Looks nice!?
Now that it is getting cooler out I am slowing down with non-radio stuff. ?Wife is working 4 days this week so will have plenty of time to play with some Node Red tweaks I want to do.
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On Oct 17, 2020, at 7:17 AM, Alan Blind, WA9WUD <a.alan.blind@...> wrote:
? Nice work, Gary.
I like the way you develop your multiple antenna lists for the three radios.
What do you use to actually switch the antennas at the coax level?? Could you show?a simple diagram of the coax switch configuration (multiple radios / multiple antennas)?
Alan On Fri, Oct 16, 2020 at 9:10 PM K6HN Gary < gary@...> wrote: Here is my Antenna Switch flow that uses the Sequent Relay Boards. Let me know if you need any explanation on it.
Gary
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Nice work, Gary.
I like the way you develop your multiple antenna lists for the three radios.
What do you use to actually switch the antennas at the coax level?? Could you show?a simple diagram of the coax switch configuration (multiple radios / multiple antennas)?
Alan
On Fri, Oct 16, 2020 at 9:10 PM K6HN Gary < gary@...> wrote: Here is my Antenna Switch flow that uses the Sequent Relay Boards. Let me know if you need any explanation on it.
Gary
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Re: Any way to talk to Green Heron or HYGain rotor directly?
That’s a custom node I put together for my SPE 2K-FA and 1.3k-FA flows.?
It’s a modified version of something from the Scargill Blog.?
? ? ? ?
He has since cleaned up his code and made it easier to use with up to 6 lines - I think.?
I had to make my own multi line code.
73, Andreas, N6NU
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On Oct 16, 2020, at 6:18 PM, K6HN Gary < gary@...> wrote:
What node type creates this interesting display?
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The following files have been uploaded to
the Files area of the [email protected] group.
By: K6HN Gary
Description:
Example of using Sequent Micro Relay boards in node-red.
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Here is my Antenna Switch flow that uses the Sequent Relay Boards. Let me know if you need any explanation on it.
Gary
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Re: Any way to talk to Green Heron or HYGain rotor directly?
Alan,
Never mind . I goofed. You asked about ?PStRotator.
Here it is.
Library file attached.
73, Andreas, N6NU
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On Oct 16, 2020, at 10:36 AM, Andreas Junge via < andreas@...> wrote:
Alan,
There were 3 files attached. One of them is RotatorN1MM.js. Let me re-send it.?
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Andreas
You said;
"I have a connector for N1MM rotator commands as well as a connector for PSTRotator implemented in my flow and stick the requests into the MQTT Queue."
I did not see a "PST Rotor Connector" in the flows you sent me.? Or, does it function on port 1240 along with N1MM?
Alan WA9WUD On Thu, Oct 15, 2020 at 7:44 PM Andreas Junge < andreas@...> wrote: Andy,
Same as with any platform, one process opens the serial device and owns it.
I think you can use ser2net on the Raspberry to establish a TCP/UDP serial server (RFC2217). The Eltima stack allows you to create a virtual serial port that can talk to ser2net, but it is expensive. I need to check on com0com if they can do it, but I am not sure.
In the case of my rotator code I opted to go through a MQTT server (mosquito) where I have a small flow that listens to the queue and translates it to serial.?
I have a connector for N1MM rotator commands as well as a connector for PSTRotator implemented in my flow and stick the requests into the MQTT Queue.
This way my remote panel, N1MM and PSTRotator are happily talking to the same RT21 at the same time.?
The MQTT/Serial flow can run on the same PI as the main code or remote. I decided to separate the serial/device connections from the main Raspberry and have one for each device (RT21, Expert 2K-FA, SteppIR). All act as client/server through MQTT/Mosquitto.?
