Pumps will not run/water plants

brakow
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Pumps will not run/water plants Dec 28, 2018 7:43:59 GMT -8

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Post by brakow on Dec 28, 2018 7:43:59 GMT -8

Good Morning,

I have assembled the SmartPlantPi kick starter kit. I am currently using a raspberry pi 3 model B, with all of the parts from the kit. I am also using the SD card purchased from Switch Doc Labs. I have configured and calibrated everything. It is sensing that the plants are dry, but not powering on the pumps. Any help would be appreciated. I will post testing outputs.

Thanks
Bill

brakow
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Pumps will not run/water plants Dec 28, 2018 7:49:00 GMT -8

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Post by brakow on Dec 28, 2018 7:49:00 GMT -8

[email protected]:~ $ i2cdetect -y 1
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 a b c d e f
00: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
10: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
20: 20 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
30: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 3c -- -- --
40: 40 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 48 49 -- -- -- -- -- --
50: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
60: 60 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
70: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
[email protected]:~ $ cd SDL_Pi_SmartGardenSystem/
[email protected]:~/SDL_Pi_SmartGardenSystem $ sudo python testAllSensors.py
[Errno 121] Remote I/O error

Test All SGS Devices Version 1.0 - SwitchDoc Labs

Program Started at:2018-12-28 07:45:04

Temp = 19.388 deg C
Humidity = 36.97 %
-----------------
Sunlight Vi/IR/UV Sensor
-----------------
Sunlight Visible: 1269
Sunlight IR: 5798
Sunlight UV Index: 5.42
358.633928571
Moisture Humidity = 51.23
------------------------------
Sensor Value=984 --> Fresh Air | 0
Ultrasonic Level
Grove Ultrasonic get level and print
8.971cm
8.938cm
8.987cm
8.967cm
8.987cm
9.004cm
8.971cm
8.987cm
9.004cm
8.967cm
----------------------
Main Sensors
----------------------
ADS1115: Present
OLED: Present
Sunlight Sensor: Present
hdc1000 Sensor: Present
Ultrasonic Level Sensor: Present

----------------------
Plant / Sensor Counts
----------------------
Sensor Count: 5
Pump Count: 5

----------------------
Extender Devices
----------------------
ADS1115_Ext1: Present
ADS1115_Ext2: Not Present
GPIO Extender 1: Present
GPIO Extender 1: Not Present

----------------------
Future Smart Garden System Expansions
----------------------
SunAirPlus: Not Present
Lightning Mode: Not Present
Solar Power Mode: Not Present
MySQL Logging Mode: Not Present

done with testAll
[email protected]:~/SDL_Pi_SmartGardenSystem $ sudo python SGS.py
[Errno 121] Remote I/O error
Error accessing 0x4A: Check your I2C address
Error accessing 0x4A: Check your I2C address

SGS Version 009 - SwitchDoc Labs

Program Started at:2018-12-28 07:45:34

ADS1115: Present
OLED: Present
Sunlight Sensor: Present
hdc1000 Sensor: Present
Ultrasonic Level Sensor: Present

----------------------
Plant / Sensor Counts
----------------------
Sensor Count: 5
Pump Count: 5

----------------------
Extender Devices
----------------------
ADS1115_Ext1: Present
ADS1115_Ext2: Not Present
GPIO Extender 1: Present
GPIO Extender 2: Not Present

----------------------
Future Smart Garden System Expansions
----------------------
SunAirPlus: Not Present
Lightning Mode: Not Present
Solar Power Mode: Not Present
MySQL Logging Mode: Not Present

----------------------
Moisture Sensor: Present
----------------------
-----------------
Scheduled Jobs
-----------------
Jobstore default:
blinkLED (trigger: interval[0:00:05], next run at: 2018-12-28 07:46:25 PST)
statusLEDs (trigger: interval[0:00:15], next run at: 2018-12-28 07:46:25 PST)
updateState (trigger: interval[0:00:10], next run at: 2018-12-28 07:46:25 PST)
checkForAlarms (trigger: interval[0:00:15], next run at: 2018-12-28 07:46:25 PST)
forceWaterPlantCheck (trigger: interval[0:00:08], next run at: 2018-12-28 07:46:27 PST)
tick (trigger: interval[0:01:00], next run at: 2018-12-28 07:46:55 PST)
checkAndWater (trigger: interval[0:15:00], next run at: 2018-12-28 08:00:55 PST)
-----------------
Tick! The time is: 2018-12-28 07:46:55.589669

brakow
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Pumps will not run/water plants Dec 28, 2018 7:51:47 GMT -8

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Post by brakow on Dec 28, 2018 7:51:47 GMT -8

When I check the Blynk app, the water level is in the red. At 11.8. I am using a small bucket with roughly 1 gallon of water. The bucket is half full and has water. Re-ran the calibration and notice the levels go from about 23 cm to 8-9 cm. So it is sensing the water, but maybe the system thinks the water is too low to pump? Help when you can, right now it is not watering at all.

brakow New Member Posts: 34	Pumps will not run/water plants Dec 28, 2018 8:04:42 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by brakow on Dec 28, 2018 8:04:42 GMT -8 Below is a link to my Blynk App Screenshot. Blynk App Screenshot
	Last Edit: Dec 28, 2018 8:05:41 GMT -8 by brakow

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Pumps will not run/water plants Dec 28, 2018 9:02:09 GMT -8

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Post by SDL on Dec 28, 2018 9:02:09 GMT -8

Brakow,

Hmm. I am thinking that you have run the numbers backwards in the calibration routine. Could you post a run of the calibration run?

