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Rx Time & Indoor Data Issues
#1

My station is almost complete! The Tx and Rx are communicating perfectly.

However, I'm having some issues with my Rx unit. I cannot get the unit to read the pressure, temperature, or humidity from my BME280 sensor, all values are displayed as zero.  

In addition, I can not get the time/date to sync. I'm not sure if these issues are related or not. I've already tried deleting and re-downloading the libraries. 

I do not have much experience with Arduino programming. Any help is greatly appreciated!
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#2

Hi,

For now, the first thing to verify is your AVR boards version.

Arduino IDE -> Tools -> Board: -> Boards Manager:

[Image: ide187.jpg]

Then check the Arduino AVR Boards version. If it is greater than 1.6.21, revert it back to v1.6.21 and program again both RX and TX boards.

If this not solve the problem, posting your Config_Options.h file may also help me to try to help you.
Thank you.

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#3

(04-03-2019, 06:39)Werk_AG Wrote:  Hi,

For now, the first thing to verify is your AVR boards version.

Arduino IDE -> Tools -> Board: -> Boards Manager:

[Image: ide187.jpg]

Then check the Arduino AVR Boards version. If it is greater than 1.6.21, revert it back to v1.6.21 and program again both RX and TX boards.

If this not solve the problem, posting your Config_Options.h file may also help me to try to help you.
Thank you.

Hi Werk,

Thank you for your help. I was running the wrong AVR Boards version. Changing this to 1.6.21 fixed the time issue, but not the BME280 issue. I've checked the the supply voltage for the senor and it is correct. The senor seems to be getting warm to the touch when plugged in. Is this normal? See my Config_Options.h file below.

Thanks,

Adam

Code:
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//  WeatherDuino Pro2 PLUS Receiver - Version: P2AT2560_RX_v8.1_b002
//                 Start of user configurable options 
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
// If you need help about any of the user configurable settings, please first do a search
// at the WeatherDuino Pro2 support forum. If you don't find any relevant info, then post
// a new thread.
//
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Define Name and URL for this weather station
//   This data is used list you in the WeatherDuino Online Weather Station Map
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
const char* WeatherStation_Name = "Adam's Station";    // Put here your Weather Station name or Location name - DON'T LEAVE EMPTY
const char* WeatherStation_URL  = "";    // If you have an URL to your Meteo Website put it here (can be the WU URL). URL should start with http or https


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Define ID's for this weather station
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#define Station_ID  0xA1     // Station_ID, use the same value in all TX units
#define Relay_ID    0xA3     // Relay_ID,   use the same value in all WD units


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Define your Weather Station location. Use decimal format for Latitude and Longitude
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#define LATITUDE      39.34917    // Put here your Station latitude in degrees North (with up to 5 decimal places, don't use less than 3 decimal places)
#define LONGITUDE     -84.54978    // Put here your Station longitude in degrees - minus for West (with up to 5 decimal places, don't use less than 3 decimal places)
#define ELEVATION     183         // Put here your Station height above sea level in Meters (no decimal places)


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Define rules for Auto Summer Time Display, and clock adjustment
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
// Example for Australia Eastern Time Zone (Sydney, Melbourne) 
// TimeChangeRule aEDT = {"AEDT", First, Sun, Oct, 2, 660};    //UTC + 11 hours 
// TimeChangeRule aEST = {"AEST", First, Sun, Apr, 3, 600};    //UTC + 10 hours 
// Timezone myTZ(aEDT, aEST); 

TimeChangeRule usEDT = {"USEDT", Second, Sun, Mar, 2, -240};   //UTC - 4 hours
TimeChangeRule usEST = {"USEST", First, Sun, Nov, 2, -300};    //UTC - 5 hours 
Timezone myTZ(usEDT, usEST);


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Define Interface Language
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------     
#include "_lang/en_GB.h"      // Change the language code according to your preference. Keep "_lang/" and the ".h" at the end
                              // Currently available languages: en_GB, fr_FR, de_DE, pt_PT, es_ES, cs_CZ, nl_NL, it_IT, pl_PL

// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Define Roll Over Hour for Meteorological Day
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
const byte MeteoDay_HStart = 0;    // Use values from 0 to 23


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Define TFT Display Backlight TimeOut
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#define BACKLIGHT_TIMEOUT    30    // Timeout for display backlight in minutes (1 to 255). 0 = Always ON 
#define USE_BIGCLOCK          1    // Instead of turn off TFT backlight, show a big clock screen. 0= No, 1= Yes


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Blink the colon on the TFT Top Clock (a precious waste of time, but some may like it!) 
//   This setting only has effect when the system is running in normal mode.
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#define BLINKCOLON      0    // 0= No, 1= Yes


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Define data display units
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#define DATE_TIME_FORMAT  1    // 0 for dd-mm-yyyy, 1 for yyyy/mm/dd
#define TEMP_DISPLAY_UNIT 1    // 0 for ºC, 1 for ºF
#define ATM_DISPLAY_UNIT  1    // 0 for mBar, 1 for inHg
#define RAIN_DISPLAY_UNIT 1    // 0 for mm, 1 for inches
#define WIND_DISPLAY_UNIT 1    // 0 for Km/h, 1 for mph, 2 for m/s, 3 for Knots


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Define the type of your Barometric Pressure Sensor
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#define BAROMETRIC_SENSOR  0   // 0= BME280, 1= BMP280 2= BMP085 / BMP180


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Define the type of your inside Temperature / Humidity Sensor
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#define INSIDE_TH_SENSOR   0   // 0= BME280, 1= HTU21D, 2= SHT21, 3= SHT31


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Fine adjusts for Inside Temperature and Barometer
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
const int   TemperaturaInt_offset =   0;   // Inside Temperature Fine Adjust in Tenths of Degree (-4 = -0,4ºC) 
const float pressure_offset       =   0;   // Pressure Fine Adjust in mB


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Define Wind Speed and Wind Gust resolution - Read carefully
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#define VP2_WIND_RESOLUTION     2    // If set to 2, set Cumulus Wind Speed and Wind Gust multipliers to 0.448. Wind Resolution 0.72 Km/h
                                     // If set to 1, set Cumulus Wind Speed and Wind Gust multipliers to 0.224. Wind Resolution 0.36 Km/h
                                     // WARNING !!!
                                     // Setting this variable to 2 or 1 allows a better wind speed and gust resolution,
                                     // but also limits the maximum readings to 183.6 Km/h and 91.8 Km/h, respectively.
                                     // If set to 0, system uses Standard Davis wind resolution (1 mph or 0.1mph with LOOP2).
                                     // Weather Display users should set this option to 0 - Standard Davis wind resolution   

// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Define use of Wind Gust Spike prevention routines (mostly for FO anemometers)
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#define WIND_SPIKECONTROL 1   // 0= Disable, 1= Enable


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Define the source of your main outside sensors
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
// ---- If you are using just one TX board, the source for all items should be equal to your single TX Unit ID (most likely zero).
// ---- Define the source of your main Temperature / Humidity sensor
#define TH_SOURCE       0   // 0= Temp/Hum sensor connected to TX_Unit 0, 1= for TX_Unit 1, ..., 3 for Auriol RF Temp / Hum
// ---- Define the source of your Main Wind sensor
#define WIND_SOURCE     0   // 0= Wind instruments connected to TX_Unit 0, 1= for TX_Unit 1, ..., 3 for Auriol RF Wind Speed & Dir
// ---- Define the source of your main Rain Gauge
#define RAIN_SOURCE     0   // 0= Rain Gauge connected to TX_Unit 0, 1= for TX_Unit 1, ..., 3 for Auriol RF Rain Gauge
// ---- Define the source of your main Solar Radiation sensor
#define SOLAR_SOURCE    9   // 0= Solar Radiation sensor connected to TX_Unit 0, 1= for TX_Unit1, ..., 9 for not used
// ---- Define the source of your main UV sensor
#define UV_SOURCE       9  // 0= UV sensor connected to TX_Unit 0, 1= for TX_Unit1, ..., 9 for not used