I don’t know if this helps, but that’s what I do :-)
73, Andreas, N6NU On Oct 15, 2020, at 4:14 PM, Andy (KU7T) < ku7t@...> wrote:
A question to the node-red experts, as I have not gone beyond my show the “hello world” samples. I do work on some automation software and for now have opted not to go the node-red route…. ? If you control the COM port via node-red, what does that mean for other devices that used to control this before? Do you need to use port sharing tools or is node-red not interfering with this? ? 73 Andy KU7T ? Sent from??for Windows 10 ? From:?Andreas JungeSent:?Thursday, October 15, 2020 4:02 PM To:?[email protected]Subject:?Re: [nodered-hamradio] Any way to talk to Green Heron or HYGain rotor directly? ? Alan, This is what it look like on my panel. 73, Andreas, N6NU <4E3E0F74175B4683BC780352F513BAAB.png>
? I would be happy to take a look at your RT21 flow and bring it up to date / clean it up. Tom; ? I will post after I do my part.
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Alan,
There were 3 files attached. One of them is RotatorN1MM.js. Let me re-send it.?
73, Andreas, N6NU
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You said;
"I have a connector for N1MM rotator commands as well as a connector for PSTRotator implemented in my flow and stick the requests into the MQTT Queue."
I did not see a "PST Rotor Connector" in the flows you sent me.? Or, does it function on port 1240 along with N1MM?
Alan WA9WUD On Thu, Oct 15, 2020 at 7:44 PM Andreas Junge < andreas@...> wrote: Andy,
Same as with any platform, one process opens the serial device and owns it.
I think you can use ser2net on the Raspberry to establish a TCP/UDP serial server (RFC2217). The Eltima stack allows you to create a virtual serial port that can talk to ser2net, but it is expensive. I need to check on com0com if they can do it, but I am not sure.
In the case of my rotator code I opted to go through a MQTT server (mosquito) where I have a small flow that listens to the queue and translates it to serial.?
I have a connector for N1MM rotator commands as well as a connector for PSTRotator implemented in my flow and stick the requests into the MQTT Queue.
This way my remote panel, N1MM and PSTRotator are happily talking to the same RT21 at the same time.?
The MQTT/Serial flow can run on the same PI as the main code or remote. I decided to separate the serial/device connections from the main Raspberry and have one for each device (RT21, Expert 2K-FA, SteppIR). All act as client/server through MQTT/Mosquitto.?
I don’t know if this helps, but that’s what I do :-)
73, Andreas, N6NU On Oct 15, 2020, at 4:14 PM, Andy (KU7T) < ku7t@...> wrote:
A question to the node-red experts, as I have not gone beyond my show the “hello world” samples. I do work on some automation software and for now have opted not to go the node-red route…. ? If you control the COM port via node-red, what does that mean for other devices that used to control this before? Do you need to use port sharing tools or is node-red not interfering with this? ? 73 Andy KU7T ? Sent from??for Windows 10 ? From:?Andreas JungeSent:?Thursday, October 15, 2020 4:02 PM To:?[email protected]Subject:?Re: [nodered-hamradio] Any way to talk to Green Heron or HYGain rotor directly? ? Alan, This is what it look like on my panel. 73, Andreas, N6NU <4E3E0F74175B4683BC780352F513BAAB.png>
? I would be happy to take a look at your RT21 flow and bring it up to date / clean it up. Tom; ? I will post after I do my part.
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Andreas
You said;
"I have a connector for N1MM rotator commands as well as a connector for PSTRotator implemented in my flow and stick the requests into the MQTT Queue."
I did not see a "PST Rotor Connector" in the flows you sent me.? Or, does it function on port 1240 along with N1MM?
Alan WA9WUD
On Thu, Oct 15, 2020 at 7:44 PM Andreas Junge < andreas@...> wrote: Andy,
Same as with any platform, one process opens the serial device and owns it.
I think you can use ser2net on the Raspberry to establish a TCP/UDP serial server (RFC2217). The Eltima stack allows you to create a virtual serial port that can talk to ser2net, but it is expensive. I need to check on com0com if they can do it, but I am not sure.
In the case of my rotator code I opted to go through a MQTT server (mosquito) where I have a small flow that listens to the queue and translates it to serial.?
I have a connector for N1MM rotator commands as well as a connector for PSTRotator implemented in my flow and stick the requests into the MQTT Queue.
This way my remote panel, N1MM and PSTRotator are happily talking to the same RT21 at the same time.?