And also, Give me the numbers that are in your TankCalibration file BEFORE and AFTER!

The first number is EMPTY and the second number is FULL.

BP

brakow
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Pumps will not run/water plants Dec 28, 2018 11:50:03 GMT -8

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Post by brakow on Dec 28, 2018 11:50:03 GMT -8

So I just logged in to the blynk app and saw the below messages in the screenshot. I will attempt to calibrate again and send you the output. But I am almost sure I followed the directions you supplied above.

Tank Empty Screen Shot

SDL Global Moderator Posts: 2,521 Raspberry Pi: Yes Other Device: PC, arduino, beagleBone	Pumps will not run/water plants Dec 28, 2018 16:38:35 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SDL on Dec 28, 2018 16:38:35 GMT -8 That is consistent with the system thinking that the tank is empty. That's good news really. BP

brakow New Member Posts: 34	Pumps will not run/water plants Jan 2, 2019 15:54:37 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by brakow on Jan 2, 2019 15:54:37 GMT -8 Just completed a calibration of the water tank posted below, I will test the system levels and report back shortly.

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Pumps will not run/water plants Jan 2, 2019 15:54:48 GMT -8

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Post by brakow on Jan 2, 2019 15:54:48 GMT -8

[email protected]:~/SDL_Pi_SmartGardenSystem $ sudo python CalibrateWaterTank.py ############################
Ultrasonic Tank Calibration
SwitchDoc Labs
Software Version: 001
############################

Step 1) Empty Water Tank
Step 2) Put Ultrasonic Sensor in place on top of tank

hit return to continue:
Measuring Empty Level
16.687cm
16.842cm
16.858cm
16.719cm
16.719cm
16.756cm
16.756cm
16.736cm
16.736cm
16.773cm
calibrated EMPTY Level= 16.8

Step 3) Fill Water Tank
Step 4) Put Ultrasonic Sensor in place on top of tank

hit return to continue:
Measuring Full Level
2.175cm
2.143cm
2.282cm
2.228cm
2.261cm
2.110cm
2.179cm
2.143cm
2.265cm
2.126cm
calibrated FULL Level= 2.2

############################
Values written to TankCalibration File
############################
Calibration Complete
############################

SDL Global Moderator Posts: 2,521 Raspberry Pi: Yes Other Device: PC, arduino, beagleBone	Pumps will not run/water plants Jan 2, 2019 17:09:04 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SDL on Jan 2, 2019 17:09:04 GMT -8 Run TestAll.py and post the results. BP

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Pumps will not run/water plants Jan 22, 2019 16:07:22 GMT -8

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Post by on Jan 22, 2019 16:07:22 GMT -8

Having pump issues as well. The sensor is showing the pump, but pump is not working.

Re-ran the calibration and values we the same, checked sensors, and everything looks good minus two I/O errors and the pump appears to not be turning on. The system indicates that the pump turned on for a second and turned off, but no water is being sent to the plant.

sudo python SGS.py
[Errno 121] Remote I/O error
[Errno 121] Remote I/O error
Error accessing 0x49: Check your I2C address
Error accessing 0x49: Check your I2C address
Error accessing 0x4A: Check your I2C address
Error accessing 0x4A: Check your I2C address

SGS Version 009 - SwitchDoc Labs

Program Started at:2019-01-22 16:59:50

ADS1115: Present
OLED: Present
Sunlight Sensor: Present
hdc1000 Sensor: Present
Ultrasonic Level Sensor: Present

----------------------
Plant / Sensor Counts
----------------------
Sensor Count: 1
Pump Count: 1

----------------------
Extender Devices
----------------------
ADS1115_Ext1: Not Present
ADS1115_Ext2: Not Present
GPIO Extender 1: Not Present
GPIO Extender 2: Not Present

----------------------
Future Smart Garden System Expansions
----------------------
SunAirPlus: Not Present
Lightning Mode: Not Present
Solar Power Mode: Not Present
MySQL Logging Mode: Not Present

----------------------
Moisture Sensor: Present
----------------------
-----------------
Scheduled Jobs
-----------------
Jobstore default:
blinkLED (trigger: interval[0:00:05], next run at: 2019-01-22 16:59:56 MST)
forceWaterPlantCheck (trigger: interval[0:00:08], next run at: 2019-01-22 16:59:59 MST)
updateState (trigger: interval[0:00:10], next run at: 2019-01-22 17:00:01 MST)
statusLEDs (trigger: interval[0:00:15], next run at: 2019-01-22 17:00:06 MST)
checkForAlarms (trigger: interval[0:00:15], next run at: 2019-01-22 17:00:06 MST)
tick (trigger: interval[0:01:00], next run at: 2019-01-22 17:00:51 MST)
checkAndWater (trigger: interval[0:15:00], next run at: 2019-01-22 17:14:51 MST)
-----------------
Pump #1 turned On
Pump #1 turned Off
Tick! The time is: 2019-01-22 17:00:51.328206

Guest2 Guest	Pumps will not run/water plants Jan 22, 2019 16:12:27 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by on Jan 22, 2019 16:12:27 GMT -8 OLED screen is also showing plant moisture is at 17% and displaying "Alarm!" message the "Plant Dry".