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Each TX unit can send data from two Temp / Hum sensors. 
//   Here you must define which one will be used as your main outside Temperature / Humidity Sensor
//   SENSOR_0 can be any of the supported I2C T/H sensors (SHT31, SHT21 or HTU21D), SENSOR_1 can be an SHT1x or DHT22
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#define MAINOUT_TH_SENSOR 0   // 0 for SENSOR_0, 1 for SENSOR_1 


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Define the type of your Solar Radiation sensor
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//                       1= Solar Cell "Pyranometer"
//                       2= Apogee SP-110 Pyranometer
//                       3= Reserved
//                       4= Apogee SQ-110: Photosynthetically Active Radiation Sensor (Support for this sensor is experimental)

#define SOLAR_SENSOR     0   


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Define the type of your UV sensor
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//                       1= UVM-30A
//                       2= VEML6075
//                       3= Reserved 
//                      20= Rika RK200-04 (MODBUS)

#define UV_SENSOR        0
const byte UV_Transmission = 65;    // UV Transmission percentage of UV sensor cover material. 


//---------------------------------------------------------
//    Enable / Disable getting Temperature / Humidity from WiFI sensors (Usually the local T/H sensor on Wireless Display units)
//---------------------------------------------------------
#define ENABLE_TH_FROM_WIFISENSORS     0                         // 1= Enable, 0= Disable
#define WIFISENSORS_WEBSERVER_PORT    80                         // Should be the same port defined as WebServer port on the WiFi Wireless Display units. 

                                                    // Example: "192.168.1.152"
const char* WIFIunit_address [][4]= { ""            // IP address of first WiFi sensor
                                    , ""            // IP address of second WiFi sensor
                                    , ""            // IP address of third WiFi sensor
                                    , ""            // IP address of fourth WiFi sensor                           
                                    };


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Extra Sensors Mapping
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
// ---- Define the source and sensor type (number) for each of the seven extra sensors, insert 9 if not used.
//      Sensors SHT31, SHT21 or HTU21D are type 0, sensors SHT1x or DHT22 are type 1
// 
// ---- Source 0 means TX unit0, 1 means TX unit1... 
// ---- Source 5 is for Temperature/Humidity from the Wireless Display units
// ---- Source 6 (Reserved)
// ---- Source 7 is for BIOS Sensor (Only Temperature is shown)
// ---- Source 8 is for Temperature/Humidity from the Air Quality Monitor
//
// ---- First field = Sensor source, Second field = Sensor type (0 or 1 for TX units) 
// ---- Example:
// ----                          ES0   ES1   ES2   ES3   ES4   ES5   ES6     
//#define EXTRASENSORS_SOURCE { {0,1},{1,1},{5,1},{5,0},{9,9},{9,9},{8,0} }
//               {0,1} - First extra sensor (ES0), will be sensor 1 from TX unit0
//               {1,1} - Second extra sensor (ES1), will be sensor 1 from TX unit1
//               {5,1} - Third extra sensor (ES2), will be T/H data from WiFi Sensor 1 (Wireless Display 1)
//               {5,0} - Fourth extra sensor (ES3), will be T/H data from WiFi Sensor 0 (Wireless Display 0)
//               {9,9} - Fifth extra sensor (ES4), not use - not mapped
//               {9,9} - Sixth extra sensor (ES5), not use - not mapped
//               {8,0} - Seventh extra sensor (ES6), will be Temperature / Humidity from the Air Quality Monitor 
//
//-----                        ES0   ES1   ES2   ES3   ES4   ES5   ES6     
#define EXTRASENSORS_SOURCE  { {9,9},{9,9},{9,9},{9,9},{9,9},{9,9},{9,9} }