The MQTT/Serial flow can run on the same PI as the main code or remote. I decided to separate the serial/device connections from the main Raspberry and have one for each device (RT21, Expert 2K-FA, SteppIR). All act as client/server through MQTT/Mosquitto.?
I don’t know if this helps, but that’s what I do :-)
73, Andreas, N6NU On Oct 15, 2020, at 4:14 PM, Andy (KU7T) < ku7t@...> wrote:
A question to the node-red experts, as I have not gone beyond my show the “hello world” samples. I do work on some automation software and for now have opted not to go the node-red route…. ? If you control the COM port via node-red, what does that mean for other devices that used to control this before? Do you need to use port sharing tools or is node-red not interfering with this? ? 73 Andy KU7T ? Sent from??for Windows 10 ? From:?Andreas JungeSent:?Thursday, October 15, 2020 4:02 PM To:?[email protected]Subject:?Re: [nodered-hamradio] Any way to talk to Green Heron or HYGain rotor directly? ? Alan, This is what it look like on my panel. 73, Andreas, N6NU <4E3E0F74175B4683BC780352F513BAAB.png>
? I would be happy to take a look at your RT21 flow and bring it up to date / clean it up. Tom; ? I will post after I do my part.
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Hi everyone,
I have been trying to learn how to control the Sequent microsystems 8 relay boards and even though I was able to make a the relays turn on and off I have got lost as I have tried to get the UI to report their status.
I have attached a flow that *doesnt work* which is based on the example that Sequent published in github for their 4 relay board. I get error 127. Any idea how I can trouble shoot this?
Thanks
Steve M0BPQ
(Maybe Steve's Law will apply - I find the answer within 10 minutes after posting a question to a forum)
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Re: Any way to talk to Green Heron or HYGain rotor directly?
Andy,
Same as with any platform, one process opens the serial device and owns it.
I think you can use ser2net on the Raspberry to establish a TCP/UDP serial server (RFC2217). The Eltima stack allows you to create a virtual serial port that can talk to ser2net, but it is expensive. I need to check on com0com if they can do it, but I am not sure.
In the case of my rotator code I opted to go through a MQTT server (mosquito) where I have a small flow that listens to the queue and translates it to serial.?
I have a connector for N1MM rotator commands as well as a connector for PSTRotator implemented in my flow and stick the requests into the MQTT Queue.
This way my remote panel, N1MM and PSTRotator are happily talking to the same RT21 at the same time.?
The MQTT/Serial flow can run on the same PI as the main code or remote. I decided to separate the serial/device connections from the main Raspberry and have one for each device (RT21, Expert 2K-FA, SteppIR). All act as client/server through MQTT/Mosquitto.?
I don’t know if this helps, but that’s what I do :-)
73, Andreas, N6NU
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On Oct 15, 2020, at 4:14 PM, Andy (KU7T) < ku7t@...> wrote:
A question to the node-red experts, as I have not gone beyond my show the “hello world” samples. I do work on some automation software and for now have opted not to go the node-red route…. ? If you control the COM port via node-red, what does that mean for other devices that used to control this before? Do you need to use port sharing tools or is node-red not interfering with this? ? 73 Andy KU7T ? Sent from??for Windows 10 ? From:?Andreas JungeSent:?Thursday, October 15, 2020 4:02 PM To:?[email protected]Subject:?Re: [nodered-hamradio] Any way to talk to Green Heron or HYGain rotor directly? ? Alan, This is what it look like on my panel. 73, Andreas, N6NU <4E3E0F74175B4683BC780352F513BAAB.png>
? I would be happy to take a look at your RT21 flow and bring it up to date / clean it up. Tom; ? I will post after I do my part.
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A question to the node-red experts, as I have not gone beyond my show the “hello world” samples. I do work on some automation software and for now have opted not to go the node-red route….
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If you control the COM port via node-red, what does that mean for other devices that used to control this before? Do you need to use port sharing tools or is node-red not interfering with this?
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73
Andy
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From: Andreas Junge
Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2020 4:02 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [nodered-hamradio] Any way to talk to Green Heron or HYGain rotor directly?
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Alan,
This is what it look like on my panel.
73, Andreas, N6NU
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I would be happy to take a look at your RT21 flow and bring it up to date / clean it up.
