Happy Halloween! We have posted BruControl version 1.0, build 28084 and firmware v42M. Please download these from the website links at BruControl.com. The application software and firmware must be used together! The application, firmware, User Manual, and Interface Wiring Maps have been updated (wiring options have not changed however, so no re-wiring is required).
List of changes:
- Added: One-Shot option for digital outputs, Arduino Primo support, back-light and clear control functions for local LCD displays, gateway and subnet configuration options for default network connections, buzzer tones in Primo, control codes for default network connections. Note: Primo firmware currently supports communication with TILT hydrometers, though this version of BruControl does not yet.
- Changed: Network interfaces communicate via serial (USB) also, default network setup is now handled via "control code" rather than during interface boot-up (no on-board LED flashing either).
- Fixed: Serial (USB) connection's buffer overload during high overhead I/O execution periods, Ethernet disconnection over Wi-Fi bridge inability to reconnect, script deletion during application restart, data log missing, multiple bug fixes.
For those upgrading:
- Make a copy of your individual scripts. In BruControl's script editor, use Ctrl+A to select the entire script text, then use Ctrl+C to copy it to the clipboard. Open Notepad or other non-formatting text editor, then paste the script and save the file in the folder of your choice.
- Close BruControl. Since you will be updating the firmware, you will need to make sure your machinery can be disabled for a while.
- Make a backup copy of your user files. These are located in Documents/BruControl. You can select the entire folder, copy it, then paste it as a copy.
- Update the firmware using the Universal Firmware Tool (InterfaceSetup.bat file) in the firmware download.
- If your interface is connected via Default Network, you may need to perform setup if that interface does not permanently store network settings following a firmware upload (e.g. Feather M0, ESP8266, Due, etc.). Network setup is still performed via the Universal Firmware Tool, but the sequence has changed. See the User Manual for details.
As always, contact us with any questions or concerns!
Two follow-up comments:
1. I just want to stress the second point in the changes list above for FW v42: When using default network, which means the Ethernet or WiFi shield/board (not Yun or Web panel based), the method for setting up the interface’s network configuration has changed. Previously, you had ten seconds to connect the terminal program to the interface to initiate setup. Now the board boots straight into normal operation. We did the to enable faster recovery in the event of a power loss and make it easier to initiate setup (no rushing).
Using a newly added control code, you open the terminal and enter ‘%0&15;’ without the apostrophes (it will actually self populate when you type the percent sign), then hit enter, and the 10 second setup countdown will begin.
Of course you do this via the serial (USB) cable. BruControl should not be running when you do this as it will give network communications priority over serial if BruControl is communicating with the board. If you cannot close BruControl, disrupt the network connection or temporarily change the network setting in BruControl for that interface (eg change the IP address).
2. Another FW uploaded today which fixes some issues with Wi-Fi devices, Primo, and Feather M0 accidentally included in yesterday's release. Note that some versions are 42M and some are 42N in the new package.
One deletion from the FW for interfaces Primo & Feather M0 is the analog ADC will remain 10 bit until the next release.
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Please report your upgrade experience!
