[Initial Release] RaspberryPints - Digital Taplist Solution

[DrunkleJon]

That is a brilliant idea. I like it. <rummages through my massive tupperware box of assorted computer parts/cables>

But are resistors really necessary?

 

[mcangeli]

That is a brilliant idea. I like it. <rummages through my massive tupperware box of assorted computer parts/cables>

But are resistors really necessary?

No. Most of us are hooking them directly to the alamode board.

 

[day_trippr]

No. Most of us are hooking them directly to the alamode board.

As I'll be running the meters on 5V I'm pretty sure there's no need for current dropping resistors. But someone has to provide a pull-up resistor for the meter output because they are open-collector type and can only be driven low by the meter.

So, either a discrete, or the Arduino inputs have to be programmed for pull-up duty - assuming that's possible.

If you could confirm the latter is indeed the case (I have not had a chance to peruse the 'Pints AVR source code as of yet) I'll be happy to remove my redundant pull-up resistors...

Cheers!

[edit] AVR inputs can indeed be configured with internal pull-ups, and I'm betting that's what's been done on V2, but I posted the question on the Github flow meter setup thread. There is a bit more to this than meets the eye...

 

[skemp45]

Its going to be AWESOME http://raspberrypints.com/v2/

 

[HOPtuary]

This is awesome! Good work guys! Cant wait

 

[day_trippr]

This is so cool, it's really gonna happen!

With the electrical side ready, I just realized I need to get a crapload of hose clamps!

Cheers!

 

[TrickyDick]

Thanks for all the help guys!
I got it all setup and working! An old fart like me, and in less than a week! I can access from my networked PC to alter the taplist, and I can enter the RPi via the USB keyboard/touchpad directly!
Is there a way to change the overscan settings ? I had configured it all on my PC, but my TV set it displays differently. Can font sizes be changed for fitting more taps into the screen? I'm hoping changing the overscan settings will fix it, but I'm thinking I may need a hare more room.
Still need to investigate the motion sensor and music/sound playback. That seems pretty cool to me.

TD

edit-
i figured out how to enable / disable the overscan. Seems my TV does need overscan enabled so that's not the fix i'll be needing. I was not able to re-initiate the interactive deal where you adjust the overscan settings in real time. It'd be rather painful to attempt to manually go through and set the overscan individually when its so darn hot and humid out right now. In the meantime I was able to adjust the zoom using ctrl shift + and - keys so get the last tap displayed on the screen. there is a bit of a margin below, but no big deal. would be great if I could figure out to easily change the font sizing and tap spacing layout on the screen, but that would just be gilding the lily at this point. Its pretty dang cool!

thanks again!

 

[billybryson54]

Just put an offer in for my flow meters! I'm curious though, where are you guys purchasing the Alamode board from? I've seen here that our options are a bit limited but I'm wondering for those of you who already have one, where you purchased it from?


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[skemp45]

Here is where we are linking to on our official site.
http://www.makershed.com/products/alamode-for-raspberry-pi
US based = cheaper shipping and timeframe

 

[day_trippr]

^That's where I got both AlaModes. Easy transaction and prompt delivery...

Cheers!

 

[adamranders]

I have to assume that rPints will work just the same on a rPi b+, but please correct me if I am wrong. That said will the alamode work with a b+ and/or does anyone know if there will be an updated one for the b+? I am trying to decide if I should wait a little longer to buy parts or just pull the trigger now. Assuming for longevity it would be beneficial to buy the most recent hardware for this. Anyone's thoughts?

 

[wbarber69]

That's why I want to use an uno instead

 

[mcangeli]

I have to assume that rPints will work just the same on a rPi b+, but please correct me if I am wrong. That said will the alamode work with a b+ and/or does anyone know if there will be an updated one for the b+? I am trying to decide if I should wait a little longer to buy parts or just pull the trigger now. Assuming for longevity it would be beneficial to buy the most recent hardware for this. Anyone's thoughts?

It runs fine on the B+ (I'm running mine on the B+ with alamode)

The alamode plugs in to the first 20 pins on the gpio.

at this point, I would recommend the B+ and alamode. The B+ is nice because it has 4 USB ports and the microsd card slot.

 

[day_trippr]

I have to assume that rPints will work just the same on a rPi b+, but please correct me if I am wrong. That said will the alamode work with a b+ and/or does anyone know if there will be an updated one for the b+? I am trying to decide if I should wait a little longer to buy parts or just pull the trigger now. Assuming for longevity it would be beneficial to buy the most recent hardware for this. Anyone's thoughts?

From all appearances most shields that interface via the version B 26 pin GPIO header definition will still connect and work, and looking at my AlaMode I don't think it'll be an exception to that. With an OS build post-June 2014 everything 'Pints or BrewPi related should work just fine.

If I needed a third 'Pi (it could happen ) it'd be a B+...

