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Mrbbp

Member since Mar 2017 • Last active Jun 2017
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I'm newb with espruino, not with arduino, not with js...
But i'm not a coding ninja

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  • Use a rs485 communication module
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    i create a post in project category
    http://forum.espruino.com/conversations/­306572/

  • Alfazeta FlipDot 7x7 dots display
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    with the fabulous help of @Gordon
    there is an example code for working with alfazeta 7x7 flipdots panel (around 80€ + shipping)

    /* 5 wires used on pin A8, B7, B6 + a RS485 module
B6 -> DI from RS485 module
B7 -> DE, RE pins
A8 -> RO pin
+ GND
+ 5v
*/
var TX_ENABLE_PIN = A8;
var TX_PIN = B6;
var cpt=0;

var g = Graphics.createArrayBuffer(8,7,1);
var text = "I love Espruino";

function sendData() {
  if (cpt < -g.stringWidth(text))
    cpt = 7;
  g = Graphics.createArrayBuffer(8,7,1);
  g.setFontDennis8();
  g.drawString(text,cpt,0);
  Serial1.write([0x80,0x87,0xFF],g.buffer,­[0x8F]);
  cpt--;
}

function onInit() {
  require("FontDennis8").add(Graphics);
  Serial1.setup(9600,{tx:TX_PIN});
  digitalWrite(TX_ENABLE_PIN, 1);
  setInterval(sendData, 150);
}

    and a video demo of code

  • Use a rs485 communication module
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    Thanks very much @Gordon

    I've use the digitalWrite(TX_ENABLE_PIN, 1)
    With higher than 9600 baud rate, some frame are lost and display do not completely refresh.
    It does not occur at 9600.

    Alfazeta display are compatible with espruino👏🏼🎉 and with a simple way...
    I love simple things.

  • Use a rs485 communication module
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    Ok it works, i've used your idea and tried with other value.
    For 9600 baud, i've added 13
    For 19200 baud, 7

    I'll try with a pin in high

  • Use a rs485 communication module
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    No oscilloscope :(
    i've tried with low baudrate: idem

  • Use a rs485 communication module
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    Sorry it does not work
    there is no callback on serial therefor you pulse on the TX_ENABLE_PIN ok.
    but initiate the serial with the TX pin ...
    i've tried this

    var TX_ENABLE_PIN = A8;
var TX_PIN = B6;

function sendData(data) {
    digitalPulse(TX_ENABLE_PIN,1, (data.length+1)*10/19200);
    Serial1.write(data);
    console.log("envoie data", data.toString());
}

function onInit() {
    Serial1.setup(19200,{tx:TX_PIN});
    setInterval(sendData, 2000, [0x80,0x87,0xFF,0x01,0x01,0x01,0x01,0x7F­,0x7F,0x7F,0x8F]);
}

    is it good or i can't use serial1 with usb plugged?

  • Use a rs485 communication module
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    i do not put it online, for share (i'm lazy guy), i give it here...
    the code is a bit confuse... it show all the alphabet char...
    but draws a transition between chars (line by line with 20ms between each frame)...
    but sure the code is working and draws chars on flipdot :)

    [#include](http://forum.espruino.com/sea­rch/?q=%23include) <SoftwareSerial.h>

int compteurG = 0;
int compteur = 0;
int a = 0;
int ncar = 27;
boolean drapo = false;
byte lettreA[7], lettreB[7];

// assemble message
byte msg [11] = {
  0x80,    // start byte
  0x87,    // send byte and refresh
  0xFF,    // to all display adress
  0x01,    // first data thingy to display, is non printable ASCII
  0x01,
  0x01,
  0x01,
  0x01,
  0x01,
  0x01,
  0x8F     // end byte
};

