pioreactor-relay-plugin 0.8.0

Turn the PWM channels into a simple on/off relay for additional hardware.

Pioreactor relay plugin

This relay plugin allows the user to turn on or off any additional hardware piece on their Pioreactor at a specific channel (as stated in the Configuration).

Installation

Install from the Pioreactor plugins web interface or the command line:

pio plugins install pioreactor-relay-plugin    # to install directly on the Pioreactor

# OR, on the leader's command line:

pios plugins install pioreactor-relay-plugin   # to install on all Pioreactors in a cluster

Or install through the web interface (Plugins tab). This will install the plugin on all Pioreactors within the cluster.

(Optional) Edit the following to your config.ini, or in the Configurations tab on the web interface:

[PWM]
<the PWM channel you pick>=relay

[relay.config]
hz=100
post_delay_duration=0.2
pre_delay_duration=1.5
enable_dodging_od=1

Usage

Through the command line:

pio run relay

Through the UI:

Under Manage, there will be a new Activities option called Relay. Editable settings include an "on/off" switch to allow the plugin to be toggled while active.

Plugin documentation

Documentation for plugins can be found on the Pioreactor docs.