The new Kootnet Sensors version is in the “Stable” channel!
Here is a list of some of the changes since Beta.30.x

• Send Reports and or Graphs by email on a daily/Weekly/Monthly/Yearly basis
• Configure or disable Sensor Checkins or have sensors checkin to a sensor with the Checkin Server enabled.
• New Quick Graph type and other graph back end improvements
• Refined and enhanced view of per-sensor recording status
• New High/Low SQL recording
• Updated Tiny editor (note-taking section)
• Updated Remote Sensor Management section (Sensor Control)
• Web Portal updates for compatibility with mobile devices & Firefox
• New Web Portal menu layout
• New hardware sensor support
• Added additional configuration options
• Included base Python modules for spotty internet connections & server connection issues (Should improve install reliability and speed)
• New Documentation / Help file (WIP)
• Updated and enhanced GUI tests
• Misc. bug fixes and performance enhancements

With this version out, I think I’ll work on the Network Testers.

So there appears to be a few new sensors on Pimoroni, including a GPS one! So I’m looking forward to adding that to the supported sensor list, that way you can record the exact location of where you are recording!

I kinda wish I had a bit of support money coming in for buying hardware since it was over $400 Canadian (245 Euros) to get the new sensors and I’m pretty sure I’ll still have to pay import fees. Guess that’s how it goes sometimes. If I could just find a good place where people would actually find this useful and give feedback on what to add to make it more useful, that would raise the chances of someone donating. If anyone is reading this and knows of such places (online forums, etc), please post a comment and let me know!

I also ordered a few new displays in hopes to add further display support to my Network Testers, of which I will be working on after Kootnet Sensors ver Beta.31.x is released.

I have finished tweaking the Web Portal on Kootnet Sensors so you can see and or scroll to all the sections on a mobile phone. It doesn’t look good in a lot of places, but at least it’s functional. I have also finished the tests section, so it’s fully operational but it could still use improvements in how and where it tests.

Another day or two and Beta.31.x should be out.

I have been going through some code and doing some clean ups. While I was looking around, I noticed the tests program needed some updates. I have added missing configurations to test and made it so when sensors are tested, it displays their results for verification. It should be finished up by tomorrow.

Another place I have to double check is the Web Portal on a mobile device. I remember there were a few things that didn’t size nicely on my phone, so I’ll see what I can do there.

Things are coming along nicely, although once I release Beta.31.x, I’ll probably take a break from the sensors for a bit and maybe look over the Network testers and tweak things there and add a new test or two.

I hope everyone had a good Thanks giving!

I have now finished updating the documentation and creating links inside the program that take you directly to the relevant section in the help document. Because the help document is actually located on the sensor itself, you’ll always have the manual available.

I have also fixed a bunch of oddities so it’s more compatible with the Firefox web browser. The logout should work properly and the formatting layout should not be overlapping anymore.

I have also enhanced the security a bit, by limiting access to certain functions, yet maintaining the ability to get non-sensitive information. When viewing the raw configurations, even when logged in, the usernames and passwords have been removed for viewing.

Testing is the main thing left to do, such as new installs, upgrade installs and reviewing functions. Next week will most likely be when I release this into the stable channel. If you want a sneak peak, upgrade to the Dev build from the Sensors Web Portal, I don’t expect there to be too many bugs right now.

I’m getting close to moving Version Beta.31.x to the stable channel. I’m doing some final touches now, such as tweaking the HTML code to look proper on Firefox and updating the documentation.

This release has a few cool new features, such as.

• Email reports and graphs at a set interval
• A new “Quick Graph” section for faster basic HTML graphs
• Sensor Control now uses text-based configurations for pushing to multiple sensors. This should make it easier to get and save configurations the way you want. It’s also a lot less work for me when configurations are added or changed.

I suspect I’ll have this done in a week or two. The next version after this, I want to create a “Backup” section that allows uploading the database & configurations through FTP and other services like Dropbox, OneDrive & Google Drive.

In other news, I pre-ordered a reMarkable 2 paper tablet. I hope to use it for design idea’s and note taking. It should help focus and organize my thoughts. It will be nice to have a history of all my thoughts along the way too, since my existing paper notebook is … deteriorating quickly.

That’s it for this update.