I have re-visited my Sensor Readings Report code and changed it to create all the readings in a table for lining up.\u00a0 I also put each sensor into its own bordered box to help separate sensors.\u00a0 While I was doing that, I figured out how to get multiple packets of data with sockets.\u00a0 Before, all my data was under 4096 bytes, except for my logs, which I only needed the end of anyway.\u00a0 However, I can now get a bit more of the logs and ensure data is properly received. I had some trunicated errors doing Reading reports randomly before and it caused the socket to\u00a0die, requiring a timeout.\u00a0 Now it functions as intended and no delay in restarting occurs.\u00a0 I also added the ability for the socket to be rebonded right away if the application is terminated unexpectedly.\u00a0 This should speed up Sensor Command restarts after remote upgrades.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have now set up a Pi + Goal Zero Sherpa 50 with a solar panel keeping it charged in the window.\u00a0 This should give me a good idea if it will work as a self-sustaining power system for off the grid sensors.\u00a0 I’m told windows can block\u00a0a lot of sun rays, making solar charging less efficient, so if it works there, it will work even better outside.\u00a0 I still have to figure out how to keep the snow off the solar, but I do have an idea… angled setups and mirrors would probably allow it.\u00a0 Multiple mirrors set up in different spots could also help with “temporary intensive charging”, to help give it a boost at certain times, which could help during long dark periods… I’m just not sure how long they will be effective before I have to adjust the positions of the mirrors, due to sun path changes through the seasons.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Feeling pretty good about the progress again.\u00a0 It was nice to take a bit of a break, but I would like to try and do at least a bit of programing every 2nd day to maintain forward momentum.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hope everyone had a great weekend!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
I have re-visited my Sensor Readings Report code and changed it to create all the readings in a table for lining up.\u00a0 I also put each sensor into its own bordered box to help separate sensors.\u00a0 While I was doing …<\/p>\n