SDL Global Moderator Posts: 2,521 Raspberry Pi: Yes Other Device: PC, arduino, beagleBone	Pumps will not run/water plants Jan 23, 2019 16:26:31 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SDL on Jan 23, 2019 16:26:31 GMT -8 OK. Have you carefully checked the wiring? Post a picture for me to check. BP

scottaandy
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Pumps will not run/water plants May 23, 2019 12:15:55 GMT -8

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Post by scottaandy on May 23, 2019 12:15:55 GMT -8

I'm experiencing the pump not turning ON when the moisture threshold is below 60. All sensors, OLED, and neopixel are working. SGS 002 Blynk app is displaying all readings nicely.

I have checked the pump. It does work when connected to 5V.

Here's my run:

[email protected]:~ $ cd /home/pi/SDL_Pi_SmartGardenSystem
[email protected]:~/SDL_Pi_SmartGardenSystem $ sudo python SGS.py[Errno 121] Remote I/O error
[Errno 121] Remote I/O error
Error accessing 0x49: Check your I2C address
Error accessing 0x49: Check your I2C address
Error accessing 0x4A: Check your I2C address
Error accessing 0x4A: Check your I2C address

SGS Version 009 - SwitchDoc Labs

Program Started at:2019-05-23 13:09:06

ADS1115: Present
OLED: Present
Sunlight Sensor: Present
hdc1000 Sensor: Present
Ultrasonic Level Sensor: Present

----------------------
Plant / Sensor Counts
----------------------
Sensor Count: 1
Pump Count: 1

----------------------
Extender Devices
----------------------
ADS1115_Ext1: Not Present
ADS1115_Ext2: Not Present
GPIO Extender 1: Not Present
GPIO Extender 2: Not Present

----------------------
Future Smart Garden System Expansions
----------------------
SunAirPlus: Not Present
Lightning Mode: Not Present
Solar Power Mode: Not Present
MySQL Logging Mode: Not Present

----------------------
Moisture Sensor: Present
----------------------
-----------------
Scheduled Jobs
-----------------
Jobstore default:
blinkLED (trigger: interval[0:00:05], next run at: 2019-05-23 13:09:13 PDT)
forceWaterPlantCheck (trigger: interval[0:00:08], next run at: 2019-05-23 13:09:16 PDT)
updateState (trigger: interval[0:00:10], next run at: 2019-05-23 13:09:18 PDT)
statusLEDs (trigger: interval[0:00:15], next run at: 2019-05-23 13:09:23 PDT)
checkForAlarms (trigger: interval[0:00:15], next run at: 2019-05-23 13:09:23 PDT)
tick (trigger: interval[0:01:00], next run at: 2019-05-23 13:10:08 PDT)
checkAndWater (trigger: interval[0:15:00], next run at: 2019-05-23 13:24:08 PDT)
-----------------
lastAlarm= True
activeAlarm= False
lastAlarm= True
activeAlarm= False
lastAlarm= True
activeAlarm= False
lastAlarm= True
activeAlarm= False
Tick! The time is: 2019-05-23 13:10:08.772894
lastAlarm= True
activeAlarm= False
lastAlarm= True
activeAlarm= False
lastAlarm= True
activeAlarm= False
lastAlarm= True
activeAlarm= False
Tick! The time is: 2019-05-23 13:11:08.774063
lastAlarm= True
activeAlarm= False
lastAlarm= True
activeAlarm= False
lastAlarm= True
activeAlarm= False
lastAlarm= True
activeAlarm= False
Tick! The time is: 2019-05-23 13:12:08.772180
lastAlarm= True
activeAlarm= False
lastAlarm= True
activeAlarm= False
^Cexiting program
Pump #1 turned Off
done
Segmentation fault
[email protected]:~/SDL_Pi_SmartGardenSystem $

I've checked the wiring set-up twice. Please, advise on how next to troubleshoot. Thanks.

scottaandy
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Pumps will not run/water plants May 23, 2019 12:21:42 GMT -8

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Post by scottaandy on May 23, 2019 12:21:42 GMT -8

Here's the

[email protected]:~ $ i2cdetect -y 1
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 a b c d e f
00: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
10: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
20: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
30: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 3c -- -- --
40: 40 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 48 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
50: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
60: 60 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
70: -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
[email protected]:~ $

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