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Jim Moore

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  • in reply to: Data download not working #17813
    Jim Moore
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      The MMW server is working now but there is a data gap between 5/12 @15:00 and 5/13 @ 07:15.  Will that data be restored or will we need to rely on the station SD card?

      in reply to: Data download not working #17812
      Jim Moore
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        I have been getting “server error(500)” for the last two days on all stations I attempt to load.

        in reply to: Mayfly v1.1 technical questions forum thread #17695
        Jim Moore
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          @shannon I noticed that the specs for the Hydros 21 indicate 4.0 volts minimum.  The junper on the Mayfly board is set for 3.3 V.  Would you recomend changeing that to 5.0 Volts?

          in reply to: Mayfly v1.1 technical questions forum thread #17694
          Jim Moore
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            Thanks!  I’ll plug that into my code.

            -jim

            in reply to: Mayfly v1.1 technical questions forum thread #17691
            Jim Moore
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              @shannon I am setting up a new sensor station using the hydros 21 (due in tommorow) but I am not using the turbidity sensor.  I deleted that section of the code but I wanted to add the humidity sensor.  What do I need to put in the variable list?  Here is what I have:

              Variable* variableList[] = {
              new MeterHydros21_Cond(&hydros),
              new MeterHydros21_Depth(&hydros),
              new MeterHydros21_Temp(&hydros),
              new MaximDS3231_Temp(&ds3231),
              new ProcessorStats_Battery(&mcuBoard),
              new ProcessorStats_Battery(&mcuBoard), //dummy var as place holder for humidity
              // new SensirionSHT4x_Humidity(), //use “humidity” variable; get error
              new Modem_SignalPercent(&modem),
              };

              The modem is communicating with the new sensor site ok

              What else am I missing?

              Thanks

              in reply to: C2 capacitor burned after plugging LIPO battery in #17130
              Jim Moore
              Participant

                Some LiPo batteries have the JST connector reversed and that may be your problem.  Check the battery with a VOM to make sure the red wire is + and black is –

                in reply to: Mayfly v1.1 technical questions forum thread #16807
                Jim Moore
                Participant

                  @shicks.  I tested the converters you recommended and they appear to work as expected:

                  dropout voltage is 8 Volts and will support input voltage to 31.5 V (max on my bench PS).

                  No load draw is 3.64 mA at 12 V and 2.83 mA at 31.5 V.

                  A lower cost option is a three terminal non-isolated converter at $2.76 ea vs $12 for the PlusRoc.

                  in reply to: Mayfly v1.1 technical questions forum thread #16752
                  Jim Moore
                  Participant

                    Thanks!  I just ordered two.  My four port sampler project uses 12V motors which draw about 0.4A so I guess that would be an option to use the 12V output and LiPo 3.7V batteries.

                    I assume this converter uses switching so it should be reasonably efficient.  I’ll le you know how they work.  Good old amazon – I should get them tomorrow!

                    in reply to: Mayfly v1.1 technical questions forum thread #16745
                    Jim Moore
                    Participant

                      Hi @shicks  I got my 5 pack of the v1.1 boards today and I noticed that:

                      • Removed External/Lipo slide switch since it’s no longer needed

                      Does that mean I can no longer power the Mayfly from a 12 V supply?  I have an application for water sampling and the pumps run on 12V and they are controlled by the Mayfly so I can power the whole system with a 12V utility lead acid m/c battery.

                      in reply to: Data Uploading but not Publishing #16658
                      Jim Moore
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                        It may be that MMW doesn’t like the underscore.  I had a similar problem when I used # in the name of my stations.

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