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Define personalized names for each Extra sensor. Attention, 8 chars maximum
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//                   Max. Size  [--------] 
const char ESname_1[] PROGMEM = "";            // 8 chars max
const char ESname_2[] PROGMEM = "";            // 8 chars max 
const char ESname_3[] PROGMEM = "";            // 8 chars max
const char ESname_4[] PROGMEM = "";            // 8 chars max
const char ESname_5[] PROGMEM = "";            // 8 chars max
const char ESname_6[] PROGMEM = "";            // 8 chars max
const char ESname_7[] PROGMEM = "Dust TH";     // 8 chars max


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   BIOS soil moisture sensor settings
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
// ---- Please use the included BIOS_ID_Scanner sketch to find you BIOS Device ID
#define BIOS_SENSOR_ID   0   // Device ID in HEX format, or 0 not used

// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Soil / Leaf Interface Settings and Sensors Mapping
//   (The mapping logic is the same than used with the Extra Sensors)
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
// 0 = Soil Leaf Interface not used
// 1 = Soil Leaf Interface connected to a TX unit
#define SOIL_LEAF_INTERFACE  0   // 0, 1, 

// ---- For Soil & Leaf data from SoilLeaf_Interface wired to a TX unit, use TX Unit number as source 
// ---- For BIOS Soil Temp / Moisture use 7 as source
// ---- To disable use 9 in both fields
//                                 S1    S2    S3    S4
#define SOILTEMPSENSORS_SOURCE  { {9,9},{9,9},{9,9},{9,9} }
#define LEAFTEMPSENSORS_SOURCE  { {9,9},{9,9},{9,9},{9,9} }
#define SOILMOISTSENSORS_SOURCE { {9,9},{9,9},{9,9},{9,9} }
#define LEAFWETSENSORS_SOURCE   { {9,9},{9,9},{9,9},{9,9} }


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Define personalized names for each Soil and Leaf sensor. Attention, 8 chars maximum
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//              Soil Max. Size  [--------] 
const char SSname_1[] PROGMEM = "1";        // 8 chars max
const char SSname_2[] PROGMEM = "2";        // 8 chars max 
const char SSname_3[] PROGMEM = "3";        // 8 chars max
const char SSname_4[] PROGMEM = "4";        // 8 chars max

//              Leaf Max. Size  [--------] 
const char LSname_1[] PROGMEM = "1";        // 8 chars max
const char LSname_2[] PROGMEM = "2";        // 8 chars max
const char LSname_3[] PROGMEM = "3";        // 8 chars max
const char LSname_4[] PROGMEM = "4";        // 8 chars max


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Define VWC calculation method
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//
// Method 1 applies only for VH400 soil moisture sensor
//
// METHOD 1 - Conversion from voltage to VWC (volumetric water content) is done using the piecewise regressions provided by the manufacturer 
// at http://www.vegetronix.com/Products/VH400/VH400-Piecewise-Curve.phtml 
//
// METHOD 2 - Used for any sensor which have a linear output between voltage and VWC (0V=0VWC, maxV=100VWC) .

#define VWC_CALCMETHOD   1  // 1 or 2


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Define Max and Min output voltage of the analog sensors connected to Soil / Leaf Interface
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//
// Default value for Decagon Devices LWS Leaf Wetness Sensor (3.3V power): Max. Output Voltage - 1395mV (max wetness), Min Output Voltage - 530mV (dry)

//                                              ADC1  ADC2  ADC3  ADC4  
const uint16_t AnalogSensor_MaxVoltOut[4]   = { 3000, 1395, 5000, 5000 };    // Values in miliVolts
const uint16_t AnalogSensor_MinVoltOut[4]   = {    0,  530,    0,    0 };


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Broadcasting Data to Wireless Display Units
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#define BROADCAST_DATA       0          // 0= Disables Data Broadcast, 1= Broadcast by WiFi, 2= Broadcast by RF
#define UDP_BROADCAST_PORT   9889       // UDP broadcast port - must be the same defined on WiFi Wireless Display units.


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Davis compatible Data Logger Settings
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#define LOGGER_ENABLE    1   // 0= Disable 1= Enable
byte ARCHIVE_PERIOD  =   5;  // Default Archive Period in Minutes (Usable values: 1, 5, 10, 15, 30)


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Define type of your Weather Software 
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#define WEATHERSOFT      1   // 0= CumulusMX, 1= Any other (Cumulus 1, WeewX, Weather Display, etc.)


