Hi Folks,
Earlier this month, I finished my code for ESP32 and LionChief, which uses the Arduino IDE and code (not Python):
My code here:
https://www.josephrampolla.com/ESP32LionChief.html
You have to modify the code with 3 pieces of info unique to your loco, process in my vid.
The ESP32 has built-in Bluetooth, both classic and low energy, and WiFi.
Hope this helps like-minded hobbyists!
Take care, and a Blessed New Year, Joe.
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Very cool Joe. I have to admit I never heard of the Arduino IDE. My familiarity is only with Python.
@MattD87 posted:Very cool Joe. I have to admit I never heard of the Arduino IDE. My familiarity is only with Python.
Hi Matt,
I only worked with Python in my other project with LionChief:
A guy named Dagan Martinez wrote the code and did the "sniffing." I only added Raspberry Pi GPIO code with Thonny for relays and sensors. Python formatting is a little frustrating for me.
I learned BASIC Plus back in college in 1977. I like the PicAxe platform because it used a version of Sinclair BASIC. But Arduino has so much pre-written bit-bashing done in what they call "libraries," it's much easier! I believe Arduino uses C++. I wrote the Arduino code for the ESP32, and although it looks so simple now, it consumed a couple weeks of my time.
Take care, Joe.
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