gage height UUID     // Create the calculated water gage height variable objects and return a variable pointer to it Variable *calculatedSonarGageHeight = new Variable(     calculateSonarGageHeight, sonarGageHeightVarResolution, sonarGageHeightVarName,     sonarGageHeightVarUnit, sonarGageHeightVarCode, sonarGageHeightVarUUID);   // Create the function to calculate water volume in cubic feet float calculateSonarVolume(void) {     float sonarVolume =  3.14159 * pow(2,2) * (calculatedSonarGageHeight->getValue());     // In feet. Our sumps have diameter = 4 feet     // Relative to reference stage, where add up measured lake stage/elevation plus height of sensor above water          return sonarVolume; }   // Properties of the calculated water volume variable // The number of digits after the decimal place const uint8_t sonarVolumeResolution = 4;   // This must be a value from http://vocabulary.odm2.org/variablename/ const char *sonarVolumeVarName = "Volume (ft^3)";   // This must be a value from http://vocabulary.odm2.org/units/ const char *sonarVolumeVarUnit = "ft^3";   // A short code for the variable const char *sonarVolumeVarCode = "SonarVolume";   // The (optional) universallly unique identifier const char *sonarVolumeUUID = "bba7f366-c47f-4ad4-ae5d-1d9d818f19a3";  //Library Sump Volume UUID // Create the calculated volume of water in sump and return a variable pointer to it Variable *calculatedSonarVolume = new Variable(     calculateSonarVolume, sonarVolumeResolution, sonarVolumeVarName,     sonarVolumeVarUnit, sonarVolumeVarCode, sonarVolumeUUID);   /** End [calculated_variables] */     // ========================================================================== //  Creating the Variable Array[s] and Filling with Variable Objects //  NOTE:  There are three different ways of creating the same variable array //         and filling it with variables. Here we blend methods. // ========================================================================== /** Start [variables_create_in_array_pre_named] */ Variable* variableList[] = {     new ProcessorStats_SampleNumber(&mcuBoard,                                     "12345678-abcd-1234-ef00-1234567890ab"),     new ProcessorStats_FreeRam(&mcuBoard,                                "12345678-abcd-1234-ef00-1234567890ab"),     new ProcessorStats_Battery(&mcuBoard,                                "12345678-abcd-1234-ef00-1234567890ab"),     // new MaximDS3231_Temp(&ds3231, "12345678-abcd-1234-ef00-1234567890ab"),     // Add variable using method 3, pre_named     sonar1Range,     calculatedSonarGageHeight,     //  ... Add more variables as needed!     new Modem_RSSI(&modem, "12345678-abcd-1234-ef00-1234567890ab"),     new Modem_SignalPercent(&modem, "12345678-abcd-1234-ef00-1234567890ab"),     // new Modem_Temp(&modem, "12345678-abcd-1234-ef00-1234567890ab"),     // new Variable(calculateVariableValue, calculatedVarResolution,     //              calculatedVarName, calculatedVarUnit, calculatedVarCode,     //              calculatedVarUUID), }; // Count up the number of pointers in the array int variableCount = sizeof(variableList) / sizeof(variableList[0]); // Create the VariableArray object VariableArray varArray(variableCount, variableList); /** End [variables_create_in_array_pre_named] */           // ========================================================================== //  The Logger Object[s] // ========================================================================== /** Start [loggers] */ // Create a new logger instance Logger dataLogger(LoggerID, loggingInterval, &varArray); /** End [loggers] */   // ========================================================================== //  Creating Data Publisher[s] // ========================================================================== /** Start [publishers] */ // A Publisher to Monitor My Watershed / EnviroDIY Data Sharing Portal // Device registration and sampling feature information can be obtained after // registration at https://monitormywatershed.org or https://data.envirodiy.org const char* registrationToken =     "ddc1a620-a75c-458b-86b8-36f6e3b297d3";  // Device registration token for LIBRARY Basement const char* samplingFeature =     "363e0351-527b-4699-82ff-c2918e1dc09f";  // Sampling feature UUID for LIBRARY Basement   // Create a data publisher for the Monitor My Watershed/EnviroDIY POST endpoint #include <publishers/EnviroDIYPublisher.h> EnviroDIYPublisher EnviroDIYPOST(dataLogger, &modem.gsmClient,                                  registrationToken, samplingFeature); /** End [publishers] */   // ========================================================================== //  Working Functions // ========================================================================== /** Start [working_functions] */ // Flashes the LED's on the primary board void greenredflash(uint8_t numFlash = 4, uint8_t rate = 75) {     for (uint8_t i = 0; i < numFlash; i++) {         digitalWrite(greenLED, HIGH);         digitalWrite(redLED, LOW);         delay(rate);         digitalWrite(greenLED, LOW);         digitalWrite(redLED, HIGH);         delay(rate);     }     digitalWrite(redLED, LOW); }   // Uses the processor sensor object to read the battery voltage // NOTE: This will actually return the battery level from the previous update! float getBatteryVoltage() {     if (mcuBoard.sensorValues[0] == -9999) mcuBoard.update();     return mcuBoard.sensorValues[0]; } /** End [working_functions] */   // Set up the OLED display SDL_Arduino_SSD1306 display(-1);  // using I2C and not bothering with a reset pin     // ========================================================================== //  Arduino Setup Function // ========================================================================== void setup() {          /** Start [setup_prints] */     // Start the primary serial connection     Serial.begin(serialBaud);       // Start the OLED     display.begin(SSD1306_SWITCHCAPVCC, 0x3C, false);     display.clearDisplay();     display.setTextSize(1);     display.setTextColor(WHITE);     display.setCursor(0,0);     // Print a start-up note to the OLED display     display.println(sketchName);     display.println(LoggerID);     display.display();       // Print a start-up note to the first serial port     Serial.print(F("\n\nNow running "));     Serial.print(sketchName);     Serial.print(F(" on Logger "));     Serial.println(LoggerID);     Serial.println();       Serial.print(F("Using ModularSensors Library version "));     Serial.println(MODULAR_SENSORS_VERSION);     Serial.print(F("TinyGSM Library version "));     Serial.println(TINYGSM_VERSION);     Serial.println();         /** Start [setup_softserial] */     // Allow interrupts for software serial     #if defined SoftwareSerial_ExtInts_h         enableInterrupt(softSerialRx, SoftwareSerial_ExtInts::handle_interrupt,                         CHANGE);     #endif     #if defined NeoSWSerial_h         enableInterrupt(neoSSerial1Rx, neoSSerial1ISR, CHANGE);     #endif     /** End [setup_softserial] */       /** Start [setup_serial_begins] */       // Start the SoftwareSerial stream for the sonar; it will always be at 9600     // baud     sonarSerial.begin(9600);     /** End [setup_serial_begins] */       // Start the serial connection with the modem     modemSerial.begin(modemBaud);       /** Start [setup_flashing_led] */     // Set up pins for the LED's     pinMode(greenLED, OUTPUT);     digitalWrite(greenLED, LOW);     pinMode(redLED, OUTPUT);     digitalWrite(redLED, LOW);     // Blink the LEDs to show the board is on and starting up     greenredflash();     /** End [setup_flashing_led] */       /** Start [setup_logger] */     // Set the timezones for the logger/data and the RTC     // Logging in the given time zone     Logger::setLoggerTimeZone(timeZone);     // It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that you set the RTC to be in UTC (UTC+0)     Logger::setRTCTimeZone(0);       // Set information pins     dataLogger.setLoggerPins(wakePin, sdCardSSPin, sdCardPwrPin, buttonPin,                              greenLED);       // Begin the logger     dataLogger.begin();     /** End [setup_logger] */       /** Start [setup_sensors] */     Serial.println(F("Setting up sensors..."));     varArray.setupSensors();     /** End [setup_sensors] */       /** Start [setup_file] */     // Create the log file, adding the default header to it     // Do this last so we have the best chance of getting the time correct and     // all sensor names correct     dataLogger.createLogFile(true);  // true = write a new header     /** End [setup_file] */       /** Start [setup_sleep] */     // Call the processor sleep     Serial.println(F("Putting processor to sleep\n"));     dataLogger.systemSleep();     /** End [setup_sleep] */ }     // ========================================================================== //  Arduino Loop Function // ========================================================================== /** Start [complex_loop] */ // Use this long loop when you want to do something special // Because of the way alarms work on the RTC, it will wake the processor and // start the loop every minute exactly on the minute. // The processor may also be woken up by another interrupt or level change on a // pin - from a button or some other input. // The "if" statements in the loop determine what will happen - whether the // sensors update, testing mode starts, or it goes back to sleep. void loop() {     // Reset the watchdog     dataLogger.watchDogTimer.resetWatchDog();       // Assuming we were woken up by the clock, check if the current time is an     // even interval of the logging interval     // We're only doing anything at all if the battery is above 3.4V     if (dataLogger.checkInterval() && getBatteryVoltage() > 3.4) {         // Flag to notify that we're in already awake and logging a point         Logger::isLoggingNow = true;         dataLogger.watchDogTimer.resetWatchDog();           // Print a line to show new reading         Serial.println(F("------------------------------------------"));         // Turn on the LED to show we're taking a reading         dataLogger.alertOn();         // Power up the SD Card, but skip any waits after power up         dataLogger.turnOnSDcard(false);         dataLogger.watchDogTimer.resetWatchDog();         Serial.print("\n Range (mm): ");         Serial.println(sonar1Range->getValueString());         Serial.print("Gage Height (ft): ");         Serial.println(calculatedSonarGageHeight->getValueString());         display.print("Sonar Range (mm): ");         display.println(sonar1Range->getValueString());         display.print("Gage Height (ft): ");         display.println(calculatedSonarGageHeight->getValueString());         display.display();         // Turn on the modem to let it start searching for the network         // Only turn the modem on if the battery at the last interval was high         // enough         // NOTE:  if the modemPowerUp function is not run before the         // completeUpdate         // function is run, the modem will not be powered and will not         // return a signal strength reading.         