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Easyweather Mode output 
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#define EASYWEATHER_OUT  0   // 0= Disable (defaut) 1= Enable


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Enable / Disable WiFi connection
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#define ENABLE_INTERNET     1                        // 1= Enable Internet connection, 0= Disable


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Enable / Disable time sync with an NTP server
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#define ENABLE_NTP          1                        // 1= Enable Sync time with NTP servers, 0= Disable


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   NTP Servers - Enable only one
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
#define TIMESERVER "time.nist.gov"
//#define TIMESERVER "time.nist.gov"                 // ntp1.nl.net NTP server
//#define TIMESERVER "80.96.196.58"                  // timp.mcsi.ro
//#define TIMESERVER "193.79.237.14"                 // ntp1.nl.net NTP server


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Enable / Disable data transmission to Weather Wunderground
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#define ENABLE_WU_UPLOAD   0                         // 1= Enable upload to Wunderground, 0= Disable
#define WU_UPLOAD_INTEMP   0                         // 1= Enable upload of Inside Temperature / Humidity, 0= Disable
byte    WU_upload_period = 5;                        // Period in minutes between uploads to WU (Should be >= 3 minutes, if less defaults to 3 minutes) 


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Enable / Disable data transmission to ThingSpeak
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#define ENABLE_TS_UPLOAD          0                  // 1= Enable, 0= Disable


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Air Quality Monitor - Upload and insert data in a SQL table at your own server ----
//   Be sure you have already created the database and table. See AirQuality_LogToSQL.php script for info
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#define ENABLE_AQM_TO_MYSERVER    0                  // 1= Enable, 0= Disable


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Enable / Disable internal Web Server 
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#define ENABLE_WEBSERVER          0                  // 1= Enable 0= Disable
#define WEBSERVER_PORT           80                  // WebServer port (default 80) 


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Enable / Disable GPIO routines - General Purpose Input / Output ports
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#define USE_GPIO  0   // 0=Disable, 1= Enable


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Define display order of data screens on the TFT
//   Use sequentially numbers from 1 to 4.
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#define AirQuality_Data    1
#define TXinfo_Data        2
#define ExtraSensors_Data  3
#define SoilLeaf_Data      4


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Test Mode : Never run a live system in test mode 
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
bool Test_Mode = false;    // false= Normal working mode, true= Test mode only (no logger, no usb connection)


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Erase the Data Logger Flash Memory on Factory Reset  
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#define ERASE_DATALOGGER   0    // 0= NO (default), 1= YES


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Transmitter Software Version 
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#define TX_SOFTWARE_VERSION  7    // Use main version number only (This setting affects VBat readings)
                                  // Hint: TX software versions released prior to Dec 2018 are all < 7 


// *************************************************************************************
//     Hardware Settings 
// *************************************************************************************

// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Define PCB Version Number
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//                              Take particular attention to this setting.
//                              Your system may not work properly if you define a wrong pcb version number.
//                              In case of doubt check what is printed in your pcb.

#define PCB_VERSION   20     // PCB version number, without the decimal point Ex: PCB v1.3 = 13 (integer number)


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Define your Display type
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#define DISPLAY_TYPE     3    // 1= LCD 20x4, 3= TFT 320x240 ILI9341


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Define Type of your Touch Panel (Applies only to PCB Versions >= 20)
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#define TOUCH_TYPE       1    // 3= Default Setting, 1= Setting for displays with the "Yellow Pins"


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Define LCD I2C address 
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
// Only change this if your LCD don't display any data. I2C_Scanner utility may help you to find the address of your LCD display
// Default address will work most of the times!
#define LCD_ADDRESS      0x27   


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   SHT31 I2C Address - Default address will work most of the times!
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#define SHT31_ADDRESS       0x44       // Default value is 0x44 which works with the majority of SHT31 modules, however some unusual modules use 0x45. Change if needed.


