New Beta code for Battery Meter and SOC%

[Halfcrazy]

So with the WBjr we now have battery SOC in % available. boB has the battery meter well under way. Anyone with a WBjr here is the Beta code http://www.midnitesolar.com/firmwareReport.php?firmware_ID=3&firmwareProduct_ID=1&act=edit

Anyone without a WBjr and wants to participate please Email me ryan@midnitesolar.com

I will ask boB to come on and explain how to set up the battery meter. Also the new Local App has SOC% showing on it/

Ryan

[Tons001]

When will the update for the local app come out that can display this new information?

[Halfcrazy]

Should be available now? I will check with Andrew

[Tons001]

Sweet!

[TomW]

Should be available now? I will check with Andrew

From within the Local App it says no updates available?

Tom

[Halfcrazy]

Here is the new Local App http://kb1uas.com/HighVoltage/LocalApp/LocalStatusPanel.v0.3.34.air

[TomW]

Here is the new Local App http://kb1uas.com/HighVoltage/LocalApp/LocalStatusPanel.v0.3.34.air

the file is named 0.3.34 but the install dialog it says it is 0.3.33?

I let it install so see what happens.

Tom

[TomW]

the file is named 0.3.34 but the install dialog it says it is 0.3.33?

I let it install so see what happens.

Tom

Well, the version that file installs is definitely 0.3.33.

FYI

Tom

[Halfcrazy]

I think Andrew forgot to increment the version number. Look under the status screen in the Status window and see if you see SOC. It may be blank until you install the newest firmware though

[offgridQLD]

I just downloaded the new local app (as mentioned) I see no difference or mention of SOC in the status window though I havnt installed the new beta firmware but will tomorrow. Will report how I get on .

Isn't SOC almost imposable to predict with any accuracy especially on lead acid cells.?

Kurt

[Halfcrazy]

Here is a screen shot of that same app on my laptop

[vtmaps]

Isn't SOC almost imposable to predict with any accuracy especially on lead acid cells.?

I think its like the gas gauge in your car... The only time you are certain of its accuracy is when you have just filled up the tank, or when you run out of gas.

--vtMaps

[TomW]

Here is a screen shot of that same app on my laptop

Sorry, something is screwy. I do not see that. I upgraded the Classic yesterday(Classic Rev: 1735), installed the Local App from your link after that and I simply do not see the SOC % anywhere?

Anyway, that makes 2 of us out here with the same issue I guess.

Just FYI.

Tom

[Halfcrazy]

Here is a screen shot of that same app on my laptop

Sorry, something is screwy. I do not see that. I upgraded the Classic yesterday(Classic Rev: 1735), installed the Local App from your link after that and I simply do not see the SOC % anywhere?

Anyway, that makes 2 of us out here with the same issue I guess.

Just FYI.

Tom

Tom
You do not see SOC in that window like the picture above? I am not sure if Andrew is reading something to see if it has the WB set up? With the new firmware if you go to the WBjr status screen and push the right soft button you can set the battery capacity and battery efficiency. Try setting that and then see if it shows up?

Ryan

[TomW]

Tom
You do not see SOC in that window like the picture above? I am not sure if Andrew is reading something to see if it has the WB set up? With the new firmware if you go to the WBjr status screen and push the right soft button you can set the battery capacity and battery efficiency. Try setting that and then see if it shows up?

Ryan

That little detail is the "issue". I get SOC % now. I left the efficiency at 61% as I don't have a clue what mine is. It was set for 0 AH and 61% eff. by default.

Typical it was a small item. Maybe you mentioned this and I forgot / missed it?

Got it now.

Thanks.

Tom