Tom; ? I will post after I do my part.
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Alan,
Code sent.?
This is what it look like on my panel.
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Andreas
I would be happy to take a look at your RT21 flow and bring it up to date / clean it up.
I need a new project.
Tom; ? I will post after I do my part.
Alan WA9WUD
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Andreas
I would be happy to take a look at your RT21 flow and bring it up to date / clean it up.
I need a new project.
Tom; ? I will post after I do my part.
Alan WA9WUD
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Re: Any way to talk to Green Heron or HYGain rotor directly?
I have a flow for the for the RT21. As matter of fact it was the very first code I created for the NodeRed panel.
My code is split into three parts, all connected through a MQTT/Mosquitto message broker:
1) The serial port to MQTT - USB connection to the RT21. That way the serial port can be on a different PI closer to the RT21 controller.?
2) MQTT to/from the UI Part.?
3) The UI buttons.?
It is also integrated with the N1MM UDP rotator commands, so it works by entering the the heading into the entry field and hitting enter. I think ALT-N will send the heading for the currently entered call sign.
I don’t have the time to beautify, but if Allan or Mike want to have a stab at it I’ll forward the bits.?
73, Andreas, N6NU
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Thanks but I’m talking about direct serial.?
I must not have been clear in my original email as you are second person to suggest that.?
Thanks
Tom Principal Solutions Architect Better Software Solutions, Inc.? 727-437-2771 On Oct 15, 2020, at 3:03 PM, David De Coons wo2x <RocketNJ@...> wrote:
? In the files section under my call there is a flow already set up for PSTRotator AZ.?
You just need to enable UDP server in PSTRotator and enter the PC IP address in the flow for the Pi running Node Red.?
I’m about 2/3 through a 500 mile trip today but will be available tomorrow if anyone needs help.?
Dave wo2x Sent from my waxed string and tin cans.? ? Different ways to solve the problem.
My thought is I give external users access the RPi NODE-Red UI and let it control the local hardware. It makes it easier than teaching people how to setup remote rotor controls, etc. I’m designing a remote where many different users can access it (not simultaneously though) and trying to keep it simple.?
My prior remotes have uses remote COM ports and Ethernet to serial interfaces so I know other methods to handle it as well but that stuff is not as easy to configure.
Tom NY4I
On Oct 15, 2020, at 1:59 PM, Andy (KU7T) < ku7t@...> wrote:
Have not done this for rotors yet, but I would argue its better to control GHE instead via USB. You can then do this on the network, internet, etc. Just saying, ? Andy KU7T ? Sent from??for Windows 10 ? From:?Tom Schaefer NY4ISent:?Thursday, October 15, 2020 10:56 AM To:?[email protected]Subject:?Re: [nodered-hamradio] Any way to talk to Green Heron or HYGain rotor directly? ? Hi Andy. This is not for the GHE but direct connect to the USB port on the RT-21. Tom
On Oct 15, 2020, at 1:13 PM, Andy (KU7T) < ku7t@...> wrote: ? For directly controlling GHE, I have written a PowerShell module. You can find it here: If PowerShell is not desired, take the C# code and roll your own. Its really just a TCP socket and a few commands. Sent from??for Windows 10 From:?Tom Schaefer NY4ISent:?Thursday, October 15, 2020 9:26 AM To:?[email protected]Subject:?Re: [nodered-hamradio] Any way to talk to Green Heron or HYGain rotor directly? Thanks. I have no issue with the commands. I was trying to see if that dragon was already slayed first.? I am trying to avoid dependence on a PC at the remote site. Just for the challenge of it.? Tom Principal Solutions Architect Better Software Solutions, Inc.? The Green Heron Commands are included in the controller manual, last page. I considered writing a Node-Red flow for the GH controller but instead deferred?to PST Rotor, since PST Rotor did everything, and more, that I needed, including interfacing with my Satellite Tracker Software. I wrote the PST Node-Red Flow simply to get a dashboard accessible on my iPhone, to operate my rotor remotely.
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Thanks. I figured as such. The RT-21 has a USB so I might try that too.?
