[edr1924]

I need to do more checking before asking...

[werk_ag]

I need to do more checking before asking...

I had read the post before you delete it... maybe I can help.

Things to check

- Does the system stops when the TFT is removed?
- Leave display MISO unconnected
- Start just with the BME280 (config software accordingly)
- Touch the 3.3V regulator. Is it running very hot?

Rgs.

[edr1924]

I need to do more checking before asking...

I had read the post before you delete it... maybe I can help.

Things to check

- Does the system stops when the TFT is removed?
- Leave display MISO unconnected
- Start just with the BME280 (config software accordingly)
- Touch the 3.3V regulator. Is it running very hot?

Rgs.

Thank you very much!,
I will check your suggestions...


But first I wanted to replace the TFT with a LCD screen to see if the system would work but now I get a compilation error ONLY WHEN I change the display type from TFT (3) to LCD (1) ...    I'm getting a bit frustrated after 10 hours debugging until very late yesterday...

But... it will be solved one way or another some day, some time

• I use Arduino 1.8.8 on a linux system with AVR manager 1.6.21. 
  
• Deleted ALL libraries leaving only the libraries provided with the WD8.2_b001 download.
  

 

ERROR WHILE COMPILING:

Code:

/home/erik/Arduino/WeatherDuino_P2AT2560_RX_v8.2_b001/RX_TX.ino: In function 'void ReceiveDataRF()':
RX_TX:47:61: error: 'RXled_TFT' was not declared in this scope
  if (activeWindow == TXinfo_Data) RXled_TFT(TX_UnitID, true);

                                                            ^
RX_TX:447:62: error: 'RXled_TFT' was not declared in this scope
  if (activeWindow == TXinfo_Data) RXled_TFT(TX_UnitID, false);

                                                             ^
/home/erik/Arduino/WeatherDuino_P2AT2560_RX_v8.2_b001/Routines.ino: In function 'void RunEvery_1_Minute()':
Routines:374:42: error: 'update_BigClock' was not declared in this scope
  if (activeWindow == 8) update_BigClock();

                                         ^
exit status 1
'RXled_TFT' was not declared in this scope

[edr1924]

I need to do more checking before asking...

I had read the post before you delete it... maybe I can help.

Things to check

- Does the system stops when the TFT is removed?

No, system continues to receive data from the TX board as seen here:

ESP8266 FW Version: AT+GMR  

busy p...
 
Mode station OK
Multiple mux OK
Join AP failure
WiFi connection is OFF
15:36:13 - Station ID: A1  Unit ID: 0  Sensor ID: 0  Full Message: A10000,947,F77,0,0,
15:36:15 - Station ID: A1  Unit ID: 0  Sensor ID: 2  Full Message: A10002,0,0,47E,0,
15:36:18 - Station ID: A1  Unit ID: 0  Sensor ID: 2  Full Message: A10002,0,0,49C,0,
15:36:19 - Station ID: A1  Unit ID: 0  Sensor ID: 3  Full Message: A10003,118,0,0,0,
SystemInit2 DONE!
Mode station OK
Multiple mux OK
Join AP failure
15:36:38 - Station ID: A1  Unit ID: 0  Sensor ID: 2  Full Message: A10002,0,0,46A,0,
15:36:40 - Station ID: A1  Unit ID: 0  Sensor ID: 2  Full Message: A10002,0,0,42E,0,
15:36:43 - Station ID: A1  Unit ID: 0  Sensor ID: 2  Full Message: A10002,0,0,42E,0,
15:36:46 - Station ID: A1  Unit ID: 0  Sensor ID: 2  Full Message: A10002,0,0,44C,0,
15:36:47 - Station ID: A1  Unit ID: 0  Sensor ID: 0  Full Message: A10000,948,F6E,0,0,
15:36:49 - Station ID: A1  Unit ID: 0  Sensor ID: 2  Full Message: A10002,0,0,44C,0,
15:36:50 - Station ID: A1  Unit ID: 0  Sensor ID: 3  Full Message: A10003,118,0,0,0,
15:36:52 - Station ID: A1  Unit ID: 0  Sensor ID: 2  Full Message: A10002,0,0,49C,0,
15:36:55 - Station ID: A1  Unit ID: 0  Sensor ID: 2  Full Message: A10002,0,0,49C,0,
15:36:58 - Station ID: A1  Unit ID: 0  Sensor ID: 2  Full Message: A10002,0,0,49C,0,
15:37:01 - Station ID: A1  Unit ID: 0  Sensor ID: 2  Full Message: A10002,0,0,474,0,
15:37:04 - Station ID: A1  Unit ID: 0  Sensor ID: 0  Full Message: A10000,947,F77,0,0,
15:37:05 - Station ID: A1  Unit ID: 0  Sensor ID: 2  Full Message: A10002,0,0,438,0,
15:37:08 - Station ID: A1  Unit ID: 0  Sensor ID: 2  Full Message: A10002,0,0,49C,0,
15:37:11 - Station ID: A1  Unit ID: 0  Sensor ID: 2  Full Message: A10002,0,0,456,0,
15:37:14 - Station ID: A1  Unit ID: 0  Sensor ID: 2  Full Message: A10002,0,0,4D8,0,
15:37:16 - Station ID: A1  Unit ID: 0  Sensor ID: 5  Full Message: A10005,0,0,0,600,
15:37:17 - Station ID: A1  Unit ID: 0  Sensor ID: 2  Full Message: A10002,0,0,21C,0,
15:37:20 - Station ID: A1  Unit ID: 0  Sensor ID: 2  Full Message: A10002,0,0,4D8,0,
15:37:21 - Station ID: A1  Unit ID: 0  Sensor ID: 0  Full Message: A10000,946,F74,0,0,