Cheers!

 

[wbarber69]

I was reading another forum on the topic earlier. Says yeah the alamode will connect but some of the solder points on bottom make contact with the Ethernet port and 1 of the USB ports. I don't know if it's true.

 

[day_trippr]

The AlaMode comes with a rubber pad to stick underneath that provides positive spacing above the metal shields for the USB and network connectors on the Pi. Should be no different on the B+, I bet the USB connector stack in the middle would be a good target...

Cheers!

 

[funkt4life]

Hi Thad.

How can I forward this to my domain?

 

[splyn]

I see that many people add a RaspberryPints to a Keezer or other such home-built contraption. Under those circumstances, are people using a separate temperature controller for the refrigeration or does raspberrypints have this ability as well?

 

[mcangeli]

I see that many people add a RaspberryPints to a Keezer or other such home-built contraption. Under those circumstances, are people using a separate temperature controller for the refrigeration or does raspberrypints have this ability as well?

The current version of RaspberryPints does not do anything with temp control. There are some out there who have hacked the code to add temp monitoring, but it does not control when the compressor kicks on or anything, its just a display of temps.

That being said, you could using the alamode interface for the flow meters, add a temp probe and an ssr that would control the compressor like the stc-1000s or other controlers....

That is not something we had planned for the Raspberry Pints software.

 

[2Kegger]

To the wonderful creators of this application, do you have any thoughts on creating a V2 thread here? With almost 150 pages (yes I've read them all from day 1), it might be handy to start a new one with some of the most useful posts in this thread, plus new V2 info. It would save on people asking questions over and over and being told to go back and read the thread. That being said, there is a lot of good information and reading the entire thread is useful, though a lot of people new to rpints won't want to read 143 pages. Just a thought.

Awesome work, by the way! Now I just need to learn to solder when my alamode board gets here. Thanks for all the work you have put in to this. It is much appreciated!

 

[DrunkleJon]

To the wonderful creators of this application, do you have any thoughts on creating a V2 thread here? With almost 150 pages (yes I've read them all from day 1), it might be handy to start a new one with some of the most useful posts in this thread, plus new V2 info. It would save on people asking questions over and over and being told to go back and read the thread. That being said, there is a lot of good information and reading the entire thread is useful, though a lot of people new to rpints won't want to read 143 pages. Just a thought.

Awesome work, by the way! Now I just need to learn to solder when my alamode board gets here. Thanks for all the work you have put in to this. It is much appreciated!

Just go into forum options here and change it from default to "show 40 posts per page" and you will only have 36 pages.
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[day_trippr]

I'm ambivalent about it.

This thread with a hella lot of relevant content could disappear "below the fold" if another 'Pints thread is started. On the other hand, many folks plunge right in without starting "at the beginning" resulting in re-asked questions so the content was lost to them anyway. Finally, on the third hand, the V2 roll-out and the expected metric crap ton of issues as users at various electrical, mechanical, programming and system management skill levels try to get their systems running (and then customized - where the real fun will be) will likely double the depth of this thread in no time and the prior content will be even less likely to be read.

So, yeah, I'm ambivalent.

But if I had to decide, I'd say start a new thread...

Cheers!

[edit] ...and for the sake of good order, if that's the way to go, let us allow one of the RaspberryPints team to start the thread...

 

[skemp45]

Ask and you shall receive here you all go, the new official thread for RaspberryPints Version 2.
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/ve...-digital-taplist-solution-487694/#post6321451

 

[calebstringer]

What type of enclosure is everybody using to hold the alamode and the rpi? Im thinking about pulling mine off the tv, mounting it w/ the alamode in an enclosure and using XLR plugs

 

[skemp45]

What type of enclosure is everybody using to hold the alamode and the rpi? Im thinking about pulling mine off the tv, mounting it w/ the alamode in an enclosure and using XLR plugs

Lets move all V2 conversation to the V2 thread we now have. But post this there I have some suggestions

 

[ratsathome]

Here is where we are linking to on our official site.
http://www.makershed.com/products/alamode-for-raspberry-pi
US based = cheaper shipping and timeframe

must be a cheaper place to get this.

 

[billybryson54]

must be a cheaper place to get this.

I'm not sure where you live but mine is listed as coming from Fremont California. I ordered it Tuesday and even with the cheapest shipping it's listed as arriving today(I live about an hour from San Francisco). Which shipping option did you choose?


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[DrunkleJon]

There are a few links here

http://wyolum.com/projects/alamode/alamode-how-to-buy/

just find the one that is cheapest for you including shipping.

 

[day_trippr]

I'm not sure where you live[…]

If that flag is any indication, he's in Italy...

Cheers!

 

[billybryson54]

If that flag is any indication, he's in Italy...

Cheers!

Missed that. I'm on the homebrew app on my phone so the flag isn't displaying for me. My bad


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