Tom Principal Solutions Architect Better Software Solutions, Inc.? 727-437-2771
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On Oct 15, 2020, at 3:33 PM, David De Coons wo2x <RocketNJ@...> wrote:
? You can do direct serial also.?
A serial to USB adapter using an FTDI chip. Then instead of the UDP in and out use the serial request node. You will need to edit the function nodes to send the correct formatted commands for your rotor.?
Dave wo2x Sent from my waxed string and tin cans.? On Oct 15, 2020, at 3:29 PM, Tom Schaefer NY4I <thomasmschaefer@...> wrote:
? Thanks but I’m talking about direct serial.?
I must not have been clear in my original email as you are second person to suggest that.?
Thanks
Tom Principal Solutions Architect Better Software Solutions, Inc.? 727-437-2771 On Oct 15, 2020, at 3:03 PM, David De Coons wo2x <RocketNJ@...> wrote:
? In the files section under my call there is a flow already set up for PSTRotator AZ.?
You just need to enable UDP server in PSTRotator and enter the PC IP address in the flow for the Pi running Node Red.?
I’m about 2/3 through a 500 mile trip today but will be available tomorrow if anyone needs help.?
Dave wo2x Sent from my waxed string and tin cans.? On Oct 15, 2020, at 2:05 PM, Tom Schaefer NY4I <thomasmschaefer@...> wrote:
? Different ways to solve the problem.
My thought is I give external users access the RPi NODE-Red UI and let it control the local hardware. It makes it easier than teaching people how to setup remote rotor controls, etc. I’m designing a remote where many different users can access it (not simultaneously though) and trying to keep it simple.?
My prior remotes have uses remote COM ports and Ethernet to serial interfaces so I know other methods to handle it as well but that stuff is not as easy to configure.
Tom NY4I
On Oct 15, 2020, at 1:59 PM, Andy (KU7T) < ku7t@...> wrote:
Have not done this for rotors yet, but I would argue its better to control GHE instead via USB. You can then do this on the network, internet, etc. Just saying, ? Andy KU7T ? Sent from??for Windows 10 ? From:?Tom Schaefer NY4ISent:?Thursday, October 15, 2020 10:56 AM To:?[email protected]Subject:?Re: [nodered-hamradio] Any way to talk to Green Heron or HYGain rotor directly? ? Hi Andy. This is not for the GHE but direct connect to the USB port on the RT-21. Tom
On Oct 15, 2020, at 1:13 PM, Andy (KU7T) < ku7t@...> wrote: ? For directly controlling GHE, I have written a PowerShell module. You can find it here: If PowerShell is not desired, take the C# code and roll your own. Its really just a TCP socket and a few commands. Sent from??for Windows 10 From:?Tom Schaefer NY4ISent:?Thursday, October 15, 2020 9:26 AM To:?[email protected]Subject:?Re: [nodered-hamradio] Any way to talk to Green Heron or HYGain rotor directly? Thanks. I have no issue with the commands. I was trying to see if that dragon was already slayed first.? I am trying to avoid dependence on a PC at the remote site. Just for the challenge of it.? Tom Principal Solutions Architect Better Software Solutions, Inc.? The Green Heron Commands are included in the controller manual, last page. I considered writing a Node-Red flow for the GH controller but instead deferred?to PST Rotor, since PST Rotor did everything, and more, that I needed, including interfacing with my Satellite Tracker Software. I wrote the PST Node-Red Flow simply to get a dashboard accessible on my iPhone, to operate my rotor remotely.
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Re: Any way to talk to Green Heron or HYGain rotor directly?
You can do direct serial also.?
A serial to USB adapter using an FTDI chip. Then instead of the UDP in and out use the serial request node. You will need to edit the function nodes to send the correct formatted commands for your rotor.?
Dave wo2x Sent from my waxed string and tin cans.?
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On Oct 15, 2020, at 3:29 PM, Tom Schaefer NY4I <thomasmschaefer@...> wrote:
? Thanks but I’m talking about direct serial.?
I must not have been clear in my original email as you are second person to suggest that.?
Thanks
Tom Principal Solutions Architect Better Software Solutions, Inc.? 727-437-2771 On Oct 15, 2020, at 3:03 PM, David De Coons wo2x <RocketNJ@...> wrote:
? In the files section under my call there is a flow already set up for PSTRotator AZ.?
