Robo-Tank v5.0 is Ready

[Rob F]

Ok, first we have to split these 2 issues, the first where everything reset is a mystery. The 2nd problem I have a theory.

Because the outlets are actually on like they should be we can say the always on schedules are working. To understand my theory this is how it works.

The controller is in charge of turning the outlets on/off, when this happens that data is sent to the display so the icons can be updated. Now when you start the display and the home screen draws for the first time all icons will be showing as off, then as soon as the home page finishes loading the controller sends 1 chunk of data with ID's of all the outlets that are on and respected icons will then go green. So we know to start the display is not getting that chunk of data after it turns on.

Now when you press the resume button it appears not to be working however it's doing what it should. When you press the resume button everything is checked and outlets are switched according to other settings, however if outlet 2 should be on and is actually on (your case) no action is taken because it's already in the correct state so the display won't update for that specific outlet.

So my thought is you aren't getting that initial chunk of data when the display restarts, any chance you have the weather forecast turned on?

A couple things to try.

First do the following.

Setup an always on schedule and then restart everything to verify the outlet is on but display says off. Then manually turn that outlet on/off, then hit the resume button, at that point that outlet should display correctly.

If that works, restart everything again to verify same issue, then disable the internet or unplug your cable and the display will likely startup correctly.

If you can try these things I'll have a better idea of what's happening.