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Benjamin Yaroch edited this page Feb 3, 2023 · 2 revisions

Programming

The initial programming of the tally light requires a USB to serial converter, after that new firmware can be uploaded via the web configuration.

Initial programming is a two-part process:

  • Compile and Load the firmware via the Arduino IDE
  • Upload static files to flash (stored in SPIFFS)

This tutorial explains how to program the Adafruit Huzzah with the Arduino IDE: https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-huzzah-esp8266-breakout/using-arduino-ide

To upload the static files via the Arduino IDE you will need this tool: https://github.com/esp8266/arduino-esp8266fs-plugin (only works with legacy version of Arduino IDE v1.8.19)

Upgrading Firmware

Open a browser and enter the devices name http://WIFITally_xxxxxx (the Xs represent the last 3 digits of the devices MAC address) or the IP address http://192.168.1.2 then click “Upgrade.” Browse to the binary file and click “UPDATE.” If successful a message will appear saying the tally light is rebooting and after ~30 seconds the page will refresh and return to the homepage.

Configuration

  1. Power on tally light wait ~30 seconds, both operator LEDs will stop flashing (for more info see “LED Indicators”)
  2. Press and Hold the configuration switch until both operator LEDs are lit.
  3. From a mobile device or laptop connect to the access point named WIFITally_xxxxxx (the Xs represent the last 3 digits of the devices MAC address).
  4. Once connected open a browser and enter the following: http://192.168.4.1
  5. The device configuration page will load, now you can modify the configuration settings as needed.

Once connected to the network the tally light can be reconfigured at any time. Just open a browser and enter the devices name http://WIFITally_xxxxxx (the Xs represent the last 3 digits of the devices MAC address) or the IP address http://192.168.1.2

NOTE: When you modify the SSID or Password the device will automatically reset.

Configuration Switch

The configuration switch has two functions, activating the internal Access Point (AP) and restoring the default configuration.

Activate the Internal AP - Press and hold the configuration switch until both the red and green operator LEDs turn on, then release. To deactivate the AP just power cycle the tally light.

Restore Default Configuration - Press and hold the configuration switch then power on the tally light. Keep holding the switch until both the red and green operator LEDs turn on, then release. The configuration will be returned to defaults and activate the internal AP.

LED Indicators

Normal Operation - The green operator LED means the camera is in Preview and the red operator and tally LEDs mean the camera is Live.

Red Blinking - At startup the red operator LED blinks the device ID. Each digit, three in total, is preceded by the LED being lit at 50% followed by a series blinks indicating a single digit. No blinks equals 0.

EXAMPLE: If the device ID is set to 3 the sequence would be 0-0-3, 256 would be 2-5-6.

Red & Green Blinking - While trying to connect to the wireless network both the red and green operator LEDs will blink.

Red & Green Glowing or Off – When both glow the tally light is connected to the wireless network, if both are off the tally light is disconnected.

Red & Green On – The internal Access Point (AP) is active.

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