You just need to enable UDP server in PSTRotator and enter the PC IP address in the flow for the Pi running Node Red.?
I’m about 2/3 through a 500 mile trip today but will be available tomorrow if anyone needs help.?
Dave wo2x Sent from my waxed string and tin cans.? On Oct 15, 2020, at 2:05 PM, Tom Schaefer NY4I <thomasmschaefer@...> wrote:
? Different ways to solve the problem.
My thought is I give external users access the RPi NODE-Red UI and let it control the local hardware. It makes it easier than teaching people how to setup remote rotor controls, etc. I’m designing a remote where many different users can access it (not simultaneously though) and trying to keep it simple.?
My prior remotes have uses remote COM ports and Ethernet to serial interfaces so I know other methods to handle it as well but that stuff is not as easy to configure.
Tom NY4I
On Oct 15, 2020, at 1:59 PM, Andy (KU7T) < ku7t@...> wrote:
Have not done this for rotors yet, but I would argue its better to control GHE instead via USB. You can then do this on the network, internet, etc. Just saying, ? Andy KU7T ? Sent from??for Windows 10 ? From:?Tom Schaefer NY4ISent:?Thursday, October 15, 2020 10:56 AM To:?[email protected]Subject:?Re: [nodered-hamradio] Any way to talk to Green Heron or HYGain rotor directly? ? Hi Andy. This is not for the GHE but direct connect to the USB port on the RT-21. Tom
On Oct 15, 2020, at 1:13 PM, Andy (KU7T) < ku7t@...> wrote: ? For directly controlling GHE, I have written a PowerShell module. You can find it here: If PowerShell is not desired, take the C# code and roll your own. Its really just a TCP socket and a few commands. Sent from??for Windows 10 From:?Tom Schaefer NY4ISent:?Thursday, October 15, 2020 9:26 AM To:?[email protected]Subject:?Re: [nodered-hamradio] Any way to talk to Green Heron or HYGain rotor directly? Thanks. I have no issue with the commands. I was trying to see if that dragon was already slayed first.? I am trying to avoid dependence on a PC at the remote site. Just for the challenge of it.? Tom Principal Solutions Architect Better Software Solutions, Inc.? The Green Heron Commands are included in the controller manual, last page. I considered writing a Node-Red flow for the GH controller but instead deferred?to PST Rotor, since PST Rotor did everything, and more, that I needed, including interfacing with my Satellite Tracker Software. I wrote the PST Node-Red Flow simply to get a dashboard accessible on my iPhone, to operate my rotor remotely.
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Re: Any way to talk to Green Heron or HYGain rotor directly?
Thanks but I’m talking about direct serial.?
I must not have been clear in my original email as you are second person to suggest that.?
Thanks
Tom Principal Solutions Architect Better Software Solutions, Inc.? 727-437-2771
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On Oct 15, 2020, at 3:03 PM, David De Coons wo2x <RocketNJ@...> wrote:
? In the files section under my call there is a flow already set up for PSTRotator AZ.?
You just need to enable UDP server in PSTRotator and enter the PC IP address in the flow for the Pi running Node Red.?
I’m about 2/3 through a 500 mile trip today but will be available tomorrow if anyone needs help.?
Dave wo2x Sent from my waxed string and tin cans.? On Oct 15, 2020, at 2:05 PM, Tom Schaefer NY4I <thomasmschaefer@...> wrote:
? Different ways to solve the problem.
My thought is I give external users access the RPi NODE-Red UI and let it control the local hardware. It makes it easier than teaching people how to setup remote rotor controls, etc. I’m designing a remote where many different users can access it (not simultaneously though) and trying to keep it simple.?
My prior remotes have uses remote COM ports and Ethernet to serial interfaces so I know other methods to handle it as well but that stuff is not as easy to configure.