if (getBatteryVoltage() > 3.6) modem.modemPowerUp();           // Do a complete update on the variable array.         // This this includes powering all of the sensors, getting updated         // values, and turing them back off.         // NOTE:  The wake function for each sensor should force sensor setup         // to run if the sensor was not previously set up.         varArray.completeUpdate();           dataLogger.watchDogTimer.resetWatchDog();           // Create a csv data record and save it to the log file         dataLogger.logToSD();         dataLogger.watchDogTimer.resetWatchDog();           // Connect to the network         // Again, we're only doing this if the battery is doing well         if (getBatteryVoltage() > 3.55) {             dataLogger.watchDogTimer.resetWatchDog();             if (modem.connectInternet()) {                 dataLogger.watchDogTimer.resetWatchDog();                 // Publish data to remotes                 Serial.println(F("Modem connected to internet."));                 dataLogger.publishDataToRemotes();                   // Sync the clock at noon                 dataLogger.watchDogTimer.resetWatchDog();                 if (Logger::markedLocalEpochTime != 0 &&                     Logger::markedLocalEpochTime % 86400 == 43200) {                     Serial.println(F("Running a daily clock sync..."));                     dataLogger.setRTClock(modem.getNISTTime());                     dataLogger.watchDogTimer.resetWatchDog();                     modem.updateModemMetadata();                     dataLogger.watchDogTimer.resetWatchDog();                 }                   // Disconnect from the network                 modem.disconnectInternet();                 dataLogger.watchDogTimer.resetWatchDog();             }             // Turn the modem off             modem.modemSleepPowerDown();             dataLogger.watchDogTimer.resetWatchDog();         }           // Cut power from the SD card - without additional housekeeping wait         dataLogger.turnOffSDcard(false);         dataLogger.watchDogTimer.resetWatchDog();         // Turn off the LED         dataLogger.alertOff();         // Print a line to show reading ended         Serial.println(F("------------------------------------------\n"));           // Unset flag         Logger::isLoggingNow = false;     }       // Check if it was instead the testing interrupt that woke us up     if (Logger::startTesting) {         // Testing mode with output to serial monitor         // Comment this line out if you want to use the OLED display         // dataLogger.testingMode();             // Testing mode using OLED Display         // Flag to notify that we're in testing mode         Logger::isTestingNow = true;         // Unset the startTesting flag         Logger::startTesting = false;         PRINTOUT(F("------------------------------------------"));         PRINTOUT(F("Entering sensor testing mode with OLED display"));         delay(100);  // This seems to prevent crashes, no clue why ....           display.begin(SSD1306_SWITCHCAPVCC, 0x3C, false);           // Power up all of the sensors         varArray.sensorsPowerUp();         // Wake up all of the sensors         varArray.sensorsWake();             // Loop through 10 measurement cycles of 3 seconds each         // before exiting testing mode         for (uint8_t i = 0; i <= 10; i++) {               // Turn on the LED to show we're taking a reading             digitalWrite(greenLED, HIGH);               dataLogger.watchDogTimer.resetWatchDog();             // Update the values from all attached sensors             // NOTE:  NOT using complete update because we want the sensors to be             // left on between iterations in testing mode.             varArray.updateAllSensors();               // Print the sensor result to serial port             Serial.print("Number ");             Serial.println(i);             Serial.print("Range (mm): ");             Serial.println(sonar1Range->getValueString());             Serial.print("Gage Height (ft): ");             Serial.println(calculatedSonarGageHeight->getValueString());               // Reset the OLED display             display.clearDisplay();             display.setCursor(0,0);             display.setTextSize(2);               // Print the sensor result to OLED display             display.print("Number ");             display.println(i);             display.print("Sonar Range (mm): ");             display.println(sonar1Range->getValueString());             display.print("Gage Height (ft): ");             display.println(calculatedSonarGageHeight->getValueString());             display.display();               // Add a delay?             // delay(3000);         }           // Put sensors to sleep         varArray.sensorsSleep();         varArray.sensorsPowerDown();             PRINTOUT(F("Exiting testing mode"));         PRINTOUT(F("------------------------------------------"));         dataLogger.watchDogTimer.resetWatchDog();           // Unset testing mode flag         Logger::isTestingNow = false;           // Sleep         dataLogger.systemSleep();         }       // Call the processor sleep     dataLogger.systemSleep(); } /** End [complex_loop] */

