New SSC

[rdebolt]

Will try new firmware when I get home from work.

[twooly]

Here are a few things I see, mostly with the backwards not working.  Original firmware.

FlexStrip (120 node length)
 

• I put it in backwards all that works is the very first led (1 channel), 30 nodes, no null, grouping of 1
• Flashes Green with tool (just noting nothing bad)

Square Models (5 node string)
 

• I put it in backwards all that works is the very first led (1 channel), 5 nodes, no null, grouping of 1
• Flashes Green with tool (just noting nothing bad)

String Models (14 node string)
 

• I put it in backwards all that works is the very first led (1 channel), 14 nodes, no null, grouping of 1
• Flashes Red with tool (just noting nothing bad its not white an different)

[jnealand]

Here is a short video showing the green flashing.  I have 3 SSCs connected, 2 V2 and 1 V4.  guess which one is the V4.  LOL

I also see red flashing when doing nodes.  Different colors might be a good safety check that you selected the correct type of element you are programming for.

Jim

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[rdebolt]

Latest firmware appears to be working fine on short test. I will do some more in depth testing shortly, but backwards and forward 120 node flex strip is working on a rainbow chase.

Note to everyone: When programming with the SS Utility you MUST remove the blue jumper before removing power or the program will not take.

[rdebolt]

I tested on the other end of the spectrum and backwards seems to be 1 channel off. I programmed 5 channels with a start channel of 4081 and 4082 is R. 4083 G, 4084 B. Programmed forward and all works as it should 4081 R, 4082 G, 4083 B.

[RJ]

Ok I can fix this give me a few minutes and I will have new firmware posted.

RJ

[RJ]

I believe this will fix the one channel off issue.

RJ

[rdebolt]

I believe this will fix the one channel off issue.

RJ

Yep that did it. Have run through some basic slow fades, chases, and all ons. So far so good. I have to do some PR with the wife tonight, I will just let them run on a cycle. Sorry I can't do more tonight.

[RJ]

Anyone else having any luck?

RJ

[rdebolt]

My apologies RJ. I have not had time the last couple of nights. I may have some time tomorrow night. I still want to check first node length and square and rectangular nodes. Dang work and taxes are killing me.! 

[RJ]

My apologies RJ. I have not had time the last couple of nights. I may have some time tomorrow night. I still want to check first node length and square and rectangular nodes. Dang work and taxes are killing me.! 

thats fine you have given feedback I was wondering what others were seeing. Rick is having some issue, you seem to be ok, others sy it just flashes. I am not sure what to do. If it is working on one I would expect to work on all.

Make sure after you flash the pic with the newest firmware you then use the SS utility to set the channel,direction ect. it is not setup to work until you do this.

RJ

RJ

[rmp2917]

I was waiting to see if anyone else posted, but I have not been able to get the new firmware to do anything.

If I use the original version 4 firmware, everything works fine. If I use the test, test2 or test3 version, I do not get anything from the SSC. When I run the Smart String Utility, I do not get anything flashing or anything.

I was curious how the ones who have gotten it to work are programming the PIC and what version of the Microchip software they are using. Also, are they running the smart string utility with a USB dongle or Etherdongle?

I have tried both version 1 and version 3 of the standalone pickit3 programming utility with the same results. I am using an Etherdongle to program start channel and test. I have not tried with a USB dongle yet.

Rick P.

[rrowan]

I have only been using my usb dongle since the etherdongle is being tested with the conductor beta stuff.

A couple of times I had to start and stop and then start again the SSU transmit before the lights would flash

Rick R.

I was waiting to see if anyone else posted, but I have not been able to get the new firmware to do anything.

If I use the original version 4 firmware, everything works fine. If I use the test, test2 or test3 version, I do not get anything from the SSC. When I run the Smart String Utility, I do not get anything flashing or anything.

I was curious how the ones who have gotten it to work are programming the PIC and what version of the Microchip software they are using. Also, are they running the smart string utility with a USB dongle or Etherdongle?

I have tried both version 1 and version 3 of the standalone pickit3 programming utility with the same results. I am using an Etherdongle to program start channel and test. I have not tried with a USB dongle yet.

Rick P.

[zwiller]

Anyone else having any luck?

RJ

Mouser parts here yesterday plan to build and test soon.  Anything particular to test?  While I am at it, I assume in order to program 2nd universe is similar to older versions? (channel 4097 would be channel 1) 

[rdebolt]

I have been using the ETD to program with the SSC Utility. Remember to select PIC24F04KA200 chip when programming with the Pickit3 program. I do get an exception error when I start my SSC Utility,but if I hit continue it still works.

While I am at it, I assume in order to program 2nd universe is similar to older versions? (channel 4097 would be channel 1) 

Sam, You will still program each universe 1-4096 (The SSC Utility will not let you program any higher) then you have to use the jumper wires on the Active hub to select which universe you want to use.