wkswenson
Explorer
Joined 19 years ago
User Profile
User Widgets
All Activity
Re: TriMetric Serial Data
Well several tries and I am still not getting data out of the meter. I need to put a scope on the output to see if maybe it is not working properly. Below is the sketch file from the Arduino that I was using as a starting point. void readTriMetric(uint8_t inByte) { if (inByte == char('%')) { // check for '%' character: if (tm_scan_37) { // check for second '%' character: tm_scan_37 = false; // second '%' character found, so reset for next message: ++tm_buffer_index; // increment buffer index: tm_buffer[tm_buffer_index] = '\0'; // put NULL at end: processTriMetricBuffer(); for (uint8_t i = 0; i < 128; i++) { tm_buffer = '\0'; // clear the buffer by filling with NULLS: } } else { tm_scan_37 = true; // set flag: } tm_buffer_index = 0; // reset buffer index to start of buffer: tm_buffer[tm_buffer_index] = inByte; // put % into correct location at index: } else { ++tm_buffer_index; // increment buffer index: tm_buffer[tm_buffer_index] = inByte; // put % into correct location at index: } }750Views0likes0CommentsRe: TriMetric Serial Data
Ok a small update on my efforts for this... Finally purchased an Arduino board to play with and now have some code that I believe will read the output from the meter. Everything compiles and runs on the board, just have not had time with the weather to test it in the RV. Plan is to use the Arduino to poll the TriMetric (and other items), right the data to a MySQL database on a Raspberry PI 3 that presents that data on a web page. I have the database and the basic web page working, now just need to get the connects between the devices working. Walter751Views0likes0CommentsRe: I HATE Narrow Toll Lanes (kinda long)
The lanes at 11A are the same narrow lanes - BUT starting around Aug - Oct of this year there will be NO toll lanes as the Mass Turnpike changes to high-speed in lane tolling on the highway. Exits will just be exits with no toll booths. Those without EZ-Pass they will receive a bill in the mail(based on their registration address). The widest lanes are always the outside and are now always EZ-Pass. Just order an EZ-Pass for use with your rig so you can use the wide lanes.344Views0likes0CommentsRe: Front living area floor plans
We have a '13 Cedar Creek 38FL and we love it. The upstairs can be a little bit warmer in the summer, but not too big of an issue. Storage on ours is not a problem - we have plenty of basement storage for our needs, plenty of storage in the kitchen, I have an office (desk/storage), and our bedroom storage is almost always half empty because we have so much. I thought the stairs would be an issue for me, but turns out it is not problem and keeps my legs/knees in better shape. We also spend most of our time outside so I have to go up/down more stairs to get into the rig than I have for the living room.395Views0likes0CommentsRe: House Refrigerator VS RV Refrigerator
We have a Cedar Creek 38FL with a residential fridge with Ice Maker. We have a 2000 Watt inverter with 4x6-Volt batteries for powering it on the road. 1. We have no problems with running the fridge on the road. 2. We dry camp with no problems - run the generator when needed - about once every other day. 3. Winterizing adds almost no time to the process of getting ready for the winter. 4. Like others - will never go back to RV Fridge.159Views0likes0Comments
Groups
Bucket List Trips
Bucketlist destinations you just can't miss. Which spots stick with you?Jan 18, 202513,487 Posts Chefs on the Road
Campground recipe recommendations, restaurants, and more!Jan 01, 20252,135 Posts Fifth Wheel Group
Interested in fifth wheels? You've come to the right spot.Feb 16, 202519,006 Posts Full Time RVers
Thinking about becoming a full-time RVer? Ask the experts.Dec 28, 20241,587 Posts Motorhome Group
Join in here to discuss all things motorhomes.Feb 13, 202538,707 Posts