- Leave display MISO unconnected

is not connected...

- Start just with the BME280 (config software accordingly)

did that, no change

- Touch the 3.3V regulator. Is it running very hot?

no, can touch is without problems.

Rgs.


I will contact you for ordering a new RX board.

[edr1924]

i have some cheap level shifters lying around, will test those this evening... I fear the 74AHC244 chip has failed although I removed the diode from the atmega board.   But I powered the board without the atmega to check the voltage on several points.

[werk_ag]

But first I wanted to replace the TFT with a LCD screen to see if the system would work but now I get a compilation error ONLY WHEN I change the display type from TFT (3) to LCD (1) ...    I'm getting a bit frustrated after 10 hours debugging until very late yesterday...

But... it will be solved one way or another some day, some time

I understand your frustration, and I apologize you.
Indeed there is a compile error when the display is set to LCD. The fix on the code is quite easy. Hope the recent changes on the code haven't caused any other problem when using the LCD. Honestly I haven't tested it with an LCD display.

Here is a fix for the compile error:

Find this line:

Code:

if (activeWindow == TXinfo_Data) RXled_TFT(TX_UnitID, true);

replace with:

Code:

 #if (DISPLAY_TYPE == 3)
   if (activeWindow == TXinfo_Data) RXled_TFT(TX_UnitID, true);
 #endif

then, find this line:

Code:

if (activeWindow == TXinfo_Data) RXled_TFT(TX_UnitID, false);

replace with:

Code:

#if (DISPLAY_TYPE == 3)
    if (activeWindow == TXinfo_Data) RXled_TFT(TX_UnitID, false);
  #endif

Next Pro2 PLUS software release will include these changes.

i have some cheap level shifters lying around, will test those this evening... I fear the 74AHC244 chip has failed although I removed the diode from the atmega board.   But I powered the board without the atmega to check the voltage on several points.

On most of the reported issues of white screen on the TFT, we found that they were related to the 74AHC244 chip, so I believe your deduction is right. Its hard to say what caused a failure on the chip, but they are quite sensitive, specially to static.
As said by PM, a solution is on the way to you.

[edr1924]

One of the things that make this project so amazing is the support,
thank you very much...


BTW: I think most people will use a TFT screen, maybe the LCD part could be obsolete in future updates?
That would make it easier for you on the software part.
My TFT screens were 7 euro each so it's not a money issue.  
Finding the right ones is.

[edr1924]

while waiting for the replacement buffer chip I took the mega board out and connected all with BB wires and some transistor level shifters. could not resist trying this...

photo

The good news is that the display does work this way!

On the removed, broken 74AHC244 pins 5,6 and 7 were shorted together internally also pins 13 and 14 were connected.
So the cause is obvious although the system is still behaving very strange.

When I receive the new chip, I will replace the mega board also because the system is not behaving as it should.

to be continued!

[edr1924]

One extra thing to update:

after changing the two instances you mentioned I got this error, so I also added the lines if displaytype == 3 etc. there
now it's compiling

Code:

/home/erik/Arduino/WeatherDuino_P2AT2560_RX_v8.2_b001/Routines.ino: In function 'void RunEvery_1_Minute()':
Routines:374:42: error: 'update_BigClock' was not declared in this scope
  if (activeWindow == 8) update_BigClock();

                                         ^
exit status 1
'update_BigClock' was not declared in this scope

[edr1924]

came across another error message:

When I set EASYWEATHER_OUT to 1, I get this compilation error

Code:

/home/erik/Arduino/WeatherDuino_P2AT2560_RX_v8.2_b001/easyweather.ino: In function 'void easyweather_Output()':
easyweather:8:16: error: 'ComLed_PIN' was not declared in this scope
  digitalWrite(ComLed_PIN, HIGH);

               ^
exit status 1
'ComLed_PIN' was not declared in this scope