Arduino protocol?

[MattiasC]

I was curious if there is any information about the communication protocol between RCS64 and an Arduino. I understand the SmartSensor is based on Arduino and is communicating, but is the protocol open source? The RCS64 web page is refering to a video and a manual, but neither seem to exist. It is also refering to a thread on SlotForum but the last entry in there is from mars. (Havent read everything there, but I couldnt find the protocol.) So, anyone?

[chris99]

Hi,
Is this what you're looking for?

Commands the SmartSensor replies to:
Commands is always to be terminated with a ";"

    ? = Printout all commands
    snread = Read S/N
    snwrite = Write S/N
    ver = Read FW version
    set_ss_mode = Set to SmartSensor protocol
    set_pp_mode = Set to PitPro protocol
    set_se_mode = Set to Sector protocol
    reset = Reset Pit status for all cars
    set_status = Set status of a car CarID[1..6],Status[0/1]
    status = Read pit status
    led X on/off/blink = turn on/off single LED
    get_led_stat = Read all LEDS status
    all_on = turn on all LED
    all_off = turn off all LED
    read_mode = get device mode status (ss/pp/se)
    ReadPickups = Read current times a car need to be identified before trusted ID is established
    NumberOfPickups = Times a car need to be identified before trusted ID is established (2 or 3)
    starttimer = Start sector timing
    readsector = Get sector status for each car
    freeMemory = Read out memory usage;

More here: http://www.seras.dk/SmartSensor/Home/Developer

Chris

[martin]

Sorry guys, this communication is outdated, I will ask Kåre to update to the new.

Martin

[MattiasC]

No, that is a list of the commands the SmartSensor responds to. I would like to know how RCS64 communicates the start sequence/a track call and so on to an Arduino (i.e. for building start lights, and possibly other physical dashboards). This is discussed in the SlotForum thread, but I cant find any protocol.

[martin]

You can find that out by knowing the communication protocol.

[MattiasC]

You can find that out by knowing the communication protocol.

Uhm, yeah. So how can I get to know the communication protocol? Is that what you will ask Kåre to update?

[martin]

Yes

[MattiasC]

Great 

[martin]

This is for version10,  only different is that version 11 have a reverse pit. I will add that later.

[MattiasC]

Sweet

[MattiasC]

So presently there isnt any way to receive info about fuel level or tyre condition?

It would be sweet to write an Arduino lib for the RCS64...

[martin]

No not at this time. But I am open for it, but I wont make another driver for that only, so please contact kåre, I am sure he is open for it.

Martin

[MattiasC]

Ok. Ill start take a peek at the protocol you sent me. We´ll see what comes out of it.

[MattiasC]

So I hooked up an Arduino Uno, connected it to RCS64 and downloaded the firmware. Everything works just fine. You have done a really good job with this, making it easy for anyone to build start lights with an Arduino without having to do any coding! Didnt know it was there.

Just curious; what are the use of the led9 and led10 in the "Simple Arduino test" window?

By the way, the protocol you shared doesnt tell how to establish the connection, but I think Im content with the firmware avaliable for now.

[kaareseras]

Hi all

Just like to add that I will build a startlight like the one on my Web page. The tower will have startlight and also enable pit status to be communicated  to all drivers with a 360 drg view.

Please take a look at smartsensor.seras.dk for more info

Kindly


Kåre