Phidgets Plugin

[Zorro]

Originally Posted by micfre

Good progress, thanks for the extra detail Zorro. I have, however, hit a roadblock. I have moved the files back to the proper folder, and the log file there shows that the extender has been initialized but I cannot enter the PhiPL code. I am attempting to add the code in the On Hostvar Change Event screen. The syntax check tells me that the host variable is unknown or has not been set (and therefore disallows entry).

One other thing, it appears that the encoder delivers a negative value for a clockwise turn and a positive value for counter-clockwise. Further, I want a toggled mute rather than instantaneous. I reckon this code would be suitable:

HOST: SETVOLUME(MAIN, UP) @ $ENCODER1CHANGE < 0
HOST: SETVOLUME(MAIN, DOWN) @ $ENCODER1CHANGE > 0
HOST: SETMUTE(MAIN, ON) @ $ENCODER1INPUT = 1 & $MUTED = 0
HOST: SETMUTE(MAIN, OFF) @ $ENCODER1INPUT = 1 & $MUTED = 1

Have you tried to turn the Encoder/press knob before entering it, so that the variables are set?
If that fails either, you can add that code directly to the config.xml of the plug-in.

[micfre]

Originally Posted by Zorro

Have you tried to turn the Encoder/press knob before entering it, so that the variables are set?

Yes, I have tried that. I've opened the debug window to see what's going on behind the scenes. It shows the encoder initialization (no errors) but does not raise a variable. I know you said it's a separate device so it's not really valid, but I can see the Joystick variables raised here ok. I have also looked into the Phidgets tray app to be sure that the device is still working fine, and it appears to be.

I will try to enter the code into config.xml as you suggest, but I'm not sure that it will see any of the variable changes.

[Zorro]

Unfortunately you don't see a notification in the Debug window if Host vars are being set through Extenders, you have to dump the variables manually.

If still nothing appears please check that the serial number of the Encoder device is set correctly in the EncoderConfig.xml.

[Spoonfed]

booooooo.....

[GreyBeard45]

I installed the CFPhidgets plugin according to the instructions and I am trying to use it.

I have an 8/8/8 w 6 port USB hub and the plugin IS talking to the board, because the raw value for my sensors are showing up correctly. I can cover my light sensor with my hand and watch the values change, etc.

My problem is that when I click on the bar to configure a sensor instead of getting a popup that says "Configure Sensor? (Yes/No)" followed by a screen to select my sensor type and other values I get a popup that says "__CONFIGSENSOR" and all it lets me edit is the labels. The main window in this screen says "__LISTHEADERSET" at the top.

Don't know if any of you have ever seen this type of behavior before but any help would be appreciated.

[Zorro]

No, haven't seen it before but it sounds like something is missing. The __?? text comes when the language file cannot be read.
You may have to check your install.

[WuNgUn]

I've seen this happen on mine as well...
Reinstall didn't fix it. I haven't tried a clean install because I've currently stopped using the plugin...

[niceman]

Hi Zorro,

I am new to this and have the same problem.

But I have looked in the language files and there is two files, english and german.
The german file has a lot more text than the english, so I think you should check the english language file for missing words.

I have testet it in german and it works fine.

Thanks for a great plugin.

[Zorro]

Thanks for the hint niceman. Haven't even noticed it. I must have messed it up recently.

For all of you who're facing the same issue, please download the attached language file (and rename it to English.xml).

[niceman]

It works fine now.

But when I change the sensor type to 1124 Temp sensor, it should change the Action for it or what? Thats what I read in the manual on page 7, where it says "...the plugin has stored the information about how to translate the meassured value..."

I get no text in the Action window...
What shall I write in the Action window for getting the correct value for the temp sensor?

I have the Phidget 8/8/8 with 6 ports USB and the 1124 - Precision Temperature Sensor plugged in.