Tom NY4I
On Oct 15, 2020, at 1:59 PM, Andy (KU7T) < ku7t@...> wrote:
Have not done this for rotors yet, but I would argue its better to control GHE instead via USB. You can then do this on the network, internet, etc. Just saying, ? Andy KU7T ? Sent from??for Windows 10 ? From:?Tom Schaefer NY4ISent:?Thursday, October 15, 2020 10:56 AM To:?[email protected]Subject:?Re: [nodered-hamradio] Any way to talk to Green Heron or HYGain rotor directly? ? Hi Andy. This is not for the GHE but direct connect to the USB port on the RT-21. Tom
On Oct 15, 2020, at 1:13 PM, Andy (KU7T) < ku7t@...> wrote: ? For directly controlling GHE, I have written a PowerShell module. You can find it here: If PowerShell is not desired, take the C# code and roll your own. Its really just a TCP socket and a few commands. Sent from??for Windows 10 From:?Tom Schaefer NY4ISent:?Thursday, October 15, 2020 9:26 AM To:?[email protected]Subject:?Re: [nodered-hamradio] Any way to talk to Green Heron or HYGain rotor directly? Thanks. I have no issue with the commands. I was trying to see if that dragon was already slayed first.? I am trying to avoid dependence on a PC at the remote site. Just for the challenge of it.? Tom Principal Solutions Architect Better Software Solutions, Inc.? The Green Heron Commands are included in the controller manual, last page. I considered writing a Node-Red flow for the GH controller but instead deferred?to PST Rotor, since PST Rotor did everything, and more, that I needed, including interfacing with my Satellite Tracker Software. I wrote the PST Node-Red Flow simply to get a dashboard accessible on my iPhone, to operate my rotor remotely.
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Re: Any way to talk to Green Heron or HYGain rotor directly?
In the files section under my call there is a flow already set up for PSTRotator AZ.?
You just need to enable UDP server in PSTRotator and enter the PC IP address in the flow for the Pi running Node Red.?
I’m about 2/3 through a 500 mile trip today but will be available tomorrow if anyone needs help.?
Dave wo2x Sent from my waxed string and tin cans.?
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On Oct 15, 2020, at 2:05 PM, Tom Schaefer NY4I <thomasmschaefer@...> wrote:
? Different ways to solve the problem.
My thought is I give external users access the RPi NODE-Red UI and let it control the local hardware. It makes it easier than teaching people how to setup remote rotor controls, etc. I’m designing a remote where many different users can access it (not simultaneously though) and trying to keep it simple.?
My prior remotes have uses remote COM ports and Ethernet to serial interfaces so I know other methods to handle it as well but that stuff is not as easy to configure.
Tom NY4I
On Oct 15, 2020, at 1:59 PM, Andy (KU7T) < ku7t@...> wrote:
Have not done this for rotors yet, but I would argue its better to control GHE instead via USB. You can then do this on the network, internet, etc. Just saying, ? Andy KU7T ? Sent from??for Windows 10 ? From:?Tom Schaefer NY4ISent:?Thursday, October 15, 2020 10:56 AM To:?[email protected]Subject:?Re: [nodered-hamradio] Any way to talk to Green Heron or HYGain rotor directly? ? Hi Andy. This is not for the GHE but direct connect to the USB port on the RT-21. Tom
On Oct 15, 2020, at 1:13 PM, Andy (KU7T) < ku7t@...> wrote: ? For directly controlling GHE, I have written a PowerShell module. You can find it here: If PowerShell is not desired, take the C# code and roll your own. Its really just a TCP socket and a few commands. Sent from??for Windows 10 From:?Tom Schaefer NY4ISent:?Thursday, October 15, 2020 9:26 AM To:?[email protected]Subject:?Re: [nodered-hamradio] Any way to talk to Green Heron or HYGain rotor directly? Thanks. I have no issue with the commands. I was trying to see if that dragon was already slayed first.? I am trying to avoid dependence on a PC at the remote site. Just for the challenge of it.? Tom Principal Solutions Architect Better Software Solutions, Inc.? The Green Heron Commands are included in the controller manual, last page. I considered writing a Node-Red flow for the GH controller but instead deferred?to PST Rotor, since PST Rotor did everything, and more, that I needed, including interfacing with my Satellite Tracker Software. I wrote the PST Node-Red Flow simply to get a dashboard accessible on my iPhone, to operate my rotor remotely.
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