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Presure Sensor Address (no need to change)
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//#define BMP085_ADDRESS    0x77       // I2C address of BMP085 or BMP180


// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//   Debug helper - Print debug messages to serial monitor. For testing purposes ONLY.
//
//   !!! NEVER LEAVE ANY OF THESE DEBUG FUNCTIONS ACTIVE WHEN THE STATION IS CONNECTED BY USB TO ANY WEATHER SOFTWARE !!! 
// --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//#define PRINT_DEBUG_WIFI
//#define PRINT_DEBUG_NTP_UPDATE      // Prints to serial monitor messages related to sync time with NTP server
//#define PRINT_DEBUG_WU_UPLOAD       // Prints to serial monitor messages related to Weather Underground upload.
//#define PRINT_DEBUG_TS_UPLOAD
//#define PRINT_DEBUG_MYSERVER_UPLOAD
//#define PRINT_DEBUG_VCHECK
//#define PRINT_DEBUG_TCP_SERVER
//#define PRINT_DEBUG_AURIOL
//#define PRINT_DEBUG_BIOS
//#define PRINT_DEBUG_RF_MESSAGES
//#define PRINT_DEBUG_WIFI_SENSORS00
//#define PRINT_GENERALDEBUG

// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//     End of user configurable options
// ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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#4

Hi Adam,

Good to know that one issue is solved, so lets now look to the BME280.

First, be sure you are using the library provided with the WeatherDuino software package. There is a newer version available on the Internet that isn't compatible with current WeatherDuino software.

I never noticed that the BME280 sensor becomes warm when powered, and it should not happen.

Do you have a picture of your BME280 sensor module?

Thank you
Regards
Werk_AG

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#5

[attachment=1750 Wrote:Werk_AG pid='11750' dateline='1551826356']Hi Adam,

Good to know that one issue is solved, so lets now look to the BME280.

First, be sure you are using the library provided with the WeatherDuino software package. There is a newer version available on the Internet that isn't compatible with current WeatherDuino software.

I never noticed that the BME280 sensor becomes warm when powered, and it should not happen.

Do you have a picture of your BME280 sensor module?

Thank you
Regards
Werk_AG
I checked on the library, it is correct. Also, I ran the I2C scanner and the sensor is not being picked up. 
[attachment=1750]

Thanks,

Adam
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#6

I tested the sensor using the BME280_Test program by plugging it directly into my Mega2560. The sensor was still not recognized. I'm quite confident that it is an actual BME280, not a BMP, because it has the correct markings. However, it is a cheap version from china. Do you think it is safe to say that it is a faulty sensor?

Thanks,

Adam
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#7

(06-03-2019, 01:52)richaam Wrote:  I tested the sensor using the BME280_Test program by plugging it directly into my Mega2560. The sensor was still not recognized. I'm quite confident that it is an actual BME280, not a BMP, because it has the correct markings. However, it is a cheap version from china. Do you think it is safe to say that it is a faulty sensor?

Thanks,

Adam

If your I2C scanner didn't find it and it's getting warm, I would agree that it is faulty.

Jim
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#8

Hello Adam,

Since it is not detected by the I2C Scanner utility, I think it's safe to conclude that the sensor probably is faulty.
Mainly I also use use those type of sensor modules bought on China, up to now I as been lucky... never got one faulty.

Perhaps its time to order another one, or better two of them... from different sellers.

Thanks,
Werk_AG

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(06-03-2019, 02:18)Werk_AG Wrote:  Hello Adam,

Since it is not detected by the I2C Scanner utility, I think it's safe to conclude that the sensor probably is faulty.
Mainly I also use use those type of sensor modules bought on China, up to now I as been lucky...  never got one faulty.

Perhaps its time to order another one, or better two of them... from different sellers.

Thanks,
Werk_AG

Thanks guys,

I will order a new one and report back. Are the 4 pin senors the best option? Some higher quality companies like Adafruit sell the sensor but they seem to be mostly 6 pins.

-Adam
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There are also Chinese versions with 6 pins

[Image: s-l200.jpg]

The two extra pins aren't used with WeatherDuino.

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