whitelightning

Bringing this back up...Where we at gang?

I'm kinda capable... is there something useable?

10 minutes ago, Tayls77 said:

HI Whitelightning, I have this module in my spa and have a similar issue where every 2-3 weeks the spa disconnects. I have replaced the module but the same issue is occurring. In my case once it disconnects it is not even visible when I put my phone to discoverable? Is this the same issue you are referring to when you say it will not reconnect? If so are you saying if we power down our wireless router we will need to do a rest of the WIFI module every time? Thanks for your help.

Yes. I've sniffed, I've poked, monitored... It simply seems like it only connects (air) ONCE per power cycle. It does seem capable (but very unreliable) when it comes to a DHCP lease... On my network, the tub is a reservation to make it as easy/protected as possible. If the air connection is maintained perfectly, I don't lose it... ever (still testing). For my site, it's a bit of a bear, I push updates, and have a half dozen APs for throughput AND coverage, but I've locked the tub to one AP which is counter to the network design.

Hope this helps,

(edited for clarity... Yes, once air interface gone, its gone 100% and needs power cycle or push button on side to initiate a full reset - clearing everything. I suggest the power cycle, she'll come right back.)

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Ok... I thought I'd share what I've learned. The WiFi module isn't exactly perfect. It initializes very well. But it will not (ever) reconnect. If the module ever looses the AP (or home router) it will NOT reconnect without a power cycle. Doesn't matter what knocks the signal down (SNR, firmware update, device reboot, etc). I've reported the issue (ha!)

Back to the driver... WHOO HOO, excited you're back into it and I'm happy to test/support/do whatever I can to help.

WL

\ re-lurk

Hi, any updated news on this driver yet?

I'm not sure the fellow is interested anymore. Sad. I even saw a post in the dealer forums asking about it. Again, I'm willing to throw in some bucks to at least cover things instead of just a fun en devour. (not four, not two but three figures)

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Hello-

I too am interested... Maybe a donation could help move things forward?

WL

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The driver I've been working on for Bullfrog Spas (or any spa with Balboa Controls and the Balboa WiFi module) will be ready for beta on Monday.

 

Current features include:

• Display of spa temperature and temperature setpoint in Navigator
• Ability to change spa temperature and setpoint in Navigator
• Composer programming to perform the following functions:
  • Set temperature
  • Set spa mode (Ready or Rest) - good for vacation mode
  • Set temp range (Low or High) - good for vacation mode
  • Turn light on/off
  • Turn  pump on, low or high
• All of these items are exposed as variabls in addition to the spa's current time

Planned features include:

• More Navigator integration (some additional basics will be included but this may have to wait until the pool proxy is updated)
• Ability to sync spa time with the controller
• Setting filter modes
• More granular information on what the spa is doing (Heating, Waiting to Heat, etc.)

 

Please let me know if you are interested in trying this out and I will send you a license key and instructions for downloading the driver.