byte charSet[][7] = {
  {0x0, 0x0, 0x18, 0x14, 0x14, 0x2e, 0x0},
{0x8, 0x14, 0x14, 0xc, 0x34, 0xa, 0x0},
{0x0, 0x0, 0x18, 0x4, 0x4, 0x3a, 0x0},
{0x8, 0x8, 0x8, 0xc, 0xa, 0x1c, 0x0},
{0x0, 0x0, 0x18, 0x1c, 0x4, 0x1a, 0x0},
{0x10, 0x28, 0x18, 0x8, 0xc, 0xa, 0x4},
{0x18, 0x1c, 0x10, 0x38, 0x14, 0x14, 0x8},
{0x8, 0x14, 0x14, 0xc, 0x14, 0x32, 0x0},
{0x8, 0x0, 0x8, 0x8, 0xc, 0x32, 0x0},
{0x8, 0x0, 0xc, 0x8, 0x18, 0xc, 0xc},
{0x0, 0x24, 0x14, 0xc, 0x14, 0x22, 0x0},
{0x8, 0x14, 0x14, 0x14, 0x8, 0x34, 0x0},
{0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x34, 0x2a, 0x2a, 0x0},
{0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x18, 0x14, 0x36, 0x0},
{0x0, 0x0, 0x58, 0x34, 0x24, 0x1a, 0x0},
{0x0, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x14, 0x1e, 0x24, 0x4},
{0x0, 0x0, 0x1c, 0x14, 0x3c, 0x12, 0x10},
{0x0, 0x0, 0x1c, 0xc, 0xc, 0x37, 0x0},
{0x0, 0x0, 0x8, 0x14, 0x12, 0x2c, 0x0},
{0x8, 0x3c, 0x8, 0x8, 0x8, 0x34, 0x0},
{0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x14, 0x14, 0x1e, 0x0},
{0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x34, 0x14, 0xa, 0x0},
{0x0, 0x0, 0x2a, 0x2a, 0x2a, 0x15, 0x0},
{0x0, 0x0, 0x14, 0x8, 0x14, 0x22, 0x0},
{0x0, 0xa, 0xa, 0xc, 0xc, 0xa, 0x4},
{0x0, 0x0, 0x3c, 0x10, 0x8, 0x3c, 0x0},
  {0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0, 0x0}
};

[#define](http://forum.espruino.com/sear­ch/?q=%23define) TX_ENABLE_PIN 3            // define the EIA-485 transmit driver pin
[#define](http://forum.espruino.com/sear­ch/?q=%23define) LED_PIN 13

// SoftwareSerial rs485(RO, DI);
SoftwareSerial rs485(4, 2); // pins on rs485 module ->

void setup() {
  pinMode(TX_ENABLE_PIN, OUTPUT);  // driver output enable
  rs485.begin (19200);              // vitesse com
  Serial.begin(9600);
  pinMode(LED_PIN, OUTPUT);
  // si pas de print softwareSerial ne fonctionne pas
  Serial.println("7x7 flipdots from Alfazeta");
}

void loop() {
  digitalWrite (TX_ENABLE_PIN, HIGH);     // enable transmit driver
  digitalWrite (LED_PIN, HIGH);
  
  // change les lettres tous les 7 tours
  // remplit les buffers de lettre pour anim de transition de caractère
  if (compteurG%7 == 0) {
    for (int i=0;i<7;i++){
      lettreA[i] = charSet[compteur%ncar][i];     // caractère avant
      lettreB[i] = charSet[(compteur+1)%ncar][i]; // caractère après
    }
    compteur++; // compteur du caractère à afficher dans charSet
  }
  
  for (int i = 3; i <= a%7+3; i++) { // nbr bits trame
    msg[i] = lettreB[i-3];
  }
  for (int i = a%7+4; i < 10; i++) { // nbr bits trame
    msg[i] = lettreA[i-3];
  }
  // envoie la séquence msg[] à l'afficheur
  for (int i = 0; i < 11; i++) {
    rs485.write(msg[i]);                // flip display print
    //Serial.print(msg[i],HEX);
    //Serial.print(" ");
  }
  //Serial.println();
  
  // gestion du buffer
  while (!(UCSR0A & (1 << UDRE0)))  // Wait for empty transmit buffer
    UCSR0A |= 1 << TXC0;  // mark transmission not complete
  while (!(UCSR0A & (1 << TXC0)));   // Wait for the transmission to complete

  digitalWrite(TX_ENABLE_PIN, LOW);       // disable transmit driver
  digitalWrite(LED_PIN, LOW);

  if (compteurG % 7 == 0) {
    // si lettre affichée au complet
    delay(700);
  } else {
    // si en cours de transition de lettre
    delay(20);
  }

  if (compteurG >= 7) { compteurG = 0; } else { compteurG ++;}
  if (a >= 7) { a = 0; } else { a ++;}
  if (compteur > ncar) { compteur = 0;}
}

  • Use a rs485 communication module
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    @Gordon, the 7x7 display is around 80€ wo VAT + 23€ for shipping to France + paypal fee
    there is an USB version for 5€ more.

    the baud rate is 9600 or 19200, 38400, 57600 (physical dipswitch on the board)
    there is no fonts for the display, it's just a screen, you have to draw your font and convert char to bits

    by ex.
    Send all white dots to all connected panels (address 0xFF) and turn dots as soon as data is received.

    0x80 0x87 0xFF 0x7F 0x7F 0x7F 0x7F 0x7F 0x7F 0x7F 0x8F

    0x80: header
    0x87: command (show)
    0xff: address (panel)
    7 * 0x7f: display data "b01111111"
    0x8f: end char

    therefor your exemple need to be converted from hex value to 0/1.
    is it good way?

    parseInt(num, baseFrom).toString(baseTo);

    regards

    é.

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