 

[Sedhead]

Well, that’s interesting. After running a compile check, I get:

RAM: [ ] 0.1% (used 9 bytes from 16384 bytes)
Flash: [ ] 0.4% (used 510 bytes from 130048 bytes)

And when I do the same for “Blink” I get:

RAM: [ ] 1.6% (used 266 bytes from 16384 bytes)
Flash: [ ] 1.7% (used 2252 bytes from 130048 bytes)

So, for some reason, even though it looks like it has compiled correctly and uploaded correctly, nothing is actually getting uploaded. Would the code help here? Or the platformio.ini file? Happy to share both.

[Sedhead]

Thanks for the reply, Neil. I tried using “upload_port” in platformio.ini and there was no change. Also restarted VSC a couple of times. Tried connecting with the Mayfly off and then on. The weird thing is that I can get simple code to load and work. But this Mayfly code, which is significantly more complex and lengthy, will compile fine, worked in the past, but now does not. As I said in my original post, the output looks like it has uploaded, but it goes way too fast and the sketch clearly isn’t loaded because I get no output on the serial monitor.

It seems like there are multiple steps in the upload process and I’m wondering if the order makes a difference?

• Mayfly off or on when you connect it to the USB port (i.e. when do you turn the Mayfly on?)
• VSC open or closed when you connect Mayfly to the port (i.e. when do you start up VSC?)

I’m flummoxed.

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