DataLogger IoT Firmware v1.2 – Information

We’re excited to announce to you right now that the primary main firmware replace of the 12 months for SparkFun’s DataLogger IoT boards is out of preview and is now prepared so that you can use! This replace contains a number of function and high quality of life adjustments to the DataLogger’s plug-and-play performance! See the Launch Notes beneath. This replace is offered at no additional cost – in case you have bought one of many DataLogger merchandise beneath, the updates are part of your buy.

With the discharge of our Model 1.2 software program for our DataLogger IoT merchandise, we proceed so as to add extra functionally to the merchandise functionality, in addition to repair quite a few points.

And with the discharge, we really feel we’ve coated all features of a 1.1 launch – new performance, function enhancements, and all kinds of bug fixes.

New Options and Enhancements

Log File Obtain through a Net Interface

To permit entry to log information positioned on the DataLogger IoT gadget, with out requiring the elimination of the SD card, a brand new Net Interface is supplied. As soon as enabled, you possibly can browse the on-board log information of the DataLogger. Clicking on a a filename will obtain the file.

At present file browse and obtain choices can be found, however we plan on increasing this function sooner or later.

Moreover, this function has the next choices:

• mDNS performance permitting you to set a community title for a tool if mDNS is supported in your community
• Username/Password authentication for the online interface.

Notice: For authentication use – at present some browsers may require a second login relying on settings.

Notice:
The datalogger requires restarting if the online interface is enabled

This function is enabled in settings underneath the Preview heading.

Startup Command Menu and Delay

To permit start-up time configuration and delay, a Startup Menu was added to the system. Now, at startup a brief menu is introduced for a short interval, permitting modification of the startup choices of the DataLogger.

Startup Menu choices:

Urgent the highlighted letter whereas the menu is lively, will change the habits of the system. This modification solely impacts the present system session.

The choices embrace:

• ‘n’ – Regular startup
• ‘a’ – Disable I2C gadget auto load on startup
• ‘l’ – Listing the I2C gadgets supported. This gadget desk is discarded after auto-load
• ‘w’ – Disable WiFi
• ‘s’ – Disable choice restore throughout startup

As well as, the period of time the menu is displayed is adjustable. This settings is on the Settings/Utility Settings web page, underneath the Superior part.

Fast (!) Instructions

The addition of a fast (!) command system that enables for the direct execution of instructions immediately from the serial console, bypassing the serial menu system.

An instance of that is the show of the “about” web page for the system. Usually this may require navigating the serial menu system. With the fast command system, getting into the worth of “!about” on the serial console will show the about web page.

The next instructions are supported:

command	Description
!about	Show the system about web page
!clear-settings	Clear the on board system preferences with a sure/no immediate
!clear-settings-forced	Clear the on board system preferences with no immediate
!gadgets	Listing the at present related gadgets
!factory-reset	Carry out a manufacturing facility reset – presents a Y/N immediate
!heap	Show the present system heap reminiscence utilization
!assist	Listing the out there fast instructions
!json-settings	For setting the gadget settings through a serial connection. When this command is distributed, the system expects to obtain a JSON settings file
!log-now	Carry out a log statement occasion
!log-rate	If log price measurement is enabled, the present log price is printed
!reset-device	Reset the gadget – erasing any saved settings and restarting the gadget
!reset-device-forced	Reset the gadget, however and not using a Y/N immediate
!restart	Restart the gadget
!restart-forced	Restart the gadget and not using a Y/N immediate
!save-settings	Save the present settings to on-board flash
!sdcard	Output the present SD card utilization statistics
!systime	Output present system time
!uptime	The uptime of the gadget
!device-id	The ID for the gadget
!model	The model of the firmware
!wifi	Output present system WiFi state

Log Knowledge Price

The DataLogger system can now measure the info logging price. As soon as this function is enabled, the system will monitor the time between log occasions. This worth is averaged over the newest 10 log occasions.

System Information within the log stream

The system operational parameters can now be added to log stream. That is helpful to watch system useful resource makes use of over time, or simply carry out normal debugging.

At present the next info is supplied:

• WiFi SSID
• WiFi RSSI
• Reminiscence Heap free area in bytes
• SD Card free area in bytes
• Uptime in MS

Function Enhancements

Along with the brand new performance, we additionally took enter from our clients (and our personal use) to broaden and improve current options. Whereas all kinds of small additions have been made, a couple of notable additions embrace:

Serial Console – Worth Show – The serial console now exhibits the present setting worth within the menu system. Beforehand this worth was solely present as soon as that merchandise was chosen.

Serial Console Shade – Textual content highlighting and shade have been added to the serial console output. In case your serial console utility/command helps it, the menu system highlights key values. This setting is managed within the Settings/Utility Settings part of the settings menu.

Startup Messages – Usually a verbose log of startup choices and settings are displayed at system startup. The about of data is now controllable – with values of Regular, Compact, Disabled.

Improved System Auto-Load – A significant replace to the I2C auto-load gadget detection logic that improves gadget detection and deal with collision prevention.

Normal System Enhancements – Inside system job dispatch subsystem replace to extend efficiency throughput. Total lower in static and dynamic reminiscence utilization.

Bug Fixes

We additionally squashed quite a lot of defects within the firmware. A number of the extra notable issued mounted on this launch:

• Mounted problem with the LED show logic that precipitated a system crash if the log interval was lower than 100ms
• Incorporate driver updates for better NAU7802 gadget output worth stability
• Incorporate driver replace for the MMC5983MA gadget

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Set up of the brand new agency ware is simple! Since new sensors and options are being added in these patches, we have made it very easy so that you can maintain your DataLogger IoT updated. Click on the button beneath to discover ways to replace your DataLogger which is accessed through the Settings Menu.

In Abstract

With the discharge of DataLogger IoT firmware model 1.2.0 we proceed to reinforce the capabilities of our DataLogger IoT line – including to our IOT service, supported gadgets in addition to bettering the general high quality of the system.

And this new performance is offered right now on the DataLogger repo. The replace is free, out there as an over-the-air improve, or as a file uploaded through an SD Card. Simply choose the “System Replace” possibility throughout the DataLogger IoT menu system and choose your required improve possibility.